
Customs and Traditions from Transylvania
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Tradition says that on March 1st, Mărțișor is celebrated, which is the main symbol of the arrival of spring. Mărțișor is a decorated ornament made of a white and red string, symbolizing the unity of opposites: summer-winter, warmth-cold,...

It's February, the month of love, but more importantly, it's the celebration of Dragobete, the day when girls are kissed. One of the most "loving" and ancient traditions celebrated in Romania, Dragobete takes place every year on February 24th....

The meeting of the Medias Saxons in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, began on Friday, June 14, 2013, with over 300 participants gathering in the "Schranne" hall to celebrate together. Saturday was dominated by the theme: - The German school system in...

The time for medieval festivals in Transylvania has arrived once again, and one of the first on the list is our beloved city, Mediaș. On June 8th and 9th, just a few days away, the city will be dressed in festive attire. Knights will march through...
Under the title "Guilds, Brotherhoods, and Areas of Mediaș - Testimonies of European Urban Culture in Transylvania," the Mediaș Municipal Museum and the House of History in Dinkelsbühl invite us to take a look back at the life of the Saxon community...

The Easter celebration has its specific traditions and customs in Transylvania due to the confluence of Eastern and Western influences. Over time, this holiday has adopted specific traditions from the Saxons, Hungarians, and Romanians. On...

The Transylvanian Easter celebration is something truly special! Its traditional customs draw from influences of both the East and the West. Over a long period, specific practices developed for this holiday, rooted in Saxon, Hungarian, and Romanian...

The Medias Hometown Association, a non-profit organization that promotes contact with Medias residents in the diaspora and supports all Medias residents in Romania and beyond, organizes the meeting of the Medias Saxons every three years, an event to...

One of the largest fairs dedicated to Easter celebrations will open its doors on April 26. For nearly two weeks, dozens of local producers as well as those from other parts of the country will showcase their own delicacies, traditional gifts, and...

On the last Sunday before the end of each September, several hundred livestock breeders from the entire region gather annually in the commune of Alma, near the town of Dumbrăveni. The most beautiful livestock is showcased here to be sold, but often...
Tomorrow, March 24, 2013, all tourists and not only are invited to Sibiu for the "Country Fair," which will take place outdoors at the Astra Museum of Traditional Folk Civilization. The fair will feature 16 authorized producers from Sibiu County who...
The tradition of Martisor says that in March, usually on the first day, Martisoare are given as gifts in Transylvania and throughout Romania. They represent a symbol of spring as well as admiration and love. Martisoare are offered by men to girls or...