“Steaua sus Rasare” Festival – 2011

The 42 edition of theFestival of Customs and Traditions “Steaua sus rasare”will take place in Piatra Neamt, Stefan cel Mare Plaza on Monday, December 27, 2010 starting with 13:00.

This festival is a folkloric event that over 40 years unites important folkloric bands. This year’s edition will feature 14 bands from the following counties: Neamt, Iasi, Suceava, Maramures, Bacau and Moldavian Republic.

Here are some of the traditional dances and customs that will be present at the parade from Monday: „Caiutii” (The Horses) from Tudora – Botosani, „Sumanarii” from Trifesti, „Cerbul si ursul” (The Deer and The Bear) from Ceplenita – Iasi, „Ursii” (The Bears) from Girov-Neamt, „Datina” (The Custom) from Breaza – Suceava, „Alaiul de datini si obiceiuri” (The band of customs and traditions) fromn Tasca – Neamt, „Ursii” (The Bears) from Darmanesti – Bacau, The Band of Customs and Traditions from Tazlau – Neamt, „Alaiul de datini si obiceiuri” (The Band of Customs and Traditions) from Raucesti – Neamt, „Arnautii” from Baltatesti – Neamt, The Folkloric Band „Floricica de la munte” of “Carmen Saeculare” Cultural and art Center from Neamt, The Band of Customs and Traditions from Piatra Soimului-Neamt, „Busuioc” from Orhei – Moldavian Republic, „Izvorul Izei” (The Spring of Iza) from Sacel – Maramures.