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The Momarlani – A Special People
On the Thursday before Easter, the “momarlani” engage in another ancient and unique custom. They believe their dead have to take part in the sacred celebration and for this purpose they adorn the crosses in the cemeteries.
But the holiday that most “momarlani” look forward to is the “nedeia”, which generally takes part sometime after Easter. This is a time of great joy for these people as they all gather with their loved one to have a good time after a year of hard work. They all participate in the religious service, after which then enjoy a rich meal and later on engage in traditional festivities.
The “momarlani” have an ancient connection with nature, with the mountains and the forest. They are among the few contemporary people who take authentic pride in their origins and never forget mentioning the sacred bond with their ancestors, the Dacians. Despite the fascinating temperament of this rare nation, the “momarlani”, with their unconventional way of life and traditions, are not widely known on an international level. Moreover, they are barely notorious in their home country, Romania, although more and more people are making attempts to make the value of their heritage publicly acknowledged. The “momarlani” are even trying to arrange a museum in order to reach this objective. So far, the lack of funds stopped this from turning into a reality.
Therefore, if you want to discover a universe that is unique and full of surprises, go look for the “momarlani” in the Jiu Valley. If you are lucky, you just might encounter them playing their whistle, undisturbed, singing of a life on the verge of disappearance.
Author: Adriana Niculescu
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