Romanians from both banks of the Prut celebrated two cultural events in Italy

An amalgam of emotions, feelings and experiences, anchored by a boundless longing for the homeland and traditions, were felt by our compatriots from the city. Camposampiero, Padua, Italy, gathered in the 3rd edition of the "Yellow Bottle" Festival. The event was organized on the occasion of the beautiful winter holidays, by the "Busuioc" association, president Lilia Tusa.

The audience enjoyed a warm and friendly atmosphere, spiritually feeding themselves with popular songs and dances, part of our folklore treasury. With a deep feeling of joy and fulfillment, Lilia Tusa mentioned that the audience was up to the guests, the established artists, but also the up-and-coming ones. "When I look for magic, I find it in people," Ms. Tusa said. In context, we specify that the guest of honor of the "Galbenă Gutuie" Festival was the well-known popular music performer from the Bucovina area, Sofia Vicoveanca.

A similar show with the participation of the beloved performer also took place in Turin, being a beautiful collaboration between the "Busuioc" association from the city. Padua in partnership with the dance and art school "Primo Passo" from Turin, founder Iurie Răileanu, who directed the show and choreographed the dances.

It is gratifying that our secular values are promoted by our compatriots who have left for the big world, further strengthening the bond between the associations.