Hundreds of photo books, thousands of films and photo albums, millions of photos, dozens of articles and pamphlets written in the local press, theatre performances with great actors of the Romanian stage, all these and many more speak of an emblematic figure of Neamt County: Ioan Clopotel, the photographer artist. The man who granted eternity to so many moments, who had the grace to see Beauty, to capture it with his lens and to pass it on to the sheer joy and delight of the people, has recently surprised a …

Learned by doing over centuries and often connected to faith, customs, which deeply penetrated the collective consciousness, are still observed today in Neamţ villages. Customs have been strongly preserved owing to their value that stood the test of time, and have been accepted by the entire community.
Children or young people that go caroling singing, the Star songs and the theater on religious themes are part of the performances that take place at the Christmas Market in Neamț. The New Year is greeted with Plugușorul, the ox, the bells and even the plough pulled …