7 traditional things to do for Easter in Romania
Curious to know what are the most interesting things to do for Easter in Romania? Shooting of the rooster, perfuming, Easter mass in a centuries-old wooden church are some of them! Continue reading to learn more. As the country is home to Orthodox, Catholics and...
This is one of the last Transylvanian Saxon customs still alive
“Fuga Lolelor” is a Transylvanian Saxon custom celebrated in late January in Agnita. The old custom has its roots in The Middle Ages. The local legends say that one day, as the Ottomans were getting ready to attack the fortress, a brave girl from the village dressed...
Christmas in Romania: what’s so great about it?
During Christmas in Romania well-kept customs and traditions come to life. People dressed in traditional clothes sing carols, dancers wearing bears’ costumes wish for the passing of winter and in the countryside pigs are sacrificed in exchange for a rich Christmas...
Sancraiu Rosehip Festival in Transylvania
Transylvania hosts a significant Hungarian minority and they do a wonderful job at preserving their identity and traditions. One of the best ways to experience this is at the Rosehip Festival which takes place every October in the village of Sancraiu, 1 hour away from...
