Diaspora children learn about Guguță, theater, and traditions through "At Home in Chișinău"

A group of children from the diaspora embarked on an unforgettable imaginary journey through the theaters of Chisinau. They participated in a summer program organized by the Municipal Library "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu". The children were impressed and eager to learn more about national traditions, prominent figures, and cultural values. This experience offered them a meaningful opportunity to connect with their country of origin.

Chisinau library hosts author Iulian Filip to inspire young readers

The "Onisifor Ghibu" Library in Chisinau hosted a youth reading session featuring prominent Moldovan author and poet Iulian Filip. Dozens of local schoolchildren gathered to discuss the creative process, recite poetry, and discover the joy of literature.

Preserving history: Moldovan experts bring rare artifacts to life

Inside the laboratories of the National Museum of History of Moldova, specialist conservators are restoring damaged heritage items through a meticulous process blending history, science, and fine craftsmanship.

Artist Roman Tolici unveils New Hope at Chisinau museum

Following a multi-city tour across Romania—including Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Timisoara, and Tulcea—renowned painter Roman Tolici has brought his latest exhibition to Chisinau. Hosted by the National Museum of Art of Moldova, "New Hope" marks the artist’s second solo exhibition in the capital, coming 12 years after his landmark project "Ceremonies."

Chișinău museum traces bread's journey from grain to sacrament

The smell of warm bread stirs memories across generations. For millennia, though, before it reached the table, bread was the product of simple, unbroken gestures passed down through time.

Cultural resilience takes center stage on Moldova's Costume Day

The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History hosted National Costume Day to promote authentic cultural traditions and safeguard local heritage. Visitors examined historic garments, including traditional embroidered blouses known as ii and woven skirts known as catrințe. State officials emphasized that the annual event serves to reconnect the public with ancestral identity.

Literary elite awarded at Moldova Writers' Union Gala 2026

The Writers' Union of Moldova honored the finest literary works of 2025 at its annual Awards Gala on Friday, June 26.

Bucharest National Opera opens DescOpera festival in Moldova

The 10th anniversary edition of the DescOpera open-air classical music festival commenced at the Orheiul Vechi cultural-natural reserve. For the first time, the landmark cultural event expands across four evenings, featuring unique historical locations and an innovative floating stage constructed over the Raut River.

Festival dedicated to Grigore Vieru debuts in Chișinău

The 18th edition of the "Grigore Vieru" International Poetry Festival began on Thursday in Chisinau. This festival is one of the most significant literary events in Romania, celebrating poetry and the cultural heritage associated with the work of Grigore Vieru. It honors the creations and personality of this celebrated poet, who has become a symbol of cultural identity and national values.

Constantin Brâncuși gallery hosts Tudor Zbârnea exhibition

A life devoted to beauty and marked by 43 personal exhibitions defines the work of Tudor Zbârnea, a master of fine arts and the esteemed director of the National Museum of Art of Moldova. The exhibition "Traces" is currently open at the "Constantin Brâncuși" Gallery, showcasing a journey through the various stages of the master’s creativity.

Pavel Obreja’s first solo exhibition reveals his artistic universe

The inaugural personal sculpture exhibition of young artist Pavel Obreja took place at the National Museum of Romanian Literature in Chișinău. The exhibition features 25 works created over the last decade of his artistic career. Earlier this year, a selection of these artworks was also showcased in Iași during the Romanian Sculptors Month.

Chisinau hosts an international authentic folklore caravan from ten countries: “An intercultural dialogue”

Chisinau is hosting the international caravan of authentic folklore from ten countries for the first time. Organized under the auspices of the World Folklore Union, this year's edition is dedicated to the memory of Spanish artist Jose Antonio Viñas, who was a promoter of folklore in his homeland.