Intangible Cultural Heritage of ROMANIA by Alina Agavriloaie

George Enescu, Romanian musician (composer)

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George Enescu

George Enescu-Romanian musician (composer)

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George Enescu (19th of August 1881, in Liveni, Botoşani – 4th of May 1955, Paris) is considered the most important Romanian musician. He was a composer, a violinist, a teacher, a pianist and a conductor, a complex and brilliant artistic personality.

He began playing the violin at the age of 4, receiving musical guidance from his parents and from a famous traditional singer, Niculae Chioru. At the age of 5-6, he had already begun to compose. .

Between 1888 and 1894, he studied at the Music Conservatory in Vienna, with Joseph Hellmesberger jr. (violin) and Robert Fuchs (composition), among others. At only 8 years old, he has his first public appearance as a violinist.

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Colinde de Crăciun(Christmas carols)

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Christmas is a long-awaited holiday for all of Romania. From November 15 to December 24, Orthodox Christians fast, that is, they pray more, do good deeds, and do not eat meat, milk, eggs. On Christmas Eve, children go caroling through people's homes to announce the Nativity

Christmas Carols

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Egg decoration

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In the Romanian folk tradition, Easter eggs are considered a symbol of regeneration and purification.

The decoration of Easter eggs is an ancient tradition, of pre-Christian origin, practiced in Central and Eastern Europe. The decorated eggs symbolize the arrival of spring and the rebirth of nature.

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In the Romanian folk tradition, Easter eggs are considered a symbol of regeneration and purification, which protects the animals in the household. Egg-laying is practiced exclusively by women, one week before Easter, usually on "Green Thursday" and "Dry Friday" in the belief that it does not spoil. The reasons for decorating fried eggs differ depending on the locality, which is presented in several variants.
Currently, several colors are used to decorate eggs, each with a specific symbol, namely: white is a symbol of purity, red means life (the color of blood), blue is the color of heaven and water, and black is fertility, yellow represents the sun and gold, but the lines painted on eggs symbolize eternity. In the past, eggs were painted in vegetable colors, but today synthetic, chemical ones are used more often.

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Voronet Monastery

Part of the Painted Monasteries of Bukovina, the Voronet Monastery was included in the UNESCO Patrimony in 1993. It is renowned for its unique shade of blue, known as "Voronet blue", whose color mix remains a mystery to the modern world.

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Painted monasteries in Romania impress with their perfect blend of nature, man and artistic creativity. The seven monasteries in Bucovina are proof that the beauty and harmony of colors can be found in the most unexpected places. Voronet Monastery has become famous all over the world for the blue color used in its exterior frescoes - a color known as "Voronet blue" - and enchants visitors with its 500-year history, its legends and especially its artistic value.

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There is Indeed no other place in the world than Bucovina in Northern Moldavia, where a group of Orthodox monasteries with their exterior mural paintings are to be seen. These Painted Monasteries are part of UNESCO’s World Heritage for their rarity and beauty. Another group are the Wooden Churches of Maramures, unique examples that combine Gothic style with traditional timber construction.

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Constantin Brâncuși is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, marking a revolution in modern sculpture. In fact, his works were so ahead of his time that when he traveled to America for an exhibition, they were confiscated by customs, who could not conceive that the sculptures could look so abstract at the beginning of the previous century.

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Constantin Brâncuși started sculpting as a shepherd from childhood, making wooden spoons and other tools. He was only an apprentice in Târgu Jiu and when he was sent to the art school in Bucharest he had to learn to read and write on his own at the age of 20.

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Mărțișor (Romanian pronunciation: [mərt͡siˈʃor]) is a celebration at the beginning of spring, on March the 1st in Romania, Moldova and all territories inhabited by Romanians.

Mărțișor, marț and mărțiguș are all names for the red and white string with hanging tassel customarily given on the 1st day of March. In the olden times, the string could be red and Black. Giving this talisman to people is an old custom, and it is believed that the wearer will be strong and healthy for the year to come. It is also a symbol of the coming spring. Usually, both women and men wear it pinned to their clothes, close to the heart, until the last day of March, when they tie it to a fruit-tree twig. In some regions, a gold or silver coin hangs on the string and is worn around the neck. After wearing it for a certain length of time, they buy red wine and sweet cheese with the coin, according to a belief that their faces would remain white as cheese and rubicund as wine all year.

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Horezu ceramic

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Horezu ceramics is a unique type of Romanian pottery that is traditionally produced by hand around the town of Horezu in northern Oltenia (Vâlcea County), close to the famous Horezu Monastery. It reflects many generations of knowledge and skills development of pottery, which is why the craftsmanship of Horezu pottery was inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists in December 2012.

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This ancient craft is preserved in the ancestral hearth, now known as Olari Street in Horezu, where artisans shape the clay in the same meticulous process as their ancestors. Horezu is a unique historical center of Romanian pottery in which this trade remained the main source of income for many families of potters. Today, this craft is transmitted, as always, in the family circle, but also in the workshops from master to apprentice, as well as in pottery festivals and exhibitions.

Doina

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Sadness, melancholy, inner fire, longing. Longing, a specific Romanian word, was lowered on the portable and transformed into doina. "Longing seems to me the only original feature of Romanian songs," said George Enescu. The whole world has recognized this element as specific to the Romanian traditional music and thus, since October 2009, doina is part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity UNESCO.

The Călușari

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The Călușari (Romanian pronunciation: [kəluˈʃarʲ] were the members of a Romanian fraternal secret society who practiced a ritual acrobatic dance known as the căluș. According to the Romanian historian Mircea Eliade, the Călușari were known for "their ability to create the impression of flying in the air" which he believed represented both the galloping of a horse and the dancing of the fairies (zîne)

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Traditionally, the Călușari group is a secret, male-only society associated with a spring rite, possibly a remnant of tribal warrior societies. The group leader (usually an older man) recruits a number of acolytes, always young, single adults chosen for physical prowess. The group members take an oath of secrecy, whereupon they participate in an initiation rite and taught the forms of the dance. The groups of Călușari roam the country in spring-time, visiting villages by turns and taking part in the week-end dances – hora.

Men's caroling

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Men's caroling in Romania is a popular tradition included on the UNESCO list in 2013. This is a very old traditional custom, which can be found both in the whole area of ROMANIA. The custom of caroling in the male crowd on Christmas Eve is considered to have Latin origins, and this opinion has become generally accepted. The groups of young people go to the village caroling each household, and the hosts reward them with products or money.

Men's caroling

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