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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.
Viflaim: Romania's Christmas Folk Theatre of Shepherds and Kings
A centuries-old Christmas tradition, Viflaim brings the Nativity story to life through verse, music and masquerade in villages across Romania.
A Practical Guide to Romanian Public Holidays: What's Closed and What to Expect
From New Year to Great Union Day, knowing Romania's public holidays helps you plan errands, travel and celebrations. Here's what to expect throughout the year.
Romanian Baptism Traditions: A Celebration of New Life and Community
Discover the religious rites and folk customs surrounding baptism in Romania, from the role of godparents to the symbolic first bath.
Junii Brașovului: Romania's Ancient Spring Horsemen Festival
Each spring, Brașov bursts into life with a spectacular procession of horsemen in traditional costume, carrying banners and celebrating the renewal of nature.
How to Dye Easter Eggs the Romanian Way: Natural Colours and Traditional Patterns
Discover the art of Romanian Easter egg dyeing, from natural onion-skin reds to intricate wax-resist patterns that have been passed down for generations.
Sânzienele: Romania's Midsummer Festival of Flowers and Fairies
Every June, Romanians honour the Sânziene fairies with flower crowns, bonfires and age-old rituals. Discover the magic behind this enchanting summer tradition.
The Merry Cemetery of Săpânța: Romania's Colourful Celebration of Life
In a small village in Maramureș, wooden crosses painted in bright blues and greens tell the stories of the dead with humour and warmth.
Colinde and the Romanian Christmas Carolling Tradition
Long before the shop displays go up, Romania's winter calendar fills with colinde, the carols sung door to door. Here is how the tradition works and how visitors can experience it.