Soroca fortress was part of a huge Moldovan defensive system in the medieval times, which comprised four fortresses on the Nistru river, two on the Danube and another three in the northern part of the country. With this “stone belt of fortresses”, the country borders were well protected. Soroca fortress was built at the Nistru [...]
Moldova has religious holidays and celebrations for national events. Since many people still live in the rural countryside, the celebration of traditional festivals continues to survive. There are also many established music and dance festivals.
National holidays are days in which reminding or celebrating important events for the destinies of people, events that marked the nation becoming [...]
Moldavian people have managed to maintain strong family ties, tradition, a rich culture, and a love beauty and the arts. Moldavians are extremely friendly and kind. Also, they love to socialize and make people feel comfortable. Friends will stop by each other’s homes without prior notice because they know they will be welcome. People are [...]
Icon is a Greek word meaning image. Icons are usually painted on a wooden base known as an icon board. The board consist of several parts bound together at the back by planks. The icon is placed on the face side of the board in a shadow rectangle or square groove (ark). Before painting begins, [...]
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