Chaska River Days
July 29 and 30, 2023 HORA was happy to be a part of the Chaska River Days, a celebration of our community diversity. We loved sharing information about Romanian people, traditions, landscapes and culture.
Arts & Culture
Summer Celebrations
Presented Every Sunday in July 2023 Visitors learned about the traditions of Sanziene, Calusari and Caloian and what Romanian villagers do to call for rain and protect the crops from evil spirits. This event took place every Sunday in July 2023,
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Nelu Lazar Tour
July 18, 2023 HORA presented Nelu Lazar in his tour: Din vremuri de departe, din vremuri de demult. Born in Romania, Nelu Lazar (aka Jiby) had spent his childhood throughout Transylvania, as well as hiking the trails and peaks of Ceahlau Mountains ever since he was a toddler. Later on, he discovered Brasov. The city
Romell Alaman
May 21, 2023, 4-5 pm, Room 430 HORA presented Romell Alaman, free live music event, no reservation needed. Romell Alaman, is a Romanian folk music singer songwriter artist. As noted by Stereo Stickman magazine, he brings “fine introduction to acoustic and honestly crafted Romanian Folk music.” His musical passion tracks back to the college years in Brasov
Easter Egg Painting Workshop
May 7, 2023 from 1-3 pm Participants learned Romanian wax and die egg painting techniques led by Jack Theis. Jack Theis is a bookseller and bead worker born and raised in South Dallas and currently living in Minneapolis. Jack lived in Paris in his late teens to early 20s and has travelled throughout Romania. His
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Ruta Sepetys: “I must betray you”
Book Discussion with OneBook, One Lakeville HORA and the Romanian community were honored to have a meet and greet and be part of the OneBook, OneLakeville conversation with author Ruta Sepetys and her international best seller: “I must betray you”, a historical thriller about communist Romania. The Romanian community, Lithuanian community, and community of Lakeville
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Easter Egg Painting Workshop
April 8, 2023, 1-3 pm Participants learned Romanian wax and die egg painting techniques under the direction of artist Jack Theis. Jack is a bookseller and bead worker born and raised in South Dallas and currently living in Minneapolis. Jack lived in Paris in his late teens to early 20s and has travelled throughout Romania.
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Romanian Cross Stitching Workshop
April 6, 2023 from 6 to 7:30 pm Location: Heritage Library, 20085 Heritage Dr, Lakeville, MN 55044 The participants learned the art of traditional Romanian embroidery using a cross-stitching technique. This free OneBook, OneLakeville program series event was sponsored by the Friends of the Heritage Library.
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Small Tokens of Love
Participants learned about the Romanian spring tradition of Martisor and got immersed into crafting their own tokens of love. The activity was free and open to the public of all ages on a first come first serve base
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Romanian Traditional Food
Every Sunday in January 2023 From 1 pm to 3 pm on every Sunday in January, a tasting event of delicious Romanian food was held. Recipes and lessons related to Romanian culture and traditions were shared.
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