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March 1, 2006
Springs Customs - Martisorul
Where: All over the country
On the 1st of March the entire country celebrates the arrival
of the spring. Men offer small brooches and lockets with red
and white strings to their mothers, wives, girlfriends, sisters,
daughters.

March 5, 2006
The Hiding of the Merrymaking (Inmormantarea Farsangulu)
Where: Rimetea - 15 miles from Turda and 25 miles
from Alba Iulia.
The beautiful village of Rimetea in the Apuseni Mountains celebrates the last day of feast before the Easter Lent. The
parade of masked lads passes through the main street of the village, followed by an allegorical cart. They knock on the gates of the houses chasing the evil spirits. The host rewards them with eggs. Afterwards, the villagers celebrate with traditional food, music and dances. While here, you will have a chance to visit the oldest working creek mill in the region.

March 5, 2006
The Fire Wheel (Roata de Foc)
Where: Sinca Noua - 5 miles away from Fagaras and 20 miles away from Brasov.
One of the many celebrations marking the beginning of the Orthodox Lent, The Fire Wheel is a spectacular nocturnal ritual. The villagers of Sinca Noua gather that evening at the bottom of the hill on which lads in traditional dress hold a "judgment" for those who didn't respect the rules of the community. After calling the names of those who broke the rules of the community, hay wheels are led on fire as a symbol of purification and launched from the top of the hill. After the event, the villagers gather in the center of the village and celebrate with traditional food, dances and music. Center for Preservation and Promotion of Traditional Customs, Brasov
Telephone: 0268.413.486
E-mail:cjcvtcp@judbrasov.ro
www.folclor-bv.ro

March 25, 2006
Ilia Fair
Where: Ilia - 10 miles away from Hunedoara
A fair of traditional artifacts, music and dance takes place each year in Ilia. If you are in the area make sure to visit the nearby stunning Hunedoara Castle.

March 31, 2006
Regional Festival of Folk Music and Dance (Jocul Barbatesc)
Where: Petrova - 10 miles away from Sighetu Marmatiei
E-mail: promovare@mturism.ro

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