Festivals & Events - December 2006

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Exact dates TBA (Possible dates: December 1 - 3, 2006)
Bucharest, Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Winter Gifts Festival (Targul Cadourilor de Iarna)
December marks the opening of the Winter Gifts Annual National Folk Art Fair. Featuring the work of more than 150 nationally-renowned folk artists, the show will once again be a hallmark of the holiday season in Bucharest. From traditional wood and pottery items, decorative rugs and glass icons to hand-made jewelry, holiday shoppers will be able to find something for everyone on their list.
More Info:
Telephone: (21) 212.96.61
E-mail: mtr@digicom.ro

December 7 - 12, 2006
Bucharest – Bucharest Exhibition Center (‘ROMEXPO’)
Expo Souvenirs 2006 (Suveniruri 2006)
Looking to get an unforgettable present for loved ones this Christmas? Then visit Suveniruri, the largest Romanian expo specialized in gifts and souvenirs. Toys, jewelry, glassware, paintings, icons, handicrafts and decorative items are just some of the things you will find here.
More Info:
Telephone: (21) 202.57.05
E-mail: suveniruri@romexpo.org
www.exposuveniruri.ro/engleza/index.php

Exact dates TBA (Possible dates: December 15 - 16, 2006)
Brasov
22nd Annual International Jazz Festival
(Festivalul International de Jazz)
More Info:
Telephone: (268) 414.369

December 18, 2006
Targu Lapus – 25 miles away from Baia Mare
Festival of Christmas Traditions
(Festivalul National de Datini si Obiceiuri Iarna)
On the last Sunday before Christmas, the downtown area of the city comes alive with villagers from Tara Lapusului and Tara Chioarului parading in their traditional colorful costumes and caroling their way to the Performing Arts Center. There, more dances and staged performances will take place.
More Info:
Telephone: 0744.604.318

December 22 - 28, 2006
Sighetu Marmatiei
Festival of Christmas Traditions “Marmatia 2006”
 (Festivalul Datinilor de Iarna "Marmatia 2006")
This festival is a celebration of the local winter customs and traditions. The city is hosting a series of Christmas-themed events: caroling, dance performances, fairground rides, costumes and masks parades. It is a wonderful, friendly, and fun way to immerse yourself in the local traditions.
More Info:
Telephone: (262) 312.552

December 27, 2006
Sighetu Marmatiei
Maramures Craftsmen’s Fair (Targul Mesterilor Artizani din Maramures)
The Maramures Craftsmen’s Fair is the region’s most extensive and celebrated winter folk-arts event. Local craft makers will display their unique artifacts and will invite you to share the magic of craft making in several workshops.
More Info:
Telephone: 0745.869.561

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