Moto-Rock Fest, Sepsi Classic and Nedeia mocaneasca (a traditional celebration, particularly associated with the feast of Saint Elijah, editor's note) in Valea Zanelor-Voinesti are among the events that will take place in July in Covasna County.
According to representatives of the Visit Covasna Association within the County Council, three festivals dedicated to lavender will be organised in July in the towns of Capeni, Ozun and Mereni, and on July 4, Kalnoky Castle in Miclosoara will host a new edition of the Candle Glow Castle concert, an event dedicated to composer Hans Zimmer.
The audience will be able to listen to works from famous films such as 'Gladiator', 'Pirates of the Caribbean', 'The Lion King', 'Dune' and 'Interstellar', performed by violinist Gaspar Csaba and cellist Toth-Gyorbiro Apor.
On July 5-6 , the Local Producers and Craftsmen Fair will take place in Sfantu Gheorghe, an event dedicated to promoting traditional handicrafts and food products from the area, and also on July 5 , the diving season will open at the artificial lake My Lake in Dalnic. On this occasion, there will be the opening of an underwater photo exhibition, with works by artist Raymond Gheorghia from Sfantu Gheorghe, under the title 'Underwater Edition', organised in collaboration with Visit Covasna. At the same time, there will be diving demonstrations and the presentation of the 'Experience for All programme, aimed at children from foster homes and those with special needs.
The SepsiClassic classical music festival, now in its third edition, will take place between July 10 and 13, in Sfantu Gheorghe and will bring together artists from six countries - Romania, Lithuania, the United States, France, Switzerland and Hungary. The programme includes open-air concerts, chamber recitals, workshops, lectures, symphonic rehearsals with the public and the Classic Ride cycling tour. Guests include soprano Miklosa Erika, baritone Andrew Munn, pianist Anton Rosputko, the Sepsi Chamber Orchestra and the Voces choir.
On July 11 and 12, the Days of Roses will take place in Capeni, and on July 12, the Local Producers and Craftsmen Fair will be held in Targu Secuiesc. Also, in Baile Fortyogo, near the municipality of Targu Secuiesc, the 23rd edition of Moto Rock Fest will take place, organised by Free Frogs Riders Bikers between July 11 and 13.
One of the most important events in July is Nedeia Mocaneasca, which will take place on July 20-21, in Valea Zanelor in the Covasna resort.
According to the organisers, Nedeia brings back the times when young shepherds came down from the mountains around the feast of Saint Elijah to choose their future wives and reiterates the wedding customs specific to the area, such as decorating the gates, asking for the bride's hand, shaving the groom, the bride's dance, breaking the loaf, removing the godparents' shoes, the strongmen's wrestling and lifting of the boulder.
Comentează