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Casa Memorială „Ion Creangă” din Humulești, Strada Ion Creangă, Târgu Neamț

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Casa Memorială „Ion Creangă” din Humulești, Strada Ion Creangă, Târgu Neamț

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Casa Memorială „Ion Creangă” din Humulești, Strada Ion Creangă, Târgu Neamț

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Este unul dintre cele mai vizitate muzee din Romania şi ştim şi de ce. Aici s-a născut şi a copilărit cel mai iubit povestitor al românilor, Ion Creangă. În interiorul celor două camere ale casei, stau mărturie obiectele pomenite în Amintirile din copilărie. Privim stâlpul hornului cu sfoara cu motocei la capăt, prichiciul vetrei de care Ionică se sprijinea când învăţa să meargă, cuptorul pe care s-ascundea când se juca de-a mijoarca, cum toate sunt la locul lor, chiar şi uneltele de ţesut şi de tors ale mamei şi parcă-l vedem pe Ionică cu părul blond, şi parcă-i auzim glasul de copil şturlubatic, dar şi glasul mamei sale, foarte prezentă în Amintiri, luând funingine de la gura sobei şi ungând copilul să nu se deoache.

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Casa Memorială Ion Creangă - Humulesti. Județul Neamț. August 2021

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 Grațiela Vișan, Scoala Gimnazială "Mihai Viteazul" Boldești-Scăeni, România    -            "Statuia lui Făt-Frumos", Parcul Herastrau, București, România

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 Grațiela Vișan, Scoala Gimnazială "Mihai Viteazul" Boldești-Scăeni, România    -            "Statuia lui Făt-Frumos", Parcul Herastrau, București, România

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Statuia lui Făt-Frumos

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"Grădina Zmeilor" is a geological and landscape nature reserve located near the village of Gâlgău Almașului in Sălaj County, Romania1. It is located just 10 km from the town of Jibou and is part of the Someșan Plateau1It is a protected area of national interest, known for its bizarre cliffs and spectacular rock formations, such as Zmeul and Zmeoaica, Fata Cățănii, Moșul, Călugării and Acul Cleopatrei1.  It is a great place for walks and photography, offering a unique nature experience. 

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Grațiela Vișan, Școala Gimnazială "Mihai Viteazul" Boldesti-Scăeni, România -   "Gradina Zmeilor", România

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Grațiela Vișan, Școala Gimnazială "Mihai Viteazul" Boldesti-Scăeni, România -   "Gradina Zmeilor", România

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Gradina Zmeilor (The Dragons' Garden) is a natural complex, with lots of "dragons" shaped in sandstone by wind and rain.

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Irma Gelashvili , №3 Public School, Rustavi, Georgia    -Bombora

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Irma Gelashvili , №3 Public School, Rustavi, Georgia    -Bombora

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Mtatsminda, Tbilisi /Bombora Park is located at an altitude of 770 meters above sea level, from here there is a beautiful view of the surrounding area. It was built in 2005, and got its name from one funny Georgian cartoon-fairy tale "Bombora". Actually, it is this nice and kind hero who greets all guests at the entrance to the park. This is the young giant Bombora, who caused trouble for people with his bad manners, and then met and became friends with a girl and began to improve.

The park is full of its color and fairy tale. This is a place of joy, smiles and "inspiration"

Why do we need monuments to fabulous heroes?

Fairytale sculptures, monuments are significant for people as a symbol of goodness, happiness, all positive human experiences, teach us to be faithful and kind, noble and courageous. Promotes cultural diversity and the preservation of the unique identity of society.

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Nino Tsiklauri,Pasanauri Public School N1

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Nino Tsiklauri,Pasanauri Public School N1

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DEVEBI/დევები

1. Origin and Distribution: Giants( in the Georgian language ,,Devebi" )are one of the most common and important characters in Georgian folktales. They appear in stories throughout Georgia, especially in tales from mountainous regions.

2. Appearance: Giants(devebi) are often described as enormous, powerful beings. They may have multiple heads (often three, five, or nine). In some tales, they have a single eye on their forehead.

3. Character and Behavior: Devebi are primarily negative characters. They are often aggressive and evil, but can also be foolish. Sometimes they kidnap humans, especially young women.

4. Dwelling: Devebi often live in mountains, caves, or fortresses. Their dwellings are frequently described as rich and full of treasure.

5. Role in Tales: Giants (devebi) are often the main antagonists in stories. The hero must defeat the giant or giants to save a village, rescue a captive, or obtain treasure.

6. Defeat: Despite their strength, devebi are often defeated by human heroes through cleverness and intelligence. Sometimes heroes are aided by magical objects or animals.

7. Symbolic Meaning: Devebi often symbolically represent forces of nature or obstacles that humans face.

8. Famous Tales: Devebi appear in well-known Georgian tales such as "Natsarkekia," "Aspurtsela," "Tsikara," and others.

Giants play a significant role in Georgian folklore and well represent the rich imaginative world of Georgian culture.

“Why do we need monuments of fabulous heroes?"

Preserving Cultural Heritage: These statues help us keep our folklore and cultural traditions alive. They physically represent our cultural identity.

Education: Such monuments promote education of the younger generation, introducing them to national fairy tales and folklore through visual means.

Promoting Tourism: Statues of fairy tale characters can become tourist attractions, which benefits the local economy.

Feeling united: They remind us that we all share one culture.

Growing imagination: They help kids think more creatively.

Transmitting Values: Fairy tale characters often embody certain values (e.g., courage, wisdom), which helps promote these values.

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🗿 ხარაგაულში მოსული სტუმრებისა თუ ადგილობრივი მოსახლეობისთვის ერთ-ერთი საყვარელი ადგილი ხანდებში დევების ქანდაკებებია.

📖 ხარაგაულის სიმბოლოდ ქცეული ამ ქანდაკებების შექმნის რეალური ისტორია ცოტამ თუ...

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"The House of Fairy Tales" invites all those who love or want to discover the Greek and world oral tradition.

Myths, fairy tales, legends, traditions of our people and of different peoples from every corner of the earth, meet and wait to be heard, to be shared, to be spread.

"The House of Fairy Tales" a "museum in a different way", aims to promote the intangible world cultural heritage and monuments of the word.

Thematic artistic exhibits become the occasion and inspiration for traveling narratives in a space that exhibits, explores, documents, educates, engages with the community and interacts. Storytelling and music, family intercultural workshops and educational seminars, educational programs for young and old alike, coexist and complement each other with the fairy tale as their axis.

"The House of Fairy Tales" is located in Athens in the area of Ag. Dimitrios, has 200 square meters of space including activity and exhibition rooms as well as a thematic library-reading room with the possibility of using new technologies. It has been in operation since September 2014.

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Τρίκαλα, Ελλάδα

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THE ELVES' MILL

In Trikala, Greece, there is a village where every Christmas the fairy tales come to life. In this Christmas park, visitors can enjoy Christmas plays and see beloved fairy tale heroes come to life.

The theme of this year's event is one of the best known and most widely read books in all languages, "The Little Prince on the Planet of Christmas".Thus, the stalls, cribs and events of the Elves' Mill will be based on the hero of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and his journeys to the planets of the universe.

"Once upon a time on a small planet in a vast galaxy there lived a little Prince among roses and volcanoes. As Christmas approached, the little prince began to dream of a different world. So he decided to travel to other planets and seek the truth. He visited 5 planets, each of which had only one inhabitant, the majestic King, a beautiful and fragrant Rose, the faithful Phanafat and the elegant Astronomer. The last planet to be visited was Earth, and he found himself in the Elves' Mill," says the "script" of this year's event.

Apart from the houses and toys dedicated to the Little Prince, the enchanting and colourful setting is completed by the fairytale and chocolate factory, the wishing well and Santa's woodcarving workshop. Also on the premises of the Mill are a fun park, an ice rink, a Christmas market and street food stalls. Over the 45 days of the celebration there are many events planned, ranging from magic shows and story readings to musical performances, concerts and physical play.

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Ο Μύλος των Ξωτικών

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μύλος των ξωτικών

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χριστούγεννα

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θεματικό πάρκο

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χριστουγεννιάτικο χωριό

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το σπίτι του άη βασίλη

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γράμμα στον άη βασίλη

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χριστούγεννα στα τρίκαλα

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Σύντομα κοντά σας

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Σύντομα κοντά σας

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Μινωικό Ανάκτορο Κνωσού, Κνωσός

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Μινωικό Ανάκτορο Κνωσού, Κνωσός/Θησέας/Μινώταυρος/Λαβύρινθος

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Maria Chatzimarinaki/2nd Experimental Primary School of Ierapetra, Greece

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Maria Chatzimarinaki/2nd Experimental Primary School of Ierapetra, Greece

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The earliest and most famous labyrinth myth is the Greek legend of Theseus and the Minotaur. The Minotaur was born half man and half bull and was kept in a labyrinth designed by Daedalus for King Minos of Crete. Athens had lost a war to Crete and as a form of tribute was forced to send seven young men and seven maidens to be sacrificed to the Minotaur. Theseus, son of the king of Athens, volunteered himself as one of the group with the intention of killing the Minotaur and liberating Athens from the domination of Crete. King Minos’s daughter Ariadne provided him with a ball of thread to unwind as he ventured through he labyrinth, thus enabling him to retrace his steps after the deed was done and find his way back out. Theseus entered the labyrinth, slew the Minotaur and escaped from Crete taking Ariadne with him.

Why do we need monuments to fabulous heroes?

First,they inspire people to learn things about history, and give a sign for the culture. Also, they remind us of the ideals that we must fight for, therefore for fostering community values, ultimately shaping a society's collective memory and identity.

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ΠΗΛΙΟ, Βόλος

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Chiron   PELIOS  The land of Centaurs  ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ ΓΚΑΝΑΤΣΟΥ  10th Kindregarten of Larissa Greece

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  ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ ΓΚΑΝΑΤΣΟΥ  10th Kindregarten of Larissa GreeceChiron   PELIOS  The land of Centaurs  

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  ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ ΓΚΑΝΑΤΣΟΥ  10th Kindregarten of Larissa GreeceChiron   PELIOS  The land of Centaurs  

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In history and art, Centaurs are depicted as humans in the upper part of the torso and horse in the lower part. The most famous Centaur is Chiron, a wise teacher whose students included Asclepius, Jason and Achilles.

He was the first to use herbs to treat illness and injury. According to the myth, Chiron belonged to that special race of Centaurs who were of divine origin and were wise, just, kind-hearted, friends and supporters of men.

Chiron was notable throughout Greek mythology for his youth-nurturing nature. His personal skills tend to match those of his foster father Apollo, who taught the young centaur the art of medicine, herbs, music, archery, hunting, gymnastics, and prophecy, and made him rise above his beastly nature. Chiron was known for his knowledge and skill with medicine, and thus was credited with the discovery of botany and pharmacy, the science of herbs and medicine.

Why do we need monuments to fabulous heroes?

The monuments of the heroes of the myths are elements of the culture and history of each place. They activate us to learn and appreciate the values for which the heroes of the monuments spoke and performed remarkable actions.

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The statue of ”FATA BABEI și FATA MOȘULUI” / ”The Old Man's Daughter and the Old Woman's Daughter” - old romanian fairy tale

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The statue of ”FATA BABEI și FATA MOȘULUI” / ”The Old Man's Daughter and the Old Woman's Daughter” - old romanian fairy tale

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ro. FATA BABEI ȘI FATA MOȘULUI / eng. The Old Man's Daughter and the Old Woman's Daughter

The Old Man's Daughter and the Old Woman's Daughter is a classic Romanian story that has been passed down from generation to generation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN2kkTg9038

Why do we need monuments to fabulous heroes?

to preserve cultural heritage

to educate future generations

to develop imagination

for tourism

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Dainų g. 13, Šiauliai, Šiauliai City Municipality

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Dainų g. 13, Šiauliai, Šiauliai City Municipality

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Dainų g. 13, Šiauliai, Šiauliai City Municipality

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Šiaulių Romuvos progimnazija

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Nasreddin Hodja is a fun and cheerful person known for his jokes. Even though many years have passed, he still continues to make us laugh with his funny and thought-provoking tales. Everyone has heard at least one of his jokes and stories. Nasreddin Hodja has beautiful tales...

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Added by Marin Elena Simona, Ion Luca Caragiale National College Ploiești, Romania

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Cuzla Park from from Piatra Neamț is dedicated to the story Harap Alb, wrote by Ion Creangă and contains all the characters from this story. You can read the story on this blog: https://ruxandrab.blogspot.com/2020/08/harap-alb-by-ion-creanga-summary.html

Why do we need statue with fairytales character?

To ilustrate the story

To diseminate the story

For Tourism

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Stavroula Nikoletsea,4th kindergarten of Kalamata, GREECE

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An impressive sight a few kilometers outside of Filiatra is the Castle of the Fairy Tales on the beautiful beach of Agrilis Specifically

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Rusu Mariana

Scoala Gimnaziala nr.7 Galati Romania

Făt-Frumos, Beautiful-Son

Ask any Romanian 🙂 and Făt-Frumos, Beautiful Son, is the one Romanian folktale hero that’s on everyone’s lips. Well, he is a character quite hard to forget, handsome (as if it needed be said), smart, possessing great physical and spiritual strength, performing good deeds left and right, always keeping his word while going through some really queer adventures.

Usually the youngest son of a king, Beautiful Son always succeeds where his older brothers failed. I guess he is a bit like Superman or Spiderman – the underdog who eventually goes through tests and obstacles that surpass ordinary men’s power, fighting monsters – dragons – and other malicious characters – hags, witches, or even prejudiced, unreasonable kings, always emerging victorious.

He does have an aid, and this is one of my favorite parts as it is a magic horse, a Marvelous Horse, a Magic Horse, who looks old and shabby, but is given a second chance.

I am not sure I am cut to be the type of hero Beautiful Son is, having to overcome Frost’s dilemma as to which road to travel: “If you turn right, you will be in sorrow; if you turn left, you will be in sorrow as well“, and ending up traveling through deserts and snowy places on this land, but on the other land too.

Isn’t this what we love about heroes, the second chance they are offered and they offer to others?

My Top Heroes from Romanian Folktales

For a child, a hero is the ticket to an adventure he / she can take from the safety of their own bed. But if we look at folk heroes closely, as adults, we can see that they encompass the history of the nation who birthed them. Romania has known centuries of harsh attacks from north, south, east and west (mongols, Turks, Austro-Hungarians, Russians, Nazis) – and Romanians always fought back, always forced to decide between two equally unfortunate choices: ally with your enemies or fight them.

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C.E.PR. Juan Pedro. Alcaudete (Jaén).

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Dainų g. 13, Šiauliai, Šiauliai City Municipality

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Dainų g. 13, Šiauliai, Šiauliai City Municipality

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Dainų g. 13, Šiauliai, Šiauliai City Municipality

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Castelul Bran, Strada General Traian Moșoiu, Bran

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Dimcea Carmen, librarian, Scoala Gimnaziala Gh.Banea Macin, Tulcea, Romania

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Retrăiește copilăria pe un tărâm de basm și descoperă: Bârlogul lui Culiță, Casa Vrăjitoarei, Castelul Prințesei, Castelul Balaurului, Căsuță lui Moș Crăciun, Căsuță Albei că Zăpadă, Castelul lui Făt-Frumos, Zona Arctica.

Peisajele din complex dar și din afara acestuia sunt mirifice. Aleile desenate și așezate în trepte, pe sub portaluri ori tuneluri de vegetație, te poartă de la o lume la alta, de la una de poveste la alta modernă.

În incinta complexului poți desfășura multe activități, unele mai solicitante, precum echitație, tir cu arcul, traseu cu ghicitori, dar și recreative: piese de teatru pentru copii, modelarea lutului, desene cu nisip, dans cu personajele mult indrsgite de către copii! Și dacă nu doriți să luați parte la activități, vă puteți relaxa la piscină exterioară sau acoperită, în funcție de anotimp.

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In the summer of 2019 begins the formation of the "Fairy Tale Forest" children's corner. Initially, the idea was for the children's corner to include characters and elements from American and Russian children's books, but the municipal officials settled on Bulgarian folk tales. Scenes from the first three fairy tales were then built: "Grandfather's Glove", "Kose Bose" and "The Rye Bread". Later, scenes from seven more tales and stories were built. Each corner has a sign with the story itself, life-size figures of characters and attributes from the stories.

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Coloana Infinitului, Calea Eroilor, Târgu Jiu

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Coloana Infinitului sau Coloana fără sfârșit 

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Coloana Infinitului sau Coloana fără sfârșit 

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Nicoleta Maria Neacsu- Scoala Gimnaziala, comuna Stoilesti, Valcea, Romania

The Column of Infinity or the Endless Column is a sculpture by the Romanian artist Constantin Brâncusi, part of the trilogy of the Monumental Ensemble from Târgu Jiu, composed of the Infinite Column, the Gate of the Kiss and the Table of Silence designed and executed by him. The original name was the "Column of Endless Gratitude"[citation needed] and was dedicated to the Romanian soldiers of the First World War who fell in 1916 in the battles on the banks of the Jiu River.

These symbolic works signed by Constantin Brâncuși have been officially recognized worldwide for their huge cultural value. The ensemble includes the famous sculptures of the Romanian artist: "Table of Silence", "Aleea Scaunelor", "Porta Sărutului" and "Coloana Infinitului"

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Valea cu Povesti (Valley of Stories, Strada Aluniș, Bran

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Valea cu Povesti (Valley of Stories, Strada Aluniș, Bran

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the 'Valley of Stories,' is a stunning tourist attraction located in the picturesque region of Bran, Romania. This magical place is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, where rolling hills meet lush forests, creating an idyllic backdrop for visitors. The valley is dotted with whimsical structures that resemble fairy tale castles and cottages, each telling its own unique story rooted in Romanian folklore. As you wander through this enchanting landscape, you will find yourself immersed in a world of fantasy and wonder.

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Natsarkekia (The Lazy Boy)