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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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Saxon Meeting in Sibiu
23 may 2008
The official opening of this year's Saxon meeting will take place at around 5 p.m., at the German Forum. In the Mirror Hall severall documentaries will be screened, and from 9 p.m. there will be a rock concert at the „Samuel von Brukenthal" National College.The celebration will begin on Saturday with a traditional Saxon costume parade. According to the organisers, it will start from the Bruckenthal Highschool, following the direction of the Small Square- Large Square- Balcescu Street- Cetatii Street- Ghe. Lazar Street- Thalia Hall, from where the participants will go by buses to the Dumbrava forrest. There there will be an artistic program which will begin at around 11 a.m. and then, at 4 p.m. at the FDGR premises there will be debates on the subject "The new and the old Sibiu", the motto of this year's Saxon meeting. In the evening there will be a party at the Dumbrava Motel.
On Sunday, after the mass at the Evangelic church, the meeting will go on with an artistic program in the Huet Square.
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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