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(celebrating women
composers) |
At this gathering, my special guest
was Deputy Consul General, Hon. Stefana Rotaru & Plenipotentiary Minister
of Romania in Vancouver (who
is participating for the 2nd consecutive year at the International Women's
Day organized by our Circle), who brought a
beautiful message – as an official diplomat representing Romania abroad, and as
a wife, mother, daughter, sister, dear friend & valuable supporter of our
literary & socio-cultural group.
Our meeting was simply delightful, each of us being showered with several
cultural manifestations! For instance, few of my beautiful guests recited poems (original compositions - an original poem posted in comments & few from
classics), a dear lady sang a little heart-touching song we all remembered
from our young days, others shared old words of wisdom (either from personal life experience or from scholars) & other
ladies shared meaningful remarks about life in general & about women in
particular.
The honest and generous messages of
gratitude I’ve received at the meeting and then privately (after the meeting) from all the participating ladies, denoted
appreciation, loyalty, trust, hope, and an urge to continue with these
activities (with the already known
perseverance) because they all consider that the existence of our Circle it is increasingly
beneficial to more and more souls!
Over the last seven years of existence (yes,
year 2025 marks the 7th
consecutive year that "ALICE & Friends" Circle is organizing a
fairly large diversity of events, in various formats, including the International
Women's Day), our literary and socio-cultural Circle has become a tangible oasis of peace
and joy, inclusivist and culturally driven, where meaningful discussions (mutually respectful) are
truly heart and mind opening!
For me, as a simple human being, who laid
the first brick (metaphorically speaking)
at the foundation of this wonderful group, the shared comments were music
to my heart and all that remains (for me)
to do at this moment it is to pass along a heart-felt THANK YOU to all those who
have been, are and will continue to be by my side, because only together we can
travel far!
Until
our paths will meet again on the same wave length, my warmest personal regards
to all my friends!
● Prominent feminine personalities:
Since the focus of this meeting was International Women’s Day, here I’m glad to share with you few more new names of famous women who changed the world.
This is something I do each year, in order to further promote the achievements of women throughout the world and throughout time!
Since the focus of this meeting was International Women’s Day, here I’m glad to share with you few more new names of famous women who changed the world.
This is something I do each year, in order to further promote the achievements of women throughout the world and throughout time!
✰ Few prominent WOMEN who adopted Romania as their own
country:
– Queen Marie of Romania (1914 –
1927): She was the wife of Ferdinand I of Romania and Former Queen Consort
of Romania. She was a descendant of Queen Victoria and
born as the Princess of Edinburgh, before she married King Ferdinand I and
became the last queen of Romania. A visual artist and a patron of the Art
Nouveau movement, she was also a skilled equestrian and driver.
– Queen Anne of Romania (1923 – 2016): Princess Anne Antoinette
came to be known as the Queen of Romania after her marriage to Romanian king
Michael I. However, she was actually an uncrowned queen, since her husband was
forced to abdicate by the Communists shortly before their marriage.
She had also been a Free French forces nurse.
– Helen of Greece and Denmark (1896 – 1982): She was the Queen Mother
of Romania during the Reign of Her Son King Michael I (1940–1947). Considered a Romanian hero, Helen of Greece and
Denmark is remembered for her selfless act of saving Romanian Jews during World
War II. She was also the daughter of Greek king Constantine I.
✰ Few prominent ROMANIAN WOMEN:
– Maria
Tănase (1913 – 1963): she was a Romanian actress and singer. As a versatile singer, Tănase's music ranged
from operetta to traditional Romanian music. During her long and illustrious
career, Maria Tănase became known as Romania's national diva. She
was admired for her voice, charisma, originality, and good looks. She is widely
regarded as one of the 20th century's major cultural icons.
– Maia Morgenstern (1962 – present): she
is best known to fans as “the Virgin Mary” from
the 2004 biblical drama “The Passion of the Christ”. She has also
appeared in series such as “Aniela” and “Las Fierbinți”.
She has also won multiple awards for her role in “Balanța”, or “The
Oak”.
– Elisabeta Polihroniade
(1935 – 2016): she was a well-known Romanian chess player holding
the title of “Woman Grandmaster” (WGM),
and an “International Arbiter” (1986). She won the “Romanian
Women's Championship” in 1966, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976 and 1977. Polihroniade
played for Romania in the “Women's Chess Olympiads” of 1966, 1969,
1972, 1974, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986 and 1988. Her
peak rating was 2391, achieved in February 1992. Polihroniade was a
journalist and broadcaster, with her own daily radio programme on contemporary
culture. She was the editor of “Gambit” (the Romanian chess magazine), and wrote many books.
✰ Few prominent WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD:
–
Charlotte Brontë (1816 – 1855): she was an English novelist and poet, the eldest
of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood and whose
novels became classics of English literature. She is best known for her
novel “Jane Eyre”, which she published under the male pseudonym “Currer
Bell”. “Jane Eyre” went on to become a success in publication, and is
widely held in high regard in the gothic fiction genre of literature.
–
Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886): she was an inventive American poet and a recluse.
Little-known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most
important figures in American poetry. She was born into a prominent family
with strong ties to its community. Evidence suggests that Dickinson lived much
of her life in isolation. Although Dickinson was a prolific writer, her
only publications during her lifetime were one letter and 10 of her nearly
1,800 poems.
–
Elizabeth Blackwell (1821 –
1910): she was an English-American physician, notable as the
first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States, and the first woman
on the Medical Register of the General Medical Council for the
United Kingdom. Blackwell played an important role in both the United
States and the United Kingdom as a social reformer, and was a pioneer in
promoting education for women in medicine. Her contributions remain
celebrated with the Elizabeth Blackwell Medal, awarded annually to
a woman who has made a significant contribution to the promotion of women in
medicine.
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Reference ARTICLES about International Women’s Day:
“Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on International Women’s Day” (Source: Government of Canada – Office of
the Prime Minister)
“International Women's Day: 8 March”
(Source: United
Nations)
“International Women’s Day: What is it and why do we need it?” (Source: World
Economic Forum)
“International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know.” (Source: The Canadian
Press)
“Why do we have International Women's Day?”
(Source: BBC
News)
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Previous
events I organized on the same theme:
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Some
of my additional greetings referring to the same matter:
