Friday – December the 11^th

The Memorial Museum Ion Creanga from Humulesti – Targu Neamt

Between 10³⁰ – 11⁰⁰, Welcoming the guests and visits to the Memorial Museum

At 11⁰⁰ – 13⁰⁰

• The official opening of the event
• Whitepaper presentation “120 years from the death of Ion Creanga”, by professor dr. Constantin Parascan
• Romanian Traditions presented in a show by children from schools in Targu Neamt

Casa Culturii “Ion Creanga” Tg. Neamt

Between 14⁰⁰ – 16⁰⁰

• Essay contest with the theme: “Under the cap of Danila Prepeleac”

At 16⁰⁰

• Reality Hieroglyphs in the work of Ion Creanga

At 17³⁰

• Book launch: “The Adorable Beast” and “Equinox or solstice” by professor dr. Cristina Emanuela Dascalu

At 18⁰⁰

• Christmas Carols for Ion Creanga

Saturday – December the 12

St Nicolae Church from Humulesti

At 10⁰⁰

• Religious service in memoriam for Ion Creanga and his relatives

At 10⁴⁵

• Christmas Carols show with the choir from the Foundation “Ion Creanga”

At 11⁰⁰

• A light for the soul of Ion Creanga: Humulesti, Brosteni, Pipirig, Falticeni, Iasi

Casa Culturii “ Ion Creanga” Tg. Neamt

At 14⁰⁰

• Contest: The World of Ion Creanga in the expression of children paintings

At 15⁰⁰

• Contest and Marathon “Radio International Ion Creanga”

At 16⁰⁰

• Theatrical show: The Friendly

At 18⁰⁰

• The rewarding of the participants at the contests organized for children

Sunday – December the 13

Between 9⁰⁰ – 15⁰⁰ – Pilgrimage: “On the Footsteps of Ion Creanga” la Tg. Neamt, Pipirig, Brosteni, Tg. Neamt

We hope to see you here

The Memorial Museum Ion Creanga

Casa Culturii “Ion Creanga”

The Church “Sf. Nicolae”

For this edition we had an impressive number of publicity materials such as: brochures, flyers, postcards, tourist guide, maps, and calendars.

The folk craftsmen Rodica Ciocârtău and Nicolae Popa, offered their support under the form of traditional masks, traditional costumes and handicrafts from the Neamt County. Among the visitors of our stand we can list Minister of Tourism Elena Udrea and the President Traian Basescu.

During the four days of the Fair of Tourism, along with representatives of the Neamt County Council and City Hall Piatra Neamt, the stand was attended by representatives of Central Hotel, the Casa Karol and Senin pensions and Mrs. Ionela Lungu, a craftsmen from Humulesti.
Photo Album
Click the images for a a larger version

Click here to see all the photo albums

Holiday roads in Neamt was the theme of the Neamt County at this edition and the focus was on the European projects finalized in Neamt County, on the facilities of entertainment present here. On the latest participation on a national Fair Tour the accent was on the cable railway. This year was the turn of the Neamt Stronghold to shine and draw eyes on this beautiful place.

After the official opening the Minister of Tourism Elena Udrea visited our stand together with Minsiter for Youth and Sport Monica Iacod Ridzi.

Among the visitors, the stand of the Neamt County received some special guests like the actress Draga Olteanu Matei, the actor Vasile Muraru, the fashion creator Irina Schroter, Doru Simovici President of the Romexpo and local authorities from Neamt: the President of the Neamt County Council Vasile Pruteanu, the Mayor of Piatra Neamt Gheorghe Stefan.
Photo Album
Click the images for a a larger version

Click here to see all the photo albums

The Stand for the Neamt County impress everyone through its originality with the cable railway booth and the spectacular images of Mountain Ceahlau, Cheiel Bicazului, the monasteries and the Ski Slope from Piatra Neamt.

The official opening, on 23^rd October, was attended by local authorities from Neamt – the President of the Neamt County Council Vasile Pruteanu, the Mayor of Piatra Neamt Gheorghe Stefan, tourist operators and businesses and the actress Draga Olteanu Matei.

After the official opening of the Fair there was a short celebration of the Day of the Neamt County where the guests watched two presentation movies for the Neamt County.
Photo Album
Click the images for a a larger version

Click here to see all the photo albums

During the 3 days of the festival the exposition offered the possibility to buy the products showed and the daily program was as it follows:

19 June –Friday

• 9:00 – 13:00 The arrival of the participants and the initial arrangements;
• 13:30 – 14:00 The official opening of the festival with a speech from the local authorities;
• 14:00 – 15:00 Artistic program;
• 15:00 – 20:00 The actual selling exposition.

20 June – Saturday

• 10:00 – 20:00 The selling exposition;
• 11:00 Topics “Arts and Crafts – present and future perspectives” in the room Ion Creanga from the Neamt County Council building.

21 June – Sunday

• 10:00 – 18:00 The selling exposition;
• 12:00 Awarding diplomas of participation

The participants to the festival:

Ceramics: Iacinschi Eusebiu, Molnos Joszef Corund, Mihuleac Ionela, Maxîm Petru, Bledea    Adriana, Iorga Liviu, Mocanu Marcel, Chira Vasile, Lungu Ionela, Scutelnic Ruslan.

Home objects industry: Goran Iulia, Denis Reka, Nicora Cristian, Tudora Gheorghe, Pavăl Emanuela, Ciocârtău Rodica, Pasat Parascovia, Tânăru Veronica, Clubul Copiilor Săbăoani, Asociaţia Meşteşugarilor Nemţeanca, Brânzucă Maria, Popa Aurelia, Ţepeş Nica Maria, Popovici Ruxanda, Hojbotă Veronica, Fundaţia Ştefan cel Mare.

Wicker rush: Zoltani Dănilă.

Wicker basketry: Toderaşcu Lilian, Brighidin Victor.

Masks: Ţugui Gheorghe, Nicolae Popa, Prundilă Valentin, Albu Ioan.

Wood working: Lungu Constantin, Cramariuc Florin, Constantinescu Cristi, Apalaghiei Maricel, Marian Gabriela, Benţa Nucu, Gaman Vasile, Tipa Valentin, Feraru Neculai.

Furriers: Dolhescu Nicolae, Dudan Vasile.

Leather work: Gavriliu Diana.

Painted eggs: Juravle Doina, Niga Cristina, Hotopilă Ileana.

Ornaments: Bulancea Mihai, Andrei Costin, Solomon Doina.

Sculpted icons: Ferăstrăoanu Margareta.

Glass painted icons: Hăisan Cecilia.

Musical instruments: Burşuc Gavril.

Traditional food products: Onu Andrei, Fazecaş Ghergey.
Photo Album
Click the images for a a larger version

Click here to see all the photo albums

At the opening attended the Mayor Gheorghe Stefan, the president of the Chamber for Commerce and Industry Mihai Apopii, sub-prefect Dan Vasile Constantin, the vice president of the Neamt County Council Valerian Perca, the director of the Cultural and Art Center “Carmen Saeculare”, the actor Ionut Cucoara and representatives from the Forestry Direction.

The stands presented the offer for agro-touristic packages and different products made of berries:

• The Forest Direction Neamt;
• · The Center for Research and Processing of Medical Plants Plantavorel;
• · The Răzeşilor Inn;
• The pension Casa Karol;
• The Foundation „Ştefan Cel Mare” – Bălţăteşti;
• The Craftsmen Association „Nemţeanca”;
• Rodica Ciocârtău – local cratfman.

The Folk Ensemble “Floricică de la Munte” that belongs to the Center for Culture and Art “Carmen Saeculare” created a special traditional atmosphere.
Photo Album
Click the images for a a larger version

Click here to see all the photo albums