University of Agronomic Science and Veterinary Medicine

of Bucharest

Teacher: Popescu LilianaStudents: Sion Carmela

Tanase Mihaela

Voicu Ionel

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There is a place in Romania which wins your heart as you darken its door. Here, people seem to know the secret which changes the color grey, and make you proud of being their compatriot. They work day in, day out, they keep up the traditions, they are cheerful, hospitable and never complain about something. This place is called Bucovina. It is a blessed place with wooded mountains, big grassland, wealthy households, century-old churches and good people. Here, the word “poverty” does not exist. It is like entering in a different Romania as soon as you tread here. It is a Romania of the people who work and enjoy every day.

SUCEAVA The capital city of Moldova

between 1388-1566 , centre of culture and important rialto, Suceava was and it still is a true a right-down fortress.

Today, Suceava presents as one of the most richest romanian city regarding the its tourism dowry, being the start for numerous runs on the paths of history, culture and civilization from Bucovina.

The Arinis Park from Lunca Moldovei is waiting for you with an olympic-size swimming pool, sports courts and an ice rink.

The 1.350 m ski lift is equipped with chair lift and an installation of snow.

Here are held the famous festvals from Gura Humorului: “Zilele Humorului”. “Umor…la Gura Humorului”, “Toamna in Veronet”.

VORONET MONASTERY

SOIMUL SKI LIFTARINIS CENTRE

VORONET Voronet is considered by experts “the

Sixtine Chapel of the East” as an expression of true faith, refinement and taste for beauty, being the most famous monastery from the country.

When is a festal ocassion the local people wear their beautiful bucovinean folk costumes because they still keep their traditions alive.

DORNA

Vatra Dornei has always been an attraction due to its beautiful landscape and to its exceptional healing features which made the town to be one of the most significant spas in Romania.

Here is one of the longest ski lifts in our country, with a length of 3200 meters, medium difficulty level, 120 seats and goes up 1300 meters high. During the ascent you can admire Rodna and Călimani Mountains. In Summer time, some ski slopes changes their usefulness and become routes for bikes.

VAMA Often, we associate Bucovina with its

painted monasteries and its churches, but in fact, this region is also full of other wonders like the landscapes quality, the taste of traditional cuisine, the intact nature which are a magnet for tourists.

Bucovinean Kitchen In Bucovina there is a unique

gastronomic offer, which combines different culinary traditions Polish, Russian, Turkish, German and Austrian but includes a "country cream".

Here are some examples: “Borşurile” and “tocaturile bucovinene” Polish borscht with potatoes and beetroot, "nests of five" (five rolls, each filled with other meat - chicken, pork, beef and veal with sheep - all wrapped in a pot bal leaf) tocineii (meatballs in "barabule" Bucovina - Bucovina potatoes), trout prepared with cream etc.

THE CHATTY FROM MARGINEAAtelier of black chatty

Marginea is famous for its chatties. All food and drinks are better in chatties.

The Centre of black pottery is unique in Europe. It obtains only naturally by burning.

Customs and traditions of Bucovina

Bucovina is known for its folklore, costumes, furniture, pottery, tapestries and carpets. Craftsman continues traditions inherited from generation to generation. Masks, costumes, painted eggs, carved wooden objects, embroideries and rugs that are still elements of daily life.

The art of painting the eggs is called “Împistrit” and it is usually practiced here. In Holy Week of the Easter, from Tuesday through Friday, besides simple egg painting, are used other two practices: one is painting using a brush and the other one is “împistritul”, using wax .

O bucata de Romanie altfel, vie, bogata, frumoasa cu oameni vrednici, care straduiesc din rasputeri sa pastreze frumusetea locului, sa pastreze traditiile si autenticitatea. Un colt de rai, pe care il iubesti de cum ii calci pragul. Asta este Bucovina.