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International Workers' Day in Romania

May 1st in Romania: Invigorating Traditions with Style and Fun

2012-04-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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May 1st  or more commonly, May Day is a national holiday in more than 80 countries, but for Romanians, the day bears more meanings than you’d expect. If in most countries the day is celebrated as the International Workers’ Day, Romania celebrates it as the beginning of the holiday season… more or less. Of course, […]

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