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.

Activists urge Moldova to relocate Soviet-era symbols

Activists, historians, and students marched through Chisinau to demand the transfer of Soviet-era monuments from public spaces into dedicated museums. The demonstration started at the Monument to Komsomol Heroes and concluded at the Ministry of Culture, where organizers submitted a formal position paper.

Lopatna Guitar Festival pays tribute to icon Iurie Sadovnic

The iconic melodies of the late Iurie Sadovnic echoed once again across Lopatna during the annual Guitar Festival. Music lovers from Orhei and across Moldova gathered to honor the memory of a beloved artist and friend.

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.

Guitars will echo along the Nistru in memory of Iurie Sadovnic

The 5th edition of the Guitar Festival, in memory of Iurie Sadovnic Orheianu, will be held on August 1 in the village of Lopatna, located in the Orhei district. This event, dedicated to honoring the performer and composer Iurie Sadovnic, will feature renowned artists and well-known bands from the Republic of Moldova, with free public access for all attendees.

Nine more personalities named Honorary Citizens of Chișinău

On Thursday, July 16, the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) approved the proposal from the General Directorate of Culture to name nine more Honorary Citizens in Chisinau municipality, including singers, poets, and champions.

State will fund three children's magazines with 9.6 million lei

Three periodicals aimed at school and preschool children will receive state subsidies totaling over 9.6 million lei. These magazines are "Alunelul", "Noi" and "Florile Dalbe" all of which were founded by the Ministry of Culture.

VIDEO | Strășeni showcases over 100 rare musical instruments

The "Vatra Cobzarului" house-museum, located in the Straseni district and overseen by maestro Tudor Ungureanu, serves as a significant venue for preserving and promoting musical and cultural heritage. This unique museum complex houses a collection of over 100 rare musical instruments from various regions of the world, all of which are restored and showcased.

Mereni hosts the first Film and Stories Festival on July 3

The village of Mereni, located in the Anenii Noi district, will host the inaugural edition of the Film and Histories Festival, centered around the theme "Memory and Identity." The event is scheduled to take place from July 3 to July 6. Its aim is to promote historical memory, cultural identity, and civic dialogue through a diverse program that includes film screenings, public debates, meetings with filmmakers, artistic performances, and commemorative activities.

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.