Pillar 4 of 5

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Culture & Local Traditions

A festival of diversity — where Romanian and Székely traditions dress in vibrant colours, authentic rhythms and stories passed down through generations.

A multicultural festival


Covasna County is a unique space of multicultural coexistence — Romanians and Székelys have lived together for centuries, sharing traditions, customs and a fascinating cuisine. Taste of Covasna celebrates this cultural richness through a varied artistic programme, with performances, folk dance, traditional music and community activities that unite generations and ethnicities.

What does the Culture pillar include?


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Székely ensembles

Székely folk dance and music ensembles — traditional costumes, authentic choreographies and customs of the Kezdi region.

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Romanian ensembles

Romanian artistic groups presenting authentic folklore from Transylvania and across Romania — dance, costume and music.

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Traditional music

Concerts with authentic Székely and Romanian folk music, folk bands, fiddlers and traditional music performers.

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Artistic performances

Varied artistic programmes on the main stage and secondary stages — for all ages and tastes.

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Local traditions

Demonstrations of traditional crafts: pottery, weaving, wood carving, embroidery and authentic local handicrafts.

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Multiculturalism

Joint Romanian-Székely programmes celebrating coexistence, intercultural dialogue and Covasna's unique identity.

Zone 6 of the festival

Cultural Stage Area


The Cultural Stage Area is the artistic heart of the festival — a large stage and multiple secondary stages where performances take place over the 3 days, from morning to evening.

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Performances

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Folk dance

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Music

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Traditions

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Multiculturalism

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Community

Cultural programme


🎭 On stage

  • Opening gala – Opening performance with Székely and Romanian ensembles, symbolising unity
  • Folk & traditional concerts – Local and national artists with authentic folk music
  • Folk dance performances – Traditional choreographies performed by ensembles from Covasna and guests
  • Awards gala – Closing ceremony with presentation of all festival prizes

🎨 Traditional activities

  • Craft workshops – Pottery, weaving, wood painting — with local folk artisans
  • Traditional Recipe – Culinary competition dedicated to local gastronomic heritage
  • Local stories and customs – Interactive sessions about Székely and Romanian traditions in Covasna
  • Photo exhibition – Photography exhibition documenting rural life and traditions in the county

The multicultural dimension

Taste of Covasna is more than a gastronomic festival — it is a celebration of the unique cultural identity of Covasna County, where the Romanian and Székely communities live, cook and celebrate together.

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Romanian

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Székely

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Artistic

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Community

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