The 18th edition, May 24-26, 2024, Youth Park, Piatra-Neamț
A new edition of the traditional fair is approaching, with book launches, the joy of reuniting with old acquaintances, and craftsmen visiting our city for the first time.
This year, almost 60 guests from various ethnographic areas of the country and from the Republic of Moldova will participate, representing the main domains of folk art: pottery, wood processing, metalworking, domestic industry, leatherwork, mask making, jewelry making, icon making, weaving in various materials, eggs decorating, and soap making.
 
On the first two days, the craftsmen …

At the ninth edition, the AFCN (National Cultural Fund Administration – NCFA) Awards has nominated “Altița ulițelor din Borlești” in the Activation of Intangible Cultural Heritage Category.
The Neamț project “ Altița ulițelor din Borlești ” – a bridge between generations for promotion and transmission local traditions was the third nomination out of five non-governmental organizations whose projects have stood out through their initiatives that have brought to light and made relevant for contemporary society the intangible heritage, valorizing identity resources.
This year’s edition of the AFCN Awards continues to be an opportunity …

“Altița ulițelor din Borlești”, an ambitious project in Neamț County, highlights the aesthetic, identity, and cultural value of intangible cultural heritage represented by the Romanian traditional embroidered blouse (altiță blouse), while also speaking to the power of a united community in promoting traditions through the utilization of skills, creativity and education of locals regarding cultural richness, with a focus on involving and integrating young people in activities.
More specifically, the ten years of activity of the Borlești Sitting (Șezătoarea Borlești) community and the fruitful collaboration with the Sustainable Village Association (Asociația …

The Cucuteni Eneolithic Art Museum
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Nationally one of the kind, both history and art museum, it currently hosts the most spectacular artefacts, famous objects that belong to the Cucuteni–Trypillia Culture, which is in fact the most important and extraordinary European prehistoric civilization.
There are 3D objects and photo documentary materials that can be found by the tourists, which show the evolution and development phases of these civilizations in all the areas.
 Cucuteni–Trypillia Culture, the most studied European prehistoric civilization
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If you had to choose between the two main artistic exhibits of …

Come to Piatra-Neamț to attend the 17th edition of the beloved folk art festival!
Already a tradition, the festival in Neamț is the place of meeting with the real Keepers of Tradition, who owe the responsibility of preserving the priceless Romanian art and folk heritage.
The weekend of May, 26-28, 2023 is dedicated to folk art, and it brings to the public and tourists alike the opportunity of a face to face encounter with tradition, with talented craftsmen or young artisans who carry on the valuable heritage.
As if it were in a …

On Sunday, April 23, 2023, a large number of Romanians gathered in the center of Brussels to relieve their longing for “home”. They joyfully entered the Moldovan horo, tasted the goodies, and got a glimpse of the fascinating cultural and artistic heritage of Neamț County.
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“Carmen Saeculare” Centre for Culture and Arts in Neamț, along with its famous Folk Ensemble “Floricică de la munte” once again made a show to remember at the festival, and received roars of applause.
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The folk craftsmen from Neamț also attracted the public to their …