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Romanian Food Festival, Potomac, MD May 17-19
2019-05-16 - 2019-05-19 | Romanian Food Festival, 9111 River Rd, Potomac, MD, 20854, United States
Come one, come all for the Maryland/DC area Food Festival!
Message from the Organizer:
We celebrate our community’s 10th anniversary and we are excited to share with you our joy and gratefulness for such an incredible decade of blessings and happy moments. For this reason, we intend to organize an unforgettable festival, full of cultural and spiritual events, completed with culinary satisfactions and the opportunity to spend a few hours outdoors in our beautiful garden. We invite you to join us in paying a unique homage to the spirit and traditions of the Romanian people, widely known and appreciated in all corners of the world.
And so, during this festival, among the numerous specifically-Romanian products and culinary delights, we will offer: home-made sausages, grill-steaks, pork pastrami, the famous Romanian small skinless sausages called “mititei,” the traditional cabbage rolls with polenta (“mamaliga”), stuffed peppers, a variety of delicious soups, and many more. An assortment of vegetarian dishes will also be available.
The dessert sector will attract the public through a variety of home-made cakes, cookies and other sweets prepared with love by our talented volunteer ladies: cakes (“torte”), coffee-cakes, “eclaire,” amandines, “cozonac,” cheese rolls, apple pies, cookies (“fursecuri”), pancakes, and many more.
The bar will be well-stocked with a variety of distinct Romanian beer and wine assortments.
The festive and cheerful atmosphere will also be sustained by the richness of the Romanian folk music and dances. Local American artists, as well as Romanians from here and from various homeland places, will visit us especially for this event, and will call us to sing together, in one voice, some traditional Romanian melodies, and to join our hands in ancient “hora” and “invartita” dances in the garden of our community.
The Romanian spirituality will be present through the opportunity to visit our temporary church, and to share our vision to build here, close to the Capital of the United States, a Romanian orthodox cathedral, resembling the almost 500-year old “Moldovita” monastery church, well known as an object of world (UNESCO) treasure.
A folkloric exhibition will display various Romanian handicrafts and popular costumes.
A specially designed area will offer the children various field games, face painting, a bouncing-house, a petting-zoo garden, and many more activities and surprises.
Everyone is welcome!

La Blouse Roumaine: Traditional Textiles, Art & Cultural Fashion
2019-05-16 13:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Textile Museum, 701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC), Washington, DC, United States
From the Romanians of DC organization:
You are cordially invited on Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 pm at the Textile Museum (701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC) to attend the official launch of the concept of the brand new La Blouse Romaine Magazine presented by Andreea Tănăsescu, the founder of the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse social movement and President of IA Association. The launch will be followed by a moderated discussion on the importance of the folk costume as an identity marker and a source of identity and of inspiration with: Dorian Branea, Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York; Sonia Coman-Ernstoff, Fellow at Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery, and moderated by Bogdan Banu, Founder of Romanians of DC. The event will also feature a small collection of traditional Romanian folk costumes from the Collection of Bogdan Banu. This is a free event but prior registration is required here: http://romanianblouse.eventbrite.com
Cultural diplomacy takes many shapes and forms. The forms and ornaments found on the Romanian folk blouses are just the latest and probably most unusual manifestation of what cultural diplomacy can be. Unbeknown to most, the Romanian blouse is truly an universal cultural icon. Worn by celebrities, part of cultural revolutions such as the hippie movement in the 60s, loved by famous fashion designers world-wide, and an inspiration for famous artists or movie characters, the Romanian blouses trace their origins back to the ancient civilizations found along the Danube river thousands of years ago. They preserve a part of the language of signs and symbols specific to the mythical thinking of those times.
In 2013 a truly global social and cultural movement was born in Romania centered on the Romanian Blouse. It was a movement born out of a desire to preserve and pass on to a new generation this symbol so central to the Romanian identity. Romanians around the world were asked to post a photo or a selfie wearing their blouses on social media as a way to reach and educate a wider public. In just six short years the movement has grown exponentially to some 200,000 member, celebrated annually on six continents, over 60 countries and some 300 cities. The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse is now celebrated like a national holiday in both Romania and the Republic of Moldova and has been recognized by governments in Washington, DC, Canada and elsewhere.
Andreea Tănăsescu is the creator and founder of La blouse roumaine movement that has contributed decisively to the rebirth and renewed interest in traditional Romanian culture on a global scale. She is the creator of the Universal Romanian Blouse Day, Brâncuși Week and Cultural Fashion Day and the President of La blouse roumaine IA Association, a non-governmental organization that promotes the preservation of the Romanian textile heritage, cultural and sustainable fashion. In 2017 Andreea started Give Credit that militates for culturally responsible design and now she is currently working on the development La blouse roumaine magazine. She studied Law and Public Relations and she has been involved in the fashion, media and movie industry for more than 20 years as a talent agent and casting director for major international film productions as The Fall by Tarsem Singh, Callas Forever by Franco Zeffirelli, Amen by Costa Gavras, Modigliani by Mick Davis.
Sonia Coman-Ernstoff is a Romanian-born art historian and poet. She received a B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. in Art History from Columbia, where she taught an undergraduate seminar on the soft power of ceramic arts across world cultures. As the Anne van Biema Fellow at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery, Dr. Coman is currently preparing a book manuscript on the formation and legacy of Charles Lang Freer’s collection of Japanese ceramics. Her poetry has been published and awarded internationally. Her latest book, Passages, was shortlisted for The Haiku Foundation’s Touchstone Distinguished Book Award.
Dorian Branea, cultural diplomat, cultural entrepreneur, author and translator, is currently the Director of Romanian Cultural Institute in New York. Previously he was a Fellow at the Central European University (2003-2004), Founding Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute in Warsaw (2006-2010) and Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute in London (2010-2018). He also served between 2012 and 2014 as President of the London association of cultural institutes from the EU countries (EUNIC). He studied English at the Western University of Timișoara, followed by graduate work in International Relations at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and Negotiation at Oxford University’s Said Business School. Ph.D. in English and American Studies. He is the author of The United States of Romanians published in 2016 in Romanian by Humanitas Publishing House.
Thursday, May 16 – 5:30 pm
Textile Museum
701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC
Registered guests are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes early. Seating after 5:20 pm will be on a first come, first served policy. We expect this to be an event with full house!

Major Real Estate Forum in Bucharest, May 14
2019-05-13 - 2019-05-14 | Bucharest, Romania, Bucharest, Romania
The 18th annual Business Review Realty Forum continues to reflect the growing contribution of the property sector in the Romanian economy.
As the leading real estate event on the Romanian market, the Realty Forum will host a series of key panel discussions on the outlook of the industry and its investment potential.

Speakers from strategic players in the office, residential, retail and industrial sectors will present the core strengths of the market and the potential challenges faced going forward.
While Bucharest has remained the core market for large property investors, regional major cities such as Timisoara, Cluj-Napoca and Iasi are continuing to see a large influx of fresh investments across all market segments.
Mixed-use projects with office, retail and residential components have a larger share in the development pipeline across large cities, with investors looking to provide the full experience for companies and individuals.
http://business-review.eu/br-events/realtyforum2019

Romanian Embassy DC celebrate Europe Day with Open House
2019-05-10 - 2019-05-11 | Romanian Embassy, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
On May 11th, 2019 the Delegation of the European Union to the United States and the Embassies of the 28 EU Member States to the United States will open their doors to the Washington public during the EU Embassies’ Open House Day: a day of family fun, food, culture and more. The event offered visitors a rare look inside the embassies and provided a unique opportunity for them to experience the cultural heritage and national traditions of the 28 member countries. On that day, all the embassies will open their doors to the public from 10 am until 4 pm.
At the Embassy of Romania (1607 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008) you will have an opportunity to visit the Beaux-Arts style embassy built at the beginning of the 20th century and explore Romania’s traditions and culture through tasting local food and drinks. Exciting performances of Romanian folk dances will run along the day.
RSVPs are not required. Entrance to all of the Embassies and the shuttle service is free, although some Embassies may have food or other items for sale.
For security reasons, all visitors aged 16 and over must bring valid photo identification to EU Open House Day. We recommend that guests avoid bringing over-sized bags, as all Embassies will conduct security inspections. While you may bring a camera, please be aware that certain Embassies will prohibit photography.
Additional info about the EU Open house available at: www.euopenhouse.org

SoCal Folk Festival kicks off May 5
2019-05-04 - 2019-05-05 | Ukrainian Cultural Center, 4315 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90029
SoCal Folk Festival
All our friends traveling to and based in Los Angeles, CA: you are invited to the “Balkan culture at So Cal Folk Fest Heritage Celebration” on May 5, at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on 4315 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029.
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2019
Time: Noon to 8:00pm
Location: Ukrainian Cultural Center, 4315 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029
Parking: Free
Cost: $20 admission (food and drinks available for purchase)
Live music performances, cultural dance exhibitions and folk dancing, bringing cultures and communities together. Enjoy this multi-cultural event!
Participating: Ukraine, Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro, Bosnia Herzegovenia and Croatia
For more information, please call Cane Carovski, 323-819-1961
Download the event flyer here:

'Moon Hotel Kabul' US West Coast Film Premiere May 1
2019-05-01 14:00 - 18:00 | SEEFest, Los Angeles, CA, United States
SEEFest – May 1 Beverly Hills, CA
The 14th edition of SEEfest will screen Anca Damian’s ‘Moon Hotel Kabul’ for its opening night. Wonderful news for all of you travelling or in LA on May 1, 2019. Congratulations to Anca Damian and her team for this amazing film.

May 1: Opening Gala and Screening of Moon Hotel Kabul at the Writers Guild Theater.
Doors open at 6 pm; Screening at 7 pm; Reception following the film.
Moon Hotel Kabul
West Coast Premiere
Romania/France, 2018
Director/Producer: Anca Damian
Main Cast: Florin Piersic Jr., Alexandru Nagy, Rodica Negrea
Tour de force by the trailblazing Romanian director Anca Damian who probes the layers of truth following an encounter between a disillusioned journalist and woman interpreter in war-torn Afghanistan. Winner of Best Director Award at Warsaw International Film Festival and Mirada International Award at the Madrid Film Festival.
A Romania-France co-production, Moon Hotel Kabul follows Ivan, a charismatic but cynical investigative journalist with a sharp sense for story and no time for compassion. Everything changes after a one night stand in a Kabul hotel room with a translator named Ioana. Not long after their encounter, Ioana is found dead, and Ivan sets out on an investigation unlike any he has undertaken. A gripping thriller with the best qualities of a sophisticated mystery, Moon Hotel Kabul will keep audiences guessing until the end.
Watch the trailer here: https://seefilmla.org/portfolio/moon-hotel-kabul/
About SEE Fest
Presenting features, documentaries and shorts, and retrospectives of landmark films. The festival functions as cinematic and cultural expression of different points of view, with diverse interpretations of the same struggle to overcome a hostile political landscape.
Developed as a grass roots effort, the festival draws on the indie filmmaker’s passionate belief that every film screened makes a dent in the mountain of the status quo – in South East Europe as much as in Southern California.
See more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/576986072708392/

ROFest: 2nd edition of Chicago Romanian Film festival
2019-04-12 04:00 - 2019-04-14 13:00 | AMC River East 21, Chicago
ROFest Trends 2019 is on! 12-14 April, at AMC River East 21 in Chicago.
Organizers: www.rofest.com
After our successful 1st edition in 2018, we are happy to embrace once again the chance to meet with film enthusiasts, industry professionals, students, professors, guest speakers and many others who enjoy socializing in a distinct setting.
Authentic Romanian stories combined with exclusive debates. What a treat!

About the organizers:

We are an association of professionals from various fields, such as strategic communication, film studies, and management. Our aim is to promote Romania’s culture, traditions, and values. We have an extensive experience in film studies, creative production, and event management. We use this experience in order to boost the popularity of Romania’s cultural products abroad.

Together with our partners in the USA and Romania we want to raise the awareness of the American public over the Romanian film, considered as one of the most successful creative experiments in Europe.
The ROFest.Trends Film Festival aims to bring to Chicago the newest trends in the Romanian short and feature fiction, praised internationally for their intricate stories and robust characters. Our public will have the chance to watch some of the most acclaimed Romanian movies, while interacting with their producers and actors.
This film festival has two colateral goals. Firstly, to feature stories that expose the many facets of Romania – starting from the historical perspective, going through the social one, and ending with current concerns and personal struggles. The second goals is to facilitate the dialogue between various cultures, and, more precisely, between the American and the Romanian ones.
The Romanian movie has developed its own style, bridging the gap between past, present, and future, and creating a new type of symbolism focused on the „story within the story”. In its quest for modernization, Romania is struggling to internalize the ”Western way”, while still being anchored in its own „savoire-faire”. This unique pattern gives birth to original stories – beautifully captured in the films featuring the ROFest.Trends film festival.
Despite their complex topics, movies presented in our festival are captivating and open to interpretations. Since the Romanian film has become a strong national brand that exposes emblematic phenomena about Romanians’ lives, families, politics, education, values, and traditions, our festival also constitutes an excellent opportunity to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Romania as an independent state.

Tax and Law Event in Bucharest April 9
2019-04-08 - 2019-04-09 | Sheraton Bucharest Hotel, Bucharest, Romania
Business Review’s organizes its 17th annual Tax & Law Conference. Event is the premier event for tax and legal professionals in the Romanian industry, that offers a full perspective regarding the latest fiscal and legislation changes that impact the private sector.
This year’s edition focuses on the raft of fiscal changes that address the telecom, energy and banking sectors, alongside the latest fiscal trends in the European Union that are also taking ground locally.
Reasons to attend

Attending the event will bring participants 5 CPD units offered by ACCA, 5 unstructured CPD hours offered by CAFR and 5 hours of professional training offered by CCF
Stay up-to-date with the recent changes in the Fiscal Code
Find out what are the benefits and challenges of the new regulations
Gain practical insights through case studies and workshops
Tap into the expertise of a powerful group of professionals with CFOs, accountants and fiscal & legal consultants

More info here: http://business-review.eu/br-events/tax-law-conference-2019

Martisor and Women's Day celebration in New York
2019-03-08 14:00 - 16:30 | Romanian Cultural Institute, 200 East 38th St, New York, New York, 10016
Romanian Cultural Institute is hosting a celebration of women’s creativity and ever-surprising beauty in an evening of great music and visual arts! Let’s observe together two of the most beloved traditions of our calendar – the “Mărțișor” and International Women’s Day – with an irresistible program of sing-along classics, from Maria Tănase to Janis Joplin and everything in between, performed by soprano Dika Philosoph, singer-songwriter Cezar Giosan, guitarist Dan Purcea, and violinist Ramon Radosav.
And, as a timely gift, enjoy a sneak preview of “The Atlas of Beauty” Exhibition, opening at the United Nations at the end of March – a fabulous exploration of infinite forms of feminine beauty by photographic sensation Mihaela Noroc.
The event is organized by the Romanian Cultural Institute in partnership with the Permanent Mission of Romania to the United Nations.
“Mărțișor”, a diminutive of the Romanian name of the month of March (pronounced [mərt͡siˈʃor]), refers to an old and very popular Romanian tradition of Roman origin and possibly even older. The name is also given to little talismans with red and white strings attached, which are believed to bring good luck and prosperity and are offered by men and children to their mothers, wives, sisters or female friends and colleagues. Like the original Roman celebration, which honored Mars as the god of agriculture, “Mărțișor” heralds the coming of Spring.
Originally a Socialist celebration and later also adopted by the United Nations, International Women’s Day, held on the 8th of March, has gained great popularity in Romania as the very date to honor womanhood and motherhood.

March 4, 14th Annual BR Investment Awards Gala in Bucharest
2019-03-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest, Romania
Over the previous 13 editions of the event, Business Review set the spotlight on the achievements of the business community, thus awarding and celebrating the companies, business leaders and entrepreneurs that showed drive, initiative and who achieved the best results in their class of business.
Facts & Figures from the previous editions

13 Editions of BR Awards
Over 110 Honorable Jury Members
Over 500 of Romania’s most inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs, companies and initiatives in the spotlight
More than 2,000 representatives of Romania’s business elite

St. Paul - Urban Expedition - Travel the World without Leaving Saint Paul! 3/3
2019-03-03 08:00 - 10:00 | MD
Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition program, which provides families with an opportunity to learn about the world right here in Saint Paul’s backyard, is entering its 15th year. The five individual programs provide authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts and traditions from different destination countries. Here are the dates for the 2019 season:
Urban Expedition: Puerto Rico Sunday, January 13

Urban Expedition: Palestine Sunday, February 10
Urban Expedition: Romania Sunday, March 3
Urban Expedition: Great Britain Sunday, March 31
Urban Expedition: Vietnam Sunday, April 14
All programs are from 1 to 3 pm and are FREE and open to the public. Children and adults alike receive a travel “passport” that will be stamped for each country in the series. Along with music and dance, each Urban Expedition features live animals native to the featured country, and language lessons.
Urban Expedition is a part of Sundays at Landmark, an event series is produced by Minnesota Landmarks, the nonprofit programming and management agency for Landmark Center. Urban Expedition is sponsored by Ecolab, Minnesota Parent Magazine, Ramsey County, RBC Wealth Management. Landmark Center is owned by Ramsey County and managed by Minnesota Landmarks, a nonprofit programming and management agency. It is located at 75 West 5th Street, facing Rice Park, next to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and The Saint Paul Hotel. Landmark Center is accessible to those with impaired mobility, and visitors are encouraged to call ahead with any special needs requests. Parking is available on street and in nearby Lawson, Science Museum and RiverCentre Ramps. For more information call 651.292.3063.

ROMANIAN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA THIRD ANNUAL GALA
2019-03-02 13:30 - 17:30 | MD
ROMANIAN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
THIRD ANNUAL GALA
A Special Evening for all Members and Friends to benefit the Scholarship Fund
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Philmont Country Club
301 Tomlinson Road
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, 19006
Get ready for an unforgettable night as we present the Second Achievement Award.
The night will be filled with dancing, great food and drinks. There will be several amazing raffle baskets to win as well as a chance to play and win during the 50/50 raffle so don’t forget your wallet!
6:30 PM – 7:30 – Meet, Greet and Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar)
8:30 PM – DINNER
Remember, all proceeds from the Gala, benefits our Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for college and university students.
Thank you in advance for your support and we hope to see you there!
Reservations must to be received no later than February 24th, 2019

Romanians of DC Martisor Event
2019-03-01 15:00 - 2019-03-02 15:00 | St Luke Orthodox Church, 6801 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA, 22101
Spring is upon us and for Romanians this can mean only one thing: the Celebration of Mărțișor! Therefore, you are cordially invited on Friday, March 1 starting at 8 pm to a musical “Mărțișor” and a great Romanian party with our very own DJ Coco and Andreea Rebăltescu. The party will take place in the Social Hall of Saint Luke Serbian Orthodox Church located at 6801 Georgetown Pike in McLean, Virginia. All the ladies will receive upon arrival a traditional Romanian Mărțișor!
Tickets are $50 per person and $60 on the day of the event and at the door. Tickets for children under 12 are $15 each. Only a limited number of tickets are available for this event and the last two editions were sold out! The tickets also include a Romanian dinner and a glass of Romanian or Moldovan wine. Tickets are available on line at: http://martisor2019.eventbrite.com/ or at the door (while available); payment accepted in cash or with credit card. Cash bar. Raffle with prizes. Free parking.
Date and Time
Fri, Mar 1, 2019, 8:00 PM –
Sat, Mar 2, 2019, 12:30 AM EST
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Location
St Luke Orthodox Church
6801 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22101

Martisor Ball in NY- Save the date!
2019-03-01 13:30 - 16:30 | The Penn Club
Come and celebrate Spring with RomAmPro, Martisoare and Friends at Balul Martisorului!

The fun event will take place at the Penn Club in Manhattan on March 1st, 2019.

Come celebrate Spring with Friends and Martisori!

Date: March 1, 2019
Time: 6.30pm-9.30pm
Location: Penn Club of New York
30 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036

Please join us for this fun event in celebration of Martisor and Friendships!

Martisor traces its history more than 8,000 years ago and it is believed the person who wears the red and white string would enjoy a prosperous and healthy year.
Appetizers, One Drink and One beautiful Martisor are included in the donation price.

A la carte cash bar available.

You can purchase tickets $80 pp by February 26, 2019.
1. Via EventBrite (it charges $6.75 fees)
2. Via Zelle, to constantin.vulpescu@gmail.com. Clearly state participant(s) name(s).
3. Via Donate button on the RomAmPro website.
4. Pay by check at the door, ONLY with reply printed email confirmation from a board member. Email office@romampro.org.

Student rates are available at $60 per person. (Please show student ID). Email office@romampro.org for details.

FAQs
1. What is the Dress Code for the event?
Business Casual or Dressy
2. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please e-mail office@romampro.org. You can also find us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
3. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, your name will be on the hostess’ list.
4. Is my ticket transferable?
Yes. If you cannot make it, please let us know in advance the name of who else will be attending in your place so we can inform the hostess.

5. Is my ticket refundable?
No, tickets are non refundable.

Premiere Blockchain event launched: MindChain 2019
2019-02-20 - 2019-02-22 | Students Culture Hall, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
One of Business Review’s flagship events of 2019, MindChain is the biggest Blockchain-focused event ever held in Romania.
Over two days, between 21-22 February, in Cluj-Napoca, dubbed Romania’s Silicon Valley due to the unique mix of tech companies and strong student community, the event will explore the interaction between Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The key proposition, reflected across the entire agenda, is that AI powers and enhances one of the most revolutionary technologies to have emerged in recent years.
With a 30-strong panel agenda featuring international speakers and key figures on the Blockchain scene, MindChain will bring forward the latest use cases for Blockchain and AI across a comprehensive mix of industries, such as retail, finance and banking, real estate, transportation, as well as emerging areas such as art, entertainment and media.
Through its architecture, MindChain is designed to attract a varied audience, from blockchain investors and professionals to startups, students and the general public interested to discover how these new technologies will shape everyday life.

Romania under Communism: Paradox & Degeneration is topic for annual Ion Raţiu lecture, with Dr. Deletant, Feb. 5
2019-02-05 12:30 - 14:30 | Mortara Center for International Studies, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
Communism has cast a long shadow over Romania. The passage of little over a quarter of a century since the overthrow in December 1989 of Romania’s last Communist leader, Nicolae Ceaușescu, offers a symbolic standpoint from which to penetrate that shadow and to throw light upon the entire period of Communist rule in the country.
Dr. Dennis Deletant, in his latest book Romania under Communism: Paradox & Degeneration, explores how Romania’s trajectory as a Communist state within the Soviet bloc was unlike that of any other. Please join CERES for our annual annual Ion Raţiu lecture, a book talk with Dr. Deletant:
Tuesday, February 5th
5:30-7:30 PM
Mortara Center for International Studies
Reception to follow

Full even listing is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/romania-under-communism-paradox-degeneration-tickets-54978076908

About Dr. Dennis Deletant:
Dr. Deletant is currently Visiting Ion Ratiu Professor of Romanian Studies at Georgetown University and Emeritus Professor of Romanian Studies at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College, London. He is the author of several monographs and volumes of studies on the recent history of Romania, among them Ceauşescu and the Securitate: Coercion and Dissent in Romania, 1965-89 (London; New York, 1996), Communist Terror in Romania: Gheorghiu-Dej and the Police State, 1948-1965, (London; New York, 1999), Ion Antonescu. Hitler’s Forgotten Ally (London: New York, 2006), and British Clandestine Operations in Romania during the Second World War. In October of this year he was awarded the Order of the Star of Romania, the country’s highest civilian honor, by President Klaus Iohannis, for his contribution to Romanian studies.
About Ion Raţiu:
Ion Augustin Nicolae Raţiu was born in Transylvania in 1917 and was the son of Augustin Raţiu, a successful lawyer who became leader of the Romanian National Party. In 1940, Ion Raţiu joined Romania’s Foreign Service and went to London as a chancellor at the Romanian Legation. Later that year, Romania’s decision to align with the Axis powers appalled Raţiu, who resigned his post and obtained political asylum in Britain.
In exile in London after the Communist takeover of Romania in 1946, Raţiu threw himself into the struggle against communism, becoming a regular contributor to the Romanian Service of the BBC, Radio Free Europe, and Voice of America. In 1957, his book Policy for the West radically challenged contemporary western views of the nature of communism. He went into shipping and later into real estate, and continued publishing. He returned to Romania in 1990 where he had a failed bid for the presidency. He did become a member of the Romanian Parliament and served as both deputy speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and as Romania’s roving ambassador to NATO. Ion Raţiu died in January 2000. His funeral, in his home town of Turda, was attended by more than 10,000 people.

New Years/Revelion in Greater Washington
2018-12-31 13:00 - 2019-01-01 13:00 | The Ballroom, 5521 Landy Lane,, Bethesda, MD, MD, United States
From Romanians of DC:

Revelion 2019
Monday, Dec. 31 – 6 pm – 2am
The Ballroom
5521 Landy Lane, Bethesda, MD

The St. Andrew Romanian Orthodox Church invites you to Revelion 2019. The event will be of great elegance, delicious food and quality music! The event will take place at The Ballroom located at 5521 Landy Lane in Bethesda, Maryland. Doors will open from 6:00 pm.
The menu includes as appetizers: a variety of cheeses and smoked pastrami; smoked salmon, prosciutto, spinach dip, humus dip, fish dip, spinach and artichoke salad, smoked turkey salad, pickled melons, cheese, corn mayonnaise, lettuce, olives, melons, capers, bell peppers with pesto sauce and marinated mushrooms. The main course includes: beef steak, pork loin, salmon with spinach and chicken with white sauce and mushrooms. Side dishes include: potatoes, asparagus and mushrooms.
Live music with Larisa from Chicago and Maestro Victor Cibotari’s Band.
Reservations at revelion@sfantulandrei.org or 410-844-2663. Tickets purchased by Dec. 20th are $135 per person and $150 after that date. For youth aged 13 to 20 years old tickets are $80 per person (tickets reserve by Dec. 20th are $75. For Seniors and Military tickets are $115 each (tickets reserved by Dec. 20th are $100. Open bar include din the price of the tickets. For kids under 12 entrance is free. Tickets can be purchased on line at http://sfantulandrei.org/revelion/

La Blouse Roumaine Magazine launch Dec. 12
2018-12-12 12:30 - 15:30 | Textile Museum, 701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC), Washington, DC, United States
From Romanians of DC:You are cordially invited on Wednesday, December 12 at 5:30 pm at the Textile Museum (701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC) to attend the official launch of the brand new La Blouse Romaine Magazine presented by Andreea Tănăsescu, the founder of the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse social movement and President of IA Association. The launch will be followed by a moderated discussion on the importance of the folk costume as an identity marker and a source of identity and of inspiration with: Dorian Branea, President of the Romanian Cultural Institute in the U.S.; Sonia Coman-Ernstoff¸ Fellow at Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery, and Bogdan Banu, Founder of Romanians of DC. The event will also feature a collection of traditional Romanian folk costumes.
Cultural diplomacy takes many shapes and forms. The forms and ornaments found on the Romanian folk blouses, are just the latest and probably most unusual manifestation of what cultural diplomacy can be. Unbeknown to most, the Romanian blouse is truly an universal cultural icon. Worn by celebrities, part of cultural revolutions such as the hippie movement in the 60s, loved by famous fashion designers world-wide, and an inspiration for famous artists or movie characters, the Romanian blouses trace their origins back to the ancient civilizations found along the Danube river thousands of years ago. They preserve a part of the language of signs and symbols specific to the mythical thinking of those times.
In 2013 a truly global social and cultural movement was born in Romania centered on the Romanian Blouse. It was a movement born out of a desire to preserve and pass on to a new generation this symbol so central to the Romanian identity. Romanians around the world were asked to post a photo or a selfie wearing their blouses on social media as a way to reach and educate a wider public. In just six short years the movement has grown exponentially to some 200,000 member, celebrated annually on six continents, over 60 countries and some 300 cities. The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse is now celebrated like a national holiday in both Romania and the Republic of Moldova and has been recognized by governments in Washington, DC, Canada and elsewhere.
Andreea Tănăsescu is the creator and founder of La blouse roumaine movement that has contributed decisively to the rebirth and renewed interest in traditional Romanian culture on a global scale. She is the creator of the Universal Romanian Blouse Day, Brâncuși Week and Cultural Fashion Day and the President of La blouse roumaine IA Association, a non-governmental organization that promotes the preservation of the Romanian textile heritage, cultural and sustainable fashion. In 2017 Andreea started Give Credit that militates for culturally responsible design and now she is currently working on the development La blouse roumaine magazine. She studied Law and Public Relations and she has been involved in the fashion, media and movie industry for more than 20 years as a talent agent and casting director for major international film productions as The Fall by Tarsem Singh, Callas Forever by Franco Zeffirelli, Amen by Costa Gavras, Modigliani by Mick Davis.
Dorian Branea, cultural diplomat, cultural entrepreneur, author and translator, is currently the director of Romanian Cultural Institute in New York. Previously he was a Fellow at the Central European University (2003-2004), Founding Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute in Warsaw (2006-2010) and Director of the Romanian Cultural Institute in London (2010-2018). He also served between 2012 and 2014 as President of the London association of cultural institutes from the EU countries (EUNIC). He studied English at the Western University of Timișoara, followed by graduate work in International Relations at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and Negotiation at Oxford University’s Said Business School. Ph.D. in English and American Studies. He is the author of The United States of Romanians published in 2016 at Humanitas.
Sonia Coman-Ernstoff is a Romanian-born art historian and poet. She received a B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D. in Art History from Columbia, where she taught an undergraduate seminar on the soft power of ceramic arts across world cultures. As the Anne van Biema Fellow at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery, Dr. Coman is currently preparing a book manuscript on the formation and legacy of Charles Lang Freer’s collection of Japanese ceramics. Her poetry has been published and awarded internationally. Her latest book, Passages, was shortlisted for The Haiku Foundation’s Touchstone Distinguished Book Award.

Cenntennial Celebrations in Philadelphia
2018-12-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Philadelphia venue, 1907 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA
BY INVITATION ONLY
Hon. Consulate General of Romania
1907 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Hon. Consul General of Romania, Mr. George P. Sfedu and Hon. Consul Susan Satkowski – Sfedu, Esq. are hosting a reception in Phildelphia to celebrate
THE CENTENNIAL NATIONAL DAY OF ROMANIA
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at 1907 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Business/Cocktail Attire
Military: Uniform of the Day
Limited parking available on the North Side of the 1900 Block of Spruce St., courtesy of the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Dept.

Minnesota Romanian Centennial Celebration planned for December 1
2018-11-30 - 2018-12-01 | MD
Dear friends of Romania,
In this year of historical importance, we are proud to invite you to celebrate with us Romania’s Centennial in Minnesota.
The great unification of Dec 1st, 1918, brought together all Romanian territories under one state. To commemorate this historical event, we invite you to Romania’s Centennial in Minnesota taking place Saturday, December 1st, 2018.
The event is organized by the following Romanian American organizations and churches in Minnesota:
St Mary’s Romanian Orthodox Church
St Stefan’s Romanian Orthodox Church
Grace Romanian Baptist Church
Romanian Genealogy Society (RGS)
Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in MN (HORA)
Date: Saturday, Dec 1st, 2018
Location: St Katherine Ukrainian Church Hall
The event is open to families, children and friends. Registration and additional information will be provided shortly.
We are preparing a once in a lifetime get together that you do not want to miss!
Dragi prieteni ai Romaniei,
In acest an de o deosebita insemnatate istorica, va invitam cu mandrie sa sarbatoriti alaturi de noi centenarul de nastere al Romaniei moderne, in Minnesota.
Evenimentul va avea loc pe data de 1 decembrie la Biserica St Katherine
Organizatorii acestui moment unic sunt:
Biserica St Maria
Biserica St Stefan
Biserica Harul
Romanian Genealogy Society , RGS
Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in MN (HORA)
Va rugam sa va notati pe calendare aceasta data si sa urmariti viitoarele mesaje pt. noi detalii. Nu pierdeti aceasta ocazie deosebita de a petrece cu totii impreuna!

Romanian Embassy Celebrates Centennial
2018-11-28 13:30 - 15:30 | Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20008, United States
By Invitation Only:
The Ambassador of Romania to the United States of America, H.E. Mr. George Cristian Maior and Mrs. Anamaria Maior are hosting a reception to celebrate The National Day of Romania on Wednesday, November 28 th , 2018, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the Cosmos Club.

RACC host business conference in New York
2018-11-27 08:30 - 12:00 | Venue, 125 Broad St. 13th Floor, New York, New York
THE ROMANIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
C O N F E RE N C E
Tuesday Nov,THE ROMANIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 27, 2018
1.00PM to 5.30PM
125 Broad St. 13th Floor, New York
Solutions for the Internationalization of Romanian Businesses
Speakers

Maximizing Entry into the US – partners, top down/bottom up, and government relations.

Mark D Cowan CEO, Potomac Intl Partners, Washington DC
https://www.potomacinternationalpartners.com/

Basic Legal issues know in doing business in the United States.

Mark A. Meyer, Chairman RACC
https://www.herzfeld-rubin.com/atty_m_meyer.htm

Navigating legislative and regulatory issues within cities, states, and federal governments in the US.

Jan Fuerestadt and Kritian Stiles, both Managing Directors at Mercury, LLC, a global public strategy firm.
“Mercury, LLC is a high-stakes public strategy firm. We provide results for the world’s most successful companies, leading advocacy groups, governments, political parties, NGOs, and prominent public and political figures.” – 20 Offices, 150 Experts, 300 Clients.
For more information please visit http://www.mercuryllc.com

Competing effectively in NYC and the United States and understanding the dynamics and scope of those markets.

Arthur Rosenfield, Board member RACC
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/long-island-city-website-founder-pushing-create-chamber-commerce-queens-neighborhood-article-1.141961
www.InternationalBDG.com

Selling on credit terms, customs and logistics

Liviu Goldenberg, Board member RACC
www.jassinconsultinggroup.com
Email: liviu@blmsourcing.com

Financing for start up and SME (small and medium enterprises) in the United States

Andre Cappon, Board member RACC, S
Steve Shaffer, Managing Director
http://www.thecbmgroup.com/company.asp
Email: acappon@thecbmgroup.com

Visas and entree work permits to the United States

Ivan Gilbert, principal
https://www.immlexlaw.com.
Email: ivan@immlexlaw.com

Manufacturing in the United States – comply with the many standards: safety, quality, performance, product acceptance and product testing.

Elias Wexler, Board member, RACC
Past President of New York Homeland Security Critical Manufacturing Infrastructure Sector, President Emeritus (Ret.),
https://deltrexusa.com/
Elias.wexler@DeltrexUSA.com

Making Waves Film Fest in New York
2018-11-26 03:00 - 2018-12-05 12:00 | MD
Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema
Nov 26-Dec 2 BAM
Nov 29-Dec 5 Jacob Burns Film Center​

Making W aves returns, as every year, in the middle of the awards season, with many award-winning films, including Romania’s submission for the Oscars this year—Radu Jude’s “I Do Not Care If We Go Down In History As Barbarians”.
But Making Waves 2018 brings more nominations in selective categories, for your consideration:
Best Display of Skin: Touch Me Not
Best History Satire: Free Dacians
Best History Lesson: Licu, A Romanian Story
Best Investigative Journalism: Moon Hotel Kabul
Best Use of Archival Footage: The Distance Between Me and Me
Best Gay Love Story: Soldiers: A Story from Ferentari
Best Historical Reenactment: “I Do Not Care If We Go Down In History As Barbarians”
Best Photo Album: Dead Nation
Best Making of a TV Commercial: The Happiest Girl in the World
Best Bedridden Performance: Scarred Hearts
Best Dysfunctional Family: Everybody in Our Family
Best Balkan Western: Aferim!
Best Title: Tarzan’s Testicles
Best Missing Child Thriller: Pororoca
Best Teen Movie: One Step Behind the Seraphim
Best Love Triangle: Charleston
Best Open Relationship: The Story of a Summer Lover
Decide for yourselves if they deserve these alternative awards! Watch the festival trailer and visit our website to learn more about these strong contenders and to purchase your tickets.
Making Waves is co-presented by the Romanian Film Initiative, the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Jacob Burns Film Center. Lead support is provided by The Trust for Mutual Understanding, the Romanian National Film Center, the Filmmakers Union of Romania, and Blue Heron Foundation, along with numerous individual donors, which since 2012 have made the festival possible.
We will continue to accept donations until the conclusion of the festival. 20% of your support goes to Daruieste Viata, the Romanian charity that is building a hospital from scratch, exclusively from donations and sponsorship, for children with cancer. Learn more & Support
Thank you for supporting and spreading the word, and till soon at Making Waves 2018!

November 16, 2018 - Save the date for the ALIANTA GALA!
2018-11-15 - 2018-11-16 | US Institute of Peace, Washington, DC.
Calling all members and friends of Alianta! Our annual Gala has been set for November 16, at the US Institute of Peace, the same location as last year in Washington, DC.
Executive Director Bill Avery is working with the Board, Community Project Director Daniela Kammrath and others to ensure both a great program and continued fundraising success. We want to hear your ideas for a great Gala! If you have suggestions for possible awardees and/or sponsors, please let us know.
Key contacts:
Executive Director Bill Avery: ba.alianta@gmail.com
Community Projects Director Daniela Kammrath: dk.alianta@gmail.com
Chair Ambassador Jim Rosapepe (ret.): jcrosapepe@yahoo.com

Romanian-American Business Council BestInvest Romanian Health Care Forum
2018-11-05 03:00 - 2018-11-08 12:00 | millenial Hilton UN plaza Hotel, New York City
Conference Topics

Overview of the Romanian Healthcare, Medical Research and Educational System

The status of medicine care in the United States: what do we measure, what are we investing in, what do we really care about?
What makes for a great healthcare system – Prevention, Treatment, Recovery
What makes for a great American Hospital – a view from within
The public hospitals network in Bucharest: strengths, challenges and remedies
The value of interventional medicine
Oncology present and future: The role of genetic medicine in cancer prevention, detection and treatment
Diabetes and Podiatry – The illness that kills most Romanians, the science that saves millions of lives and limbs
Innovations and solutions for Healthcare: Romanian IT Companies
The role of tele-medicine in national and international health
· Cardiology
· Transplants
· Oncology

November 2-4, 2018: ARCS hosts Romanian Film Festival (5th Edition): "One Eye Laughing, One Eye Crying: Uncanny Worlds"
2018-11-01 - 2018-11-04 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, Seattle
November 2-4, 2018, Siff Cinema Uptown, Seattle, WA

Join ARCS, the Seattle-based non-profit American Romanian Cultural Society (ARCS), for an exploration of the blurred frontiers of reality through Romanian films, celebrating the 5th Edition of the Romanian Film Festival in Seattle.
In tune with the Halloween spirit of the first week in November, take an imaginary journey to Romania, and its “Uncanny Worlds”. We plan to challenge values and beliefs in relation to the unusual, unfamiliar, ineffable, incomprehensible, unfathomable, inscrutable, or the unclear, inviting you to a visual feast of mesmerizing film features and documentaries. You will find out that Romanian films, more than ever, reflect the uncanny aspects of reality, history, politics, everyday life, as well as spirituality, folklore, and traditions; in a word, the uncanny essence of human nature.
For this celebratory 5th edition, we are thrilled to share the work of an outstanding guest and artist, Daniel Ursache. His exhibition, “Uncanny Figments”, will be hosted by A/NT Gallery throughout November. Opening Night and Launch on November 3rd @ 8:00pm.

More details on the link: http://www.arcsproject.org/film-festival

"Tidal Wave" Bombing raid to be commemorated
2018-08-01 03:00 - 07:00 | Nicolae Iorga Institute of History, Bd. Aviatorilor, Nr. 1, Bucharest, Romania
The 75th Anniversary of the famed ‘Tidal Wave’ bombing raid over Ploiesti on Aug 1, 1943, will be celebrated in Bucharest.
The event will feature “Knights of the Sky”, a documentary directed by Nicholas Dimancescu.

< http://kogainon.com/k/knights-of-the-sky-air-war-over-romania/ >

The documentary “Knights of the Sky” is presented through the eyes and words of Nicholas Dimancescu. He journeys back to Romania both to uncover the stories of American and Romanian airmen who raided and defended Romania’s Ploesti oil refineries during World War II.

The experiences of wartime fighter pilot ‘aces’ on both sides are recounted. Two of them, once enemies who attacked one another over Romania, meet for the first time 66 years later.

Also told is the first-ever low-level “Tidal Wave” bombing raid launched from Libya against Romania’s oil refineries on August 1, 1943. Interviewed is the captain of the famed “Sandman” B-24.

ARCS Event, Seattle: July 23-August 3, 2018: American Romanians, Meet Romania! Be a Movie Star in a Documentary about YOU!
2018-07-23 06:00 - 2018-09-18 10:00 | MD
Far away, across the Atlantic…. in the very heart of Europe, there is a beautiful country, called Romania. Ready to embark on a virtual trip to discover it? Ready to find out more about the deep mysterious forests and caves of the Carpathian Mountains, and the fantastic creatures that inhabit them? Would you like to learn about the Danube Delta, the best-preserved river delta in Europe, with its wild horses and fascinating ecosystems? Do you dream about old time battles, castles, superheroes and famous historical figures? Would you like to unravel the truth behind the Hollywood legend of Vlad Dracula? Do you love Romanian traditional costumes and delicious food?
Be the star of your own story of discovery! You will act in theatre scenes, design your own costumes, paint, cook, play, be interviewed like a movie star, as well as learn basic acting, script-writing, directing and filmmaking skills. If the film industry makes you dream, this is an ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME opportunity to work closely with Romanian specialists in the field, award-winning actress Ioana Flora and director Iulia Rugină. And most of all, HAVE FUN and make new friends!
For more information, visit: http://www.arcsproject.org/summer-camp
All the family will come together at the end and watch you on the big screen in a documentary about your adventure, entitled “Romanian in Seattle”! The documentary will be distributed throughout different Romanian communities in the US, Europe and in Romania. EMBRACE your identity, LET the world know about YOUR story as a Romanian American, BE a source of inspiration for all the children with bilingual and bicultural heritage.
Who It’s For
We welcome Romanian speaking children and youth between the ages of 8-16, willing to attend different activities for 4 hours a day, for a total of 10 days with a weekend break. (Course limit: 20 students)

Instructors

Book Launch July 12: Bucharest Diary, by former Amb, Alfred Moses
2018-07-12 15:00 - 16:30 | Sixth and I, pin Sixth & I 600 I St NW, Washington,, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
In the 1970s, American attorney Alfred H. Moses was approached on the streets of Bucharest by young Jews seeking help to emigrate from Communist Romania to Israel. This became Moses’ mission until the Communist regime fell in 1989. In the ensuing years, he periodically met with dictator Nicolae Ceausescu to confirm the right of Jews to freely leave the country.
In recognition of Moses’ work, President Clinton appointed him as his first ambassador to Romania (1994 – 1997), where Moses played a key role in helping Romania move from its Communist past to democracy and to establish a free economy.
In his new book, Bucharest Diary: An American Ambassador’s Journey, Moses includes first-hand accounts of the diplomacy, both public and private, that helped Romania recover from four decades of Communist rule. As ambassador, he facilitated negotiations between Romania and neighboring Hungary and Ukraine that resulted in treaties resolving border and other disputes. As a result, Romania was invited to join NATO and the European Union, and currently has the fastest growing economy in Eastern Europe. For his efforts, Moses was awarded the Marc Cruce medal by the Romanian Government, the only American to receive this distinction.
Moses is chairman of UN Watch, the author of several books, and has written articles for publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post. Moses also served as special counsel to President Carter (1980 – 1981) and special presidential envoy for the Cyprus conflict (1999 – 2001). Book signing to follow.
Event is scheduled for July 12, in Washington, D.C. Follow the link for more info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/466788710418281/

June 23, 2018: La Blouse Roumaine/Romanian Blouse Day
2018-06-23 13:00 | Lafayette Square Historic District, Washington, D.C., 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C.
We will be joining again this year all those who celebrate around the world “The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse” and we will mark the event here in Washington, DC on Saturday, June 23 at 5 pm in Lafayette Square in front of the White House. This is the same location where in 2015 we read the proclamation issued by the Mayor of Washington, DC recognizing June 24 as the Day of the Romanian Folk Costume in the Nation’s Capital and thus conferring its first official recognition.
I hope that in this most important year marking the 100 year anniversary of the modern Romanian state, the Romanian community in Washington, DC will answer this invitation and will come together to mark the event and to show its unity and the importance of our community. On that day, Romanians and those who love and appreciate Romania and its culture, are asked to wear a traditional Romanian blouse or shirt. The participants are also encouraged to bring Romanian flags and other folk items which could be used as the setting for the pictures taken at this event.
The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse is a celebration of the traditional Romanian blouse (ia) uniting around the globe all those who cherish Romania and its folk costume. Coordinated by the online community La Blouse Roumaine, the day, first marked in 2013, has become a truly global event celebrated on six continents, in over 50 countries, 109 cities, and through over 200 events. The Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse has rekindled the interest and appreciation for the authentic Romanian folk art and creations, and for those who make them, and after more than 25 years since the fall of the communist regime, this movement has contributed decisively to the rebirth and a renewed interest in traditional Romanian culture.
So let us heed the call of “La Blouse Roumaine” and dress Washington, DC, and the globe, in the Romanian Blouse!

See the links:
https://www.facebook.com/events/224552838139529/
https://www.facebook.com/RomaniansofDC/photos/gm.224552848139528/393526937788970/?type=3&theater
