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Being Romanian
How do you define your identity? Where and what makes you feel being at home? We encourage you to try out your own experimentation with cultural identity.
“Sculpting is a personal way of seeing the beauty in life”
Ioan Croitor-Brădescu has made it his job to keep Romanian traditions alive in his sculptures and in his heart. His passion started 54 years ago, when - only 4 years old - he would go to his grandparents’ house on the Superior Valley of Mureş.
An Uncommon Egg
One of the many Easter traditions that are specific to Romanian culture is the painting of eggs.
The Last Saxon
For one uncommon day, the village of Meschendorf saw an influx of Saxons again as around forty previous residents of Meschendorf returned to the village for a very special celebration.
Modern Shepherding with Ioan Badea
Sheep have always played a leading role in rural Romanian life, and the work of a shepherd is becoming increasingly underrated and even forgotten about with all the surrounding modernization.
Sheep Cheese In Fir Tree Bark
While in Romania I’ve had the pleasure of being able to try a variety of traditional recipes. I feel it is the duty of a traveler, to try as many foods of possible during their stay.
Pasca
When <b>Easter</b> came around, my host family prepared various traditional dishes for the special occasion. One of the dishes, Pasca, I thought to be especially enjoyable. On tasting it, it reminded me of a mix between cheesecake and bread.
Every Stitch Counts
A fundamental aspect that runs parallel of clothing traditions around the world is this: more often than not, for the pure love and joy of human expression, sentiment and creation.
Iulia Bularca, A Rising Star of Romanian Traditional Music
Keeping Romanian traditions alive seems to be getting more and more difficult through generations. Iulia Bularca, a traditional music singer, wants to keep traditions always alive with her. Iulia sings traditional Romanian Doine, and she is just 18.
The Dragus Corn Labyrinth
As urbanisation sweeps through Romania, many rural villages are struggling to survive. In order keep their hometown prospering, some of them are now turning towards tourism as a possible source of income.
Rural Development in a New Perspective - Planting The Seed In Today’s Youth
Agriculture is the fabric of life for rural areas. The role of Agriculture is pertinent and essential in any conceivable rural development program.
Portraits of Sibiel - A Community of Glances and Souls
Eugenia met her future mother-in-law and future husband, Gheorghe, in a train station when she was 18 years old. Gheorghe’s mother took such a liking to Eugenia during their chat on the platform that she asked Eugenia to live with them.
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Tradition, like love, matters
Travelling to far away places is always a leap in the big unknown. Having recently graduated in philosophy and not knowing exactly what to do next, I rather abruptly decided to spend some time abroad.
Being Romanian
How do you define your identity? Where and what makes you feel being at home? We encourage you to try out your own experimentation with cultural identity.
“Sculpting is a personal way of seeing the beauty in life”
Ioan Croitor-Brădescu has made it his job to keep Romanian traditions alive in his sculptures and in his heart. His passion started 54 years ago, when - only 4 years old - he would go to his grandparents’ house on the Superior Valley of Mureş.
An Uncommon Egg
One of the many Easter traditions that are specific to Romanian culture is the painting of eggs.
The Last Saxon
For one uncommon day, the village of Meschendorf saw an influx of Saxons again as around forty previous residents of Meschendorf returned to the village for a very special celebration.
Art in the Village of Cata
When we first hit the road to get to the village of Cata, we had absolutely no idea what to expect. We were going to a small village about an hour away from Braşov.
Iulia Bularca, A Rising Star of Romanian Traditional Music
Keeping Romanian traditions alive seems to be getting more and more difficult through generations. Iulia Bularca, a traditional music singer, wants to keep traditions always alive with her. Iulia sings traditional Romanian Doine, and she is just 18.
What Comes From The Heart, Goes to The Heart
Located in Marcus Village, proudly stands the first monastery in Romania that has an affiliation with a family house for abandoned children.
Every Stitch Counts
A fundamental aspect that runs parallel of clothing traditions around the world is this: more often than not, for the pure love and joy of human expression, sentiment and creation.
‘Do not let my village die’
What? A woman?” I’m at the top landing of the stairway in Sibiel’s small museum, and until now, the ascending line of photographs has shown only men—mayors, teachers, village priests.
Junii Braşovului
In the week following the orthodox Easter, the Young Men of Braşov or The Junii celebrate the Dacian new-year and the coming of spring.
Sheep Cheese In Fir Tree Bark
While in Romania I’ve had the pleasure of being able to try a variety of traditional recipes. I feel it is the duty of a traveler, to try as many foods of possible during their stay.
Modern Shepherding with Ioan Badea
Sheep have always played a leading role in rural Romanian life, and the work of a shepherd is becoming increasingly underrated and even forgotten about with all the surrounding modernization.
Organic Takes The Lead
It's not all about technology. The rural communities from Romania should understand the importance of continuing to treat their land the same way it has been always done: organically.
Pasca
When <b>Easter</b> came around, my host family prepared various traditional dishes for the special occasion. One of the dishes, Pasca, I thought to be especially enjoyable. On tasting it, it reminded me of a mix between cheesecake and bread.
A sculptor of traditional life
As I walked through the vine covered doorway to this artist’s workshop, I honestly did not expect to see such beautifully detailed figurines all around the room. Indeed, I had heard of his work but had not yet seen it for myself.
Award Winning Poetess: Nadia-Cella Pop
A few days after our sun filled visit to the peaceful, countryside village of Ariujd, Ana fatefully stumbled across a literary treasure here in Brasov.
Professor Dr. Constantin Milică reveals himself and his remarcable work
Constantin Milică is a Professor of Phytotherapy (the study of natural medicines) at the Universitatea Agronomică in Iaşi.
The Value of the Simple Life
Modernity gives us very convenient lives. But is that all about? What do you think about stopping by in a Romanian village to find a taste of the simple life?
A Springtime Celebration
Junii Brasovului is a special Romanian holiday designed to celebrate the Junii, who are young men from the district of Schei in Brasov, and whose traditions date back to over four hundred years ago.
