Traditions and storytelling

🇷🇴✨ Celebrate Romania’s National Day in Kent! ✨🇷🇴 Concert, Poems and Storytelling 📅 Saturday, 6th December 2025 📍 Cathedral Room, Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3DU 🕚 11:00 – 19:30

🌸 About the Event Join us for a full day of Romanian traditions, storytelling, and community spirit as we celebrate Romania’s National Day right here in Kent! Enjoy a vibrant mix of culture, creativity, and togetherness, hosted by RoKent CIC and the Romanian Intangible Cultural Heritage Hub CIC, with the support of the Department for Romanians Abroad.

🎨 What to Expect

🧵 Exhibition of Traditional Costumes – Discover the beauty and symbolism woven into Romanian folk dress.

🎨 Creative Workshops – Try your hand at embroidery, ornaments, and festive crafts for all ages.

🎶 Folk Music & Winter Tales – Experience the warmth of Romanian carols, stories, and artistic expression.

👩‍🏫 Special Celebration – Enjoy a joyful afternoon, singing, reciting poems and storytelling with the children from the Youth Club and the Romanian Saturday School “Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt”.

💎 Charity Auction Take part in our special auction and discover unique handmade and artistic pieces — both traditional and contemporary. All proceeds will go towards supporting this event and helping us organise future cultural celebrations for the community.

🎁 Free Entry This event is free of charge, but your participation in the auction and your support will help us continue sharing the richness of Romanian heritage in Kent.

💛💙❤️ Come celebrate, connect, and rediscover the magic of Romanian culture — together!

Organised by: RoKent CIC & Romanian Intangible Cultural Heritage Hub CIC Supported by the Department for Romanians Abroad

Info: 11:00 – 19:30 | Exhibition & Creative Workshops

Opening of the Romanian Traditional Costume Exhibition – a stunning display of heritage, craftsmanship, and identity.

Ongoing Creative Workshops for children and adults: embroidery, ornaments, festive crafts, and more.

Explore stories, folk art, and winter traditions from across Romania.

Enjoy Romanian sweets and traditional refreshments throughout the day.

16:00 - 16:30 Charity Auction
16:30 – 19:30 | Celebration with Carols, Poems & Storytelling

Immerse yourself in the magic of Romanian winter traditions through carols, poetry, and storytelling.

Discover the spirit of togetherness and joy that defines Romania’s festive season.

Charity Auction (Licitatie): Bid on unique handmade and artistic pieces — traditional and contemporary.
All proceeds will support this event and help us organise future cultural celebrations in Kent.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, 36 New Dover Road, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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