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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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Sachsentreffen Brasov 2011
01 sep 2011
Motto: Origin shapes the future. 800 years tara BarseiFrom 8.30 Sale of fixed insignia, programs and posters (Honterus yard = churchyard of the Black Church and at the entrances to the sports field of Sport Sciences)
10:00 to 17:00 stalls of hand labor circles, the German-language publishers with book production, etc. (sports field of Sport Sciences)
10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. worship festival (Black Church)
11:15 to 11:30 Setting up the procession (Honterus yard)
11:30 to 12:30 the procession is made towards the marketplace in motion (in this parade of the Transylvanian Saxon folk dance groups to brass band music and singing together, "Transylvania, land of blessing"), then continue on Rossmarkt, Beethoven row and Waisenhausgasse to the sports field of Sport Sciences
12:30 Greetings (sports field of Sport Sciences, stage in the marquee)
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Small popular culture program: singing, brass bands, folk dances (school playing fields of sport, stage in the marquee)
15:30 to 16:45 Ceremony: Speech by Hans Georg Killy, the ceremony Honterusmedaille to Dipl.-Ing. Erwin Hellmann - eulogy: Wolfgang Wittstock, shaping the musical framework: Kronstadt youth Bach Choir, Conductor: Steffen Schlandt (Redoute)
17:00 Presentation of the Romanian-German joint-stamp "the fortified church of Biertan" (Redoute)
Exhibitions
- From the workshop of handmade circles (selling exhibition, B-building Honterusschule, 9-17 Clock)
- Transylvanian German art in the collections of the Kronstadt Kunstmuseum (art museum, 10-18 Clock - Opening: September 15, 14 clock remains open until 23 October 2011)
- The seal - the guarantee of authenticity (Muresenilor Museum, 10-17 Clock, remains open until the end of September)
Other events that take place on the days around the axes meeting in Kronstadt and in Barsa Country:
- 15th-16th September, Redoute - scientific conference "The German Order in Barsa" (organized by the Working Group for Regional Studies Association Transylvania Heidelberg)
- 18 September, 17 Clock - Music Youth Ensemble of Kronstadt "Canzonetta" (Director: Ingeborg acres) in the Evangelical Church in Willow Creek
Documentary movie - 15 EUR
Johann Schaas, curator of the Saxon church in Richiş (Germ. Reichesdorf, Reichersdorf, Hungarian Riomfalva) shares his beautiful memories using the Saxon dialect, about Transylvanian places that he loved and refused to leave, although it was against the historical constellation of the time. Documentary movie, 52 minutes. Subtitles: Romanian, English, German, French, Italian, Hungarian.
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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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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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