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BUKOVINA DREAM: An evening of choral gems and seasonal treats

RCI USA

4 days ago2 min read

BUKOVINA DREAM: An evening of choral gems and seasonal treats

Featuring: "St. Inochentie of Probota" Choir of Suceava About the Event Bukovina is a dream-like region in North-Eastern Romania, beloved...

ROMANIAN WEEKEND AT THE WHARF: The Landmark of Romanian Cultural Presences in America Reaches Its 3rd Edition

RCI USA

Jun 288 min read

ROMANIAN WEEKEND AT THE WHARF: The Landmark of Romanian Cultural Presences in America Reaches Its 3rd Edition

Music, dance, food, wine, spoken word performances, concerts, and craft shows with a view! Recommended by Washington Post, Axios,...

Experts in Fun: Romanians Occupy Broadway

RCI USA

Jun 142 min read

Experts in Fun: Romanians Occupy Broadway

We are pleased to join forces with the Romanian Embassy in Washington and the Consulate General of Romania in New York in support of one...

RCI USA

Dec 6, 20234 min read

A Merry RCI Festive Season!

Winter Concert & Party at the Romanian Cultural Institute Photo courtesy of Sorin Onișor We end a busy 2023 of wonderful events with a...

An Evening of Spectacular Folklore in the Heart of Manhattan

RCI USA

Jul 12, 20231 min read

An Evening of Spectacular Folklore in the Heart of Manhattan

Music, dances and Romanian traditions with “Transylvania” National Folk Ensemble Great news for those who couldn't join us in Washington,...

LET’S GET TOGETHER FOR THE UNIVERSAL DAY OF THE ROMANIAN BLOUSE

RCI USA

Jun 23, 20231 min read

LET’S GET TOGETHER FOR THE UNIVERSAL DAY OF THE ROMANIAN BLOUSE

We are pleased to join forces with IA DAY NYC, the Embassy of Moldova to the U.N. and the Consulate General of Romania in New York for a...

A Bigger and Bolder “Romanian Weekend at The Wharf” Returns to Washington, D.C., July 7-9

RCI USA

Jun 14, 20234 min read

A Bigger and Bolder “Romanian Weekend at The Wharf” Returns to Washington, D.C., July 7-9

Music, dance, food, wine, spoken word performances, and craft shows with a view! Launched in 2022 as a joint initiative of the Embassy of...

RCI USA

Mar 15, 20233 min read

"From the Earthly Paradise"

Decorative Arts Exhibition & Talk Time & Location Mar 31, 6:00 PM – Apr 21, 6:00 PM New York, 200 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016, USA...

RCI USA

Feb 27, 20231 min read

Wine: A Feminine Affirmation

Talk & Wine Tasting & Live Music Time & Location Mar 09, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM New York, 200 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016, USA March is the...

Wrapped in Myth: People, Customs and Landmarks in Traditional Romania

RCI USA

Dec 15, 20223 min read

Wrapped in Myth: People, Customs and Landmarks in Traditional Romania

Special Event Photo by Sorin Onișor The National Day of Romania, feted on December the 1 st, ushers in a season of celebrations at the...

Romanian Weekend at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.

RCI USA

Jun 28, 20227 min read

Romanian Weekend at The Wharf in Washington, D.C.

Music, dance, food, wine, spoken word performances, and craft shows with a view! Poster photo by Mihaela Noroc ("The Atlas of Beauty") If...

RCI USA

Jan 17, 20223 min read

Wrap-Up: "Geographies of Tradition"

One of our most popular online series, launched at the height of the pandemic, was dedicated to traditional feasts, rituals and customs...

RCI USA

Jan 10, 20222 min read

Romania in UNESCO 65

In 2021 Romania celebrated a double anniversary: 65 years since the country's accession to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...

Dark Tales of Mystery / Geographies of Tradition

RCI USA

Nov 30, 20216 min read

Dark Tales of Mystery / Geographies of Tradition

Day of the Dead, St. Andrew's Eve and Halloween The Day of the Dead The Day of the Dead or The Illumination symbolizes the memory of...

Anniversaries of Abundance / Geographies of Tradition

RCI USA

Nov 25, 20213 min read

Anniversaries of Abundance / Geographies of Tradition

The most famous American holiday, Thanksgiving, vs. Romania’s Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is an annual holiday which takes...

RCI USA

Jun 25, 20219 min read

Magic Midsummer in Romania and the US

Geographies of Tradition In traditional Romanian culture, Sânzienele is a holiday that takes place on June 24th. Also on this date,...

RCI USA

Jun 24, 20211 min read

Romanian Blouse - Global Impact

Learn from specialists how the Romanian traditional blouse has become a global cultural icon Instantly recognizable in every corner of...

Easter Traditions on Both Sides of the Atlantic / Geographies of Tradition

RCI USA

Apr 28, 202113 min read

Easter Traditions on Both Sides of the Atlantic / Geographies of Tradition

Easter for Romanians and Americans, reflected in beliefs and customs What is sacred differs radically from what is profane. Therefore, a...

Transatlantic Rites of the New Beginnings / Geographies of Tradition

RCI USA

Mar 30, 20215 min read

Transatlantic Rites of the New Beginnings / Geographies of Tradition

SPRING COMING CELEBRATIONS IN ROMANIA AND THE UNITED STATES No matter how different we are from each other, no matter how different the...

Tokens of the New Beginnings / Geographies of Tradition

RCI USA

Mar 5, 202110 min read

Tokens of the New Beginnings / Geographies of Tradition

SPRING COMING CELEBRATIONS No matter how different we are from each other, no matter how different the cultures we come from are, our...

The Dragobete Meets Valentine's Day / Geographies of Tradition

RCI USA

Feb 24, 20218 min read

The Dragobete Meets Valentine's Day / Geographies of Tradition

Two customs, one meaning: the celebration of love The celebration of Dragobete, like any socio-cultural event, has a history behind it....

From Băița to the Met and Back: The Fabulous Story of Florica Zaharia

RCI USA

Dec 22, 20205 min read

From Băița to the Met and Back: The Fabulous Story of Florica Zaharia

Who would have ever thought that there is such a strong connection between the small village of Băița, Romania, tucked comfortably in...

Andreea Tănăsescu: Adorning the World with a Romanian Blouse / Leon Feraru Conferences Online

RCI USA

Jun 28, 20201 min read

Andreea Tănăsescu: Adorning the World with a Romanian Blouse / Leon Feraru Conferences Online

We were very glad to mark the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse, celebrated throughout the world on June 24, with a conversation about...

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