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[2 Dec 2019 | No Comment | ]
A corner of heaven in Romania once again promoted in London: Neamț Land

After
attending World Travel Market London -the largest travel show in the world-, at
the beginning of November 2019, the representatives of Neamț County Council have
the opportunity to promote the amazing destination Neamţ Land, on the occasion
of celebrating The National Day at the Romanian Cultural Institute in London.

More
than 150 British officials, representatives of diplomatic and consular missions
in London and other high representatives were pleased to experience, for their
own, the captivating traditional art, culture, music and gastronomy specific to
Neamț County. A series of authentic artistic and cultural manifestations marked
the celebration of the National …

"Hope Chest" Folk Art Festival, Customs, traditions and crafts, Events, Festivals organized by Neamţ County Council, Tourism Promotion »

[23 May 2019 | No Comment | ]
“The Hope Chest” Art Festival – the 14th Edition, May, 24-26, 2019

Everything of beauty, value and authenticity
in Romanian folk art

“The Hope Chest” Art Festival brings the traditional Romanian village in Piatra Neamţ

Already a tradition, with a history of over 10 years, “The Hope Chest” Art Festival gathers dozens of craftsmen from several parts of Romania and from the Republic of Moldova at Piatra Neamţ. This year the festival reached its 14th edition and so all traditional art lovers and researchers from everywhere are expected to attend, during May 24-26, the 2019’s edition of the festival, having as a main theme “Traditions and …

Attractions, Churches, Customs, traditions and crafts, Events, Hermitages, Monasteries, Neamţ County Pilgrimages, Neamţ, simply delicious!, Tourism Promotion »

[24 Apr 2019 | No Comment | ]
Neamț County, a land of traditions and spirituality

Witnessing the Light of Jesus’ resurrection at the Monasteries in Neamţ County

Easter traditions in Moldova along with the greatness of the well-known monasteries in Neamt, the faithfulness of the people and the places full of spirituality contribute to transforming the Resurrection celebration into a special experience, sought after by thousands of pilgrims every year. Many of them say that here, in these holy places, one can feel the joy of the Resurrection more intensely, more meaningful, achieving a state of peace and fulfillment which can not be translated into words.

The …

Ceahlău National Park, Customs, traditions and crafts, The Legends from Ceahlău Massif, Tourism Promotion, Touristic Routes in Ceahlău Massif »

[1 Mar 2019 | No Comment | ]
The 1st of March – Joyous spring feast in Neamţ Land

Invitation to climb Ceahlău Massif to discover the fascinating legend of “Baba Dochia”
1st of March is a traditional feast of spring for Romanians everywhere, a day when people celebrate the return of the sun, the freshness of springtime, and at the symbolic level, the Light conquering darkness. On this day, people offer small tokens of good fortune, known as trinkets (“Rom. “mărtişor”). This practice has its roots in an ancient custom, inherited from old times past, and it is spread among populations in southeastern Europe. The custom of trinkets offering …

Attractions, Bicaz Gorges - Hăşmaş National Park, Ceahlău National Park, Customs, traditions and crafts, Entertainment, Events, Festivals organized by Neamţ County Council, Hiking Routes, Lakes in Neamţ County, Neamţ County Pilgrimages, Tourism Promotion, Tourist trails, Traditional romanian architecture, Vânători Neamţ Nature Park »

[18 Dec 2018 | No Comment | ]
VISIT NEAMŢ – the new mobile app for a perfect holiday in Neamţ County

 
VISIT NEAMŢ – the new mobile app for a perfect holiday in Neamţ County
 
 
 
Neamţ County Council launched Visit Neamţ mobile app, a digital tour guide dedicated to promoting tourism on the territory of Neamţ County.
The application is part of the promotional approaches of Neamţ County Council, simultaneously responding to the objective of increasing its visibility as a tourist destination, nationally and internationally and to the promotion of sustainable tourism in the region.
Visit Neamţ is a multi-purpose app, with a user-friendly interface, available in three languages: Romanian, English and German, addressing …

"Hope Chest" Folk Art Festival, Attractions, Customs, traditions and crafts, Events, Festivals organized by Neamţ County Council, Tourism Promotion »

[23 May 2018 | No Comment | ]
A weekend dedicated to authentic Romanian crafts

 
A weekend dedicated to authentic Romanian crafts
“The Hope Chest” Art Festival – the 13th Edition
the 25th -27th of May 2018
 
 
Launched in 2006, “The Hope Chest” Art Festival gathers at Piatra Neamţ dozens of craftsmen from several parts of the Romania and from the Republic of Moldova. This year, the festival reached its 13th edition. Those who love traditional crafts and folk art and, widely speaking, all lovers of aesthetics are expected this weekend to visit the area of Youth Park in Piatra Neamţ in order to whitness a spectacular …