Romania events: The calendar of 2024 Palm Sunday and Easter fairs
The Easter Fair in Bucharest might have been canceled, but the public can still visit two Palm Sunday fairs hosted by the museums dedicated to village culture, while many cities in the country host Easter fairs with ample programs.
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The Easter Fair in Bucharest might have been canceled, but the public can still visit two Palm Sunday fairs hosted by the museums dedicated to village culture, while many cities in the country host Easter fairs with ample programs.
Palm Sunday Fair @ Dimitrie Gusti Village Museum in Bucharest
April 26 – April 28
The Palm Sunday fair Vin Floriile cu soare si soarele cu Flo rii held at Bucharest’s Dimitrie Gusti Village Museum allows the public to select a variety of presents for the upcoming occasion, try foods traditionally prepared at this time of the year, and attend a series of traditional folk music concerts. One workshop, held at the Dragomireşti Church, is dedicated to egg-painting. It will be delivered by Suceava artisans Elena Hojda, Valeria Fercal, and Cristina Niga. On the Orthodox Palm Sunday, April 28, a sermon is held at Turea Church in the museum’s New Village. The program of the fair is available here.
Palm Sunday Fair @ the Peasant Museum in Bucharest
April 26 – April 28
A variety of hand-made items – painted eggs, icons, wood-made items, ceramics, fabrics, toys, jewelry, and more - will be on display at the event, where the public can also find traditional food usually prepared for Easter, such as cozonaci and home-made cakes but also gingerbread, honey, medicinal plants, the plum brandy pălincă, and jams. The event supports schools, foundations and non-profits working to benefit children with disabilities and the underprivileged. More here.
Craiova Easter Fair
April 19 – May 12
One-of-a-kind stalls, traditional products, hand-made presents, and various workshops and performances are part of the program of the fair held in Craiova’s Nicolae Romanescu Park. The theme of this year’s edition is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and the public can visit here the princess’s forest house, the witch’s palace, and other elements reminiscent of the classic story. A chess competition and an Easter Egg Hunt are also scheduled. The program of the event is available
