Maramureș DaysZilele Maramureșului

Zilele Maramureșului (Maramureș Days) is a multi-day cultural festival held annually in mid-May celebrating the identity and traditions of Maramureș. Organized by the county council and cultural institutions, the festival features folk music and dance performances, traditional craft fairs, exhibitions, symposiums, parades, and local cuisine events across Baia Mare and surrounding villages. It showcases regional costumes, rituals, and crafts (for example woven fabrics and woodcarving), allowing attendees to experience the living heritage of Maramureș and participate in community festivities. The festival program is diverse – from children’s folk events to scholarly conferences on Maramureș history – emphasizing the region’s unique cultural tapestry.

Launched in the mid-2010s to promote Maramureș identity, Zilele Maramureșului brings together folk ensembles, ethnographers, artists, and local communities to present living traditions. The festival builds on Maramureș’s legacy of preserved rural customs and wooden churches by framing them in a county-wide celebration. Institutions like the Maramureș Museum of Ethnography and popular dance troupes from Țara Lăpușului are key participants, reflecting the subregions of Maramureș (Maramureșul istoric, Țara Lăpușului, etc.). Activity highlights often include outdoor concerts in Baia Mare’s plazas and exhibitions of traditional garments.