Europe Day celebrations in Moldova – visit European Villages in Chisinau and Soroca in May

The EU Delegation to Moldova invites everyone to take part in two flagship events celebrating Europe Day: the European Village in Chișinău on 9 May and the European Village in Soroca on 16 May.

“Moldova is at a historic moment on its path towards the European Union – a profound transformation process aimed at delivering tangible benefits for its citizens: investments, better jobs and more opportunities. Let us make full use of this historic opportunity – for peace, for freedom, for growth,” said Iwona Piórko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova. 

In the Moldovan capital, Europe Day will be celebrated on 9 May through a now well-established event – the European Village in Chișinău (Great National Assembly Square), which will open its doors to visitors starting at 13:00. 

The event will bring together representatives of 22 EU Member States, 35 EU-funded projects, and public institutions from the Republic of Moldova. The daytime programme will feature activities for all ages, ranging from games and thematic competitions for children to interactive activities for the general public. The European Village stage will become a space celebrating Europe’s cultural diversity, hosting artistic performances inspired by the traditions of EU Member States – from Irish dances, Spanish flamenco and Hungarian folk performances, to French and Greek music.

On the evening of 9 May, the public is invited to a special concert featuring Gabriel Nebunu, Minelli from Romania, Alternosfera, and other renowned artists from the Republic of Moldova.

In Soroca, the public is invited to join the European Village (5 Ștefan cel Mare street) on 16 May, starting at 14:00, to discover the EU Member States, the diversity of their cultures and traditions, as well as projects implemented with EU support for local development. The event will culminate in a concert celebrating talents from the Republic of Moldova, featuring Gabriel Nebunu, Akord, and Carla’s Dreams.

In both locations, visitors will be able to discover European cuisine and enjoy cultural and interactive activities for all generations – children, young people and adults, but also for seniors, who are invited to take part in dances, traditional crafts activities and many other special moments.

The programme in both locations will also include meetings with writer Ionela Hadârcă, who will offer visitors her book The price of a smile (“Prețul zâmbetului”), published with the financial support of the European Union.

At the same time, the European Film and Culture Festival will take place in several locations across the Republic of Moldova, including in both urban and rural areas, from 9 to 31 May. Entry is free for all those wishing to discover European films, dance, exhibitions and music.

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