2022 Festival Program

ON STAGE:

Saturday, July 9, 12 PM – 9 PM

12 PM – Welcome to the Romanian Weekend at THE WHARF

12:15 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

1:00 PM – Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

1:45 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

2:15 PM – Spoken word performances by Domnica Rădulescu and Adela Sinclair, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway

3:00 PM – Concert by Ana Everling Trio (Chicago-based Moldovan vocal musician Ana Everling, joined by Luiz Everling on percussion and Brazilian master Edinho Gerber on guitar)

3:45 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

4:15 PM – Spoken word performances by Cristina A. Bejan and Elena Secotă, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway

4:30 PM – Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

5:15 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

6:00 PM – Concert by Ana Everling Trio (Chicago-based Moldovan vocal musician Ana Everling, joined by Luiz Everling on percussion and Brazilian master Edinho Gerber on guitar)

7:15 PM – Urban folklore concert by Corina Sîrghi & Taraful Jean Americanu (Shaun Williams aka Jean Americanu – accordion, Laurențiu Feraru – violin, Ciprian Răducanu – double bass), joined by special guest Nicolae Feraru, cimbalom virtuoso and NEA National Heritage Fellow

8:15 PM – Rap/trap concert by Tehno-Vrăjitoarele (Techno-Witches) Niko G. & Kali

Sunday, July 10, 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM

2:00 PM – Welcome to the Romanian Weekend at THE WHARF

2:15 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

2:45 PM – Spoken word performances by Domnica Rădulescu and Adela Sinclair, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway

3:00 PM – Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

3:45 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

4:15 PM – Spoken word performances by Cristina A. Bejan and Elena Secotă, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway

5:00 PM – Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble

5:25 PM – Romanian community moment dedicated to the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse, organized by Romanians of DC

5:30 PM – Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble

6:15 PM – Urban folklore concert by Corina Sîrghi & Taraful Jean Americanu (Shaun Williams aka Jean Americanu – accordion, Laurențiu Feraru – violin, Ciprian Răducanu – double bass), joined by special guest Nicolae Feraru, cimbalom virtuoso and NEA National Heritage Fellow

7:30 PM – Rap/trap concert by Tehno-Vrăjitoarele (Techno-Witches) Niko G. & Kali

IN THE TENTS:

Saturday, July 9, 12 PM – 6 PM & Sunday, July 10, 2 PM – 6 PM

Dancing at the Barn. Join the round dance! – Dance workshops

The Potter’s House. Spin the potter’s wheel! – Pottery demonstrations with Daniel Leș

Our Story Carved in Wood – Wood carving demonstrations with Petrică Codrea

Folk Costumes. Does tradition fit you? – Folk costumes exhibition

Maramureș Photo Booth. Let time freeze and say cheese! – Photo opportunity

Visit Maramureș, Gateway to Romanian traditions! – Learn more about Romania & plan a visit

The Taste of Romania. Europe’s map in one bite! – A selection of Romanian foods

The Joy of Romanian Wines. Drinkable happiness! – A selection of gorgeous wines to try and buy

Romanian Literature in America – A showcase of recent books by Romanian-American authors & spoken word performances curated and managed by Bucharest inside the Beltway (BiB)