Brasov already has a tradition of hosting
a few annual festivals, which spice up the cultural life of
the city.:
The "Golden
Stag" Festival - an international
pop music festival which started in 1968 and
with a few years missing from it's
agenda, during the Ceausescu regime, it went on yearly up
to now.
The
Jazz and Blues Festival - an international festival
as well, hosted by "Sica Alexandrescu" Theatre,
in autumn;
The
International Chamber Music Festival - held in September,
it is organized by the Philharmonic Orchestra from Brasov;
The
Contemporary Drama Festival - held yearly in November,
it is host to Romania's most important theatre companies,
together with those from countries like France, Italy, the
USA, Belgium, Sweden, Brazil a.s.o.;
The
National Lied Festival - was initiated in 2003 by
the internationally famous soprano, Mariana Nicolesco. Young
artists compete against each other, while well-known artists
give recitals.
The
International Book Fair - hosted by the
'Transylvania' University, in March, it is an opportunity
of finding out about the
latest books and also to listen to quality music;
The
International Opera Festival - an annual event
since 2003. The first edition marked 50 years since The
Opera
House in Brasov came into existence.
The
Beer Festival - a kind of local Oktober Fest.
It is smaller and more popular with the locals and tourists.
Usually held in the fall. Dozens of tents from several
beer companies offer their products. Also, you will be
able to get a taste of mici (Romanian grilled sausages)
and other traditional foods. Local and national bands and
artists of all persuasions take the stage.
The
Junii Feast – it is a unique event,
which takes place on he second Monday after Easter. Juni,
the inhabitants
of Schei, Brasov's old district, dress up in their traditional
costumes, mount their horses and form a procession which
will pass through the old city's streets up to the so-called "Intre
chetri" (Between the Rocks), where the ritual starts.
There is dancing, barbecuing and much more. The costumes
the Junii wear are very picturesque.
Etnovember -
a cross between the words "ethnic" and "‘November",
the name of Brasov’s Etnovember festival reflects
both the cultural traditions of the communities present,
and the
month in which the festival is held;
