What is LOYALTY?

In simple words, loyalty is the fidelity to someone or something, and in order for this to be true, it has to come straight from the heart, and not to be imposed by an external factor. Someone who is loyal to you, always can be trusted. As a general concept, loyalty has its domestic, religious, commercial and professional forms, which are encompassing elements of freedom – such as freedom of expression, freedom of belief and freedom of association.

According to many scholars, loyalty is one of the most important qualities in a person, as well as a valued moral of human society – in the past, in the present and for sure in the future.

In relationships, this is the main attribute to look for in people. If someone, can’t reciprocate with the level of loyalty extended toward as a fried, then that person can never be more than an acquaintance.

As a matter of fact, based on extensive studies on different types of people a main observation surfaced, which states the followings: when opportunity controls loyalty, there is definitively something wrong with one’s character.

Usually life presents many occasions when we can see a person’s true colors, and most of the time that occurs when you are no longer beneficial to their life, and here I’m referring to those people who are nice with you only as long as they can use you. For those, their loyalty ends when their personal benefits stop. 
Loyalty is very important to our personal lives, to human relations, to businesses, to companies & corporations, to organizations & associations, as well as countries because in essence it stands for commitment & dedication, permitting respect & trust to flourish. 
This valuable quality allows people to take actions based on trust. Loyalty is never backstabbing your friend if there is a true feeling of mutual respect and trust.

Needless to say that trust always goes hand in hand with loyalty, because both hold together relationships, and it is impossible to go past a certain point in friendship if trust doesn’t exist. Without any doubt, loyalty is very important to the success and the stability of any lasting relationship.    

Loyal friends always make the relationship they have with you significant, and if they see that something is not right they will come first to you to give you a hand, but definitively won't go behind your back to give you a push.

In a nutshell, friendship means a lot of things and there are different degrees of it, but regardless the standpoint, loyalty level is the primary indicator of how strong and authentic a particular friendship or relationship is.

As I wrap up here my rather brief expose on loyalty, I wish you all cherish and honor all those dear friends who never betrayed your trust, and for the ones that did it, may you let them go in peace while continuing to focus on what really matters in life.

Reward loyalty with loyalty. 

January 2020: Eminescu & Romania's Culture Day

January 15, 2020: An evening of poetry featuring Mihai Eminescu & Romania's National Culture Day

Today (Wednesday – January 15, 2020) we celebrate the 170^th birth anniversary of reputable MIHAI EMINESCU, who is considered (nationally & internationally) one of the most important poets of Romanian language. 
For this occasion, I organized a teleconferenced session and together with a group of 20 friends we’ve gathered on line to touch base on different facets of Eminescu's life and vast work. 
“Eminescu has left an impressive literary work ranging from poetry to translations from various foreign languages, theater plays and prose belonging to literary Romanticism. His works were influenced by the major philosophical landmarks of Romanticism and of his time. A poet, prose writer, playwright and journalist, Eminescu has been considered by literary critics the most important poetical voice in Romanian literature. […] His masterpieces became landmarks and pillars of Romania's cultural life as well as a major part of the world culture.” 
According to many, Eminescu’s work is more like a symphony.

Eminescu was proclaimed Romania's national poet, not because he wrote in an age of national revival, but rather because he was received as an author of a paramount significance by Romanians in all provinces. Eminescu’s life, work and poetry strongly influenced the Romanian culture and his poems were and still are studied in all schools in Romania. His poems span a large range of themes, using frequently metaphysical, mythological and historical subjects, and his latest ones are evoking his childhood years with a profound nostalgia. It is important to mention that Eminescu’s poems have been translated in more than 60 languages.
Since 2010, the birthday of Romania's greatest poet became the National Day of Culture in Romania, and many Romanians honor the occasion (in the country and abroad). At my circle, we all were glad to join together to pay our respects to Mihai Eminescu, whose poems, for each of us, enriched our school years & not only. 

In my usual briefing to you, I’d like to share that our evening together was pleasing in every way. Voice after voice expressed a large array of feelings, thoughts, personal comments or heartfelt remarks, all filled with admiration, gratitude, nostalgia and national pride since Eminescu is Romanian like all of us. 
Also, my guests were invited to bring along a freshly made cup of tea to enjoy as conversations would progress. After we all were ready to begin, to further set the tone, I was presenting the group Eminescu’s poem called "Rugaciunea unui dac". 

To give you all the details of our session would be too lengthy, but I will share only some points so you would get an idea since favorite poems were recited, famous quotes of classics were reminded, articles, monographic studies or personal compositions were shared, all featuring Eminescu and his amazing work:

– Our dear friend Dorina A. read us all a comprehensive article she wrote, which was very well received by the entire audience and also published by “Observatorul” (from Toronto) & "Ziarul Natiunea" (from Romania); with Dorina's permission, the article is published in comments section
– Then our friend Monica T. recited the poem “Rugaciune” (which is published in comments section)
– Further, our dear friend Asiza D. recited for the group the poem “Somnoroase pasarele” (published in comments), which her mom used to read to her at bed time when she was little. After that she read the poem called “Cantec de leagan”, composed by her departed mother. She wrapped up her sharing expressing thankfulness for the initiative and for the event in itself.
–  Next, Teodor T. began his expose with many appreciative remarks for the host, for each participant, for the theme of the evening, and for our country of origin. Then he read a brief monographic study on how Eminescu was in real life followed by a beautiful personal composition, which in essence was a poem dedicated to the passing of a 170 years from Eminescu’s birthday. Teodor also recited the last strophe from the poem called “Melancolie” (full poem is in comments)
–  The evening continued with the contribution of our dear friend, Dr. John S., who emphasized Eminescu’s impressive love for Veronica Micle. John also read to the group the poem called “De dorul tau”, written by Veronica Micle (published in comments sections). He also shared with the group the efforts many Romanians around the world made in continuously recognizing Eminescu’s major contribution and genial work, also enumerating the several statues Eminescu has throughout the world, namely in Edmonton, Montreal and Islamabad. For a while John was living in Edmonton, and there together with a group of other Romanians they organized large cultural events featuring Eminescu & his work, which we all found of inspiration.  

– After that our friend Ileana M. shared several facts refreshing Eminescu’s studies in Vienna, when he attended lectures (as 'extraordinary auditor') at the Faculty of Philosophy and Law. Ileana also mentioned Emil Cioran’s comments about Eminescu, who considered that without Eminescu Romanian culture would’ve been less rich. Then she recited Eminescu’s famous poem called “La steaua” (published in comments section). 

– Further, our friend Camelia G. expressed her respect and appreciation for the host, for the group, for the occasion and then recited a poem she loves, called “Criticilor mei” (published in comments).
– The evening together continued with Nicoleta's input, as she praised Eminescu’s geniality. She also reminded how much Nicolae Stainhard respected and loved Eminescu, calling his poetry not pessimist, but rather divine. Then she recited a fragment from Eminescu’s poem called “Cartile” (full poem in comments).
–  Next, our dear friend Otilia P. shared with the group Tudor Vianu’s profound admiration for Eminescu’s geniality. 

For your reference, please know that Tudor Vianu was a well-regarded Romanian literary critic, poet, philosopher, academic and translator.
– Subsequently, our dear Lidia expressed her appreciation for our wonderful evening together and recited Eminescu’s poem called “Lacul” (published in comments).
– Our dear friend Sandu O. prepared an interesting material which features Eminescu vis-à-vis of quantum physics 
– Also, our next friend, Anca P. brought into attention the poem called “Dor de Eminescu”, by Adrian Paunescu (full poem published in comments)
– Further, our dear Emilia A. proposed for review an interesting short documentary called, "De-a pururi...Eminescu! (@Arhiva TVR)" compiled from TVR’s archive in order to honor the passing of 170 years from Eminescu’s birthday. In this video, Eminescu’s geniality is emphasized by many famous names belonging to Romanian culture, such as: Nichita Stanescu, Tudor Vianu, Tudor Arghezi, I.L.Caragiale, Emil Botta, Acad. Zoe Dumitrescu Busulenga, Petru Cretia, Octav Grigorescu, Ligia Macovei, Geo Bogza, as well as a number of famous reciters (such as: Ovidiu Iuliu Moldovan, Clody Berthola, Gelu Nitu, Dan Condurache, Nina Cassian, Irina Petrescu, Ion Caramitru, Leopoldina Balanuta, Mircea Albulescu). 
– Last, but not least, Dragos A. voiced his genuine appreciation for this initiative, considering the occasion an ‘oasis for the soul’. Aside of that he mentioned Marin Sorescu’s poem, called “Trebuiau sa poarte un nume” (published in comments section), which features Eminescu as well. 

We all enjoyed our time together, which was filled with lots of precious memories, near and dear to each of us! At the end, we wrapped up the evening with Eminescu’s famous poem/song called “Sara pe deal”, interpreted by Madrigal choir. 

Much appreciation to each of my guests who were willing and able to join the call. Until next time, my best to each of you!
Alice

“People are not so different in speech, but rather in deeds.” (Mihai Eminescu)

To further complete Eminescu’s commemoration cycle, I’ve acquired a flowers wreath, I customized it fittingly & after having it accompanied by a ceremonial service (on Jan.26'20) it was rested upon a traditional Romanian triptych, located on a property belonging to a Romanian community worship place, in our area. 

As already mentioned before, Eminescu is Romania’s national poet, venerated and respected by many generations and I found truly appropriate to have his commemorative garland placed on a piece of land belonging to Romanians rather than having it hanged somewhere else or in a place that Eminescu would’ve been less relevant for others. 

I was truly grateful to notice that my initiative was embraced with so much appreciation by all friends belonging to my circle as well as the other Romanians who’ve heard about it. 

To the best that we each can, may we all continue to honor all those special people who influenced our lives, helping us becoming better & kinder! 

This event has been delivered in Romanian Language, featuring Romanian culture.  

● A previous event I organized on the same theme: Eminescu & ROMANIA’s CULTURE Day – 2019

NOTE: Dear readers, please be advised that on this website each of the previous postings, pertaining to the recurrent annual themes, portray a different perspective of the subject/s presented (same theme/s, but a different outlook without duplication due to the cultural richness of the specific topic/s discussed). 

Thoughts at the beginning of the year (January 2020)

The beautiful snow enjoyed upon a recent trip up in the mountains reminded me that in a way we all are like snowflakes….with lots of similarities yet so unique and independent of each other, and like snowflakes do, changing state constantly (from snow to ice, ice to water and so on) so does people (of course, figuratively speaking). As we walk the path, needless to say that times and times again it has been observed that the beautiful concept of unity in diversity and diversity in unity is coming along so nicely while all is mending together in a splendid mandala representing life in itself.  

Aside of that, since the wheel of time just turned again marking the beginning of another year, yet we are refreshed that life is not measured by clocks, but rather by moments, and every moment brings along multiple opportunities when one could change, grow, care, serve, love, share, inspire….so, to the best that we can, with dignity, serenity, wisdom and gratitude, let us live in the moment as intensely as we can, as beautifully as we can, because tomorrow is never promised to anyone! 

“TIME has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters.”

2020 – Happy NEW YEAR!

Good bye, 2019! Welcome 2020!

Wishing you all a harmonious New Year filled with much peace, joy & gratitude!

Dear friends,

As the New Year stands before us, like a chapter in a new book waiting to be written, I wish you find the necessary inspiration to compose a good one!
I hope the year ahead be a wonderful messenger of peace, joy, prosperity, good health and happiness for each of you! 
❄❄❄❄❄

❄ HAPPY NEW YEAR! ❄ FROHES NEUES JAHR! ❄ LA MULTI ANI PENTRU NOUL AN! ❄ BONNE ANNÉE! ❄ FELICE ANNO NUOVO! ❄ FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! ❄ ΕΥΤΥΧΙΣΜΈΝΟΣ Ο ΚΑΙΝΟΎΡΙΟΣ ΧΡΌΝΟΣ! ❄

New Year's Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic 2020 (highlights) – video

● A previous post on the same theme: NEW YEAR – 2019

December 25, 2019: MERRY CHRISTMAS!

During this time of the year loved ones gather together while being thankful for all the wonderful things each has been blessed with. I hope this incredible opportunity of giving and togetherness would bring each of you lasting joy and profound peace! MERRY CHRISTMAS, dear friends!

❄ FRÖHLICHE WEIHNACHTEN! ❄ CRĂCIUN FERICIT! ❄ BUON NATALE! ❄ ΚΑΛΆ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΎΓΕΝΝΑ! ❄

● A previous post on the same theme: CHRISTMAS – 2018

Singing Christmas Carols to a seniors’ house

Since the most significant winter holidays are almost here, today (Sunday – December 22’19) I was inviting a number of good, loyal and reliable friends to join me for a visit to a seniors’ house in town, to sing them several Christmas carols, and to bring along a renewed message of joy, peace and goodwill. 

The residents were happy to see us and while we were singing our seasonal songs, the youngest member of our group (a lovely teenage boy) was serving them each with Lindt chocolates (separately wrapped) which I personally bought and brought especially for the occasion. 

On the first part of our program, we offered the audience a number of Romanian Christmas carols, while on the second part we sang them several well-known English ones for which I did invite our listeners to sing with us and few seniors did join along.

The event in itself was really touching, because the faces of those elders really brought back to most of us dear memories of our own grandparents…it felt like their images (the images of our own grandparents) were transcending time & for few moments they were in the same audience together with the other residents…perfect moments to cherish, leaving behind a pregnant trace of a gentle, yet meaningful occurrence, nonetheless highlighting the spirit of Christmas. Beyond any doubt, it was a rewarding experience for all! After we concluded our program there, candidly receiving their applause, we waved them ’good bye’, while wishing all blessed & peaceful holidays, with a very Merry Christmas & a happy New Year! On our way out, the satisfying ’taste’ of giving was filling our hearts with such a genuine joy!

On the other hand, while still at this page, I’m extending again my most sincere appreciation to my invitees who were able and willing to join me today. It is a super busy time of the year for everyone, but through their prompt reply to my call they proved to be wonderful souls who care and value the joy of giving. I consider myself super blessed to have them all part of my circle! 
Alice

Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. 
It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. 
It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values.

December 21, 2019: WINTER Solstice

The Winter Solstice heralds the symbolic rebirth of the sun, the lengthening of days & the promise of a renewed cycle of life. Have a peaceful & bright winter!

 ● A previous post on the same theme: WINTER Solstice – 2018

Socializing: Pre-CHRISTMAS reunion 2019

This Friday (December 20’19) we had our year-end group reunion…a joyful time of brief reflections about life, peace and harmony among people…. there is no time more fitting to say “THANK YOU!” dear loyal friends for all your amazing support during this year…I’m truly blessed to have you each in my life! 

My most sincere appreciation as well as my best wishes to each of you for a wonderful time during this holidays’ season!

As we grow older, our Christmas list gets smaller, because we deeply realize that the things we really want can’t be bought.
I hope the season of giving & spending time with family would bring you joy that lasts throughout the year to come!

 This event has been delivered in Romanian Language, featuring Romanian culture. 

● Some of my additional greetings about CHRISTMAS – 2019, 2018

Winter Charity (December 2019)

As cold weather is slowly settling in, today (Sunday - December 15'19) together with a group of good friends I gathered to prepare a number of bags filled with a few basic winter necessities (such as winter toques, gloves, wool socks, scarfs, blankets and some comforting food) for several homeless people in our city.
The reasonable donations collected from some of my friends as well as my family’s financial contribution made this gesture possible. We couldn’t help everyone, but at least we could help some. Indeed, a warm humanitarian gesture delivered in the middle of a cold day. 

This philanthropic activity is shared with you all to reveal once more that in life you don’t have to be super rich to care. In this very consumerist world, when so many are running for getting more, it is truly heart touching to roll your sleeves side by side with fellows who are willing to give a bit of their time, willing to give a bit of their money, willing to give a bit of their work in order to gift (at least for a temporary relief) another less fortunate human being with a little something, as well as a kind smile and a bright “Merry Christmas!” greeting. Nevertheless, charity is not about pity, but rather about caring.

A person’s true wealth is the good s/he does in this world.

                                                       
While at this page, once again, I’m expressing my most sincere appreciation to my husband and to these good friends for being by my side today so together we could spread a bit of goodness around, during a time of the year (pre-Christmas time) when everybody is super busy with lots of different activities, typical of this season. Thank you, dear ones, for being part of my circle!

“Every charitable act makes a difference.” 

A previous event I organized on the same theme: A charitable gesture on winter (December 2018)

December 1, 2019: Romania’s National Day

Each year, on December 1^st, Romania celebrates its National Day, which constitutes for all Romanians an opportunity of heartfelt national pride. 

Without any doubt, it is a day to honor the national heroes, valued ancestors, dear traditions, as well as the cultural heritage. 

● A previous post on the same theme: 2018...Happy 100^th anniversary, Romania!

Romania Day 2019: celebrating our roots

A yearly Romanian socio-cultural evening filled with literature, history & Christmas cheer,
 featuring Romania's National Day

Given that on December 1^st is Romania’s National Day, this Saturday (November 30’19), I was truly grateful to be able to organize an honoring event and invite a group of friends at the beautiful facility of the New Westminster Arts Council in order to celebrate our country of origin, our ancestors, while recalling old traditions specific to this time of the year. Definitively it was a time to cherish and flourish!

I began the program with the Romanian Anthem (since we were honoring Romania's National Day), followed by the Canadian Anthem (since this is our county of adoption) – the musical notes filled the room with vibes of peace and authentic national pride.

Also, this evening I was truly happy to have with us again two guests of honor – Dr. Ovidiu Grecea together with his wife. Dr. Grecea is the General Consul of Romania and the Head of the Romanian Diplomatic Mission in Vancouver, as well as Plenipotentiary Minister of Romania in Canada. 

At this event, Consul Grecea was kind to give us a briefing on his continuous work of maintaining and propagating the value of the Romanian culture abroad, and reminded that it is part of the officials’ mandate to make the famous Romanians known far and wide in the world. 

Consul Grecea comes often to my Romanian literary evenings, and each time he could join the group we all are truly grateful, because for many of us he represents the country we left behind, and when the country’s representative is present, somehow, it feels that the distance between the country of adoption and the homeland shrinks, making our hearts pulsating at a faster beat. 

By commemorating our roots, we honor our ancestors and our traditions, fact which makes us travel back in time, remembering our parents and grandparents, most of whom are gone today, but whose memory will be eternal, no matter how far away from home we are. 

Then, my program continued with a number of interesting presentations, evoking famous Romanians, reciting poems, recalling dear traditions or reminding important pages of Romanian history, which I will list below.
For instance, personally, I was truly pleased to be able to introduce to the group the Romanian born writer and painter, Pnina Granirer, who is a fantastic artist!

A page of current history: Portrait Pnina Granirer

The artist has been the subject of two films shown on BRAVO!TV and Knowledge Network and of numerous reviews in magazines such as Vanguard, Art Magazine, Artichoke, Arts West and Art Post, as well as interviews and profiles on Vision TV, Knowledge Network, CBC (English & French) Radio and TV, TV5 and TF1, Strasbourg, France (1980). 

Her works are found in many private and Public Galleries collections, in Canada (some as Cultural Property donations), the US, Chile, Europe and Israel.

Granirer has always followed her own vision, taking risks by disregarding the trends and fashions of the art world. Her work reflects her keen interest in history and universal questions such as good and evil and the meaning of life.
Pnina's book ("Light Within the Shadows - A Painter's Memoir") will be discussed at my summer book club session (when the author will be present) and here is the link if you wish to procure it ahead of time. 

In the comments section, I’m publishing Pnina’s biography, and for your further information, here I’m enclosing the link of a short documentary featuring Pnina’s artistic work; this video was produced by CBC and it was also shown on Knowledge Network. 
After we all watched the video, the room for a little while was silent…a very expressive silence, which brought upon a profound sense of admiration, later expressed by each participant. 
Then, I was truly happy to present 2 poems Pnina composed as a child. In my opinion, these handwritten poems, printed by a young girl speak so loud and clear about the love for peace, about the thirst for a normal life, about the beauty of a family staying strong during harsh times...and in the end, a nice touch proofing that light always prevails, which I find really inspirational! I was truly honoured to be able to recite her childhood, handwritten poems.

Pnina was kind to provide few original documents, and with her permission for this website only, I’ve put together a concise collage, which reflects the sharing.

After that, my guests continued with a number of varied presentations, which I will briefly share below:

- Our dear friend, Dorina Aldea, read few paragraphs from a beautiful article she wrote, called: “Scrisoare de Ziua Ta, Românie!” (this article also has been circulated by two other well-established Romanian publications: "Ziarul Natiunea" & "Uniunea Ziaristilor Profesionisti din Romania")…with Dorina's permission, the entire article is published in comments section.  

- Then our good friends, Sandu O., enumerated a number of famous Romanian inventors, which brought significant contributions to humanity’s wellbeing with theirs inventions. Sandu’s presentation is published in the comments section.

- After that, our kind and dear friend Nicoleta N. recited a poem followed by a short history, emphasizing the ancestor’s love for the country’s flag. The presented materials are published in the comments section. 

- Subsequently, Daniela read to the group a page of history featuring fam. Golescu (few fragments from her long reading are published in the comments).
- And last, but not least, Teodor T. recited a poem (personal composition), which (with Teodor's permission) is published in the comments section, and shared with us all how important he believes it is to make sure our children will never forget the Romanian language.

After all the presentations were delivered, we raised up, singing together the Romanian historic song, called “Treceţi batalioane Române Carpaţii” (“Romanian Troops, Cross The Carpathian Mountains”) that made all our hearts beat faster, filling them with gratitude and appreciation for the many sacrifices our ancestors made so the Romanians would peacefully live nowadays in a united country.

The toast that followed was unanimous: “TRÃIASCÃ ROMÂNIA MARE!” ("LONGLIVE THE GREATER ROMANIA") – we raised our glasses with (non-alcoholic) champagne to honor this beautiful moment of peace and unity!

Also, while at this page, I would like to acknowledge that Maria Marcu had the original initiative (as a surprise to me and to all) to bring from her home few popular costumes and several of my guests enjoyed trying them on, while posing.  

The program continued with a number of well-known Christmas carols, followed by refreshments and long conversations around the food we shared. 

On the other hand, from a spiritual perspective, November 30^th is also known as Saint Andrew’s Day (which is also a national and legal holiday in Romania) and at this time of the year, exists the old traditional custom of planting wheat seeds and keeping them indoor until the New Year’s Eve, when the fresh green leaves of the wheat would germinate and grow, symbolizing in their freshness the prosperity for the next year.
For this very special evening, I’ve prepared for my guests pots with wheat, I’ve personally planted early that day, and gifted them each so they could enjoy it together with their families on the New Year’s Day! Accompanying the wheat pots, each family received from me a handwritten Christmas card, filled with greetings of peace for a great year ahead, good health and joyful moments together with their loved ones. 

The time spent together with my guests was pleasing in every way, and once again I was truly grateful to be able to offer my friends a new occasion to create more beautiful memories!

In closing, I’m sending along a big ‘THANK YOU!’ to all my guests who were able to honor my invitation, wishing them again blessed & happy winter holidays!

Alice

Mesaj personal din partea lui Alice, adresat direct in limba romana:

Dragii mei,

Inca odata, doresc sa-mi exprim sincera apreciere pentru participarea si atentia pe care ati acordat-o intalnirii omagiale pe care am organizat-o pe data de vineri (30 noiembrie 2019), ce a avut ca tematica 'Ziua Romaniei'.

Cu totii am avut parte de o reuniune de exceptie, unde bucuria de a fi roman a fost exprimata intr-un mod atat de autentic, elocvent si edificator, fiind foarte expresiv oglindita pe fetele tuturor invitatilor serii. 

Totul s-a petrecut intr-un mod sincer si natural, facand ca incaperea sa se umple cu o lumina calda si aparte, din care, la plecare, fiecare a luat cate o raza cu sine acasa.
Va multumesc!
Alice

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.” AliceFriendsCircle.blogspot.com

Mesaj primit înspre publicare din partea Domnului Dr. Ovidiu Grecea* şi al Doamnei Liliana Grecea

Dragă Alice...care faci minuni, sincere mulțumiri pentru onoranta invitație care a făcut ca în această după-amiază, magnificul grup de români să ne primească cu atâta dragoste, căldură sufletească și reală plăcere, într-o zi simbol al credinței și iubirii nemărginite față de România, la 101 ani de la momentul istoric de referință pentru noi toți, acela al Marii Uniri ... cuvintele noastre sunt insuficiente și nu vor reuși să exprime sentimentele noastre de mândrie, de respect față de cei prezenți și de recunoștință pentru deosebitele clipe petrecute împreună, față de consistența discuțiilor, prezentărilor, remarcilor și intervențiilor fiecărui ROMÂN, în parte. A fost o îngemănare de noblețe sufletească și spirituală, de puternice emoții și trăiri personale, de patriotism adevărat care demonstrează că românii-canadieni de aici sunt oameni adevărați și cu o sensibilitate aparte față de rădăcinile și seva sănătoasă ancestrală românească. Un exemplu pentru mulți alții, un mesaj concret față de autoritățile din România și de nouă generație, de acolo sau de aici. Felicitări și mulțumiri încă odată, grâul ne va aduce sănătate și belșug, felicitarea ne va însoți și întări în activitatea noastră din 2020 iar această zi specială va rămâne suportul pentru a clădi noi punți sufletești și de unire în cuget și simțire a românilor din Vancouver și împrejurimi. Cu mult drag, La Mulți Ani, ROMÂNIA!!!  Trăiască România și voi toți!!! Liliana și Ovidiu Grecea

*Domnul Ovidiu Grecea este Consul General şi Ministru Plenipotenţiar al României la Vancouver

Our culture shapes up our identity.

Snapshots from our time together (Saturday – November 30, 2019)

This event has been delivered in Romanian Language, featuring Romanian culture. 

● ARTICLE featuring our event on November 30, 2019, published by OBSERVATORUL (from Toronto)

NOTE: Update per December 31, 2029 – The fresh green wheat

An old common tradition, still kept today by some people is to plant wheat seeds (on November 30^th – on Saint Andrew’s Day) and to keep the pot indoor until the New Year’s Eve, when you would put it on your dining table as an original center piece as well as a natural symbol of prosperity & abundance for the coming year.

● A previous event I organized on the same theme: ROMANIA's NATIONAL Day – 2018

● Some of my greetings referring to ROMANIA's NATIONAL Day – 2019, 2018 

NOTE: Dear readers, please be advised that on this website each of the previous postings, pertaining to the recurrent annual themes, portray a different perspective of the subject/s presented (same theme/s, but a different outlook without duplication due to the cultural richness of the specific topic/s discussed).