I am delighted to share with you the exceptional cultural event organised by the Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance, dedicated to Mărțișor and International Women’s Day. This heartfelt celebration took place on 1st March 2025 in Salford, Greater Manchester, bringing together the Moldovan community from across the North of the UK in an atmosphere filled with joy, music, and tradition. This was our second event of the year, the first one took place in January 2025 and was dedicated to Christmas celebrations.
Event Highlights
The event featured a diverse and energetic programme, beautifully blending music, dance, traditional crafts, and consular services, all aimed at bringing the diaspora closer to its cultural roots. Some of the most memorable moments included:
🔹 A special concert led by teachers Maria Borta and Ala Marandici, where both children and talented adults from the Moldovan diaspora delighted the audience with their artistic performances;
🔹 Traditional and modern dances, performed by Razamatraz Theatre School and Family Dance, which added vibrancy and energy to the event;
🔹 Outreach consular services, provided by the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in London, offering essential support to our community members;
🔹 A traditional crafts fair, where skilled artisans from both sides of the Prut River showcased their authentic handmade creations, promoting Moldovan culture and traditions.
The following crafters have taken part in this fabulous event:
🔹Bespoke Gift Ideas with knitted and crochet items;
🔹Anghelina Visan – decorative candles made of natural bee wax;
🔹Cakes by Mia – pastries and cakes;
🔹Ido Desserts – pastries and cakes;
🔹DM Chocolate & Daria Beauty – pastries/cakes and beauty services;
🔹Sweets by Annette – pastries and cakes;
🔹Bucate de la Tara – Romanian meats and cheese;
🔹Veronica Zelenco – Forever products;
🔹Manchester Kürtőskalács
🔹Money TO – Money transfer app;
🔹Razzamataz Theatre Schools;
Artists Who Enchanted the Audience
Music and good cheer were at the heart of the celebration! The audience was captivated by performances from Stanislav Nicolau, Honoured Artist of the Republic of Moldova, and the talented Ana Capcelea-Onuță. As is customary among Moldovans, the event would not have been complete without a joyful hora and sârba, bringing everyone onto the dance floor for a true celebration of spirit and unity.
Distinguished Guests
We were honoured by the presence of distinguished guests who showed their support for the Moldovan community:
🔹 Lilia Manoli, Consul, Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the UK;
🔹 Nicol Teodorovici, Consul General of Romania in Manchester;
🔹 Paul Grover, DBT Export Champion, Ki Partnerships;
🔹 Gianluigi Cassandra, Italian lawyer in Manchester.
The Invaluable Support of Our Sponsors
This remarkable event would not have been possible without the generous involvement and unwavering support of our sponsors and partners. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to:
🔹 Financial Agent Solutions Ltd, led by Mrs. Irina Yanioglova. We invite you to take advantage of a free mortgage consultation by signing up here: https://calendly.com/i-yanioglova/30min?utm_source=MDBA&month=2024-10 ;
🔹 Express Language Solutions Ltd, the award-winning company providing certified translations in over 150 languages, for its constant and dedicated support to our community;
🔹 Daria Beauty and DM Chocolate, our Bronze Sponsor, for adding sweetness and elegance to our unforgettable day;
🔹 The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the UK, for the beautiful Mărțișor gifts offered to the children, bringing a touch of tradition and joy to this special day.
Capturing the Moments – A Tribute to Our Photographer
Such a beautiful event deserved to be immortalised! We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tatiana Fotograf, who expertly captured the most memorable moments of the evening. We highly recommend her photography services for any special occasion!
📸 If you attended the event and have pictures, we encourage you to share them and tag us!
A Call to Get Involved – Let’s Build Together!
Cultural events like this are essential for preserving our identity, strengthening community bonds, and promoting authentic values. We encourage all members of the diaspora to get actively involved in organising and supporting such initiatives so that our traditions can be passed on to future generations.
🙏 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who contributed to the success of this event! With your support, our community grows stronger, more united, and more visible. 💙💛❤️
💬 What did you enjoy most about this event? Leave us a comment!