Romanians celebrate the start of spring on the 1st of March, which, in Romanian, comes from the name of the god Mars, the agricultural guardian, who represented the rebirth of nature.
It is said that the 'mărţişor' brings luck and happiness.
They’re made out of a red and white string, the red – stands for the winter, the white – for spring. Talismans are added to the cord, like four leaf clovers, horse shoes, chimney sweepers or hearts.
It is said that the 'mărţişor' brings luck and happiness.
They’re made out of a red and white string, the red – stands for the winter, the white – for spring. Talismans are added to the cord, like four leaf clovers, horse shoes, chimney sweepers or hearts.
Tradition says that the ''mărţişor' string was threaded by Baba Dochia while she was taking the sheep to the mountains. Just like the thread of life, Dochia threads the string of the newly born year with the start of spring.
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fotografiile tale sunt ca întotdeauna - fenomenale! Multumesc ca-mi permiti sa vad si eu lumea atât de frumoasa, prin ochiul tau!
ReplyDeleteSa ai o primavara minunata, Daliana draga! 1Martie sa-ti aduca numai bucurii!
Beautiful colourful images!
ReplyDeleteGreetings!
It really does look like the beginning of spring in Romania, Daliana, with snow still deep, but showing signs of melting.
ReplyDeleteI like the legend of the "martisor" string, and the traditions and customs which accompany it. I also appreciate your photographs of these treasures from the museum. They are exquisite in their detail of these beautiful and colorful objects.
Bonza photos. I really like the very colourful talismans :-).
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ReplyDeleteand little hanging talismans are Japanese too. Yours are beautiful
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These photos tells us about a wonderful traditional country, strong lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteMinunată treadiție !
ReplyDeleteFotografiile tale pun în lumină avantajosă mărțișoarele și prezintă micile opere de artă într-un mod foarte pozitiv!
Sa ai o primavara insorita!
ReplyDeletePe raze palide de soare,
ReplyDeleteIn murmur linistit, usor,
Coboara Martie cel mare,
De fericire vestitor!
O primavara calda in suflet!
Beautifull colors and prespectives. I have a friend who was emotionated if I send your link. She is from Romania, and she is very traditional, this is good!. A greatings.
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ReplyDeleteFaine mărţişoare. :) Atât de frumos colorate.
ReplyDeleteSă ai o primăvară frumoasă şi fericită!
Foarte frumoase fotografiile tale facute la Muzeul Satului, martisoarele sunt originale , deosebite...
ReplyDeleteUn 1 Martie cat mai frumos si o prinavara cat mai senina !!
Very colourful and good pictures, I like the puppets.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Espectacular y completo reportaje fotográfico. Me gustan todas las tomas. Enhorabuena.
ReplyDeleteSaludos desde Salamanca.
The colours are simply gorgeous. The whole series is of great interest as it illustrates the whole event.
ReplyDeleteGrozavă serie. Sper că ţi-ai luat şi tu unul :).
ReplyDeletemay happiness grow where such beauty is possible.
ReplyDeleteThese are really good pictures!
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Primăvara să lucreze în (cu) tine...salutări.
ReplyDeleteMolto belle le tue foto, sono piene di colori che ricordano la primavera!! felice week end per Te....ciao
ReplyDeletePrecious article the one that you show us across these retailers, colourists and visual photographies.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this tradíción approaching and for your interesting and useful information.
Cordial regards.
Ramon