Romania’s capital Bucharest appeared over 7 centuries ago when shepherd Bucur established a sheephold in the Vlăsiei Mountains. But times were troubled, with Turkish and Tatars attacks. According to the legend, the Tatars kidnapped Bucur’s daughter, so he decided to build a defence fortress and a church near the forest.
Time passed by, and he was joined by other people who built their homes around the fortress, establishing Bucharest (Bucureşti). The first written mention of Bucharest in a document is the one dating back to September 20, 1459. The document was issued by Vlad Ţepeş (Vlad the Impaler, aka Dracula) and specified that Bucur, Iova and Andrei were excused from obligations to the royal court.
As a side note, Bucharest became Romania’s capital in 1659, so 200 years later, under Gheorghe Ghica, by Ottoman order.
To celebrate the documentary attestation of the Capital several events were organized last weekend in Bucharest.
The Children’s World Park (Parcul Lumea Copiilor) hosted 150 exhibitors that offered traditional food products, contests and the biggest “zacusca” in the world.
The city’s Historical Center celebrated with “Folk You Florian Pittis Gala”, an event with folk and rock music. Artists such as Paula Seling, Vama, Taxi, Viţa de Vie, and others performed live in concerts taking place between September 20-22.
Until September 21, in several subway stations passengers enjoyed classical music as part of a new edition of “Classical music in the metro” event.
An event called “The Celebration of the Romanian Song” and dedicated to famous folklore music singer Maria Tănase was organized on September 21 in the Titan Park, in advent of the September 25, when Romania celebrates 100 years since the birth of the amazing singer.