The festival was organized by the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Călărași District, the Hyrzhauka Commune City Hall, and the “Casa Părintească” Museum. Over the course of a quarter-century, the festival has become a platform for promoting folk traditions, crafts, and folklore, as well as for fostering intercultural dialogue.
With the support of the Agency for Interethnic Relations, the concert program featured the Belarusian artistic groups “Krîlia,” “Vivat,” and the “Zoraciki” ensemble, as well as the Bulgarian ethno-folklore ensemble “Veglence” and soloist Maria Drozdova from Chisinau.
Their performances complemented the program, which featured groups from various towns and villages across the country.
In addition to the concert, festival guests visited a fair featuring folk artisans and local producers, exhibitions of decorative and applied arts, and themed areas for children. As is tradition, the festival concluded with rituals associated with the Sânzienele holiday, including floating wreaths on the water and lighting a bonfire.
Support for cultural projects will continue
The Agency for Interethnic Relations noted that supporting the participation of ethnic communities in cultural events remains one of the agency’s ongoing priorities. According to the agency, such projects contribute to the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, the development of intercultural dialogue, and the strengthening of social unity in the Republic of Moldova.
Tatiana Popa, founder of the “Casa Părintească” museum, thanked the Agency for supporting the participation of creative groups and for its cooperation in implementing cultural initiatives.
