Festival of Moldovan culture “Emerald grapes. Festival of Moldovan culture "Emerald grapes" Program of cultural events of the Moldovan festival
On September 23, from 12:00 to 16:00, the Hermitage Garden will host the Emerald Grapes holiday dedicated to the culture of the Republic of Moldova. The event will traditionally be held with the support of the Government of Moscow and the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova
Viticulture has been practiced on the territory of Moldova since time immemorial. It is not surprising that grapes have become a cultural symbol of Moldova. The Emerald Grapes holiday will introduce Muscovites and guests of the capital to the unique culture of the country, its traditions, customs, cuisine and entertainment. During the whole day, the Hermitage Garden will become a kind of miniature of Moldova in the center of the Russian capital.
Moldovan pop artists and folk groups will perform on the main stage, performing both modern and original Moldovan music. Here you can get acquainted with traditional folk crafts and buy souvenirs.
Moldova is located in a fertile region for growing vegetables and fruits. This leaves an imprint on the originality of the national cuisine. Although Moldovans also love meat dishes, which are generously present in traditional cuisine. Guests of the "Emerald Grapes" holiday are invited to taste traditional Moldovan dishes and delicacies.
Children and their parents are invited to the celebration. Especially for all young visitors from 3 to 10 years old, a "Playground" will be organized. The venue will delight guests with children's performances, face painting, circus performances and soap bubble shows.
The holiday "Emerald Grapes" will become a holiday of friendship between peoples and will serve to strengthen good neighborly relations.
Scenario plan of the event “Moldavian holiday “Emerald grapes”
| Time | Action | Description |
| 12:00 |
Opening of the Moldavian holiday "Emerald Grapes" in the garden "Hermitage". Greeting Representative of the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova Greeting Representative of the Department of National Policy and Interregional Relations of Moscow |
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| 12:00-16:00 | Operation of the central platform | During the entire event, a concert program will be organized at the “Central Platform”, which will feature performances by pop artists and folk groups, bearers of Moldovan folk traditions in Moscow and other regions of Russia.” |
| 12:00-16:00 |
The work of the exhibition-fair of products of Moldovan folk crafts and souvenirs |
Here, throughout the day, it will be possible to get acquainted with folk crafts and souvenirs of the decorative and applied arts of the Moldovan culture, as well as purchase the items you like. |
| 12:00-16:00 | The work of the site for the demonstration of Moldovan national cuisine | The site will provide a presentation of the diversity of the Moldovan national cuisine during the festive event. Particular attention will be paid to national color, table decoration, assortment, and customs. Thematic tables will be accompanied by an information card indicating the name of the dish, the composition of the ingredients. |
| 12:00-16:00 | "Playground". | "Children's Playground" will be represented by contests, quizzes with prizes for the youngest guests of the holiday (from 3 to 10 years old). The Children's Playground will feature: children's performances (puppet and interactive); glitter tattoo and face painting; circus performances (clowns, magicians, stilt walkers); services of caricaturists; bubble generator. |
| 16:00 | Solemn end of the Moldavian holiday "Emerald Grapes". | |
Svetlana Korovina
Organizer
The first Moldovan festival-fair "Emerald Grapes" will be held on Rozhdestvenka Street. Its program includes creative meetings with such well-known cultural figures as Eugene Doga, Mihai Munteanu, Vladimir Tiron, Nadezhda Chepraga, Svetlana Toma, and other talented artists.
Festival visitors will taste national delicacies, get acquainted with the works of Moldovan composers, poets, writers, take part in master classes and competitions, discover fiery melodies and theatrical performances of the Republic of Moldova.
During the festival, Rozhdestvenka Street will host the following programs:
Children's cartoon program "Masterpieces of Moldavian animation" (musical film "Maria, Mirabella", films "Maritsa", "Two neighbors" and others);
Moscow premiere of the book "My Chisinau", the heroes of which are many famous cultural figures of Russia (Vadim Derbenev, Alexander Oleshko and other artists will perform at the meeting);
School of Moldovan winemaking with master classes for everyone;
Festival of the Moldovan harvest (fair of goods of Moldovan manufacturers);
Literary program, within the framework of which Russian and Moldovan poets will perform and a book fair will be held;
Concert of music and dance groups (folk music orchestra BALKAN-TRANZIT, Olga Kyshlaru, Vazgen Hovhannisyan, Alisa Zaichenko and others);
The 50th anniversary of the legendary film Krasnye Polyany by Emil Loteanu and creative meetings with cinematographers Svetlana Toma and Vadim Derbenev.
The gala concert dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Republic of Moldova will be attended by Evgeni Doga, Mihai Munteanu, Vazgen Hovhannisyan, BALKAN-TRANZIT and Nadezhda Cepraga.
Program of cultural events of the Moldavian festival
24 September, Saturday:
11:30-12:00 - performance of the ensemble "Balkan transit" under the direction of Vladimir Tiron (Rozhdestvenka street, stage);
12:00-12:30 - official opening of the festival with the participation of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova, a representative of the Government of Moscow and other officials (Rozhdestvenka street, stage);
12:30-15:00 - festive concert with the participation of artists of folk and classical genres (Rozhdestvenka street, stage);
12:30-15:00 - festivities with tasting of Moldovan dishes, master classes in making hominy (Embassy of the Republic of Moldova);
15:00-16:00 - poetry of friendship with the participation of Moldovan and Russian poets (Rozhdestvenka street, stage);
16:00-17:00 - continuation of the festive concert (Rozhdestvenka street, stage);
17:00-18:00 - presentation of the book "My Chisinau". The co-authors of the book (Embassy of the Republic of Moldova, protocol hall) remember their hometown;
18:30-21:00 - continuation of the festive concert (Rozhdestvenka street, stage)
25 September, Sunday:
12:00-14:00 - festive concert with the participation of artists of folk and classical genres (Rozhdestvenka street, stage);
12:00-14:00 - masterpieces of Moldavian animation. Demonstration of children's animation produced by "Moldova-Film". In the program: "Maritsa", 1972; "Two neighbors", 1980; "The Tale of the Tenth Floor", 1986; Maple branch, 1985; "Maria, Mirabella", 1981 (Savoy Hotel, Rozhdestvenka street, 3/6, building 1);
15:00-18:00 - celebration of the 50th anniversary of the film "Krasnye polyany" directed by Emil Loteanu. The program includes a performance by the director's friends S. Tom and V. Derbenev and a screening of the film "Krasnye Polyany" (Savoy Hotel, Rozhdestvenka Street, Building 3/6, Building 1);
18:00-20:00 - gala concert dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Republic of Moldova with the participation of the Balkan Transit Ensemble, Vazgen Hovhannisyan, Alexandra Loiko, Olga Kyshlaru, Alisa Zaichenko, Elizaveta Panaitova. Lyudmila Tukan, folk dance ensemble Kudrinka” and other artists (Rozhdestvenka street, stage).
On September 23, from 12.00 to 16.00 in the Hermitage Garden, the Emerald Grapes holiday dedicated to the culture of the Republic of Moldova will take place. The event will traditionally be held with the support of the Moscow Government.
Viticulture has been practiced on the territory of Moldova since time immemorial. It is not surprising that grapes have become a cultural symbol of Moldova. The Emerald Grapes holiday will introduce Muscovites and guests of the capital to the unique culture of the country, its traditions, customs, cuisine and entertainment. During the whole day, the Hermitage Garden will become a kind of miniature of Moldova in the center of the Russian capital.
Moldovan pop artists and folk groups will perform on the main stage, performing both modern and original Moldovan music. Here you can get acquainted with traditional folk crafts and buy souvenirs.
Moldova is located in a region fertile for growing vegetables and fruits. This leaves an imprint on the originality of Moldovan culinary traditions. Although Moldovans also love meat dishes, which are rich in national cuisine. Guests of the "Emerald Grapes" holiday will be able to taste traditional Moldavian dishes and delicacies.
