Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
In Sighisoara
Sighisoara is probably the best preserved fortified town in Transylvania, being built by the Saxons between the 12th and the 17th centuries. It is located on the Tarnava Mare river in a picturesque setting. The citadel, a beautifully preserved medieval complex, dominates the town with its hilltop setting. The old town enclosed within the citadel walls has narrow cobblestone streets and brightly painted 16th century Saxon houses. There are nine surviving towers; the most beautiful is the striking Clock Tower, the main gate into the citadel. From its balcony one can see beautiful views over the whole town.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
From Salva to Viseu
This is a photo of one of the many viaducts belonging to Salva – Viseu railway which was built by the students during Communist Romania and linked Bistrita-Nasaud with Maramures. Students had no proper working tools and training. It was hard work building the railway because plenty of tunnels and viaducts were needed. Work accidents were frequent and some even lost their lives. They were students “working for their country”. The Communists called it voluntary work but as a matter of fact Romanian students were forced to spend their holidays there in order to prove how much they loved their country
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!
Fie ca aroma de brad, colindele, cozonacul cald si mirosul de iarna sa va umple inimile de bucurie si sufletele de liniste!
Grigore Lese -Marie, Fata Dalba
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Christmas street parade in Viseu de Sus
A new Christmas festival started last year in Viseu de Sus, Maramures. Its second edition took place on 14th December 2008.
The group of carols singers from Bistrita.
PlugusorulDatini Si Obiceiuri - Primiti Cu Plugusorul
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Among carol singers wearing traditional clothes, any Christmas parade in Romania also has the so-called "draci", people wearing masks and costumes. They represent evil spirits and remind us of pre-Christian times.Narcisa Suciu - Deschide Usa, Crestine
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Girl from Oas
COLIND FRUMOS CU PAULA SELING
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I met this girl in Viseu de Sus, Maramurs. She is a carol singer belongin to a group from Oas. She is wearing traditional Oas clothes at the Christmas street parade in Viseu de Sus.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
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