Organized by the Romanian Government through the Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova, this festival becomes a true bridge of friendship and cultural unity between Romania and Moldova.
📍 Location: Great National Assembly Square, Chișinău
🗓️ Date: May 24–25, 2025
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Traditional crafts passed down through generations
Over 50 folk artisans from Romania and Moldova will present their handmade works and offer traditional workshops. Visitors will discover wood carving, pottery, leather crafting, folk mask making, icon painting, and other decorative arts. Among the participating masters are Florin Constantin Cramariuc (Bucovina), Valentina Acasandrei (Iași), and Pavel Lupaș (Vrancea).
Music that brings people together
Throughout the two days, guests will enjoy live performances by popular artists from both countries. The festival will feature Fuego, Frații Advahov, Natalia Barbu, Feli, Olivia Addams, Holy Molly, Valentin Boghean Band, Pasha Parfeny, and Doinița Gherman. In addition, folk ensembles such as Opincuța, Doinița, Haiducii, Mărțișor, and Romanița will perform traditional dances and songs.
Celebrate Romanian cultural identity
The Festival of Romanian Traditions is a major cultural event. It preserves and promotes elements of intangible heritage through music, crafts, and intercultural exchange. Residents and visitors of Chișinău are invited to experience authentic Romanian culture, traditions, and hospitality.
Plan your visit
For detailed information and the full event program, please visit the official festival website.
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