Romanian Weekend at The Wharf 2022 (video)

ROMANIAN WEEKEND AT THE WHARF
District Pier, July 9-10, 2022
A two-day extravaganza for all senses featuring live music, traditional dances, spoken word performances, craft shows, exhibitions, and wine & food sampling
Dedicated to the 25th anniversary since the launch of the Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century between Romania and the United States of America, the Romanian Weekend is organized by the Embassy of Romania to the United States and the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York together with the Maramureș County Council and The Wharf, with the generous support of Banca Transilvania / Transylvania Bank
PROGRAM - Free admission
ON STAGE:
Saturday, July 9, 12 PM - 9 PM 12 PM - Welcome to the Romanian Weekend at The Wharf 12:15 PM - Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble 1:00 PM - Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble 1:45 PM - Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble 2:15 PM - Spoken word performances by Domnica Rădulescu and Adela Sinclair, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway 3:00 PM - Concert by Ana Everling Trio (Chicago-based Moldovan vocal musician Ana Everling, joined by Luiz Everling on percussion and Brazilian master Edinho Gerber on guitar) 3:45 PM - Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble 4:15 PM - Spoken word performances by Cristina A. Bejan and Elena Secotă, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway 4:30 PM - Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble 5:15 PM - Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble 6:00 PM - Concert by Ana Everling Trio (Chicago-based Moldovan vocal musician Ana Everling, joined by Luiz Everling on percussion and Brazilian master Edinho Gerber on guitar) 7:15 PM - Urban folklore concert by Corina Sîrghi & Taraful Jean Americanu (Shaun Williams aka Jean Americanu - accordion, Laurențiu Feraru - violin, Ciprian Răducanu - double bass), joined by special guest Nicolae Feraru, cimbalom virtuoso and NEA National Heritage Fellow 8:15 PM - Rap/trap concert by Tehno-Vrăjitoarele (Techno-Witches) Niko G. & Kali 9:00 PM - Reception
Sunday, July 10, 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM 2:00 PM - Welcome to the Romanian Weekend at The Wharf 2:15 PM - Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble 2:45 PM - Spoken word performances by Domnica Rădulescu and Adela Sinclair, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway 3:00 PM - Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble 3:45 PM - Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble 4:15 PM - Spoken word performances by Cristina A. Bejan and Elena Secotă, presented by Bucharest Inside the Beltway 5:00 PM - Romanian traditional dances by Carpathia Folk Dance Ensemble 5:25 PM - Romanian community moment dedicated to the Universal Day of the Romanian Blouse, organized by Romanians of DC 5:30 PM - Folk music and dances from Maramureș County by “Transylvania” Ensemble 6:15 PM - Urban folklore concert by Corina Sîrghi & Taraful Jean Americanu (Shaun Williams aka Jean Americanu - accordion, Laurențiu Feraru - violin, Ciprian Răducanu - double bass), joined by special guest Nicolae Feraru, cimbalom virtuoso and NEA National Heritage Fellow 7:30 PM - Rap/trap concert by Tehno-Vrăjitoarele (Techno-Witches) Niko G. & Kali
IN THE TENTS:
Saturday, July 9, 12 PM - 6 PM & Sunday, July 10, 2 PM - 6 PM Dancing at the Barn. Join the round dance! - Dance workshops The Potter's House. Spin the potter’s wheel! - Pottery demonstrations with Daniel Leș Our Story Carved in Wood - Wood carving demonstrations with Petrică Codrea Folk Costumes. Does tradition fit you? - Folk costumes exhibition Maramureș Photo Booth. Let time freeze and say cheese! - Photo opportunity Visit Maramureș, Gateway to Romanian traditions! - Learn more about Romania & plan a visit The Taste of Romania. Europe’s map in one bite! - A selection of Romanian foods The Joy of Romanian Wines. Drinkable happiness! - A selection of gorgeous wines to try and buy Romanian Literature in America - A showcase of recent books by Romanian-American authors & spoken word performances curated and managed by Bucharest inside the Beltway (BiB)