With great pleasure, we share with you the story of an exceptional cultural event organized by the Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance! On January 19, 2025, in Manchester, the Moldovan community came together to celebrate Christmas and New Year in an atmosphere of festivity, emotion, and tradition.
🎤 An Unforgettable Concert
The event was dedicated to children and their families, who delighted us with a diverse artistic program filled with songs, poetry, traditional greetings, and carols. Congratulations to all the children and parents who put in so much effort to make this day memorable!
Father Christmas made an appearance to the delight of the little ones, bringing them sweets and unforgettable memories—for many of them, it was their first time meeting Father Christmas.
🎨 The Craft and Artisan Products Fair
The event also hosted an impressive craft fair, where artisans from both sides of the Prut River showcased handmade items of exceptional beauty and craftsmanship.
Visitors also had the opportunity to taste traditional Moldovan and Romanian dishes, prepared by our talented artisans.
🎶 Special Guests
The festive atmosphere was enhanced by the presence of the Emeritus Artist of the Republic of Moldova, Stanislav Nicolau, who delighted us with live folk music. We thank Mr. Nicolau for his infectious energy and for the way he brought the community together through song.
🤝 Moldovan and Romanian Dignitaries
We were honoured by the presence of the team from the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the United Kingdom, led by the First Secretary, Mrs Inga Movileanu-Botnari, as well as the Consul General of Romania in Manchester, Mrs Nicoleta Teodorovici.
The Embassy also provided consular outreach services through Mrs Lilia Manoli, Consul of the Republic of Moldova in the United Kingdom, thus offering support to Moldovan citizens in the region.
🌟 Special Thanks
The event would not have been possible without the involvement and generous support of many individuals and organisations:
✅ Children and their parents: Thank you all for your dedication in preparing and organising the concert. Your rehearsals and effort made the event a success!
✅ Organisers: Dina Railean, Alesea Tudosan, Aurica Cojocaru, and Mirela Corlaci were the heart of this event, coordinating the entire artistic programme.
✅ Crafters and Artisans: Congratulations on the wonderful works displayed at the fair! We invite the community to support local artists by purchasing their products.
✅ Our Sponsors for their continued support:
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🔹 The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in the UK, Father Alexandru Vișan from the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Manchester and Family Shop, an ethnic Moldovan shop, for their generous donations to children.
📸 Capturing the Moments
We thank our photographer, Alexandr Platniuc from APhotoGallery, for capturing the most beautiful moments of the event. We encourage you to use his photography services!
🌍 Collaboration and Dialog
The event was a testament to the wonderful collaboration between the Moldovan Diaspora Business Alliance, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in London, and the Consulate of Romania in Manchester. This partnership demonstrates that, by joining forces, we can achieve great things for our community.
📢 Get Involved!
To organise such events in the future, we need your support. If you wish to get involved as a volunteer, teacher, or coordinator for upcoming celebrations, feel free to contact us directly.
💬 The Story Continues
This event was more than just a celebration – it was a tribute to our unity and cultural values. We thank everyone who contributed and participated. We look forward to seeing you again at the next Marțisor event on 1st March 2025!
