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June 8, 2024

Simion Bogdan-Mihai and The Silken Fiddlers Headline the Romanian Festival

The whiz kid of Romanian traditional music, Simion Bogdan-Mihai, began to study the elusive “cobza” – a medieval Eastern European lute – when he was only […]
June 7, 2024

Awesome “Transylvania” Ensemble in a D.C. Encore

The National Folk Ensemble “Transylvania”, based in Baia Mare, Maramureş County, was founded in 1959 with the specific aim to treasure and promote the immemorial folk traditions […]
June 6, 2024

Vox Maris & Paula Hriscu Rock the Wharf

Vox Maris is a Chicago-based band formed 12 years ago by a group of Romanian-American musicians with fans all over the U.S. and beyond. Their debut […]
June 4, 2024

Recital: Mesmerizing Paula Hriscu and The Romanian Folk Dream

“My music is the breath of my soul” – this is Paula Hriscu’s motto, and this absolute commitment permeates all her music. Born in Brad, on […]
June 4, 2024

Our Story Carved in Wood. Wood carving demonstrations

The lands of Maramureș are blessed with secular forests and this extraordinary natural wealth has had a major influence on culture and craftsmanship. Come and meet […]
June 4, 2024

The Potter’s House. Spin the potter’s wheel!

Potter Vasile Chira of Cărbunari village is a legendary name in traditions-rich Maramureș. His mentor, Liviu Sitar, first introduced him to pottery 20 years ago. Since […]
June 4, 2024

Let’s celebrate together the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse!

The beautiful blouse, one of the world’s best-known women attires, is so famous that has an international day named after it, celebrated every year on June […]
June 4, 2024

Andreea Rebăltescu: The Princess of Romanian American Pop Folk in concert

Born in the beautiful Bistrița Năsăud County, in Romania, at the bottom of the stunning Rodna Mountains, Andreea Rebăltescu pursued her dreams and emigrated to the […]
June 4, 2024

Dance Along with “Carpathia” Folk Dance Ensemble

Founded in 2011, “Carpathia” Folk Dance Ensemble is a Washington, D.C.-based multi-ethnic folk-dance group that has become well-known for its authentic performances of Romanian traditional dances. The all-volunteer […]
June 4, 2024

ROMANIAN LITERATURE IN AMERICA: BRIDGING WORDS

Literature has brought Romanians and Americans together since the dawn of our transatlantic friendship. Discover a trove of recent books by Romanian-American authors and enjoy spoken […]
June 4, 2024

Via Transilvanica – „The road that unites”

Via Transilvanica is the first and longest long distance trail in Romania, dedicated to hiking, biking and horseback riding. It is the road that unites people […]
June 4, 2024

Perennial Inspiration. Today’s designers celebrate the legacy of Romanian traditional textiles and crafts

Folk motifs, shapes, colors and techniques have always been a major source of inspiration for the Romanian, and international, fashion designers. True to this tradition, up-and-coming […]
June 2, 2024

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

With exquisite winemaking skills developed in centuries, an impressive variety of native grapes and growing conditions comparable to the best terroirs in France or the United […]
June 2, 2024

Community Leadership. People and Organizations from Romanian-American communities

The Romanian-American communities are as strong and vibrant as their organizations. The network of foundations and associations representing Americans of Romanian origin is dynamic and ever-expanding, […]
June 1, 2024

The Drawing Hut. Children young and old explore Romania in pencil and color

Do you know the colors of the Romanian flag? Or how did look like Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula? Maybe you want to know how many […]

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