Calusarii - performing Calusul dance

Music & traditions in the heart of Bucharest

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June 24th 2007
National Folklore Festival - 3 days of traditional music, dances, food and art. A great project that took place in Cismigiu Park, perfect location in my oppinion. During the 3 days more than 400 singers and dancers performed on the stage from all the regions in Romania - definetly one doesnt get the chance to see all of them at once in the same place. Personally I dont listen to folklore music ... read more

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The principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia - for centuries under the suzerainty of the Turkish Ottoman Empire - secured their autonomy in 1856; they united in 1859 and a few years later adopted the new name of Romania. The country gained recognitio... ... read more