December 1, 2021: Romania’s National Day

On December 1^st is Romania’s National Day (also known as "The Great Union Day"), occasion which gives us all a sense of national pride given the history behind the regions that are now united under the same flag! Many events are organized throughout the entire country (in Romania) this day (lots of military parades & religious ceremonies), with all eyes being on Bucharest (the capital city) as well as Alba Iulia (this is the city where the Great Union declaration was signed).

This is also a good moment to honor the richness of the Romanian culture, by reminiscing on the past circumstances while marveling at how far this nation has come.

With much anticipation, at this time of the year, I’m sending along my best regards to my fellow Romanians, wishing them peace, good health, wisdom & prosperity!

● Additional background info:

          ARTICLE: “Romania celebrates two national holidays: St. Andrew’s Day and Great Union Day”

          ARTICLE: “Works of Romanian artists to discover or revisit this National Day”
● My previous greetings on the same theme: ROMANIA's NATIONAL Day – 2020, 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). 

November 11, 2021: REMEMBRANCE Day

Each year, on November 11^th is “Remembrance Day” (aka “Veterans’ Day” or “Memorial Day”), which is a good occasion to bring to people’s attention past significant historical moments & at the same time to reflect, to honor & evoke all those who served their countries with courage, dignity & devotion....lest we forget...

● CANADIAN highlights, filled with words of respect and...remembrance...
- The solider behind 'In Flanders Fields' (short documentary done by CBC News, and published under 'The National')   |   “In Flanders Fields” (youth choir)

- “In Flanders Fields”, by John McCrae (poem recited by Leonard Cohen)
● ROMANIAN highlights, filled with words of respect and...remembrance...
- An old Romanian patriotic song (Corul Armatei Române – “Pui de lei“) | Another well-known Romanian patriotic song (“Treceți batalioane române Carpații“)
- A short documentary called “Romania“
● My previous greetings on the same theme: REMEMBRANCE Day – 2020, 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).