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Traditional Romanian Folk Costumes

Posted on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

Romania, as most countries in Eastern Europe, has undergone various changes in history as a result of fluctuating political frontiers. There is no wonder, then, that the traditional Romanian folk…

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Balchik School of Romanian Painting

Posted on September 12, 2020October 1, 2020

The quaint town of Balchik, on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, is now one of the main attractions of the country. Throughout history, though, it belonged to various empires and…

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Five Romanian Salt Mines Worth Visiting

Posted on September 3, 2020September 3, 2020

More than mere tourist destinations, the salt mines have been renowned for centuries for their efficiency in treating many respiratory diseases, as well as being beneficial for skin treatment. Hippocrates…

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Romanian Artists in the Time of Pandemic

Posted on April 4, 2020September 3, 2020

Back in what we now call normal times, we took a look at some of the most prolific Romanian illustrators, focusing on their representation and interpretation of folklore. As times…

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Sânziene, a Midsummer Night’s Dream in Romania

Posted on June 20, 2019June 27, 2019

On the 24th of June, Christians celebrate the Feast of Saint John, a special day that overlaps the midsummer rural tradition of Sânziene or Drăgaica, as the celebration is locally…

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