Every Sunday in March 2025 from 1-3 pm Visitors joined us every Sunday in March from 1-3 pm to immerse themselves in the rich cultural traditions of Romania. They discovered the March 1st tradition of Mărțișor, a celebration marking the arrival of spring. Mărțișor involves gifting and wearing a small object made from intertwined red […]
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March 26, 2025 at 4 pm On March 26, 2025, we had the distinct honor of welcoming Lucian-Ilie Stanica, Consul General of Romania in Chicago to the HORA Romanian American Cultural Center. His visit provided a wonderful opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the vibrant Romanian community in Minnesota. We are grateful for his
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March 8, 2025 from 1-3 pm HORA board meeting and elections were held on Saturday, March 8th 2025. The new elected board of directors was elected as follows: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 2023-2025 board for their invaluable contributions to HORA’s mission.
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February 23, 1-3 pm, room 317 Mărțișor is the Romanian name of a tradition celebrated at the beginning of spring, in the month of March, and the name of the associated object made from two intertwined red and white strings with hanging tassel in Romania and Moldova. The word Mărțișor is the diminutive of marț,
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Every Sunday in February 2025, 1-3 pm Among other celebrations, February was the month of Lupercalia, the Roman holiday of purification, from which St. Valentine’s Day originated. Visitors joined us every Sunday from 1-3 pm in February to learn about Dragobete, the Romanian version of Valentine’s Day. Celebrated on February 24, Dragobete is a traditional
February 16, 2025 from 11 am to 4 pm We were absolutely delighted to take part in this yearly event organized by Ethnic Dance Theatre and Landmark. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together with so many different cultures and celebrate the rich diversity that makes our community so vibrant. The event was filled
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February 2, 2025, 1-3 pm Participants eagerly gathered to join artist Gina Nicolae Johnson in an engaging step-by-step painting workshop. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for attendees to explore their creativity under the guidance of a skilled artist. Gina Nicolae Johnson, known for her vibrant and expressive artwork, shared her techniques and insights, making
Every Sunday in January, 1-3 pm Wonderful opportunity given for all to hear about Romanian winter holidays and traditions. Every Sunday in January from 1-3 pm, attendees learned about our intricate dances, the significance of masks, what we put on our holiday tables and how we welcome the new year.
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2024 HORA was invited to participate in the second edition of Romanian Community Summit in Chicago, organized by Romanian United Foundation
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December 20 & 21 HORA was happy to present during the third Conference of Romanian American Professionals, organized by Immigration Research Forum. This year’s theme was: Building Cultural Identity Resilience in Transatlantic Talent Mobility Hubs.
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