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SUMMARY:Romanian Film Festival Seattle - 11th Edition
DESCRIPTION:10 Romanian and Moldovan feature films will be screened in Seattle on November 1-3\, during the 11th edition of the Romanian Film Festival Seattle. \nBuy a festival pass or tickets here. \nThe Cultural Association Control N (based in Romanian) is joining ARCS this year as co-organizer of the 11th edition of Romanian Film Festival Seattle\, working as a bridge between Romanian filmmakers and the American public. \nSee the full press release about the festival and our new collaboration here. \nLaunched in 2014 in order to promote Romanian film to diverse American audience\, including the Romanian diaspora in Washington State\, the festival has grown over the past 10 years\, becoming one of the most important events of its kind on the west coast\, a platform for facilitating access to the most recent internationally awarded Romanian films and for Romanian filmmakers\, directors\, actors and producers\, attending the festival. \nThe Romanian Film Festival in Seattle will take place November 1-3 at SIFF Cinema Uptown\, an important cultural setting and promoter of European film. \nFor the past three years\, alongside the screenings organized in Seattle\, the festival has also had editions during the same period in Detroit\, MI and Phoenix\, AZ with a number of films selected\, and organized by two other sister organizations\, ARCS Arizona and ARCS Detroit. The three festivals share the same brand and visual identity\, created by Daniel Ursache\, a Romanian artist settled in Montreal\, Canada. This year's festival theme is Rhythms of Life. \nThe festival is organized with the support of 4Culture and the National Center for Cinematography in Moldova. \nWe are excited to welcome special guests\, Dorian Boguță\, main actor and producer of Another Lottery Ticket\,  Ruxandra Ghițescu\, screenwriter of Clara\, and Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr.\, producer of Carbon! \nIn the meantime\, please support our fundraising efforts.  The longevity of this festival is a testament that its success relies on your support. Your donations will help us pay for rental fees\, event insurance\, publicity\, distribution rights\, as well as for lodging and travel expenses for our guests.  \nWe welcome sponsors! Check out our sponsor package here. This project did not benefit from the support of the Romanian state. \nDo you want to help out during the festival? Check out the volunteer slots and sign up today! \nFestival Official Partners and Co-organizers:            \nFestival Institutional Partners:     \nSupporting Sponsors:                 \nFestival Ambassadors: \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFundraising Campaign\nThank you for your generosity! Our goal is to raise $20\,000 to cover costs associated with programming\, publicity\, technical support and film distribution rights. We will keep the fundraising campaign open on our website and Facebook. \nRaised$19\,625Goal$20\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                        How much would you like to donate?(Required)\n			\n					\n					$25 Many ThanksWe will integrate a special thank you credit on our website.\n			\n			\n					\n					$50 Festival FriendSpecial thank you credit on our website!\n			\n			\n					\n					$100 Festival SupporterSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to two films showing at the festival.\n			\n			\n					\n					$250 Festival BenefactorSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to four films showing at the festival.\n			\n			\n					\n					$500 Festival AmbassadorSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to eight films showing at the festival\, thank you credit after the each film screening and special thank you credit on our website (with your company logo\, if applicable). \n			\n			\n					\n					$1\,000 Supporting SponsorWe are offering up to three full festival passes\, credit before the screenings\, special thank you credit on our website with your logo and link to your website. \n			\n			\n					\n					$5\,000 Festival Official Partner and Co-OrganizerWe are offering up to five full festival passes\, credit before the screenings\, special thank you credit as a festival official partner and co-organizer on our website with your logo and link to your website.\n			Total\n							\n						Payment MethodPayPal Checkout\n                                    American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n                                    Card Number\n                                    \n                                 \n                                            \n                                                Expiration Date\n                                                \n                                            \n                                                Security Code\n                                                \n                                                 \n                                             \n                                        \n                                            Cardholder Name\n                                            \n                                         \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n		                \n		                \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChecks are welcome. Please address them to: \nAmerican Romanian Cultural Society1931 E Lynn StSeattle\, WA 98112 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFilms\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nAnother Lottery Ticketby Paul Negoescu\n7:00pm\, Nov. 1 Q&A with lead actor Dorian Boguță \n2023\, Comedy\, 86 min(Romania) \n    \n        Dinel\, Sile and Pompiliu want to get rich by mining crypto but they soon manage to lose the USB stick with their digital fortune. \n        Dinel\, Sile and Pompiliu want to get rich by mining crypto but they soon manage to lose the USB stick with their digital fortune. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nRefugeby Liviu Marghidan\n11:05am\, Nov. 2 \n2023\, Drama\, 83 min (Romania) \n    \n        A family of four\, having been affected by a divorce\, undertake their annual trip to the mountains\, meant to get the children and their parents closer\, as they live in... \n        A family of four\, having been affected by a divorce\, undertake their annual trip to the mountains\, meant to get the children and their parents closer\, as they live in different countries\, France and Romania. Their holiday is turned upside down when the children vanish\, running away on the pathway to a mountain hut\, thus creating a tense atmosphere filled with frantic searches\, confrontations between the adults and a climatic ending. \n        Read More\n    \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nNoraby Carla-Maria Teaha\n12:50pm\, Nov. 2 \n2023\, Documentary\, 85 min(Romania) \n    \n        Poet\, novelist and translator\, 91-year-old Nora Iuga is a unique character on the Romanian contemporary literature scene. This is largely due to the author’s particular mix of playfulness and charisma\, which is reflected in her writing at... \n        Poet\, novelist and translator\, 91-year-old Nora Iuga is a unique character on the Romanian contemporary literature scene. This is largely due to the author’s particular mix of playfulness and charisma\, which is reflected in her writing at every level. With her books being banned for eight years under the communist regime\, accused of a “morbid eroticism”\, the documentary follows Nora Iuga for the duration of 3 years and tries to gently discover where her eroticism comes from and how it still influences her work. In a very intimate exploration of her mind and soul\, we are invited to discover the secret of always staying young and to relentlessly searching for love\, towards which Nora has a very special approach. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nHoly Week (US Premiere)by Andrei Cohn\n2:40pm\, Nov. 2 \n2024\, Drama\, 133 min(Romania) \n    \n        The Holy Week\, around 1900\, somewhere in Romania. The tense relationship between the Jewish innkeeper Leiba and Gheorghe\, his Christian employee\,reaches the point where the innkeeper decides to expel the... \n        The Holy Week\, around 1900\, somewhere in Romania. The tense relationship between the Jewish innkeeper Leiba and Gheorghe\, his Christian employee\,reaches the point where the innkeeper decides to expel the latter. Revengeful\, Gheorghe promises Leiba that he will return on Easter Night to “settle” his accounts. This threat comes as a last straw against Leiba’s attempts to cohabit with his hostile\, anti-Semitic environment. From then on\, Leiba will struggle distinguishing between the real danger and the one fabricated by his anxieties\, engaging onto a path of transformation leading toextreme consequences. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nFreedomby Tudor Giurgiu\n5:20pm\, Nov. 2 \n2023\, Drama\, 109 min (Romania\, Hungary) \n    \n        In the chaotic days of the December 1989 revolution that overthrew the Communist regime\, the Transylvanian city of Sibiu becomes the scene of a violent assault on a Police unit... \n        In the chaotic days of the December 1989 revolution that overthrew the Communist regime\, the Transylvanian city of Sibiu becomes the scene of a violent assault on a Police unit that quickly escalates into a bloody confrontation between soldiers\, policemen\, civilian protesters and representatives of the secret police. In a desperate attempt to escape the siege\, Police captain Viorel is captured by the army and thrown into an empty swimming pool along withhundreds of prisoners accused of being terrorists. \n        Read More\n    \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nClaraby Sabin Dorohoi\n7:35pm\, Nov. 2Q&A with screenwriter Ruxandra Ghițescu \n2023\, Drama\, 85 min (Romania) \n    \n        Clara is a divorced Romanian mother who babysits a little girl in a German town by the Danube River. Her son\, feeling abandoned\, runs away from home in an attempt... \n        Clara is a divorced Romanian mother who babysits a little girl in a German town by the Danube River. Her son\, feeling abandoned\, runs away from home in an attempt to reach his mother by traveling on a small boat upriver. \n        Read More\n    \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nGone Wildby Dan Curean\n11:05am\, Nov. 3 \n2012\, Documentary\, 88 min(Romania) \n    \n        In the waterlogged lands of the Danube Delta\, in Romania\, some horses were abandoned\, when the collective farms collapsed at the same time as the Communist regime.  They survived and... \n        In the waterlogged lands of the Danube Delta\, in Romania\, some horses were abandoned\, when the collective farms collapsed at the same time as the Communist regime.  They survived and in time they went wild\, forming a unique colony of wild horses that is increasing. Meanwhile the local people\, who were similarly left to their own devices\, are struggling to survive. The film explores  this extraordinary paradox: an increasing herd of horses and a decreasing number of villagers - and the threat to both groups\, through the eyes of Ivan\, a young village boy\, who over the years has developed a unique and powerful bond with the horses. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nWhere Elephants Go (US Premiere)by Cătălin Rotaru and Gabi Șarga\n1:00pm\, Nov. 3 \n2024\, Drama\, 115 min(Romania) \n    \n        Nine-year-old Leni is witty and wise for her age and quite a match for the homeless intellectual Marcel\, who is a 23-year-old child. Leni's mother Magda refuses to accept the... \n        Nine-year-old Leni is witty and wise for her age and quite a match for the homeless intellectual Marcel\, who is a 23-year-old child. Leni's mother Magda refuses to accept the failure of Leni's medical treatment and rebuffs Marcel's friendship\, even as he and Leni demonstrate every step through life can be a joyous adventure. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nNasty (US Premiere)by Tudor Giurgiu\, Cristian Pascariu\, Tudor D. Popescu\n3:25pm\, Nov. 3 \n2024\, Documentary\, 104 min(Romania) \n    \n        This ultimate film about Ilie Nastase\, the legendary sportsman coming from an unknown country behind the Iron Curtain\, charts his impressive achievements\, his one-of-a-kind antics and uncontrolled bursts of anger.... \n        This ultimate film about Ilie Nastase\, the legendary sportsman coming from an unknown country behind the Iron Curtain\, charts his impressive achievements\, his one-of-a-kind antics and uncontrolled bursts of anger. Lovable\, charming and generous\, yet temperamental\, arrogant and obscene\, Mr. Nice’n’Nasty was tennis’ first global rockstar. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrailer\n\n\n\nCarbonby Ion Borș\n5:55pm\, Nov. 3Q&A with producer Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr. \n2022\, Dark comedy\, 103 min(Moldova\, Romania\, Spain) \n    \n        Moldova\, early 90s: Dima\, a tractor driver\, wants to be enrolled in the military troops to take part in the local war on the Transnistrian border. Vasea\, an Afghanistan war... \n        Moldova\, early 90s: Dima\, a tractor driver\, wants to be enrolled in the military troops to take part in the local war on the Transnistrian border. Vasea\, an Afghanistan war veteran\, joins him. While on their way to the front\, they find a carbonized body. Authorities ignore them without helping to identify the body. Dima and Vasea decide to bury the corpse according to the proper Christian rituals\, but shortly they will go\, together with the body\, on an absurd journey to discover his identity. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuests\nDorian BoguțăActor Dorian Boguță\, best known for "The Death of Mr. Lăzărescu" (2005) and "Francesca" (2009) was born in Kishinev\, USSR (now Chișinău\, The Republic of Moldova) on April 24\, 1971. He graduated from Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film University in Georgia in 1992 and started his acting career at the National Theatre in Chișinău\, where he played numerous noticeable lead roles. In 1999 he moved to Bucharest and started acting in films\, gaining recognition with the TV series "Lombarzilor 8" (2006) and later with "Francesca" (2009. In 2009 he made his debut in directing\, with the short-film "10"\, marking the beginning of a series of highly successful short-films\, including "From now on" (2012)\, "Kazimir” (2014) and “Finale” (2015). He later on made his debut in feature film with the drama “Legacy” (2019). Following his passion for acting and directing\, he founded actoriedefilm.ro with fellow actors\, Dragoș Bucur and Alexandru Papadopol\, which encompasses both an acting school and a producing company. Their purpose is to introduce their students to an acting style that is realistic and comes naturally. In 2013\, they produced box office hits like “Love Building\,” “Another Love Building”\, “Two Lottery Tickets” (2016) and “Another Lottery Ticket”(2023)\, all of which Dorian both produced and acted in. \n\n \nRuxandra GhițescuRuxandra Ghițescu is a Romanian visual artist and filmmaker. She is a graduate student of the Media Art School\, in Karlsruhe\, Germany. Ruxandra is currently working as a director on films\, commercials and as a scriptwriter. She was selected to participate in Berlinale Talents in 2015\, as well as in Sarajevo Talents and Transylvania Talents in 2014. Her debut feature Otto the Barbarian\, a Romanian-Belgian coproduction\, was part of L’Atelier de Cinefondation 2017\, Berlinale Script Station 2016\, CineLink Sarajevo 2016 - winner of the Macedonian Film Institute Prize\, CineLink Work in Progress 2019 and premiered in 2020 at Sarajevo IFF.\n\n  \nSergiu Cumatrenco Jr.Sergiu Cumatrenco Jr. is one of the leading producers from Moldova. He is CEO and a co-founder of the YOUBESC Creative Institute\, Executive Director of the Art Consumers Association and the founder of the RAVAC International Film Festival. A member of the Moldavian Filmmakers Association and a member of the European Film Academy\, he has produced and co-produced 15 film projects\, among them six international co-productions. Among the most recent films created in co-production with partners from Moldova\, Romania\, Spain\, the USA\, Germany\, France and Austria the following stand out: BILLION\, CARBON\, ANOTHER LOTTERY TICKETS\, VARVARA\, THUNDERS\, MMXX\, TRANSIT TIMES. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporters\nPrivate donors\n\nSupporting sponsor · $1\,000 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Mihai and Gabriela Aluaș\n\n\n	Cosmin and Elena Catrinescu\n\n\n	Otilia & Tudor Baraboi\n\n\n\nFestival ambassador · $500 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Mary Sherhart\n\n\n	Tracy Sharpe and Roxana Arama\n\n\n	Adrian Potra\n\n\n	Dana Cozmei\n\n\n	Luana and Marian Stanescu\n\n\n	Nick Voicu\n\n\n	Raluca and Gabriel Hera\n\n\n	Alexandrina Maicaneanu and Radu Simionescu\n\n\n	Irina & Cristi Salvan\n\n\n\nFestival benefactor · $250 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Ileana Marin\n\n\n	Ramona and Marian Pungan\n\n\n	Anonymous\n\n\n	Roxana Teodorescu\n\n\n	Andrei Marinescu\n\n\n	In loving memory of Eugenia Lup and Rodica Gutan\n\n\n	Oana and Doru Nica\n\n\n	Vasi Rusu\n\n\n	Thomas Richardson\n\n\n	Marius Popa\n\n\n	Claudiu Raileanu\n\n\n	Maya Bacioiu teen fundraiser\n\n\n	Alexandru Popa\n\n\n	Miruna Ticrea\n\n\n	Tudor and Adina Trufinescu\n\n\n	Isabella Fu and Radu Palanca\n\n\n\nFestival supporter · $100 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Helene Kaplan\n\n\n	Irina Mork\n\n\n	Anca and Catalin Zaharia\n\n\n\n	Smaranda Lieuallen\n\n\n	Irina VanPatten\n\n\n	Margareta Christian\n\n\n	Michele Anciaux Aoki\n\n\n	Cristian and Ana Maria Ilac\n\n\n	Alexandrina and Adrian Muntianu\n\n\n	Veronica Guea\n\n\n	Carmen Rautu\n\n\n	Adriana Popescu\n\n\n	Adrian Fanaru\n\n\n	Monica Poinescu\n\n\n	Elizabeta Iliescu\n\n\n	Carl Winter\n\n\n	Raluca Herman\n\n\n	Edward Blau\n\n\n	Ionut Tulai\n\n\n	Cristina Houston\n\n\n	Mihai and Monica Ene-Pietrosanu\n\n\n	Nicoleta and Andrei Zlati\n\n\n	Camelia and Ciprian Clinciu\n\n\n\nFestival friend · $50 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Linda Morris\n\n\n	Daniela Stafie\n\n\n	Marina Lyons\n\n\n	In honor of Ana Bacioiu\n\n\n	Adriana Guiman\n\n\n	Casey Choi\n\n\n	Elena Apreutesei\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks · $25 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Silviana Ciurea Ilcus
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-film-festival-seattle-11th-edition/
LOCATION:SIFF Cinema Uptown\, 511 Queen Anne Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Romanian heroes
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URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/heroes1/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1 (Adults)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class is tailored for students of Romanian origin nationwide who do not understand\, nor speak the language\, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are curious to find out more about their heritage. They will learn basic conversational skills in Romanian and will develop their pronunciation\, vocabulary\, writing and reading knowledge.They will gain confidence and will be able to connect with their Romanian family in meaningful ways.  No knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 15 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/introduction-to-romanian-adults/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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SUMMARY:Beginning Romanian 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class is tailored for students of Romanian origin nationwide who do not understand\, nor speak the language\, but who have been exposed to Romanian culture and are curious to find out more about their heritage. They will learn basic conversational skills in Romanian and will develop their pronunciation\, vocabulary\, writing and reading knowledge.They will gain confidence and will be able to connect with their Romanian family in meaningful ways.  No knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \n\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/introduction-to-romanian-ages-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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SUMMARY:Romanian Pioneers 1
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nThis class aims to help students explore and embrace their Romanian identity and heritage. They will discover Romanian illustrous figures and find inspiration in their pioneer spirit\, courage and tenacity.  The students will interact with real Romanian role models while developing a global perspective of their place into the world as bilingual and bicultural citizens.  Basic knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScheduling\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\n\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered. \nNext Course\nRomanian History\, Part I
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-pioneers-ages-10-13-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes 1
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis class aims to help students explore and fully embrace their Romanian identity. They will learn about human relations and emotions through the study of Romanian legedary characters\, illustrous historic figures\, as well as contemporary stars. We will use fun engaging methodologies to enrich their daily vocabulary\, strengthen communication skills\, improve pronunciation and reading competence through short texts\, poems\, songs\, proverbs\, riddles\, and games. The students will intearact with real Romanian role models that they will discover throughout the semester. Basic knowledge of Romanian required; groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. \nScheduling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.  Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each). \nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-ages-6-9-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20250112T075340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T075340Z
UID:10000189-1727654400-1734134399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Be ready for the Global Seal of Biliteracy\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/be-ready-for-the-global-seal-of-biliteracy-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20231207T205614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T170222Z
UID:10000120-1727654400-1734134399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Improve Your Writing\, Reading and Speaking Skills\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:OverviewIn this course\, students will read intriguing texts on the world’s inexplicable mysteries such as pyramids\, ghost apparitions\, huge marine monsters\, heroes with superpowers\, UFOs\, and many others. Since each text is accompanied by a recording and a dossier of activities\, students will have the opportunity to further practice writing and speaking in Romanian while trying to offer explanations to the mysteries they have read about. For this class\, students will keep a vocabulary journal and will write their own short texts or blog entries. Whenever possible\, we will meet specialists in world history and science to interview them and work on more formal conversation skills. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. ScheduleTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  PaymentTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).New students must register for placement test.We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/improve-your-writing-reading-and-speaking-skills-part-i/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20231206T175445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T170249Z
UID:10000115-1727654400-1734134399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian History I: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:OverviewRomanian History: Part I\, (3 quarters): This class is designed for students who want to learn about Romanian history\, including major personalities who steered the destiny of Romanians and their neighbors. Continuing the exploration of cultural identity and heritage through history\, students will enlarge their vocabulary and expand their reading\, listening\, and writing skills. Conceived as a three-quarter class\, we will go over crucial events starting with the Roman-Dacian wars\, the formation of the Romanian provinces\, and pursuing iconic leaders from Mircea the Elder\, Vlad the Impaler\, and Stephan to Alexandru Ioan Cuza and Carol I. The students will be engaged in attractive projects that will help them discover who their ancestors were and how they earned their place in European history. Novice to Intermediate knowledge of Romanian is required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions This is the first of three quarters for Romanian History Part: I. SchedulingTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  Typography is the art and technique\nTypography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible\, readable and appealing when displayed. The arrangement of type involves selecting typefaces\, point size\, line length\, line-spacing (leading)\, letter-spacing (tracking)\, and adjusting the space within letters pairs (kerning). PaymentTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).New students must register for placement test.We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-part-i/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20230818T054444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T182342Z
UID:10000017-1727654400-1734134399@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Be ready for the Global Seal of Biliteracy\, Part 1
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-in-high-school-romana-la-liceu-ages-14-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240615T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240915T000000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20240729T220426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T133823Z
UID:10000171-1718409600-1726358400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian American National Heritage Award - 8th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Romanian American National Heritage Awards 2024\, 8th edition  \nThe Romanian American National Heritage Award is an annual competition for high school students with Romanian heritage or background. Applicants of non-Romanian descent may qualify\, as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian community in the US.  \nThe award recognizes exceptional contributions to the cohesion of the Romanian community and the preservation of its heritage\, language\, culture and traditions. \nThe jury involved base their decision on the national and international impact of the volunteering activity described\, the candidate's academic achievements and leadership potential and tracked record\, as well as their future vision for the benefit of the Romanian community\, locally and beyond. \nGranted by the American Romanian Cultural Society\, Romanian United Foundation\, FORA\, RoAm Pro and Alianța. With the endorsement of the Embassy of Romania to the United States. The Award Ceremony will be hosted at the Alianța Gala in November.  \nPlease email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you want to join us as a community partner. \nSee the list of last year's winners here. \n \nRecognition and Awards \nAll eligible participants will receive the official recognition of the Romanian Embassy in the United States. \nIn the past years the award has helped the recipients distinguish themselves in their admission process to top colleges and institutions\, such as Dartmouth College\, Wesleyan University\, Pitzer College\, UC Berkeley\, UCLA\, UC Davis\, UC Santa Barbara\, UC Irvine\, Whitman College\, Purdue University\, UW Honors\, Harvard\, Cornell University and many others.  \nTimeline \nJune 15 - Submission of Applications OpensAugust 25 - Submission of Applications ClosesSeptember 15 - Winners Announced  \nApply HERE\nEligibility: ​​Age and residence: For the 2024 edition\, participants must be enrolled in High School in United States for the 2024-2025 academic year. Academic standing: Minimum unweighted High School GPA of 3.0 – or equivalent\, running average for the last school year.Team work: Both individuals and teams can participate in the competition. Participation in teams is encouraged. To encourage leadership and simplify the evaluation process\, the maximum team size is 5\, including the leader. \n \nThere are no Romanian or US citizenship requirements. There are no fees required\, this competition is entirely free to participate for eligible students. \n​Eligibility for national participantsThe top 5 winners of the regional competitions advance to the national competition. \nEvaluation criteria \nThe following criteria will be used in the evaluation process (not all criteria are required\, but they will strengthen your application):  \n1) Community work and leadershipThe number of volunteering hours and their visible outcome and results will be a strong factor in the evaluation. Where applicable and possible\, volunteering and community work in Romania (e.g. groundbreaking projects with children\, youth and seniors from underprivileged social backgrounds\, or religious and ethnic minorities) will receive the jury's highest consideration. Please highlight this aspect in your application. Please provide a detailed description of your working experience\, highlighting the ways in which your activity and leadership initiatives impacted the targeted community\, strengthening its civic spirit and sense of unity. \n2) Essay Please submit a short motivationalessay that will describe how your community work influenced your own personal growth and brought awarness to your bicultural and bilingual identity in the US. We strongly encourage applicants to model their essay from their college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail. The essay shall have no less than 200 words and no more than 650 words. \nOptional EssaySubmit an essay under 400 words on any of these following topics: 1.a challenge that has taught you to be resilient\, or 2. where do you see yourself in 10 years from now\, or 3. any topic of your choice. Like with the main essay\, we strongly encourage applicants to model the college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail.  \n3) Recommendations from local community leadersYour essay and recommendations (up to 2) will play an important role in the evaluation process. A formal letter is not required\, a name and contact info (email and/or phone number) will be sufficient. The contest organizers will reach out to confirm the recommendations. \nRomanian Heritage ConnectionApplicants of any cultural background may qualify\, as long as they are able to prove their interest\, work experience and connection to Romania. Examples of such proof: \n\nPassing an officially recognized Romanian language test – where available\nAn essay in Romanian \nVolunteer work in Romania
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-american-national-heritage-award-8th-edition/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20240319T194854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T195143Z
UID:10000169-1713610800-1713722400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:International Children's Friendship Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:ARCS is excited to participate again at this year's International Children's Friendship Festival! We will share a table with members from the local Moldovan community to promote Romania and Moldova\, so please come stop by! International Children’s Friendship Festival is an event that is run by children and features performances by children. Various nationalities are represented through music\, folk dancing and art. The children celebrate their international friendship through experiencing the rich tapestry of the world’s cultures. The event is well-established and recognized in the Northwest as a volunteer-run festival with a loyal crowd and an increasing number of new children every year. The festival is annually recognized by proclamations of several elected officials in Washington State. The event is free and open to the public. Our reach goes beyond the borders of Washington State\, all the way to the other side of the world.  Over the years we have had the pleasure to host guests performers from Republic of Seychelles\, Mongolia and Mexico. They’ve come all the way to Seattle to share their culture with the children of Pacific Northwest.  Not only was this a once in a lifetime experience for those children\, but it also provided an opportunity for the local children to mingle with and learn about people from very different backgrounds. Are you interested in getting involved? We are looking for children and teenagers of Romanian or Moldovan descent who are passionate to share their heritage! Sign up here. Learn more about the festival from the organizers here. April 20-21\, 11-6pmFisher Pavilion\, Seattle Center305 Harrison StSeattle\, WA 98109
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/international-childrens-friendship-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Seattle Center – Fisher Pavilion\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20240209T193735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T192607Z
UID:10000162-1711929600-1718409599@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Improve Your Writing\, Reading and Speaking Skills\, Part II
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nIn this course\, students will read intriguing texts on the world’s inexplicable mysteries such as pyramids\, ghost apparitions\, huge marine monsters\, heroes with superpowers\, UFOs\, and many others. Since each text is accompanied by a recording and a dossier of activities\, students will have the opportunity to further practice writing and speaking in Romanian while trying to offer explanations to the mysteries they have read about. For this class\, students will keep a vocabulary journal and will write their own short texts or blog entries. Whenever possible\, we will meet specialists in world history and science to interview them and work on more formal conversation skills. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\nTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you.\nThe times indicated in the schedule are only orientative.\nPlease fill out the registration form to let us know your availability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPayment\nTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.\nScholarships\nWe offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org prior to registration if you would like to be considered.\nNext Course\nImprove your Reading\, Writing\, and Speaking Skills\, Part III.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/improve-your-writing-reading-and-speaking-skills-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Spring Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20231206T181242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T191803Z
UID:10000116-1708905600-1718409599@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Part II: pre-ALTA Romanian in High School/ Română la Liceu (Ages 14-17)
DESCRIPTION:OverviewUnique in the US\, the program “Româna la Liceu”\, launched in 2016 with great success. This program is addressed to students from WA State\, and nationwide\, to help them earn high school credits for their heritage language by taking the ALTA Exam\, and possibly the Global Seal of Biliteracy. These diplomas will help with their admission process to highly-ranked universities in the US. Our method combines reading comprehension and grammar with interactive communicative methods. Groups of 4-7 students / 60 min\, weekly. This class is Part II of the pre-Romanian in High School series. SchedulingTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  PaymentTuition for this course includes 15 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).We offer need-based scholarships. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered. Next CourseRomanian in High School/Română la Liceu (Fall 2024): 10 x 90 minute lessons
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-in-high-school-romana-la-liceu-ages-14-17-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20231206T182402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T201511Z
UID:10000119-1704708000-1711130400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Pioneers (Ages 10-13)
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis class aims to help students explore and embrace their Romanian identity and heritage. They will discover Romanian illustrous figures and find inspiration in their pioneer spirit\, courage and tenacity.  The students will interact with real Romanian role models while developing a global perspective of their place into the world as bilingual and bicultural citizens.  Basic knowledge of Romanian required. Groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly sessions SchedulingTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  PaymentTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).New students must register for placement test.We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-pioneers-ages-10-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20231130T211133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T170917Z
UID:10000114-1704708000-1711130400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes (Ages 6-9)
DESCRIPTION:OverviewThis class aims to help students explore and fully embrace their Romanian identity. They will learn about human relations and emotions through the study of Romanian legedary characters\, illustrous historic figures\, as well as contemporary stars. We will use fun engaging methodologies to enrich their daily vocabulary\, strengthen communication skills\, improve pronunciation and reading competence through short texts\, poems\, songs\, proverbs\, riddles\, and games. The students will intearact with real Romanian role models that they will discover throughout the semester. Basic knowledge of Romanian required; groups of 4-5 students / 60 min\, weekly. SchedulingTime: To Be Determined – We will work with parents and students to find the best times and days that work for you. The times indicated in the schedule are only orientative. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your availability.  PaymentTuition for this course includes 10 classes on Zoom (60 minutes each).New students must register for placement test.We offer scholarships to families in need. Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you would like to be considered.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-ages-6-9-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20230824T225728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T183207Z
UID:10000018-1704708000-1711130400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Romanian (Ages 6+)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/introduction-to-romanian-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Language Classes,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20240118T201706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T203446Z
UID:10000136-1704672000-1711151999@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Winter Semester Courses
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/winter-semester-courses/
CATEGORIES:Education,Winter Courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20231130T195616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T210504Z
UID:10000113-1702116000-1702130400@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:European Holiday Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us December 9\, 10am-2pm\, at the European Holiday Market for festive food\, merchandise\, stories\, and music. We look forward to representing Romania alongside Teinnovadora\, importer of quality Romanian wines\, and join other European communities. If you're looking for unique holiday gifts\, you don't want to miss this! Learn more here. PROGRAM10:15 AM French and English Christmas Music presented by Ladies Musical Club of SeattleWith Dhanushi Wijeyakulasuriya\, sopranoSusan Payne O'Brien\, sopranoPeter Nelson-King\, piano 11:15 AM Storytime in French with Sophie 11:45 AM Santa Claus' Visit & Gifts 12:30 PM Holiday Piano Music presented by Ladies Musical Club of SeattleWith Monica Kessler\, piano Saturday\, December 9 |10am-2pmCHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER4649 Sunnyside Ave N\, Seattle\, WA 98103
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/european-holiday-market/
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20231121T015341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T204434Z
UID:10000111-1701545400-1701549000@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:The Magic of Winter: The Romanian Madrigal Choir Jubilee Tour
DESCRIPTION:ARCS is a proud partner of the Madrigal Choir Jubilee Tour in Seattle!  A decade-long wait is over: after 35 years\, the famous National Chamber Choir “Madrigal - Marin Constantin”\, Romania’s most internationally recognized musical ensemble\, returns to United States for an anniversary tour celebrating the National Day of Romania with special recitals in New York\, Washington\, D.C.\, Chicago\, and Seattle. More details about the tour: www.madrigaltour.com In Seattle\, WA\, the event will take place at the Town Hall Seattle on December 2\, 2023 @ 7:30 PM (Address: 1119 8th Avenue (at Seneca Street) Seattle\, WA 98101) The much-awaited comeback of one of the world's great choral ensembles will display all the Madrigal’s artistic prowess\, evident in the expansive repertoire\, the impeccable musical quality\, and the spectacular stage presence. Anticipating the magic of winter festivities\, the recitals will offer a carefully-crafted program\, featuring Renaissance music\, Romanian and international carols\, and timeless choral compositions. Madrigal Choir’s American tour is organized by the Romanian Embassy to the U.S. together with the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York and with the generous support of the Romanian Ministry of Culture and several sponsors from Romania: Transylvania Bank\, Vodafone\, ING\, UiPath and Fan Courier\, and special community partner: American Romanian Cultural Society – ARCS. The event is free but registration is required. Register Here.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/the-magic-of-winter-the-romanian-madrigal-choir-jubilee-tour/
LOCATION:Town Hall Seattle\, 1119 8th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage,Stage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTSTAMP:20260403T195121
CREATED:20230816T193331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T070813Z
UID:10000011-1699056000-1699833599@arcsproject.org
SUMMARY:Romanian Film Festival Seattle\, 10th Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Romanian Film Festival Seattle is excited to celebrate its 10th anniversary edition this year. Running Nov. 4-12\, the festival will mark the return to SIFF Uptown Cinema Nov. 4-5 (its home until 2020)\, and will continue the following weekend at Northwest Film Forum. The online program will be available for the duration of the festival. \nStarted in 2014 with the scope of bringing Romanian cinema to audiences in Seattle\, the festival has adapted and blossomed over the years. It soldiered through the pandemic\, thanks to a loyal audience that followed it as it transformed to a virtual program. This year it continues to enjoy a hybrid format\, with an online selection available in the continental US and in-person screenings at SIFF Cinema Uptown and Northwest Film Forum. \nThrough the years\, each edition has brought thought-provoking and award-winning productions from Romania and Eastern Europe\, giving a platform to upcoming and established directors alike. \nThis year’s theme “One Eye Laughing\, One Eye Crying” is a nod to its first edition in 2014 - the duality of the Romanian spirit that propels it forward in spite of constant hardships. The first year saw an overwhelming success following a grassroots effort to mobilize the Romanian community in the greater Seattle area.  \nThis year’s nuanced edition celebrates the rich cultural fabric of Romania\, while exploring current topics with the unflinchingly honest perspectives that fans of the festival have come to expect from Romanian cinema. The program will comprise of critically-acclaimed films and newly released films\, and featuring special guests from Romania. \nDaniel Ursache\, the graphic artist behind the festival posters over the years\, has once again turned his creative eye to reflect the unstopping energy of the festival. \nMark your calendars and let’s keep the story going! \nIf you have a business or reprezent an organization\, please check out our sponsorship package and let us know if you would like to benefit from our advertising opportunities.  \nFestival Official Partners and Co-organizers:       Festival Institutional Partners:           \nSupporting Sponsors:                \nFestival Ambassadors:                      FilmsFundraising CampaignThank you for your generosity! Our goal is to raise $20\,000 to cover costs associated with programming\, publicity\, technical support and film distribution rights. We will keep the fundraising campaign open on our website and Facebook. Raised$19\,949Goal$20\,000 \n                \n                        How much would you like to donate?(Required)\n			\n					\n					$25 Many ThanksWe will integrate a special thank you credit on our website.\n			\n			\n					\n					$50 Festival FriendSpecial thank you credit on our website!\n			\n			\n					\n					$100 Festival SupporterSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to two films showing at the festival.\n			\n			\n					\n					$250 Festival BenefactorSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to four films showing at the festival.\n			\n			\n					\n					$500 Festival AmbassadorSpecial thank you credit on our website and free access to eight films showing at the festival\, thank you credit after the each film screening and special thank you credit on our website (with your company logo\, if applicable). \n			\n			\n					\n					$1\,000 Supporting SponsorWe are offering up to three full festival passes\, credit before the screenings\, special thank you credit on our website with your logo and link to your website. \n			\n			\n					\n					$5\,000 Festival Official Partner and Co-OrganizerWe are offering up to five full festival passes\, credit before the screenings\, special thank you credit as a festival official partner and co-organizer on our website with your logo and link to your website.\n			Total\n							\n						Payment MethodPayPal Checkout\n                                    American ExpressDiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express\, Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n                                    Card Number\n                                    \n                                 \n                                            \n                                                Expiration Date\n                                                \n                                            \n                                                Security Code\n                                                \n                                                 \n                                             \n                                        \n                                            Cardholder Name\n                                            \n                                         \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n		                \n		                \n\n\nChecks are welcome. Please address them to: \nAmerican Romanian Cultural Society1931 E Lynn StSeattle\, WA 98112 TrailerBoss by Bogdan Mirică\n2022\, Thriller\, 126 min(Romania\, Luxembourg\, Sweden) \n    \n        Bogdan\, an innocuous ambulance driver\, becomes involved in an armed robbery to support his ailing mother's medical needs. While fleeing from the scene\, he accidentally hits a witness\, who ends... \n        Bogdan\, an innocuous ambulance driver\, becomes involved in an armed robbery to support his ailing mother's medical needs. While fleeing from the scene\, he accidentally hits a witness\, who ends up in a coma. As Bogdan's paranoia intensifies\, he immerses himself further into the lives of his accomplices\, while causing major problems in his own. \n        Read More\n    \n	 TrailerBetween Revolutions by Vlad Petri\n2023\, Hybrid documentary\, 70 min (Romania\, Croatia\, Qatar\, Iran) \n    \n        “Between Revolutions" illuminates the letters exchanged between Maria\, a Romanian\, and Zahra\, an Iranian\, who forge a deep connection while studying together at medical school in 1970s Bucharest. The letters... \n        “Between Revolutions" illuminates the letters exchanged between Maria\, a Romanian\, and Zahra\, an Iranian\, who forge a deep connection while studying together at medical school in 1970s Bucharest. The letters poignantly illustrate the challenges faced by everyday people\, especially women\, during the Iranian Revolution and Ceaucescu's repressive rule in Romania\, juxtaposed with documentary footage portraying daily life and the widespread propaganda in their respective societies.  \n        Read More\n    \n	TrailerPlayback by Iulia Rugină\n2023\, Documentary\, 77 min (Romania) \n    \n        In communist Romania of the 80s\, DJs were the only ones who brought outside music to the people. Tracks were trafficked on vinyl or secretly recorded from foreign radio stations... \n        In communist Romania of the 80s\, DJs were the only ones who brought outside music to the people. Tracks were trafficked on vinyl or secretly recorded from foreign radio stations and played to dancing crowds. Playback offers a present-day portrait of one of the most famous DJs of those times while recreating a selective chronology of the musical events that changed the face of a society to the democracy of today. \n        Read More\n    \n	TrailerTaxi Drivers by Bogdan Theodor Olteanu \n2022\, Dark comedy/drama\, 106 min (Romania\, Bulgaria) \n    \n        Taxi Drivers Liviu and Lică navigate the nocturnal life of Bucharest\, picking up passengers who turn to them for therapy\, political discussions\, assistance in criminal enterprises\, and more. Each driver... \n        Taxi Drivers Liviu and Lică navigate the nocturnal life of Bucharest\, picking up passengers who turn to them for therapy\, political discussions\, assistance in criminal enterprises\, and more. Each driver must decide what's more important to him: the wild ride or their lives off the meter. \n        Read More\n    \n	 TrailerMen of Deeds by Paul Negoescu \n2022\, Dark comedy/drama\, 106 min (Romania\, Bulgaria) \n    \n        Ilie settles in the countryside as a policeman\, seeking a more tranquil lifestyle. However\, his relaxed approach to his job entangles him in a violent crime. When he finally starts... \n        Ilie settles in the countryside as a policeman\, seeking a more tranquil lifestyle. However\, his relaxed approach to his job entangles him in a violent crime. When he finally starts to become a justice seeker\, he quickly learns the unbecoming consequences of getting involved in others’ affairs. \n        Read More\n    \n	 \n TrailerWhy Do They Write On Walls? by Alin Boeru2023\, Documentary\, 85 min (Romania)     \n        "Why Do They Write on the Walls?" delves into the history and ideology of Romanian street art and graffiti\, interwoven with interviews of the country's most renowned street artists. Started... \n        "Why Do They Write on the Walls?" delves into the history and ideology of Romanian street art and graffiti\, interwoven with interviews of the country's most renowned street artists. Started as an objective analysis of a counterculture\, the film transforms into an intimate coming-of-age story of a young corporate employee who gets sucked into a world that is in total opposition to his own.  \n        Read More\n    \n	TrailerE Pericoloso Sporgersi by Nae Caranfil\n1993\, Romantic comedy\, 104 min(Romania) \n    \n        Horațiu\, an army recruit\, is hot on the heels after Cristina\, a senior in high school. She’s not necessarily against it\, but only after a mandatory engagement\, something he will... \n        Horațiu\, an army recruit\, is hot on the heels after Cristina\, a senior in high school. She’s not necessarily against it\, but only after a mandatory engagement\, something he will soon give up on with the appearance in town of Dino\, a second-rate actor\, but reputed provincial Casanova. \n        Read More\n    \n	TrailerPhoenix Har/Jar by Cornel Mihalache\n2022\, Music documentary\, 70 min (Romania) \n    \n        "Phoenix. Har/Jar" reunites the members of the legendary rock band from the period before they left communist Romania in 1977\, and highlights the important moments in the band's tumultuous chronology\,... \n        "Phoenix. Har/Jar" reunites the members of the legendary rock band from the period before they left communist Romania in 1977\, and highlights the important moments in the band's tumultuous chronology\, from the first appearances in 1962 under the name "Sfinții" (the Saints) to the present day. The documentary presents\, for the first time\, the events that the musicians went through in the country\, the relationship with the Securitate\, the communist political police\, their departure from Romania and the band's activity before and after the 1989 Revolution. \n        Read More\n    \n	TrailerThe Chalice. Of Sons and Daughters by Cătălina Tesăr and Dana Bunescu\n2022\, Documentary\, 84 min(Romania) \n    \n        The documentary follows Peli and Nina\, a young Roma couple striving to conceive a son in order to comply with local custom. While they live under tremendous strain and keep... \n        The documentary follows Peli and Nina\, a young Roma couple striving to conceive a son in order to comply with local custom. While they live under tremendous strain and keep taking fertility and ultrasound checks\, their respective families are disputing their rights in the chalice pledged by Peli’s father to Nina’s family when they arranged the couple’s match. The intricacies of this marriage are teased out by Peli’s sister\, Bara\, who provides a gripping confession about the lived female condition in this community. \n        Read More\n    \n	 Guests\nIulia RuginăIulia Rugină is a Bucharest based director and screenwriter. She has a BA and a MA degree in film and television directing at Bucharest’s National University of Theatre and Film (UNATC). In 2020 she completed a PhD on low budget cinema at the same university.\n\nShe has written and directed twelve shorts and three feature films\, among which Stuck on Christmas (2010)\, Love Building (2013)\, Dying from a Wound of Love (2014)\, Breaking News (2016). In 2018 she made her theater debut with the multimedia show Neverland\, which she wrote and directed. In 2020 she directed six of the eight episodes of the HBO Max series Ruxx.\n\nSince 2099 she is also actively involved in cultural management (through Control N\, the cultural NGO she has co-founded)\, and film education (through various projects she has participated in\, as a film tutor)\, having worked with professional screenwriters\, amateur filmmakers\, children\, ethnic minorities\, inmates and drug addicts.\n\nShe taught screenwriting at the National University of Theater and Film in Bucharest for 10 years\, before switching to script consultancy in national and international projects.\n\n  \nIulian PostelnicuIulian Postelnicu graduated from the National University of Theatre and Film in Bucharest with a Bachelor's Degree in acting.\n\nHe played several supporting characters in films such as Domestic (2012)\, A Decent Man (2018)\, and One Floor Below (2015) for which he received a Gopo nomination as Best Supporting Character. In 2019 he played the character of Vali in Arrest\, for which he won the Gopo Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.\n\nHis more recent characters include Costin in Otto the Barbarian (2020)\, nominated for the Gopo Award as Best Supporting Character\, Daniel in the HBO TV show Ruxx (2022)\, Sorin in the HBO TV show Spy/Master (2023)\, and Ilie in Men of Deeds (2022)\, for which he won the Best Performance Award at FIFF Namur\, the Outstanding Individual Performance Award at FilmFestival Cottbus\, and the Gopo Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.\n\nIn addition to his acting career\, Iulian Postelnicu worked as a writer for several Romanian TV shows like Mondenii\, SRC\, and Las Fierbinti. He co-wrote\, together with Bogdan George Apetri\, the screenplay for Unidentified (2020)\, for which they won the Gopo Award for Best Screenplay. Supporters\nPrivate donors\n\nSupporting sponsor · $1\,000 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Mihai and Gabriela Aluaș\n\n\n	Ana and Radu Bacioiu\n\n\n	Cosmin and Elena Catrinescu\n\n\n\nFestival ambassador · $500 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Dana and Catalin Cozmei\n\n\n	Gabriel and Teodora Ghizila\n\n\n	Andreea Larhs\n\n\n	Tracy Sharpe and Roxana Arama\n\n\n	Alexandrina Maicaneanu and Radu Simionescu\n\n\n	Mary Sherhart\n\n\n	Nick Voicu\n\n\n	Gabriel and Raluca Hera\n\n\n	NW Family Dental - Daciana Buse\, DDS\, MSD\n\n\n\nFestival benefactor · $250 and more\n\n\n\n\n	\nIoana and Doru Nica\n\n\n	Tudor and Otilia Baraboi\n\n\n	James Augerot and Ileana Marin\n\n\n	Allergy & Asthma Care of Manhattan\, PLLC\n\n\n	Lavinia Serban\n\n\n	Marius and Alina Popa\n\n\n	Roxana Teodorescu\n\n\n	Claudiu and Dana Raileanu\n\n\n	Ramona and Marian Pungan\n\n\n	Cristi and Irina Salvan\n\n\n	Nicoleta and Andrei Zlati\n\n\n	Isabella Fu and Radu Palanca\n\n\n	Luana and Marian Stanescu\n\n\n\nFestival supporter · $100 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Mihaela Giurca\n\n\n	Camelia and Ciprian Clinciu\n\n\n	Oana Stepan\n\n\n	Laura Romanschi\n\n\n	Cristina Houston\n\n\n	Smaranda Lieuallen\n\n\n	Corina Varlam\n\n\n	Michele Anciaux Aoki\n\n\n	Claudia Jensen\n\n\n	Cristian and Ana Maria Ilac\n\n\n	Catalin Alaci and Mirela Dinu\n\n\n	Ligia Cicos\n\n\n	George Roth\n\n\n	Monica Poinescu\n\n\n	Carmen and Bogdan Răutu\n\n\n	Elizabeta and Adrian Iliescu\n\n\n	Helene Kaplan\n\n\n	Carl Winter\n\n\n	Edward Blau\n\n\n	Lavinia Serban\n\n\n	NomNom Creative\n\n\n\nFestival friend · $50 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Georgiana Lucache\n\n\n	Magda Nica\n\n\n	Sheila Speirs\n\n\n	George Strajan\n\n\n	Mihaela Armanasu\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks · $25 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Florina Gusu\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks · $10 and more\n\n\n\n\n	Cristina Amaral\n\n\n	Tatiana Chihai\n\n\n	Anonymous
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-film-festival-seattle-10th-edition/
LOCATION:SIFF Cinema Uptown\, 511 Queen Anne Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Film
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SUMMARY:Romanian Culture and Civilisation Through Media (Intermediate/Advanced)
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URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-culture-and-civilisation-through-media-intermediate-advanced/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adult Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Romanian History: Part II
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URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-part-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Romanian History: Part I
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URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-history-part1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Romanian Pioneers (Ages 10-13)
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URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-explorers-ages-10-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Romanian Heroes (Ages 6-9)
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URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-heroes-ages-6-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Education,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Improve Your Writing\, Reading and Speaking Skills\, Part I
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/improve-your-writing-reading-and-speaking-skills-ages-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Courses,Education,Fall Courses,Language Classes
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SUMMARY:Romanian Wine Tales
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an Evening of Romanian Wine Tasting and Giving Teodora Bernadeta Baba\, President and Owner of Teinnovadora\, will takes us on a journey exploring a curated selection of fine Romanian wines. Indulge your senses at our exquisite wine tasting fundraiser\, where every sip supports our ARCS mission to create social change through film\, art\, and education. You can win rare wines\, books\, dining experiences (a dinner for two at Pizzeria La Rocca in Seattle\, which includes a house wine)\, handcrafted chocolates from The Nom Nom Stop in Lacey\, and more. This event promises an enchanting evening of Romanian wine tales and a cultural experience. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Romanian Film Festival Seattle - 10th Edition!Register at the link below. *Must be 21 or over to attend. Romanian Wine TalesSeptember 29\, 6:30pm3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104Seattle\, WA 98112 *Free parking on premises
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-wine-tales/
LOCATION:ARCS Center at MLK Fame Community Center\, 3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture & Civilization,Heritage
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SUMMARY:Friends in Nature Romanian Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:Our Romanian Language Immersion Summer Camp is back!\nThis is a great opportunity for kids to apply their language skills while having fun and making friends. \nWe welcome kids between the ages of 8 and 14 for an exciting and immersive week-long adventure! Our program will be tailored to the students’ language competence\, but we ask that they have at least a novice-understanding of Romanian. \nThe daily schedules will include Romanian language lessons\, activities and games\, lunch break and playtime. Our programs will engage the students and encourage them to build on their knowledge of Romanian while using what they learn to navigate the natural world around them! The program will include several fieldtrips to the Washington Park Arboretum\, which is within walking distance of our location. Between language classes and our local explorations kids will also learn about the natural world in Romania. \nRegister for the Summer Camp here.\nPlease fill out the registration form for each child. \nRegistration deadline – June 26 \nWho: kids ages 8-14 \nWhen: July 24-28 \nWhere: \n\nARCS Center at MLK Fame Community Center\n3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104\nSeattle\, WA 98112\nWashington Park Arboretum\n2300 Arboretum Dr E\nSeattle\, WA 98112\n\n \nDo you want to help? We are looking for volunteers who can assist us during the summer camp\, either for the duration of the camp or just a couple of days. \nIf you want to volunteer\, please fill out the form here.
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/friends-in-nature-romanian-summer-camp-4/
LOCATION:ARCS Center at MLK Fame Community Center\, 3201 E Republican St\, Ste 104\, Seattle\, WA\, 98112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Romanian American National Heritage Award - 7th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Romanian American National Heritage Awards 2023\, 7th edition  The Romanian American National Heritage Award is an annual competition for high school students with Romanian heritage or background. Applicants of non-Romanian descent may qualify\, as long as their work and experience relate to Romania or the Romanian community in the US.  The award recognizes exceptional contributions to the cohesion of the Romanian community and the preservation of its heritage\, language\, culture and traditions. The jury representing the three organizations involved base their decision on the national and international impact of the volunteering activity described\, the candidate's academic achievements and leadership potential and tracked record\, as well as their future vision for the benefit of the Romanian community\, locally and beyond. Congratulations to the Winners of This Year's Edition :  Victor Ene National Platinum AwardAndrea Klein National Platinum AwardGabriela Pirtea National Platinum AwardCaterina Stoica National Platinum AwardStephanie Dragoi National Gold AwardAna Girnita National Gold AwardMara Haiduc National Gold AwardAlexandra Lehene National Gold AwardElisa Tunaru National Gold AwardMarina Diaconu National Silver AwardGruia Radu National Silver AwardDaniel Rimbu National Silver AwardLarissa Sambotin National Silver AwardAna Guset US Central Platinum AwardRoxana Stanescu US West Platinum AwardMichael Stoica US East Platinum AwardJulia Triculescu US Central Platinum AwardLuca Barbat US West Gold AwardTeodora Diaconu US East Gold AwardEmma Manole US West Gold AwardSophia Manole US West Gold AwardAna Martin US East Gold AwardAyden Pana US Central Gold AwardAlexa Zaharia US Central Gold AwardInara Zayic US Central Gold AwardAlissia Anghel US Central Silver AwardMatei Busu US Central Silver AwardAlexandru Cernea US Central Silver AwardAlexandru Dragoi US East Silver AwardEmma Dram US Central Silver AwardDaniel Fanaru US West Silver AwardDan Haidau US Central Silver AwardLaura Melinciuc US East Silver AwardAndrew Zaharia US West Silver AwardMaya Alexa Honorary Mention AwardDavid Bora Honorary Mention AwardMatei Panaitisor Honorary Mention AwardDavid Tunduc Honorary Mention AwardRebekah Weidell Honorary Mention Award NEW - Romanian Bridge Builders sectionNow at the 7th edition\, Romanian American National Heritage Award is adding a new section to the prestigious Awards. The Romanian American community is not only cohesive within the United States\, but many of its members are also working to strengthen the heritage connections between Romanian Americans and their ancestral lands in Romania. This always involves hard work from generous people from both United States and Romania.  The outcome of this work is a strong global community of Romanians\, which benefits both United States and Romania. The Award committee is now recognizing the contribution of high school students in Romania to strengthening these heritage connections between Romanian Americans and their ancestral lands in Romania. The Romanian Bridge Builders Award is granted to high school students in Romania who through their work make the world better. Winners of this year’s edition are: Luca-David Vulpe\, a junior at the Emanuil Godju High School in Oradea\, Bihor for his contribution to the charity work of the One World Association Romania as well as outstanding academic achievementsHarris Kopanyi\, a sophomore at the Emanuil Godju High School in Oradea\, Bihor for his work with the Prima Foundation helping children in Bihor County and outstanding academic and athletic achievementsIt is an honor for the Romanian American community to host them at the award ceremony held at the Alianța Gala on November 29th 2023. Granted by the American Romanian Cultural Society and Romanian United Fund\, Romanian American Professional Network\, with the endorsement of the Embassy of Romania to the United States. The Award Ceremony will be hosted at the Alianța Gala in November. With the support or ARCS Arizona and ARCS Detroit. Community Partners:               Please email us at contact@arcsproject.org if you want to join us as a community partner.  Recognition and Awards All eligible participants will receive the official recognition of the Romanian Embassy in the United States and the top winners will receive awards of up to $1000. In the past years the award has helped the recipients distinguish themselves in their admission process to top colleges and institutions\, such as Dartmouth College\, Wesleyan University\, Pitzer College\, UC Berkeley\, UCLA\, UC Davis\, UC Santa Barbara\, UC Irvine\, Whitman College\, Purdue University\, UW Honors\, Harvard and many others.  Timeline June 30 - Submission of Applications OpensOctober 15th - Submission of Applications ClosesOctober 31 - Winners Announced November 29 - Award Ceremony at Alianța Gala Apply HEREEligibility: ​​Age and residence: For the 2023 edition\, participants must be enrolled in High School in United States for the 2022-2023 academic year. Academic standing: Minimum unweighted High School GPA of 3.0 – or equivalent\, running average for the last school year.Team work: Both individuals and teams can participate in the competition. Participation in teams is encouraged. To encourage leadership and simplify the evaluation process\, the maximum team size is 5\, including the leader.  There are no Romanian or US citizenship requirements. There are no fees required\, this competition is entirely free to participate for eligible students. ​Eligibility for national participantsThe top 5 winners of the regional competitions advance to the national competition. Evaluation criteria The following criteria will be used in the evaluation process (not all criteria are required\, but they will strengthen your application):  1) Community work and leadershipThe number of volunteering hours and their visible outcome and results will be a strong factor in the evaluation. Where applicable and possible\, volunteering and community work in Romania (e.g. groundbreaking projects with children\, youth and seniors from underprivileged social backgrounds\, or religious and ethnic minorities) will receive the jury's highest consideration. Please highlight this aspect in your application. Please provide a detailed description of your working experience\, highlighting the ways in which your activity and leadership initiatives impacted the targeted community\, strengthening its civic spirit and sense of unity. 2) Essay Please submit a short motivationalessay that will describe how your community work influenced your own personal growth and brought awarness to your bicultural and bilingual identity in the US. We strongly encourage applicants to model their essay from their college application essays\, following a similar structure and attention to detail. The essay shall have no less than 200 words and no more than 650 words. 3) Recommendations from local community leadersYour essay and recommendations (up to 2) will play an important role in the evaluation process. A formal letter is not required\, a name and contact info (email and/or phone number) will be sufficient. The contest organizers will reach out to confirm the recommendations. Romanian Heritage ConnectionApplicants of any cultural background may qualify\, as long as they are able to prove their interest\, work experience and connection to Romania. Examples of such proof: Passing an officially recognized Romanian language test – where availableAn essay in Romanian Volunteer work in Romania
URL:https://arcsproject.org/event/romanian-american-national-heritage-award-7th-edition/
LOCATION:The Willard Hotel\, Washington DC
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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