Romania-themed gifts to give this Easter

The Easter holidays usually have less of a gift-giving side than the winter ones, with the focus traditionally on gifts for children. Still, for those looking to make the occasion a presents opportunity one, here are some suggestions of Romania-themed gifts that can also serve as a souvenir of the country. Painted eggs The tradition of painting eggs for Easter is alive and well in local households, but the art of painting eggs with intricate models is mastered only by a few these days. If you are looking for the ones painted with traditional models, you can encounter them at the Easter fairs taking place in Bucharest these days or at retailers such as traditii.ro or artizanescu.ro. A Romanian wine Romania ranked first in the European Union for the number of vineyard owners in 2015, and Dealu Mare is one of the country’s most famous wine-growing districts. You can find various types of local wines at local retail stores or the dedicated wine-bars in Bucharest. For the full experience, many local wineries organize on-site tours and night stays in various regions in Romania. Here are some options of wine dealers and wine and vineyards. Romanian Design Locally-made and designed clothing, jewelry furniture, toys, stationery, ceramics or decorative objects can be found at the platform ROD, a project of the Carturesti book store chain. You can find these items either in the Carturesti online store or at several of its locations, including, in Bucharest, at Verona or Carusel. Alternatively, you can visit the upcoming Romanian Design Week, which takes place after Easter. Tickets to a festival in Romania The list of international music names announcing a performance in Romania is expanding each day, in addition to some well-established festivals covering a variety of genres and preferences in music, theater and film. Many of these events take place outside of Bucharest, offering the opportunity to see some other parts of the country as well. To help in making a decision, here is a list of cultural events and concerts and festivals