Every Sunday in September, 1-3 pm Landmark Center, room 319 Visitors discovered the beauty and history of Romanian folk dance traditions through Circle of Heritage: Romanian Folk Dances, a temporary exhibit that highlighted the cultural significance of dance in Romanian communities. Informative displays showcased the origins, regional styles, customs, traditional attire, and social role of […]
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Every Sunday in June, 1-3 pmLandmark Center, room 319 Threads of Identity invited visitors into the vibrant world of Romanian textile heritage, celebrating the remarkable diversity that defined the country’s cultural landscape. This temporary display brought together traditional fabrics, garments, and decorative pieces from four major regions: Maramureș, Bucovina, Oltenia, and Transylvania, offering a rare
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Every Sunday in May, 1-3 pm Landmark Center, room 319 Past Event Overview Romanian Women in Culture: Voices, Visionaries, and Legacy celebrated the remarkable women whose creativity, intellect, and courage shaped Romania’s cultural identity. The display brought together a series of informational posters featuring writers, artists, performers, scholars, and innovators whose influence continued to resonate
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Sunday March 29, 1-3pm We celebrated spring traditions and discovered the beauty of Romanian folk art in a hands‑on Easter egg painting workshop. Participants learned about the symbolism, colors, and motifs that defined Romania’s iconic decorated eggs, guided by traditional patterns passed down through generations. What Participants Experienced Whether attendees were exploring their heritage or
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Sunday, January 4 & 11 HORA Romanian Cultural Center at Landmark Center, Room 319 A Seasonal Exhibit at the HORA Romanian-American Cultural Center Visitors were invited to step into the heart of Romanian winter traditions at the Romanian American Cultural Center through a cozy and evocative exhibit celebrating the rich heritage of Romanian caroling. This
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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 October from 1 to 3 PM Visitors joined us in October to learn about strigoi, varcolaci, moroi, and vampires. All these creatures fill the rich Romanian folklore with beliefs and stories: born from the power of ancient memories and the fear of the unknown in the face of death, disease, illnesses, and
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March 22 We are very happy when young people know their roots and embrace their heritage. Inara Zayic proudly shared her cultural background during Cultural Fair at Minnetonka High School. Contact us if you want to borrow informational posters or artifacts from the Cultural Center for similar events.
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Every Sunday in March, 1-3 pm Visitors learned about the March 1st tradition of Martisor, the legend of Baba Dochia and the significance of Mucenici, the pretzel made with walnut and honey.
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