Historical and ethnographic heritage – part of the sustainable
development of tourism in Bukovina
HERITAGE
MIS-ETC Code: 829

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Dyed Eggs Festival

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GPS (; )
district Suceava
region Moldoviţa
locality Moldoviţa
address
category Festivals, traditional holidays, temporary exhibition
year
ethnic Romanians, Ukrainians

Description

According to tradition, at Moldovița on the Palm Sunday, it takes place the festival of painted eggs. The festival includes several sections: painted eggs (for children and adults), old traditional art, where the participants present old traditional clothing, icons and items. Also, the participants make meagre traditional dishes and fish dishes. This event is a manifestation which aims to make the most and to promote the cultural and craft traditions of Hutsul ethnicity from Bukovina. The event is organised by the Mayoralty and the Local Council of Moldovița.