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Another myth, the myth of the master genius, features Manole the Master, a legendary character whose existence has, however, a factual basis, as the masterpiece that he allegedly built, the Monastery of Argesh, still stands. The plot is based on a deep and dramatic conflict between vocation and love. According to the legend, Manole the Master was called by the prince to build the Monastery of Argesh, and the prince wanted him to build the most beautiful edifice ever.
Anastasia Stratu is a young Moldovan intellectual. After her studies of management of international economic relations and translations in Chisinau, she lived and worked in Moscow for three years. 28-year-old Stratu, who is fluent in five languages, is an expert in Moldovan history, specialising in local myths and legends. Currently she is writing her first novel. Moldovarious.com meets Mrs. Stratu – Part II:
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Continue reading ““Our civilisation is under construction!””
When we come to a new country, we tend to look beyond the thin glossy veil that the globalisation throws on the world, to discover and to explore, to understand the heart of the land and of the people that inhabits it. We look for the uncommon, for the specific, for the intrinsic. And the spirit of a people is easy to understand if you journey to the mysterious world of its myths and legends. Continue reading “A Land of Legends – Part I”
Anastasia Stratu is a young Moldovan intellectual. After her studies of management of international economic relations and translations in Chisinau, she lived and worked in Moscow for three years. 28-year-old Stratu, who is fluent in five languages, is an expert in Moldovan history, specialising in local myths and legends. Currently she is writing her first novel. Moldovarious.com meets Mrs. Stratu – Part I:
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Radio Sîngera is the first free radio station in Moldova, Victor Mocanu is its founder. In 2002 Radio Sîngera went on air in Mocanu’s sleeping room; today the station broadcasts a political, cultural and social programme 24/7. Victor Mocanu reviews six exciting but turbulent years. Continue reading ““Good Morning, Moldova, this is Radio Sîngera!””
The circus ring is full of daredevil trapeze artists and wild lions, clumsy clowns and imposing elephants, intrepid tightrope walkers and supple horses, first-class jugglers and charismatic magicians. Children’s eyes are gleaming and fascinated adults are clapping their hands with enthusiasm. All that had been nothing more than dusty memories in Chisinau, until the German artist collective “Project: Synapses” brought the unique Circ to life again. Continue reading “Chisinau’s Circ Comes to Life”
In the Republic of Moldova there are more than 150.000 Roma. Nicolae Radita is the president of the Roma National Centre and he fights for more tolerance, better education and less prejudices. Moldovarious.com visited the 30-year-old lawyer in the House of Nationalities in Chisinau and had a sophisticated conversation with him. Continue reading ““Being a Rom is a profession!””
Compared to the rest of the rather unspectacular landscape in Moldova, the scenery, where the archaeological complex Orheiul Vechi is situated, is refreshengly different. Just 60 km north east of Chisinau, in the valley of the Raut River, a fabulous complex carved into a massive limestone cliff suddenly appears out of nowhere. Continue reading “Cradle of Moldovan Culture”
Woodstock, United States, 1969: 500.000 young Americans celebrate an ever memorable three-day rock festival. And they shout out a message to the whole word: PEACE! It is the time of the Vietnam war, the sexual revolution and the Hippies. “Make love not war”, is one of the most powerful slogans of this rock festival with cult status. In October 2008 the spirit of Woodstock came to Vadul lui Voda, Moldova. Continue reading “Spirit of Woodstock”
Moldova is a country rich of diverse ethnies and cultures. Moldovans, Russians, Ukranians, Bulgarians, Gagauzians and some more minorities live together side by side. The focus of the Asociatia Obşteasca Vatra-Budeşti is cultural plurality. Continue reading “Traditionalists Dance for Open Society”