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"Tree of Life" Ethnofolkloric Festival

Festivalul etnofolcloric "Pomul Vieții"

Balș, Romania

Jun 4, 2026Expected

Each year on Ascension Day, the town of Balș holds the "Tree of Life" fair, a celebration of the old crafts of the Olt valley. Potters and folk artists show and sell their work amid music and tradition, in a communal revival of village skills handed down through the generations.

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Key moments

Traditional Crafts Demonstration

Watch and interact with ceramic workshops, see intricate pottery making and traditional weaving, purchase handmade goods

Where it happens

Casa Tineretului Balș

Balș, Romania

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How to show up well

Dress for the setting

Comfortable shoes for walking

Read the local rhythm

Interest in folk crafts

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Refrain from taking or using objects without permission; ask before handling crafts.

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Practical notes

Crowds & timing

Crowd level: moderate.

Tickets

Free events are available.