Elena and Iurie Chiriac, members of the Moldovan community in Benidorm, Spain visited the Diaspora Relations Bureau together with their two sons Andrian and Gabi.

We were happy to welcome these wonderful people, temporarily back home, and to speak them about the BRD's activity. In particular, Elena and her husband were interested in the opportunities of the Program „DAR 1+3”, managing to talk beforehand with the local mayor's office, since the application to participate in the Program must be submitted by APL.

Another topic addressed during the dialogue concerned the „Diaspora Engagement Hub” Program, being relevant for the elder son of the Chiriac family, Andrian, who is an economics student in Hamburg and in the future, he would like to accumulate interesting experiences, that will present it to the young people of the Republic of Moldova. At the same time, the BRD team suggested the young man to submit the participation file to the Gala of Students from the Republic of Moldova, organized by LSORM. We talked to Gabi about the possibility of enrolling in the Program Diaspora Origini Reveniri/DOR, for children and young people from the diaspora. He was pleasantly surprised by the opportunity to spend 10 days in the company of peers from different countries of the world, but who have the same interest in the Republic of Moldova.

We thank the members of the Chiriac family, for their willingness to visit the Diaspora Relations Bureau, for their openness towards the BRD Programs and, in particular, for the fact that they keep in their hearts the love of country and nation.

During period of October, 26-28, the Diaspora Relations Bureau in partnership with UNDP Moldova/MiDL, organized a retreat of local public authorities (LPA), beneficiaries of the Program „DAR 1+3”.

As trainers were the representatives of the Diaspora Relations Bureau (BRD), the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM), the Agency for Intervention and Payments for Agriculture (AIPA), the Association Natives Budești, the Organization for the Development of Entrepreneurship (ODA), the International Center for the Development Migration Policies (ICMPD) / European Commission, the Association for Participatory Democracy „ADEPT”, the Museum of History and Ethnography from Călărași and the Invest Moldova Agency.

About 60 representatives of the local public authorities were trained on opportunities to engage the diaspora for development: technical assistance, project development and financing lines. They were also guided on project communication, which is carried out on online platforms and social networks. At the same time, they were familiarized with the support tools regarding the development of agriculture and the rural environment, accessible to migrants, but also about the support for entrepreneurs and migrants from the rural environment, including through the Program PARE 1+2. The example of involvement in various projects of the Budești Association of Natives was presented, as well as ways of collaborating with the Alliance of Native Associations. During the training session, it was also discussed about participatory tools as a key part of local governance, but also about the involvement of local public authorities in the development of the investment sector and tourism, as well as about tourism promotion at the level of local public authorities with the involvement of the diaspora.

The representatives of the Diaspora Relations Bureau presented the BRD programs and policies, including the integration into local development strategies and plans of activities involving the diaspora in the economic development of localities.

As a result of the event, the APL representatives noted the added value element of the training from which they took lessons and useful tips to be implemented at the local level for the efficiency of working with the diaspora, but especially with returned migrants. It was also mentioned that the event is an opportunity to strengthen capacities, as well as the exchange of good practices between town halls.

Everyone is talking about the film „Carbon” - a new cinematographic production, which is currently running in the Republic of Moldova and is gaining more popularity, being requested even by our compatriots from the diaspora. Our dears, we thought together with the production team of the film to expand the audience and answer your call. 

We had a discussion in this sense with the stage director of the film, Ion Borș and with the producer Sergiu Cumatrenco, who came to BRD with a positive answer regarding our collaboration. We will identify solutions and subsequently come up with details to inform you about the screening of this film, which is proposed to be carried out in countries where a larger number of fellow citizens are settled. 

„Carbon” will definitely cross the border! 

The action in the movie „Carbon” takes place in Moldova, in 1992, in close to the hot areas of the conflict on the Dniester. It is a film about the story of a young man, who wants to build a normal life with his partner, sets off on a dangerous road, at the end of which he expects to see his dreams come true. A sinister discovery turns his journey into an adventure full of unpleasantness. From this whole story, the main hero learned one important thing – „to be man”. A lesson that ultimately manages to change his life. 

The national premiere of the film took place on October 4, this year.

The Moldovan-British Association „VATRA” organized the Festival named „Golden Autumn”. The event took place in the Reading city and gathered people homesick, having longing for reunion and communication. 

"It is a spiritual necessity to find ourselves in such events, where traditions and popular customs bring us closer to our roots. If we know where to anchor, it is easier for us to go through the challenging experiences of the country where we decided to emigrate, and our culture, traditions are the power that charges us with energy", declared us Diana Stamati-Popușoi, the leader of the association. 

During the event, various activities were held for adults and children and, of course, there were prizes for the winners of the competitions. Additionally, the children of our compatriots from the UK listened with great enthusiasm some stories in Romanian. It was a beautiful autumn day and our compatriots prepared a table with traditional dishes, attracting the attention of passers-by of different nationalities and talking them about Moldova, which awakened their interest in our country.

We happily awaited the visit to the Diaspora Relations Burea of our compatriot Liuba Sârbu, who recently returned from Canada with impressions of the latest activities she organized with and for the diaspora. Although she has been living far from her native country for many years, she actively promotes the Romanian language in the diaspora, writing and publishing poems.

The newest project he implemented in partnership with BRD was the editing and publication of a new issue of the literary-entertaining children's magazine "Pici voinici". During the discussion, it was mentioned that thanks to the funding obtained from BRD, it was possible to edit [U1] the magazine of better quality and distribute it to a larger number of copies.

During her stay in Moldova, Ms. Sârbu visited different public institutions with the aim of presenting the new magazine and talking about her experience promoting the Romanian language abroad. We were happy about the success of the magazine among children in the diaspora, being in demand not only on the American continent, but also in European countries, such as Italy, France, Spain, etc.

We are grateful to Mrs. Sârbu for her dedication and the results of the implementation of this project, and we hope that she will be involved in other initiatives that BRD intends to launch.

The desire for peace in the world, the emotions and feelings related to everything that means homesickness were landmarks of the show "For world peace", organized on October 23, by the "Busuioc" Association from Padua. Many good people, people thirsty for art and beauty gathered to support the peace message of the organizers, in the context of the current situation in Ukraine.

The event brought together officials, citizens originating from the Republic of Moldova and Romania, settled in Italy, as well as members of the "Ukraine Together" Association. The public had the opportunity to admire the artistic moments in the form of music, dance, poetry, supported by the "Maria Mirabela" children's choir, led by our compatriot Mrs. Lilia Tusa, quite an active and dedicated person in organizing events to promote the Romanian language and our culture in the diaspora.

The young talents managed, through innocence, work and talent, to create a warm festive atmosphere and generate memories that will last for years. To participate in the festivities, children were prepared by specialists in the field, as part of the "Longing for the country, longing for the nation" project, declared a winner in the Diaspora Engagement Hub thematic grants program, the sub-programme supporting cultural and educational actions in the diaspora , implemented by the Diaspora Relations Burea.

In this way, we express congratulations and gratitude to Mrs. Lilia Tusa for the realization of this impressive project and send a good thought from home to all our compatriots, who do not forget their roots and proudly contribute to the perpetuation of national values.

After the four theater workshops at the Romanian language Sunday school in Geneva, the children of our compatriots presented with great enthusiasm four skits from "The Adventures of Guguță": "Căntarul", "Guguță's Bank", "Guguța at School" and " The sweepers".

Through these activities, the DIALOG Association from Switzerland completed the "Guguță in Diaspora" project, paying tribute to the great children's writer - Spiridon Vangheli, promoting his works among children in the diaspora.

The activities were carried out within the sub-program for supporting cultural and educational actions in the diaspora, which is part of the thematic grants program Diaspora Engagement Hub (#DEH), implemented by the Diaspora Relations Bureau within the State Chancellery.

We express our gratitude to all the people involved in the organization and implementation of the above-mentioned project and we await them with new initiatives in which to strengthen ties with the Republic of Moldova and capitalize on the intellectual potential.

In the context of the 10-year anniversary of the Diaspora Relations Office, we have good news - today we are launching BRD's newsletter in audio format on telegram, through which we hope to be heard better in the diaspora. We urge you to access the Telegram application and subscribe to our channel https://t.me/biroul_relatii_cu_diaspora/79 to systematically inform you about the activity of the diaspora, of BRD, but also other important news related to that field.

We note that the electronic version of the newsletter will continue to be sent to all the contacts we have in the database of BRD, and we appeal to the members of the diaspora, the embassies of the Republic of Moldova, to send us to the address: brd@gov.md, information about the activities they carry out abroad, in order to promote them in the diaspora. Any suggestion to improve the newsletter, we will take it into consideration. Thank you for joining us!

Information bulletin no. 11/22 (October 1-13) in audio format:

https://t.me/biroul_relatii_cu_diaspora/85

Information bulletin no. 11/22 (October 1-13) in pdf format:

https://brd.gov.md/sites/default/files/bi_nr11-2022-1.pdf

Energetic and charismatic, willing to get involved, true ambassadors of our culture in Greece are the spouses Igor Sprincean and Diana Cecoi, who honored us with their presence at BRD.

In a friendly and relaxed environment, we discussed the activity of the folk dance group from Athens, "Dansul neamului", whose choreographer and director is Mr. I. Sprincean. We also talked about the cultural events they participate in, the gaps they encounter and possibilities for collaboration with BRD. We follow with love the performance of this collective in the diaspora and are proud of the beautiful results they achieve.

It is not easy, but we have convinced ourselves through countless examples that art and ancestral traditions represent an identity anchor for our compatriots in the diaspora, a fact that motivates them to voluntarily get involved in cultural actions, to take our fame to the world and promote our heritage immaterial.

During the discussions, the head of BRD, Nadejda Zubco recommended our guests to follow the activity of the office to apply to BRD programs, explaining to them the necessary steps for eligibility. At the same time, for a greater impact, they were suggested to get involved in strengthening the associations in Greece in order to carry out more common activities, to be organized with and for our compatriots abroad.

We wish success, inspiration to these young people full of ideas and, of course, we are always waiting for them at home!

The celebratory atmosphere and good will dominated the event dedicated to the 15th edition of the Day of Nationalities, organized by the town hall of Alfas del Pi in Spain. Communities from more than 20 countries of the world displayed their folk costumes, elements of national culture and native dance, and our compatriots settled in the respective area were no exception in this regard.

Along with officials from the town hall, present at the official ceremony were Nadejda Zubco, head of the Diaspora Relations Bureau, His Excellency Eugen Revenco, Ambassador of the Republic of Molodova in the Kingdom of Spain and Valeriu Ostafii, Counselor at the Embassy.

Both the organizers of the Day of Nationalities and the officials from the Republic of Moldova admired the exceptional performance of our community, which was mobilized by Silvia Caciuc, the liaison person from our diaspora in Benidorm, for the Spanish authorities. With homesickness in their hearts, dressed in national shirts, from small to large, the Moldovans made a big noise on Spanish soil.

The visitors had the opportunity to enjoy the traditional dishes, seasoned with a glass of Moldovan wine, and the atmosphere was enlivened by the quality popular music of the Mold-Band group, also originating from Moldova.

Nadejda Zubco, the head of the Bureau, expressed her admiration and appreciation for the effort made by the members of the Moldovan community in Benidorm, in order to promote national values, offering a diploma of gratitude to the leader of the association, Silvia Caciuc, who at the end of the world maintains the love of the country lives, together with our compatriots, identifying time and resources, for meetings of the soul, far from home.

At the same time, the head of BRD communicated with several citizens of the Republic of Moldova, who came to the Day of Nationalities from different regions of Spain. Along the way, topics of general interest were addressed, for all members of the diaspora alike, but also important topics for each interlocutor in particular. In the same context, Nadejda Zubco visited the clinic of dermatologist esthetician Sergiu Vieru, who fulfilled his dream of practicing medicine in Spain.

An increased interest, for the members of the diaspora from Spain, present at the Day of Nationalities, aroused the programs of the Bureau of relations with the diaspora, about which they had the opportunity to find out more details from the first source.

The celebration was an opportunity for farewell and communication, it generated positive, but also nostalgic emotions for the compatriots who participated in the event.

People and destinies, dedication and enthusiasm, aspirations and consolidated efforts to achieve aims - during 10 years, all these components constitute the Diaspora Relations Bureau. Competent teams have worked over the time in the institution, who were generating ingenious and attractive projects, that continue to be implemented successfully today.

All the things are done with love and respect for the citizens of our country, who, being marked by certain circumstances, have chosen to build a future abroad. Even the numbers are impressive, the value of this human potential in the diaspora is inestimable. Professionals, intellectuals, homesick and patriotic, countrymen from all over the world are those for whom the Diaspora Relations Bureau exists.

All these things are done with love and respect for the citizens of our country, who, being marked by certain circumstances, have chosen to build a future abroad. Althoughthe numbers are impressive, the value of this human potential in the diaspora is inestimable. Professionals, intellectuals, patriotic, people from the whole world are those for whom the Diaspora Relations Bureau exists.

October, 19 is a significant day for the Diaspora Relations Bureau. It is the day when the Office was founded, and today marks 10 years of activity (Government Decision no. 780 of 19.10.2012).

As it is natural for an anniversary, our feelings of gratitude go to those who contribute to the foundation of BRD, former and current collaborators, active members of the diaspora, development partners, volunteers, all the people who got involved and contributed to the formation, the development and activity of the Bureau.

Starting from mission of BRD, which consists in ensuring the coordination of state policy in the field of relations with the diaspora, we remark that during 10 years of activity, several goals have been achieved. Programs and projects were implemented that contributed to the preservation and affirmation of the ethnic, cultural and linguistic identity of Moldovans abroad, to the exploitation of the human and material potential of the diaspora.

For a decade we have been trying to maintain contact with the citizens of the Republic of Moldova, from abroad, to make them heard, to lend them a helping hand, to support them and to shorten the distances. We managed to involve in national discussions from the diaspora and representatives of the central authorities, so that we have a sustainable and effective cooperation.

Dear compatriots, we wish you health, well-being and please don't forget that no matter where you are, BRD is yours, everyone's and it is waiting for a gesture of response to the hand that it extends to you with friendship.

We are remaining open for collaboration and we are aware that there is always a place for better and space for more.

#Togetherwedo!

A great celebration was recently organized in the village of Trei Iezi. In a warm and friendly atmosphere, the children of our compatriots from Geneva had an imaginary journey in the world of tales, teleporting in time to meet the most beloved character - Guguță - the whole generations of children grew up with him.

A literary evening, which highlighted the work of the great writer Spiridon Vangheli, a pylon of children's literature, who this year celebrates the honorable age of 90 years, transformed the headquarters of the diplomatic mission into a village of celebration, where the memories have been debugged, and Cușma lui Guguță constituted a reading space, becoming overcrowded of children's smiles and giggles. To complete the festive atmosphere, the organizers also included a puppet show performed by the actress Snejana Rudenco. Also, our colleague Diana Cucoș was present online with a congratulatory message from the Bureau of  Diaspora Relations (BRD) addressed to the participants of the festivity. 

The activity was realized in the project „Guguță in Diaspora”, initiated by the DIALOG Association from Switzerland, which obtained financial support within the thematic grants program Diaspora Engagement Hub, the sub-programme to support cultural and educational actions in the diaspora, implemented by BRD.

The team of the Diaspora Relations Bureau expresses its gratitude to the representatives of our diaspora in Switzerland, Inga Savin, Lidia Piaget, as well as to other people involved, for their wholehearted complicity in the realization of this project, the purpose of which was to encourage and promote reading in Romanian among children from the diaspora, to maintain their cultural and linguistic identity, as well as to familiarize them with the characters from the works of Vangheli: „Guguță and his friends”, „The feat of Guguță”, „The boy from the blue hut” etc.