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Mărţişor Brings Hope and Good Luck in Romania

2013-03-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The tiny “mărţişor” may be a symbol of Spring, but, for Romanian girls, it’s much more than that. I remember when we used to count how many we received from our friends and colleagues in school – a way to determine “popularity” back then. Today, this is one of the dearest traditions in Romania, kept […]

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3 Spring Traditions in Romania

2012-02-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

martisor puppett on the wet sand

When all the nature comes to life after the challenging winter’s months, Romania becomes a delight for both locals and tourists.

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