Folk Costume Celebration (Cupșeni)Sărbătoarea portului popular din Cupșeni
Cupșeni, Ţara Lăpușului (Cupșeni commune), Romania
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Annual folk festival in Cupșeni (Lăpuș Valley) showcasing Maramureș traditional costumes and songs. Over two days, villagers and guests display embroidered folk attire, and groups perform the local Horea dance and laments. It includes competitions for best costume and folklore concerts. Visitors can admire vibrant folk costumes and hear live performances of regional melodies, gaining insight into Țara Lăpușului's rich heritage.
Cupșeni is a cultural hub of Lăpuș traditional wear and arts. This festival celebrates the local dwellers’ pride in their embroidered costumes (port popular) and preserves the rare 'Horea' laments through performance. It is a community event that unites villages of the valley, reflecting the importance of dress and song in Maramureș identity.
Venues and routes
Piața satului Cupșeni · Cupșeni
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Sun, May 18
Visitors admire vibrant traditional attire. They should remain outside the contest area but can photograph outfits with prior permission and applaud the contestants.
Spectators listen quietly to the slow traditional lament and may join clapping at the end. Flash photography should be avoided during performances out of respect.
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