Standing as a testimony of the turbulent history of the Moldavian state in Middle Ages, Neamț Fortress was first documented in 1395.
Built during the reign of Petru Musat (1374-1391), when a central fort was erected, on which massive walls were raised with defensive cannons at the corners  the fortress reached its full glory during the reign of Stephen the Great (1457-1504), due to numerous works of extension and consolidation. In the second stage of extending the building, the outer courtyard was arranged, more walls and some bastions, a defense trench …

Prayers for help and gratitude were whispered around the grave of Father Justin Pârvu, at Petru Vodă Monastery in Poiana Teiului commune, Neamț County.
On February 10, 2023, Christians all around Romania celebrated 104 years since the birth of Father Justin Pârvu.
He helped thousands of pilgrims and believers through his dedicated work, soft spoken words and prayers, and many of the people whom he helped in the past can still feel his support, as a form of divine assistance. Father Justin Pârvu is still watching over all the Romanians whom he …

Following the hiking trail from Izvorul Muntelui to Poiana Maicilor (Nuns’ Glade), right before reaching Dochia Chalet, tourists pass by two impressive rock formations called „Clăile lui Miron” (Miron’s Haystacks).
The legend speaks of an old shepherd from Secu / Izvorul Alb, who came here a long time ago, to find pastures for his flock. Reaching high to the sky and full of greenery, these massif rocks exerted a particular fascination on the shepherd, whose name was Miron. Miron used to stop by these rocks, especially on nights of the full …

Recently opened, located in Girov commune, the museum highlights local traditions and values. Visitors have at their disposal an old radio sets exhibition, and an ethnography and folk art exhibition. Among the exhibited objects, the traditional hand-woven woolen carpets are quite special.
Out of love for folk art, the project was carried out by Mr. Constantin-Bucur Olariu from Girov, in in cooperation with “Ionel Teodoreanu” Municipal Library and Girov City Hall. at the event’s official opening, the participants enjoyed an ethno-folkloric session and a specially made artistic program.
 

New Year’s Festival of Customs and Traditions
The 10th edition, Târgu-Neamt, January 2, 2023

The programme of the event includes a parade of costumes, masks, and New Year’s customs, performances of the bands on the festival stage, as well as the awarding ceremony.
While the locals hardly wait for the festival to begin, the tourists who arrive in the area will be pleasantly surprised to discover the authentic local values of Neamt County and will most certainly be mesmerised by the mask dances, and the characters’ display and parade, especially designed for the …

Hundreds of Romanians from Nicosia and Paphos were happy to attend in the celebration of “Romanian National Day in Cyprus”, between the 30th of November and the 4th of December, 2022, during the festive event organized by the EMBASSY OF ROMANIA in the Republic of Cyprus.
The enthusiastic artists of “Floricică de la Munte” Folk Ensemble, part of “Carmen Saeculare” Centre for Culture and Arts in Neamţ***, won the hearts of the public with their artistic programs. Our conationals form diaspora were rejoiced and trembled with delight when listening to the …