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title: "DOR Camp brings together young people from the diaspora"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/82700/dor-camp-brings-together-young-people-from-the-diaspora
published: 2026-08-07T16:15:00Z
language: en
author: "Marina Negară"
section: "Diaspora"
source: moldova1.md
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# DOR Camp brings together young people from the diaspora

> Though they have left the Republic of Moldova, they have not forgotten their roots. Recently, 120 children and adolescents who have settled abroad returned home to participate in a new edition of the DOR camp. Over the course of a week, they will engage in workshops, games, and interactive activities designed to help them discover the traditions, culture, and customs of their homeland.

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/pOgJHp6DWuU)

Though they have left the Republic of Moldova, they have not forgotten their roots. Recently, 120 children and adolescents who have settled abroad returned home to participate in a new edition of the DOR camp. Over the course of a week, they will engage in workshops, games, and interactive activities designed to help them discover the traditions, culture, and customs of their homeland.

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Among the participants is Sabina Bortă, who travelled from the UK. This is the third time she has attended this camp.

“I love folk dances. I used to practice them when I was little, and it’s really enjoyable for us as a group because we can laugh together,” said Sabina.

The young participants engaged in various outdoor activities and took photos along the banks of the Nistru. They shared that their annual visits to the Republic of Moldova help them maintain their cultural identity.

“Everything is beautiful here. When I think of being in Moldova, all the activities make me happy. We go to the swimming pool, take photos, and even played the hora (Moldovan folk dance)” , said one participant.

“This is my first time here, but I'm really enjoying it. I can honestly say it’s one of the best camps, and I’m glad I registered. My mother told me, ‘Kira, you should register too,’ and I thought, ‘Why not?’” added another participant.

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The teenagers learned about Moldovan traditions by practicing Serbian dance steps.

“It’s harder than I thought. My mother still does these dances, and I assumed it would be easy, but it’s a bit challenging. However, it’s very interesting,” said one participant.

“I’m glad to be here. I can learn new traditions, such as folk dancing. The atmosphere is really good,” added another teenager.

“Since they are 16 to 17 years old, I chose Serbian dance for them. Younger children learn according to their age. Firstly, they are enthusiastic, and I appreciate that none of them say ‘no’; they all eagerly join in the dance,” commented mentor Nicoleta Fiodorov.

The camp program also includes diction and speaking workshops aimed at helping young people practice their Romanian language skills.

“This activity helps us improve our Romanian. Since we don’t live in Moldova but in another country, we don’t often get to speak Romanian,” shared one teenager.

“I think I speak Romanian well, but there are some words I struggle to pronounce. This activity really helps me,” added another participant.

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This year’s program brings together 240 children and young people from the Republic of Moldova and its diaspora, including participants from countries such as Romania, Italy, France, Germany, Norway, and the United States.

"We have two sessions, each lasting nine days. During these nine days, there are numerous activities and crafts. For instance,  you participated in the workshop 'The Art of Speaking,' which is crucial because one of the program's main goals is to ensure that those who have left do not forget their language. We also go on excursions, visiting Chișinău and important state institutions," said coordinator Irina Babuhina.

The DOR program was launched in 2013 as an initiative aimed at young people from the Moldovan diaspora. Since its inception, over 1,100 children have participated in this project.