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A traditional Romanian sorcova branch decorated with colourful paper, ribbons and dried flowers.
Culture

Sorcova: Romania's New Year Wishing Branch and Its Joyful Rhymes

On New Year's morning, Romanian children carry a decorated branch called sorcova, wishing health, luck and prosperity to family and neighbours with playful rhymes.
Traditional Romanian winter folk celebration with costumed performers
Lifestyle

Romanian New Year Traditions: Plugușorul, Sorcova and the Bear Dance

From plough rituals to wish-chanting children, discover the folk customs that still mark the turning of the year in Romania.