Each year, the North-East Regional Development Agency awards tourism associations or organizations that have shown outstanding innovation and achievement in the development and implementation of tourism programs or original initiatives that have resulted in positive media recognition or increased participation from visitors. This year, “Discover Northeast” Gala was organised in Gura Humorului, between 22 -24 September, 2022.
The constant concern and sustained efforts of Neamţ County Council and its partners, public institutions and private agents, to ensure the best visibility of Neamt Land as a tourist destination, with its vast natural, …

The journey of a passionate collector in recreating an entire universe of authentic rustic architecture in Tazlău, Neamţ County.
A house built of wood, clay and stone, with an architecture that respects the typical structure of households in Neamţ 200 years ago, has been undergoing a continuous process of rehabilitation and conservation since 2009, currently approaching the moment of being included among the ethnographic museums from Neamț County. The house in Tazlău stands as a complete, expressive creation of the old rural society, revealing the way of living, the technical, social …

The celebration of the world’s cultural diversity, in an explosion of colors, songs, dances and good cheer will take place in Neamț, between August 5th and August 7th, 2022.
Proudly reaching its 23rd edition, “Ceahlăul” International Folklore Festival has been held annually in Neamț County since 1992, with the aim of celebrating the richness and beauty of different traditions, deeply rooted in the cultures on the globe. By promoting dances, songs, customs and costumes from all over the world, the festival reveals the unique features of traditional art, while also encouraging …

Borca commune is the land that impresses with its gorgeous landscapes, its full of historical significance sites, its customs and traditions and its welcoming locals. In the West part of the commune, on the right side of River Bistrița, the Bistrița Mountains show their thickly forested peaks, dominated by Secu Peak – 1201 m, Arșița – 1274 m, Bâtca Stejarului – 1337 m, Bușmeiul Mare – 1608 m, Grințieșul Mare – 1758 m, Între Borci – 1830 m and Budacu, with a height of 1859 m.
A region completely covered with …

Learned by doing over centuries and often connected to faith, customs, which deeply penetrated the collective consciousness, are still observed today in Neamţ villages. Customs have been strongly preserved owing to their value that stood the test of time, and have been accepted by the entire community.
Children or young people that go caroling singing, the Star songs and the theater on religious themes are part of the performances that take place at the Christmas Market in Neamț. The New Year is greeted with Plugușorul, the ox, the bells and even the plough pulled …

THE STORY OF SANTA CLAUS
Once upon a time there was a very generous old man, who loved to wander around the world and to give gifts. He had an enchanted small flock of flying reindeer. And there were Christmas presents, elves and fairies. And they all lived in a small village, which originally existed in Lapland-Finland.
Then Santa thought he needed a milder climate. So he decided to move to a new residence in Romania, in Moldavia, in the commune of Negrești, in Neamț County.
He seriously documented himself about the geography of the place. It is …