Masked Parade (Parada Cetele de Mascați)
Spectators line the street to watch costumed groups coming from other villages; visitors can take photos and join in the clapping and cheers.
~11:00
Old-Style New Year Winter Customs Festival (Drăgușeni, Suceava County)
Festivalul Obiceiurilor de iarnă pe stil vechi
Drăgușeni, Romania
Jan 13, 2027ExpectedSource
Each January 13, the Bukovina village of Drăgușeni turns its central park into a stage for old-style winter customs. Traditional music, dance, and masked plays mark the Julian New Year as part of the regional Christmas season, in a celebration of the village's Orthodox winter heritage.
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Day 1 · Jan 13
Official Opening and Greetings
Visitors can hear speeches honoring the traditions and express their New Year’s wishes to the local community.
~12:00
Folk Performances in Central Park
Audience enjoys live folklore shows and communal caroling; everyone is welcome to listen and experience the customs firsthand.
~12:30
Where it happens
Parcul Central al comunei Drăgușeni
Drăgușeni, Romania
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Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Read the local rhythm
Traditional costume (if participating)
Respect local boundaries
Watch from the sidelines and follow organizers’ instructions. Stand back during the parade...
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
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Free events are available.
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REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Old-Style New Year Winter Customs Festival (Drăgușeni, Suceava County)
Festivalul Obiceiurilor de iarnă pe stil vechi
Drăgușeni, Romania
Each January 13, the Bukovina village of Drăgușeni turns its central park into a stage for old-style winter customs. Traditional music, dance, and masked plays mark the Julian New Year as part of the regional Christmas season, in a celebration of the village's Orthodox winter heritage.
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About Old-Style New Year Winter Customs Festival (Drăgușeni, Suceava County)
This event celebrates Bukovina’s rural Orthodox winter heritage, especially the Julian (Old-Style) New Year rituals. According to local officials, January 13 marks the “old-style” Christmas Eve and January 14 the New Year on the Julian calendar. Folk costumes and masked dances at Drăgușeni reflect centuries-old winter rites of the region.
This is a traditional religious-cultural observance. Visitors should observe respectfully, refrain from mocking costumes or rituals, and treat performers and locals courteously.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
ask permission
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
This event celebrates Bukovina’s rural Orthodox winter heritage, especially the Julian (Old-Style) New Year rituals. According to local officials, January 13 marks the “old-style” Christmas Eve and January 14 the New Year on the Julian calendar. Folk costumes and masked dances at Drăgușeni reflect centuries-old winter rites of the region.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jan 133 moments
Day 1Jan 13~11:00Expected
Masked Parade (Parada Cetele de Mascați)
Spectators line the street to watch costumed groups coming from other villages; visitors can take photos and join in the clapping and cheers.
Day 1Jan 13~12:00Expected
Official Opening and Greetings
Visitors can hear speeches honoring the traditions and express their New Year’s wishes to the local community.
Day 1Jan 13~12:30Expected
Folk Performances in Central Park
Audience enjoys live folklore shows and communal caroling; everyone is welcome to listen and experience the customs firsthand.
Day 2Jan 14
Day 2Jan 14Approximate
New Year’s Ball (Balul de Anul Nou)
Usually for locals and invited guests; not generally open to tourists, but visitors might glimpse the traditional costumes and dances as the festival concludes.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
Warm clothing
Read the local rhythm
Traditional costume (if participating)
Respect local boundaries
Watch from the sidelines and follow organizers’ instructions. Stand back during the parade and allow it to pass...
Photo with care
This is a traditional religious-cultural observance. Visitors should observe respectfully, refrain from mocking...
Essentials at a glance
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Jan 13, 2027
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City / Area
Drăgușeni
Moldova
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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