June 24, 2023 – Universal Day of the ROMANIAN BLOUSE

Since 2013, on each June 24, Romanians around the world celebrate The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse, occasion which allows them to bring forward the richness of their cultural heritage, their traditional customs, the timeless wisdom of their ancestors as well as their Romanian beautiful identity outfit – “ia”.

June 24 marks also the Midsummer Day – known as “Sânzienele” in Romanian folk beliefs.

Best greetings to all those who honor this day and continuously promote the Romanian culture & traditions!

Pe 24 iunie, oriunde v-ați afla, purtați ie sau o cămașă tradițională de sărbătoare și o coroniță de flori tămăduitoare. Vă doresc o zi cu soare, flori și bucurie!

● Background info:
Also, I would like to mention that on December 1, 2022, (on Romania’s National Day), UNESCO has decided to inscribe the Romanian traditional blouse on their list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity…please follow the links below for a more detailed reading about this significant gesture…thank you!

- ARTICLE: Traditional Romanian blouse included in UNESCO patrimony

- ARTICLE: The art of the traditional blouse with embroidery on the shoulder (altiţă) - an element of cultural identity

● My previous greetings on the same theme: The Universal Day of the ROMANIAN BLOUSE – 2022, 2021, 2020
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). 

June 21, 2023: SUMMER solstice

Welcome, SUMMER!

 “Summer Solstice” is an astronomical event, marking the 1^st day of summer in Northern Hemisphere – a splendid season, which fills our hearts with bliss and joy! 
At this time of the year, Sun is the most powerful, but after the Solstice, days will start to get shorter & shorter; 
meanwhile, all is green & growing – a beautiful celestial reminder of the perpetual miracle of creation. 

May the radiant Sun Light fill & nourish your hearts!

● Scientific briefing on SUMMER SOLSTICE (few documentaries): ”What is a Solstice?” (National Geographic)|
”What happens during the day of June 21 - summer solstice”| ”What happens during the summer solstice?” 
● Few relaxing moments: ”Summer time” (Gershwin) | Classical Music for SUMMER – audio   

● My previous greetings on the same theme: SUMMER Solstice – 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019

June 18, 2023: “Happy FATHER’s Day!“

 Yearly, many Canadians observe Father’s Day on the third Sunday of June, and in 2023 this is on June 18^th. Today, may we each take a moment to show our appreciation for fatherhood and fathers all across.  Just like mothers, fathers are important too….love them, cherish them and celebrate them.

To all wonderful fathers out there:...wishing you only the best and may you never forget how special you are!

● My previous greetings on the same theme:  FATHER’s Day – 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019