The Medieval Festival that celebrates Neamț Fortress and the local history reached its 21^st edition this year and delighted both tourists and locals eager to take part in such outdoor events, after two years of restrictions due to the pandemic.

For the public, the festival meant 3 wonderful days of traveling back in times past, in ages of great historical significance, vibrating to medieval music rhythms, witnessing battle confrontations of the knights and the gracious dances of the ladies, and last but not least enjoying live performances of beloved artists: Paula Seling, Analia Selis and the Philharmonic Orchestra from Sibiu, and also an extraordinary concert of Tango “Piazzolla”.

Pictures from Paula Seling’s live concert:

Pictures from Tango “Piazzolla”, Analia Selis and the Philharmonic Orchestra from Sibiu live concert:

“Dacus Lupus” and “Trei Parale”, two of the most well-known historical reenactment bands from Romania performed old medieval music, in the appraisal of the audience. The knights’ fights, the ladies’ dances, and also the fire shows at the end of the festival evenings, carefully prepared by the organizers, appealed to the public.

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“Dacus Lupus” and “Trei Parale”, two of the most well-known historical reenactment bands from Romania performed old medieval music, in the appraisal of the audience. The knights’ fights, the ladies’ dances, and also the fire shows at the end of the festival evenings, carefully prepared by the organizers, appealed to the public.

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This year’s edition offered a large variety of attractions, from knightly camps and workshops, to medieval exhibitions (armor, archery etc.), traditional crafts fair and local products fair, live concerts but also tasty dishes cooked according to old recipes. There was a little something for everyone. All those who were present at the festival (tourists, locals, guest artists) left the place with a memorable experience to carry in their hearts.

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And since we hold a deep respect to the small local producers and craftsmen in Neamţ County, you can find below the names of those who took part at the event, each with their craft and talent:

Florin Cramariuc – wood carvings

Viorel Marian – wood spoons

Maria Otava – homemade fabrics and dolls

Ema Pavel – traditional blouses

Andrei ONU – gingerbread

Silvia Cozmanca – string braids

Valentina Acasandrei – icons

Octavian and Monica Tudor – jewelry

Liviu Săhlean – leather works

Virgil Moldovan – wood carvings

Stan Dănuță – folk masks

Nicu Gheorghian – wood inlay

Marinica Todici – traditional blouses and fabrics

Mihaela Iacinsschi – decorative ceramics

Eusebiu Iacinschi – decorative ceramics / pottery

Adriana Hojbota – traditional blouses hand sewing

Vasile Neamțu – wood carvings

Sorin Pașaniuc – wood carvings

Nicu and Ana Matei – traditional objects

Istvan Covach – stylized folk costumes

Dănilă Kis – bone carving

Domnica Robu – jewelry

Iulian Mihalache – homemade fabrics

Ciocârlan Vasile and Elena – homemade fabrics, folk masks

Vasile Boancă – fur works

Maria Vasiliu – crocheted ornaments

Maria Ungureanu – homemade fabrics/carpets

Mariana Atomulesei – porcelain jewelry

Alina Samson – lavender products

Alex and Ramona Apostol – wax candles

Vasile Dudanu – fur works

Costi Lungu – walking sticks and shillelaghs, sheepfold rods and hatchets

Ionela Lungu – clay modeling inspired by Ion Creangă’s characters

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The event was covered not only in the local media, but also in the national media:

“Great celebration at Neamt Fortress, with armor and traditional dishes cooked according to ancient recipes. Visitors came from all over the country”

“The 21^st edition of “Days of Neamţ Fortress” Festival. The event started in the “Citadel” Park in Târgu-Neamţ, with the setting up of knightly camps, followed by the opening of the Fair of crafts, products and traditional objects”

“Days of Neamţ Fortress” Festival is an annual event organized by the Neamț County Council, Târgu-Neamț City Hall, the National Museum Complex in Neamț County, “Carmen Saeculare” Centre for Culture and Arts in Neamț and “Ion Creangă” House of Culture in Târgu-Neamț.