Moldova's village hora — the communal circle dance that once brought whole villages together for holidays and celebrations — may soon be proposed for inscription on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Specialists are now preparing the nomination file, which is expected to be submitted jointly with Romania and several Balkan countries.The National Commission for the …
Artur Cerari, the prominent leader and "Baron" of the Roma community in the Republic of Moldova, has passed away at the age of 66. According to family members, Cerari suffered a sudden heart attack following long-standing health issues.Known as a key mediator and the public face of the famous "Gypsy Hill" (Dealul Țiganilor) in the …
If you happen to be in Moldova around June 24, you may notice more women wearing beautifully embroidered white blouses, each one decorated with delicate patterns, symbols, and colors. These special garments are known as the Ia – the traditional Romanian blouse worn by women and one of the most recognizable symbols of Romanian cultural …
You don’t really expect to find something like this just outside Chișinău.One moment you’re still in the city, dealing with traffic and concrete, and less than an hour later you’re standing in the middle of open fields, surrounded by rows of tulips.No signs, no big entrance, no sense that this was designed to be a …
On May 9, Republic of Moldova will celebrate Europe Day with a full day of public events in Chișinău, organized by the Government of Moldova and the Delegation of the European Union.The main celebrations will take place in Piața Marii Adunări Naționale (Great National Assembly Square) starting from 1:00 PM, bringing together cultural activities, public …
