June 2006 | Archive: http://dordeduca.ro/newsletter/bucovina

Agenda of cultural tourist and traditional events in Bucovina

8th –11th of June Humor Days This celebration of the city of Humor brings together a series events relating to the arts, culture and sports. Events include: Humour at… - The 16th edition of this festival of caricature and comic literature; “The Sweet Song of Doina” - the 9th edition of a vocal, instrumental and interpretative contest; Judo National Championship - Final Round; and the Ethnic Minorities Cuisine Festival. The festivities will culminate with a pop music concert featuring the group, Boney M, as special guests.

8th –11th of June Humour at... Gura Humorului “Humour at… Gura Humorului” saw its debut as a National Festival of Caricature and Comic Literature in 1990. The event has evolved since then to become one of the most important festivals of this type in the country.

11th of June Acacia Feast – Every year the blooming of the acacia is a moment of celebration for the residents of Arbore. Folk songs and dances provide an avenue for the expression of the village’s joy. Further info: 0230/530126

24th - 26th of June Craftsmen Fair - Suceava’s citizens and visitors have the opportunity to admire and purchase traditional hand-crafted artifacts created by local artisans invited by the Centre for Promotion and Preservation of Traditional Culture. Further info: 0230/530126

22th-25th Of June Suceava Days Always an occasion for great celebration, Suceava Days brings together an assorted set of events which cater to all tastes. Some examples: "Great Figures of European History" exhibition from the Sankt Petersburg Wax Museum, Bukovina Humor Gala, a car race, a basketball competition, and the traditional Fair of Sanziene. Running concurrently with the events of Suceava Days will be the 4th edition of “Treasures of the Romanian Spirit,” a folk music and choreography contest.

17th -18th of June Magda Isanos - Eusebiu Camilar, National poetry and prose contest - Udesti The competition, now in its 11th edition, aims to support and promote young talents. Only unpublished authors are invited to enter the contest. The competition will be followed by book launches and various other events.

29th of June "Silvestru Lungoci" Festival of traditional folk musical instruments - Horodnic de Sus The festival, in its 12th edition, showcases traditional folk musical instruments, a traditional art exhibition and a folk music show. Further info: 0230/530126

1st-30th of June Weapons over time - Suceava Visitors to the Bucovina Museum Complex will be presented with a series of exhibits showcasing the evolution of military equipment and its relationship to human societal development over time.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this bulletin is for general informative purposes only. Even though every care has been taken to ensure the correctness of the information presented, last-minute changes may take place, dictated by the coordinators of the events