Events from October 28 – November 08 2013
October 28
Colors of childhood, 17:00
Location: Neamt County Library
Reunion of the painting club for children under the guidance of professor Lucian Gogu Craiu
October 29
Painting for children, 17:00
Location: Neamt County Library
Reunion of the painting club for children under the guidance of professor Mihaela Zanica
October 31
15 years (1998 – 2013) – A possible history, 17:00
Location: Room “Cupola” from Neamt County Library
November 01
Muse Euterpe, 16:00
Location: Room “Veronica Micle” from Neamt County Library
Musical auditions
November 4
Colors of childhood, 17:00
Location: Neamt County Library
Reunion of the painting club for children under …

“Carmen Saeculare” Cultural and Art Center will organize the first edition of the photography contest called “FOTO(ETNO)GRAFIA”. This project is for professional photographers and amateurs also who own ethnographic photos related to Neamt County. The purpose of the project is to uncover visual documents about the living contemporary village.
The competition is organized on two sections. The first section is about the “Traditional old village “ and to be eligible for it, photos must be about architecture (wide or detail view). The second section is about “Traditions” and refers to all …

The charm of Vanatori Natural Park can be experienced by visiting the attractions located in its natural reservations. On the territory of this natural park there are five religious settlements with tremendous importance for our culture and the Romanian medieval art. These monasteries are located in places of rare beauty and offer to pilgrims a true personal and spiritual experience.
Secu Monastery is a religious settlement of 500 years old. The museum of the monastery is a true thesaurus and the collection of religious objects was also appreciated by Nicolae Iorga …

In Neamt County people had the occupation of raising animals for the daily food. Most of the animals were raised in the mountain villages where there was good grass and where the conditions permitted large herds of animals. The sheep herds can be seen even today on the hills of Neamt County together with the shepherd and the protective dogs.
In “doine” (traditional Romanian songs) and ballads this kind of life is well described and depicted. One of the most famous ballad is Miorita that was also adapted by the writer …

From Thursday October 17 2013 at “Lascar Vorel” Galleries from Piatra Neamt you can visit the exhibition of painter Dumitru Bezem. This exhibition is an anniversary one, celebrating the birthday of the painter on October 23 and it’s also a tradition started 10 years ago.
Dumitru Bezem is the most prolific painter from Piatra Neamt with up to three personal annual exhibitions. This new exhibition is an impressive one through the number of works and also through the vibrancy of colors that create a powerful visual impact.
The themes chosen for this …

Autumn in the forest from Cozla Mountain offers an impressive and colorful show with yellow and rusty leaves that create a carpet just like nature would prepare for a big party. Every step is in the company of leaves and the magic of the forest. If you are visiting Piatra Neamt during this time of the year we recommend a walk through this forest until you reach “Trei Caldari” Rock.
The route Piatra Neamt – “Trei Caldari” Rock is easy to make and you also have few panoramic points over the …

Just like every year swans and wild ducks return on the three protected lakes near Piatra Neamt. Through the beautiful feathers and the elegance with which they swim the swans offer a beautiful show to all tourists.
The three lakes, Batca Doamnei, Vaduri and Pangarati are well safe from violent winds and its surfaces don’t freeze entirely, offering a perfect stopping place for these migrating birds. The food and the warm waters also contribute to the high number of birds that stop in this place.

Swans and wild ducks

On the shore of …