July 24–26, 2026
Văratec & Agapia | Neamț County | Romania
Three days close to nature and close to God, shaping an authentic Romanian experience.
From July 24 to 26, 2026, the village of Văratec, in Agapia, Neamț County, will host the first edition of the AGAPE Festival.
Designed for visitors from all over the country, the festival brings together faith, tradition, and the hospitality unique to this region in a picturesque natural setting, creating an atmosphere of joy, inner peace, and genuine human connection.
Among the highlights of this first edition are the presence …

Borlești Village is buzzing with excitement. Girls are weaving flower crowns and preparing their most beautiful embroidered blouses for the exhibition dedicated to the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse.
Join us on June 20–21 in Borlești Village and discover a vibrant community of inspiring people, remarkable initiatives, and meaningful cultural activities.
Here are a few images from last year’s edition:
The ia is the traditional blouse that the women of Cufărul Borleștiului have been sewing together during their traditional sewing gatherings since 2013, when the initiative first took shape in the village. …

With a rich cultural and spiritual heritage, characterized by the peace and tranquility found in the courtyards of its monasteries and the authenticity of traditions preserved by local artisans, together with the beauty of the Vânători-Neamț Natural Park and its highly appreciated traditional gastronomy, Vânători-Neamț Commune is one of the six tourist villages that will represent Romania in this year’s edition of the international Best Tourism Villages competition.
The Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT) has announced the Romanian localities that will participate this year in the international Best …

This Sunday, the village of Nemțișor in Neamț County opens its doors to the authentic soul of Moldavia through an event that brings together both locals and visitors at “Dor de Rădăcini” (“Longing for Roots”), a traditional house dating back to around the 1890s, where you will enjoy local traditions and values.
“Roots and Meaning” Gathering, 2nd Edition
June 07, 2026, 2:00 PM
Nemțișor Village, Vânători-Neamț Commune

TRADITION – CRAFTSMANSHIP – MUSIC – LOCAL FLAVORS

We invite you to discover the Romanian village with all its old-world charm, in a warm and authentic atmosphere where …

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the 55th edition of the traditional Winter Customs and Traditions Festival “Steaua sus răsare” will take place, organized by the “Carmen Saeculare” Center for Culture and Arts in Neamț County.
This year’s festival brings together numerous folk groups, performing alongside the host, “Floricică de la Munte” Folk Ensemble. The invited groups include:
“The Bears of Asău” (Bacău), “Tudoreanca” Winter Customs Ensemble (Tudora, Botoșani), “The Stag of Heleşteni” (Iași), “Răzeșii Cracăului” and “Năvala Urșilor” (Girov, Neamț), “Sumănarii” Ploughmen Procession (Trifești, Neamț), Răucești Winter Customs Procession (Neamț), “Buhaiul de …

Romania’s greenest destination is in Neamț
The Land of the Bison Ecotourism Gala
The development of a micro-region relies on the involvement of the local community and local authorities. With this in mind, the representatives of the Land of the Bison Association began organizing the Ecotourism Gala after 10 years of activity.
To better understand public perception, the representatives of the Land of the Bison Ecotourism Destination invited nominations from both locals and tourists. As expected, many nominees were long-time partners, but they were pleasantly surprised to receive nominations for new people and …