One of the local artisans from Neamt County that keeps alive Romanian traditions related to New Year’s Eve is Ion Albu from Timisesti commune. The celebration of New Year’s Eve is the most important moment when we celebrate the ending of another cycle in a traditional folkloric way.
From generations, people from Neamt County welcome the New Year with joy, gifts, traditional parties and traditional dances. These traditional manifestations are a symbol of the trust we put in the following year. The beginning of a new year it’s also a new …

The 42 edition of the Festival of Customs and Traditions “Steaua sus rasare” will take place in Piatra Neamt, Stefan cel Mare Plaza on Monday, December 27, 2010 starting with 13:00.
This festival is a folkloric event that over 40 years unites important folkloric bands. This year’s edition will feature 14 bands from the following counties: Neamt, Iasi, Suceava, Maramures, Bacau and Moldavian Republic.
Here are some of the traditional dances and customs that will be present at the parade from Monday: „Caiutii” (The Horses) from Tudora – Botosani, „Sumanarii” from Trifesti, …

Tuesday, December 21 2010 at 18:00 will take place a Christmas Carols concert in Piatra Neamt at “Casa de Cultura” building (near Neamt County library). This is a charitable concert where all the incomes will be donated to children from “Pietricica” Social Center and The Day Center for Children “Castani” from Piatra Neamt.
Christmas represents the perfect moment for all of us to open our souls, to be good and more generous with those less fortunate. In the spirit of Christmas, you can be part of this charitable concert of carols …

December 21 – 31
December 21
In a Christmas night, 11:00
Location: Neamt County Library office from Maratei neighborhood, Piatra Neamt
Carols, carols, 16:30
Location: Room “Amfiteatru” from Neamt County Library
December 22
This is the big night!, 17:00
Location: Room “Cupola” from Neamt County Library
A Christmas Carol show
December 20 – 31
Romanian winter holiday traditions
Location: Piatra Neamt
December 31
Customs and traditions for New Year’s Eve
Baltatesti commune, Neamt County
The Masks Festival
Agapia commune, Neamt County
Customs and Traditions
Timisesti commune, Neamt County
Exhibitions
In a Christmas Night
Location: The hall of Neamt County Library
Christmas Magic
Location: The hall of Neamt County Library
Anniversary calendar:
Jane Austen (December 16 …

Neamt County is a mountain area where Christmas traditions are transmitted from one generation to another. Although the lifestyle from present days creates contradictions even in the most remote villages, traditions and customs are kept alive, especially those referring to winter season. Christmas and New Year’s Eve traditions represent a true touristic attraction that tourists can experiment at one of the traditional pensions from Neamt.
The traditional houses from this area have a tall roof and a covered porch and are full of warm and hospitality. These traditional houses, decorated with …

Winter is the season when we celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve and when we come together with our friends to spend some quality moments. For those of you that love winter and also outdoor hikes we recommend you to visit Neamt County for a hike on Ceahlau Mountain where nature welcomes you with white sceneries. You can spend the winter holidays in a fairytale landscape created by snow, tall pine trees, the ice from the eaves of the houses and by the simple beauty of snowmen.
So, if you are …

In Baltatesti Commune from Neamt County the craft of weaving is carry on by the local artisan Maria Mihalachi. Neamt County has a multitude of traditional crafts and also people willing to keep it alive. One of the crafts for which Neamt County is famous is the craft of weaving.
This old tradition from Neamt County spread mainly because of an old folk custom according to which the bride had to offer at the wedding carpets handmade by her. This is why this craft evolved inside the traditional Romanian houses and …