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title: "Old Orhei teaches traditions to hundreds of students in Moldova and the diaspora"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/82470/old-orhei-teaches-traditions-to-hundreds-of-students-in-moldova-and-the-diaspora
published: 2026-08-05T19:30:12Z
language: en
author: "Evelina Curca"
section: "Diaspora"
source: radiomoldova.md
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# Old Orhei teaches traditions to hundreds of students in Moldova and the diaspora

> Hundreds of students from the Republic of Moldova and its diaspora are currently participating in craft workshops organized in Old Orhei. Through activities such as pottery, stone carving, and anthropology, they are exploring the national heritage and Moldovan traditions as part of the project "Youth - Identity Builders."

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Hundreds of students from the Republic of Moldova and its diaspora are currently participating in craft workshops organized in Old Orhei. Through activities such as pottery, stone carving, and anthropology, they are exploring the national heritage and Moldovan traditions as part of the project "Youth - Identity Builders."

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Forty young Moldovans from the diaspora participated in a pottery workshop, where they learned how pots and other household items were traditionally made from clay.

"I made a small vase with Nicu. It was my first time doing this."

"It was great; this is traditional pottery here in Moldova. It's fascinating to see the techniques that are used."

"I teach them about the craft of pottery and also provide a practical test, allowing them to experience and understand the symbols of our cultural heritage."

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After discovering the art of pottery, the young participants also tried their hand at stone carving, another traditional craft. 

Children from Trebujeni took part in these activities and engaged in practical exercises to learn how archaeological research is conducted. 

"Here in front of us, we have a skeleton of a man who lived in the reservation region in the 15th century, and we also have one from the 14th century," an instructor explained.

One child responded, “What did you learn today? I learned about human bones. We saw parts of the body: the head, hands, and feet."

Another added, "It is very interesting to learn about bones."

"We assembled a skeleton and restored certain portions of the bones. We carefully examined each bone to determine whether it belonged to a man or a woman, the age at which they died, and what they might have eaten," said anthropologist Angela Simalcic.

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In addition to archaeology and anthropology, the participants had the chance to explore various traditional crafts. They created folk masks and dolls from rags, practiced painting, and learned techniques that have been passed down through generations.

“Our project began in July and will continue until September. We have planned a series of workshops for children from the villages within the reservation, and possibly beyond. This will help them gain a better understanding of what identity means, and it may encourage them to identify more as Moldovans,” says Angela Trubceac, head of the archaeology laboratory.

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Over the course of three months, more than 1,500 young people and students from the Republic of Moldova and its diaspora will participate in workshops as part of the "Youth - Identity Builders" project. This is the inaugural edition of the project, which is being implemented by the Institute of Bioarchaeological and Ethnocultural Research.