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Romanian culture, explained
10 free articles on the customs, values and habits behind the language, from weddings and name days to bureaucracy and humour. Written for learners, free to read for everyone.
Celebrations
Surviving a Romanian Wedding
Everything you need to know about Romanian weddings — nași, traditions, the dance, and how to be a good guest.
Read the article →Romanian Christmas Eve Traditions
Cina de Crăciun, colindătorii, ignatul porcului — the traditions that make Christmas Romanian.
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Daily life
Family & society
Language & identity
Why Romanians Say 'Mă descurc'
The cultural value of self-reliance encoded in Romania's most untranslatable phrase.
Read the article →Romanian Humor and What to Laugh At
Self-deprecation, regional stereotypes, absurdist bureaucracy jokes — what makes Romanians laugh.
Read the article →Diasporic Romanian: Regional Differences and How They Sound Now
How Romanian has evolved in the diaspora — Moldovan, Aromanian, Italian-Romanian, and the language of the 'afară' generation.
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Music & arts
Religion & culture
Travel & places
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