RoDiscover - A glimpse into Romanian culture

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Dragobete, the Romanian Celebration of Love and Happiness

Posted on February 22, 2019June 27, 2019

Dragobete, the more archaic and agrarian Romanian counterpart of Valentine’s Day, celebrates not only love and happiness, but also the arrival of spring and the mating of animals. Although V…

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8 Romanian Design Brands to Keep an Eye On

Posted on February 17, 2019June 27, 2019

Whether we talk about furniture, object design, home decor or fashion, things are constantly changing and evolving. Steve Jobs once said “Design is not just what it looks like and…

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Mihai Eminescu, Romania’s Most Celebrated Poet

Posted on January 15, 2019June 27, 2019

January 15 marks the celebration of the National Day of Culture (now in its 10th year), which coincides with the commemoration of Romania’s most celebrated poet, Mihai Eminescu. Born on…

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Sibiu or Seebiu? From Houses with Eyes to Political Protests

Posted on January 3, 2019September 3, 2020

Sibiu, one of the most important cities in Transylvania, is known for quite a few things. If we are to agree with Maslow, we must start with salami and cheese—a…

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When Art Meets Fashion: Geta Brătescu x Akris

Posted on December 17, 2018February 15, 2021

Women have inspired fashion designers since forever. Still, it’s not very often that the muse is a nonagenarian. Celebrated Romanian conceptual artist Geta Brătescu (1926 – 2018) and her work…

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Contemporary Romanian Painters Worth a Look

Posted on December 9, 2018February 15, 2021

Updated November 2020. Apparently, the 1970s were a great decade for Romanian painting, although it may actually take a while before art history will recognise the fact. In an attempt…

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Romanian Winter Traditions: Carols, Pig Slaughtering and Eerie Masks

Posted on December 1, 2018December 5, 2020

Romania is a country with strong agrarian roots. It makes perfect sense, then, that its most celebrated customs rely on these origins, with winter traditions presumably being the most important,…

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The Art Nouveau Heritage in Oradea

Posted on November 23, 2018September 23, 2020

Updated in September 2020. There are definitely many things to see and do in Oradea and nearby, but if you’re looking for just one reason to visit the city, it…

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Contemporary Romanian Writers to Read in English

Posted on November 16, 2018December 12, 2022

According to publisher, editor and translation specialist Chad Post, only three percent of the published books in the U.S. are translated, a really small number, compared to non-English speaking countries.…

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10 Souvenirs to Bring Home from Romania

Posted on November 13, 2018June 27, 2019

Let’s be honest, finding a good souvenir isn’t easy. That is, if you’re looking for more than a fridge magnet, a keychain or a mug. While in Romania, there’s a…

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