In the village of Purcari, Stefan Voda district, just a few steps away from the famous winery, you will find ZEN Resort & SPA (formerly @purcari.retreat). The resort is surrounded by vineyards and soothing landscapes, offering the perfect setting for relaxation, comfort and pampering. Facilities include an outdoor pool overlooking the vineyards, Balinese massage, outdoor hot tub and sauna for relaxation.
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Zen Resort & SPA Purcari
“Drum Beat, Lăutar” Festival
“Beat the drum, lăutar” Festival is an authentic celebration of the folk music and folk traditions, where the sound of drums and folk instruments set the tone for a vibrant atmosphere. The festival brings to the stage talented pipers, folk ensembles and artists who keep alive the musical heritage of past generations.
Zemii Festival
a festival of cooking and tasting lots and lots of traditional chicken soup
Beleu Bio Fest
The festival is organized on the shores of Lake Beleu, which is part of the ‘Prutul de Jos’ biosphere reserve, included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, and focuses on promoting the natural, cultural, and gastronomic heritage of the Slobozia Mare and Lower Prut Valley region, with an emphasis on Lake Beleu. Visitors will enjoy activities such as bird watching, boat and ATV rides, nature hikes, as well as music and folk dances.
Ziua Națională a Muzeelor
În anul 1977, Consiliul Internațional al Muzeelor (ICOM) a stabilit ca Ziua Internațională a Muzeelor să fie sărbătorită pe 18 mai, cu scopul de a recunoaște rolul acestor instituții de cultură în dezvoltarea societății. Această zi își propune să contribuie la promovarea ideii că muzeele sunt un mijloc important de schimb cultural, de îmbogățire a culturilor și de dezvoltare a înțelegerii reciproce, de cooperare și pace între popoare.
În fiecare an, la 18 mai, istoria, știința și arta sunt celebrate în toată lumea, prin programe speciale.
Sânzienele Night
Sânzienele are fabulous beings originating from Daco-Roman mythology, still found today in Moldovan folklore, often described as having an alluring, almost hypnotic beauty. The event is dedicated to celebrating Sânzienele wine from Castel Mimi.
Dulce Floare de Salcâm
Every May in the picturesque village of Văleni, located on the banks of the Prut River, the ethnographic-folklore festival “Sweet Acacia Flower” takes place. Held in a meadow full of blooming acacia trees, the festival brings together folk groups from the region, as well as from nearby counties in Romania. Here, people passionate about traditional dance and music and the customs of our people gather. The local group “Crăițele”, led by “boonika” and “boonelul”, characters beloved not only in Moldova, but also beyond its borders, is not missing from the festival.
Gagauz National Museum of History and Ethnography
The Gagauz National Museum of History and Ethnography presents unique exhibits of Gagauz national costume, traditional women’s jewelry, work tools, household items and ethnography of Gagauz peasants from the 19th century. You will also learn about the traditions and customs of the Gagauz people and get acquainted with their wedding customs. In fact, the Gagauz are the only Christian Orthodox people of Turkish origin.
Hederlez
A celebration of horse racing and folk games, Hederlez is the feast on which, according to Gagauz tradition, the New Year begins for cattle breeding. That’s why in Ceadir-Lunga on this day there is a real festival with horse races, folk games and exhibitions of folk craftsmen from Gagauzia. Moreover, on Hederlez day, the largest horse show in the country will take place at the At Prolin horse farm, where you will also have the opportunity to see the elegant representatives of the Orlov drag horses. These and many other activities in the Gagauz traditions are waiting for you in Hederlez.