MOLDOVA

My Dear Country
I decided to make this
Powerpoint Presentation in
order to show you my dear
country-Moldova.This part
of world is full of miracles
and beautiful places.
"Moldova is a country where
dreams come true, a place
where fairy tales turn into
reality..." - Such impressions
have those who were lucky
to discover this small land .
Old monasteries, slumberous forests, endless
hills, fair sky and friendly sun give a special
charm to this country. People from Moldova are
famous for their hospitality.
 They are always
happy to host you in
their houses, to tell
you about their
culture and
traditions, to treat
you with their
wine...

Come to Moldova and you will find yourself in

the world which delights both you soul and eye..
Customs and traditions
associated with wine

Every nation has its own people,

"dowry". Bunch of grapes for
Moldovans - this is the pearl, the
value of which does not fade with
age. The new colors will sparkle
this eternal theme with the
introduction of Moldova National
Day of Wine. Now, each second
Sunday of October, we will sing
toasts very lively and generous
drinks in the world.
The most eloquent traditions in Moldova are those related to
weddings and engagements.
At this type of events many bright aspects of Moldovas
cultural heritage are presented starting from the order in
which the guests are to be seated and ending with the
dishes in which the food is served. An authentic Moldovan
wedding cannot take place without national music and
dances. After having drank a considerable amount of wine
the guests start dancing the Hora. Hora is a national dance
that requires a relatively large group of people to hold
hands and form a circle. There can be several circles one
inside of the other, all moving in opposite directions. All this
dancing is accompanied by live music. The most popular
Moldovan musical instruments are mbal, cimpoi, fluer, nai,
cobza, and toba. The rhythm of Moldovan national music is
generally upbeat and joyful, however many slower lyrical
motives are present.
 Wine Tourism

Vineyards also constitute attractions of the

countryside. Over centuries Moldova has gained rich
traditions of growing grapes and wine production.
There are 142 wineries in the Republic of Moldova, of
which 23 have experience and facilities to receive
visitors. Here tourists can experience and learn about
the complex production processes, see bottling and,
of course, sample the final product. The Republic of
Moldovas wine enjoys a good reputation
internationally for its quality.

As a wine country, the Republic of Moldova offers

visitors opportunities to choose their favourite
itineraries: underground cellars and towns, wine
storage facilities, wine processing factories,
production processes of sparkling wine, divin, heres,
balsam, etc. Combined with the vineyards that
surround them into the tourist route "The Wine Road
in the Republic of Moldova", the wineries represent a
substantial reason to visit the country. They are also
means of promoting the Moldovas best tourism
product.
 AS WE
KNOW,MOLDOVA
HAS MANY
BEAUTIFUL
CITIES WHICH
IMPRESS MUCH
THE TOURISTS.

HERE THEY ARE:

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CHIINU-THE CAPITAL OF MOLDOVA
 BLI-THE NORTH
CAPITAL OF MOLDOVA
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ORHEI
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Moldova has a unique culture, rich in holidays, customs and
traditions. Shaped by history, customs and traditions have
emerged from the combination ofRussian, Ukrainian, and
other influences with local Moldovan knowledge. For
example, in Moldova it is customary to greet guests with
home-baked bread, a pinch of salt and a glass of wine.
Holidays in Moldova are celebrated throughout the year,
however the most important holidays are during winter are
in strong connection to the orthodox Christian religion.
Winter is notorious for the multitude of traditions and holidays. On
the 6thof December we celebrate St. Nicholas marking the opening
of the cold season.
On Christmas Eve, children, but also adults, go door-to-door to
announce the birth of Christ. They usually sing carols accompanied by
mini plays, for which they are rewarded with sweets or money.

On New Years Eve, children will again go door-to-door to offer warm

greetings, wishing a Happy New Year, prosperous and beautiful
achievements; and they are rewarded with sweets or other goodies.
Easter celebrations are
abundant according to local
customs. On Easter eve,
housewives are decorating eggs
with both dye and natural
ingredients; the traditional
color being red. Easter
preparations include baking the
traditional Easter cake and
cookies.
The 1stof March is the celebration
of the arrival of spring. Starting with
this date all Moldavians hang
amartisoron their clothes, in the
region of the heart. They are unique
symbols, in which the presence of
white and red colors is obligatory.
White signifies purity, and red life.