Victor Pelin: Crafting Moldova's heritage in wood

To mark the 75th birthday of folk master Victor Pelin, recipient of the "Master Craftsman" title, the National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History inaugurated the anniversary exhibition "Wood, Soul, Passion – A Life of Creation."

Renowned artists featured at the 8th edition of the "DescOperă" open-air classical music festival

Over 150 artists, including soloists and chorus members from the "Maria Bieșu" National Opera Theater, performed Verdi's opera "Aida" last night on an improvised stage in the "Orheiul Vechi" reservation. This performance took place in a stunning natural landscape during the inauguration of the eighth edition of the "DescOperă" open-air classical music festival, an event organized by the Ministry of Culture.

ASM marks 64 years: Fostering Moldova's future through science

The Moldova Academy of Sciences (ASM) commemorates its 64th anniversary, celebrating over six decades of excellence in research and innovation.

Marin Sorescu’s play "Iona" captivates audience in Chisinau

An exceptional theatrical event took place in Chisinau! The National Theater "Satiricus Ion Luca Caragiale" hosted a performance of "Iona," based on the play by Romanian playwright Marin Sorescu. Inspired by the biblical story of Jonah, the character who is swallowed by a giant fish, Sorescu's play reinterprets this tale through existential and absurd lens. What captivated the audience was the performance of Kuranosuke Sasaki, a prominent figure in the Japanese theater and cinema, who played the main role.

Azerbaijani poet awarded in Chisinau for translating Grigore Vieru's poetry

Literature serves as a bridge that fosters mutual understanding of cultural values. A testament to this is the recognition of Salim Babullaoglu, a prominent Azerbaijani writer, who was awarded in Chisinau for his translation of Grigore Vieru's verses. Readers in his home country are also familiar with other authors from Romanian culture, whose works he has translated as well.

Romanian Literature Days: From page to stage & screen

Literary debates, book launches, performances, and encounters between Romanian writers and the younger generation — these are all part of the Romanian Literature Days, which began Tuesday in Chișinău.

Moldova museums honored at Excellence Gala

Museum professionals and researchers were honored. The Museum Excellence Gala was held at the National Museum of History of Moldova to recognize excellence in the heritage field.

A photo exhibition honoring actor Constantin Constantinov is on display at the History Museum

Master Constantin Constantinov, a remarkable figure in the world of theater and film, would have celebrated his 110th birthday. In his honor, an exhibition showcasing photographs of the actor's life was inaugurated at the History Museum in Chișinău, accompanied by screenings of memorable film sequences. Friends and colleagues who knew Nea Costache shared impressive memories of the artist's life and contributions.

Orheiul Vechi enhances heritage with new openings

International Monuments Day at the Orheiul Vechi museum complex was marked by two significant events: a historical reconstruction of the defensive rampart attributed to ruler Stephen the Great and Holy, and the inauguration of the Medieval Archaeology Museum inside the fortification complex, featuring artifacts unearthed at this historic site.

Fazil Say's Istanbul symphony Moldovan premiere

The National Symphony Orchestra of Moldova's public broadcaster, Teleradio-Moldova (TRM), under the baton of conductor Andrei Zapșa, performed the symphony "Istanbul" by contemporary Turkish composer Fazil Say for the first time in Moldova.

Chișinău hosts "Abundance": Polish women's art & EU presidency

A premiere event held in Chișinău during Poland's presidency of the Council of the European Union features the exhibition, titled "Abundance," which was inaugurated at the National Art Museum and showcases the works of 16 young female artists from Poland.

Romanian theatres unite in Chișinău for Caragiale’s ‘A Lost Letter’

The tenth anniversary edition of the Union Tour – Romanian Theatre Bucharest–Iași–Chișinău concluded with a powerful performance of A Lost Letter on the stage of the Mihai Eminescu National Theatre in Chișinău.