National minority lawmaker Amet Varol told a plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Monday that the Romanian Tatar community on March 21 celebrates Nawrez, which marks the arrival of spring, Agerpres reports.
Chair of the meeting, Deputy Speaker Daniel Suciu, said that Monday is also Oltenia Day, and World Down Syndrome Day.
"Today is the day of Oltenians everywhere. So, Oltenians everywhere, unite! I wish you all the best. (...) At the same time, I want to voice my appreciation and gratitude to all people with Down syndrome. It is also their day. Our hearts are gladly with them," said Suciu.