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Transylvania, with its name coming from Latin ultra silvam (beyond the forest), is one of the most interesting and surprising regions of Romania. Its German, Hungarian and Romanian cultural traditions play a great role in its cultural and ethnic diversity. The Transylvanian plateau is surrounded by mountain peaks and drained by sparkling rivers which makes it both a pleasant place for a relaxing holiday with a landscape pleasing to the eye and an exciting place for adventure-seeking travellers.

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Cultures on my street

13 apr 2008

“Cultures on my street” is a photo initiative of the European Union. In the framework of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008, this competition challenges everyone living in the EU to grab a camera and capture their vision of intercultural dialogue.

Entries for “Cultures on my street” can be uploaded on the competition’s website www.street-cultures.eu. There are no borders to your imagination – the only condition is that the photographic work depicts your vision of intercultural dialogue. Inspiration for the theme could be found, for example, in the fields of education, religion, migration, science, culture, minority groups, youth, or anywhere where you see intercultural dialogue taking place. Editing and retouching of photos is allowed as well as submitting photo collages and montages.

The deadline for entries is 30 June 2008 and altogether four winners will be selected from all valid entries. Three of them will be chosen by a jury of established artists and leading figures on intercultural issues. The jury will judge the entries according to their interpretation of the topic, creativity, clarity of message as well as on their universal appeal. The fourth winner, for “the Public’s Favourite” award, will be chosen from 20 preselected finalists through online voting by visitors to the competition website. So, remember to tell your family and friends to check out the site and feel free to cast your vote for your fellow photographers.

If you have questions related to the photo competition, please send an email to info@street-cultures.eu

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Fortified Churches Multimedia CD - 15 EUR

Over 400 images revealing 44 saxon villages from Transylvania and their Fortified Churches, historical facts and architectural information, 19 local legends, an interactive map of the site, explicit hand-made drawings on how were the churches made, a see-through section ; all this toghether with a large, easy-to-use dictionary which will accurately explain all the specific or not so well-known terms you will come upon. Available in 7 languages: Romanian, German, English, Hungarian, French, Spanish, Catalan

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In April and May you can witness the beginning of spring by admiring the blossomy fields and fruit trees, the fresh green of the grass, the flowery scents and the clear blue sky. This is an ideal time for experiencing the rebirth of nature and for taking fabulous pictures.

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These are some of the things you don't want to miss when you get here.

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You have to "taste" the local stuff for a real Transylvanian experience.

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The Fortified Churches are an unique and interesting fenomenon. They can be found in only a few places throughout Europe and there were more than 300 Fortified Saxon Churches in Transylvania.

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