13.02.2025 / Perspectives Author: David Sofonea Abundance The mural in Hitteen, Riyadh, conveys a dynamic between creativity and cheerfulness, combining elements of sports, music, and urban art, which can create a sense of identity. The representation symbolizes movement and an active lifestyle, which are essential for mental well-being. In my...
In this course, you will learn about the history and misconceptions surrounding bagpipes, an instrument that is often associated with Scotland and Scottish culture today. This course will introduce participants to the fascinating world of bagpipes, uncovering their common diversity and challenging misconceptions surrounding these instruments. The course will provide...
Saint Peter’s Basilica stands as one of the most prominent symbols of Christianity. This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the significance, splendor, and enduring legacy of Saint Peter’s Basilica, situated at the heart of Vatican City. Participants will learn about the rich Christian heritage and the architectural innovation brought...
01.03.2024 March marks the start of the most important project of 2024 for CRAI – FRI Center for Anti-Communist Resistance and History. Share Location: The Făgăraș Resistance is a documentary-theater performance based on the theme of communist resistance and the case study of the resistance in Țara Făgărașului – one...
August 12, 2022, 14.00-17.00, (Romanian time, hybrid, English/Romanian – depending on the audience) One of the most frequently performed and most popular among opera fans, Puccini’s “Tosca” is set in Rome in the year 1800. Not only the plot unfolds against a backdrop of real historical events, but also its...
Făgăraș, August 8 – 11, all day (in person, Romanian & English) INSTRUCTOR Sidonia Olea Ph.D.Cand Departments/units: Summer School 2022, Educational Programs Department, Research Department, Young Researchers Club, CRAI Region: Fagaras Country Topics: History, Anthropology, Arts and Culture
The Last(ing) Signs Archival Collection is creating the context for collecting deteriorating artefacts in public spaces which keep stories and symbolical meanings from XX century Romania. All images show objects that were once useful or carried certain meanings, but today they are rather useless and remain present in the urban...
23.03.2022 The Last(ing) Signs Archival Collection is creating the context for collecting deteriorating artefacts in public spaces which keep stories and symbolical meanings from XX century Romania. All images show objects that were once useful or carried certain meanings, but today they are rather useless and remain present in the...
22.03.2022 The FRI Community Archive is an independent community-based archive located in Calbor and Făgăraș, Romania. The archive works on the principles of participation, research, open access, and debate. Participation The archive collaborates with the local community that participates actively in the process of collecting archival records and collections. Our...
Like many rural European regions, communities in Transylvania, East Germany, and Albania are challenged by migration and an accelerating decline of local cultural offerings. Although most villages in Albania and Romania have designated cultural centers, such spaces are still to become more connected to local communities. Meanwhile, new community spaces...