Each Sunday in August from 1-3 pm Attendees embarked on an engaging journey through the rich and diverse world of Romanian music. They explored various aspects of Romania’s musical heritage, from its earliest folk traditions to modern sounds that have continued to shape the country’s identity. The Roots of Romanian Music – Participants examined the […]
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Saturday June 7, 5-7 pm. At Rosland Park, Edina. On June 7th, we celebrated International Children’s Day and the International Day of the Romanian Blouse. Event Highlights: Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of joy and cultural appreciation.
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Every Sunday in May 2025 from 1-3 pm Visitors joined us every Sunday in May as we explored the profound impact of Romanian women on the nation’s cultural heritage. We highlighted the achievements and contributions of remarkable Romanian women who have shaped the arts, literature, music, and more. We delved into their stories, celebrating their
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May 10, 2025 from 10 am to 4 pm We were delighted to participate in this year’s EU Open House event at the invitation of the Romanian Embassy in Washington DC. Our exhibit “ Romanian Spring Traditions” is curated by Raluca Octav and realized with the amazing photographs by Gabriel Motica. This exhibit celebrates the
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Every Sunday in April 2025 from 1-3 pm Every Sunday in April from 1-3 pm we delved into the vibrant traditions of Easter. Visitors discovered the art of painted eggs, a cherished custom where eggs are decorated with intricate designs using various techniques such as dyeing, painting, and even applying gold leaf. These beautifully adorned
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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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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
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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December 15, 2024 Thank you to all our members, volunteers and supporters for being with us in 2024. We loved celebrating this year’s accomplishments with you. We are looking forward to seeing you at our 2025 events.
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