On Sunday, April 23, 2023, a large number of Romanians gathered in the center of Brussels to relieve their longing for “home”. They joyfully entered the Moldovan horo, tasted the goodies, and got a glimpse of the fascinating cultural and artistic heritage of Neamț County.

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“Carmen Saeculare” Centre for Culture and Arts in Neamț, along with its famous Folk Ensemble “Floricică de la munte” once again made a show to remember at the festival, and received roars of applause.

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The folk craftsmen from Neamț also attracted the public to their workshops, people being eager to learn more about their skills and crafts.

Tourist promotion brochures and maps of Neamț County have been distributed to those who attended the event. What is more, the audience enjoyed delicious dishes prepared according to traditional recipes, clay figurines, handmade products (sculpted or painted), jewelry items, and unique pieces of clothing, all of them representative for Neamț County. Highlighting the ethnographic particularities of the places, well preserved and passed down from generation to generation, the handmade items tell stories of their own. The skilled folk art creators who participated in the event (Ionela Lungu, Costi Lungu, Maria Vasiliu, Marinica Todici, Maria and Iulian Mihalachi) were pleased to share their talent and their passion, to the delight of the public.

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It has already become a tradition for Neamț County Council to support and finance the participation of “Carmen Saeculare” Centre for Culture and Arts in Neamț at the “Romanian Spring in Brussels” festival.