THE CASINO
The Casino is a historical building in Constanța. It is one of the most representative symbols of the city, being built in 1909 and inaugurated on August 15, 1910. Our Casino is now under renovation because of the very different temperatures from the last 25 years. In the moment, being about 30% ready.
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THE DANUBE DELTA
Being the third largest in Europe, and ranked 22nd in the world, Delta increases every year by about 40 m². At present, the surface of the delta is over 5,700 km². Of all this area, only 10% is land. More than 3,000 km² are represented by natural aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, intended for ecological reconstruction. These areas are included in the UNESCO patrimony, within the “Man and Biosphere” program.
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THE NEVERSEA FESTIVAL
The Neversea festival is the biggest music festival that takes part on a beach in Romania. The festival takes place every year, in July on the Neversea Beach in Constanța (our city), and it has some of the most famous artists in the world as hosts. The festival had its first edition in 2017, and every year, about a quarter of a million tickets are sold. It takes on a period of 4 days and 4 nights and starts at 2 p.m., ending after the sun rises. Therefore, most people sleep on the beach.
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ROMANIAN CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
In Romania, Christmas and mid-winter celebrations last from 20th December to 7th January. The 20th is called 'Ziua de Ignat' or simply 'Ignat Day'. It is traditional that if the family keeps pigs, one is killed on this day by the head of the household. The meat from the pig is used in the Christmas meals. After the pig is killed, the family members share a dish called 'Pomana Porcului' (Pork's Charity) which is traditionally cooked in a cauldron and consists a variety of pork bits (pork belly, shoulder, liver, kidneys, etc.) in a garlic sauce and served with polenta. Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without all the home-made pork products that includes various sausages and ham recipes and a long list of specialties like toba, muschi, caltabos, chisca, the main ingredients of all Christmas appetizers.
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One of the top Romanian dishes to try in December, this sweet bread is one of the highlights of Christmas all around the country. Prepared with different fillings, but traditionally with walnut cream, "cozonac" is a culinary symbol that reunites families and recalls memories of celebrating Christmas at any age. Although all supermarkets and pastry shop have a wide variety of cozonac for sale this time of the year, do try the home-made version. It’s a treat (recipe).
One of the Romanian dishes that best represent the Balkan influence is the popular "sarmale", stuffed cabbage or vine leaves with a mix of rice, minced meat, onion, tomatoes and herbs. A favorite for most Romanians, this dish is usually served with cream and polenta and is a sure presence on all Christmas tables across the country (recipe).
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The Christmas celebrations really begin on Christmas Eve, 24th, when it's time to decorate the Christmas Tree. This is done in the evening of Christmas Eve. In Romanian, Christmas Eve is called "Ajunul Craciunului".
Carol singing (known as "Colindatul") is also a very popular part of Christmas in Romania. On Christmas Eve, children go out carol singing from house to house performing to the adults in the houses. They normally dance as well. The children get sweets, fruit, traditional cakes called 'cozonaci' and sometimes money for singing.Here is one of our carols!
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