Music Festival in Moldova

Music Festival in Moldova - Martisor

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Spring is the most expected season in Moldova. Coming of the spring is accompanied by celebration - “Martisor”. This celebration starts on March,1 when people give to each other little red & white mascots. The name of martisor derives from “Martie”, translated as “March” from Romanian.

People put these little mascots to their clothes for the whole month. On the 31st of March the martisors are taken away and tied to the blossoming fruit trees. Martisors are believed to bring happiness and success for the whole year. Moldova celebrates Martisor annually not only by wearing those little mascots but also by the international music festival “Martisor” held during 01-10 March.

1 ^st Day

The festival opening

March 01 ^{^st}, 2021

Included highlights:

Meet your local guide and driver at the airport of Chisinau.
Check-in.
Visit to the Museum of Natural History and Ethnography,
The Central Park and the Alley of Moldovan literature classics,
The monument of Steven the Great and Saint,
Great National Assembly Square,
The Triumph Arch,
The “Nativity” Cathedral,
The Organ Hall,
The Market of souvenirs, etc.
The great opening of the International Music Festival “Martisor”.

Optional highlights:

Lunch/dinner in the local restaurant specialized in traditional Moldovan cuisine.

Included meals:

Lunch or dinner

2 ^nd Day

The 2nd day of the International Music Festival “Martisor”

March 02 ^{^nd}, 2021

Included highlights:

Visit Orheiul Vechi (Cave Monastery) which is "arguably Moldova's most fantastic sight".
See an Orthodox cave monastery called “St. Maria Dormata” expanded and modified inside the cliffs by the monks over the centuries ago and preserved in a functional state. You’ll have excursion about this fascinating complex
Visit the Curchi monastery, the real pearl of our religious life. Here you’ll see some churches, and the “Virgin’s Assumption” Cathedral, built by the drawings of genius architect Bartolomeo Rastrelli.
Return to Chisinau.
In the evening - the 2nd day of the International Music Festival “Martisor”.

Optional highlights:

Have lunch with folk program in the Moldovan family’ pension located in the neighborhood village.

Included meals:

Breakfast
Lunch

3 ^rd Day

The 3rd day of the International Music Festival “Martisor”

March 03 ^{^rd}, 2021

Included highlights:

Start to Purcari winery, located in the South-Eastern part of Moldova. You’ll be impressed by the combination of the chateau’s royal-like interiors and HI-Tech.
Excursion, wine tasting and lunch.
Return to Chisinau.
In the evening - the 3rd day of the International Music Festival “Martisor”.

Included meals:

Breakfast
Wine tasting
Lunch

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