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At balkazaar.com we aim at offering you the stories of destinations, traditions and customs, which are more or less known in the Balkan area, through journalistic documentation and consultation with ethnography or history specialists. We are a multicultural team, contributors from several countries, specialists in various fields, who have a common goal - to provide interesting materials for travel and traditions enthusiasts.
24/06/2026
The Romanian Blouse: A Timeless Symbol of Identity
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The Romanian ie is more than a traditional blouseโit is a symbol of heritage, artistry, and cultural identity, recognized and admired around the world. Its intricate embroidery inspired generations of artists, including Henri Matisse, whose iconic 1940 masterpiece La Blouse Roumaine brought the beauty of Romanian folk costume to international attention.
The photo attached was taken at MNAR (Muzeul Naศional de Artฤ al Romรขniei / National Museum of Art of Romania), where La Blouse Roumaine was exhibited temporarily for the first time in Romania last November, in an exceptional loan from the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The painting had never before left France, making this exhibition a historic cultural event.
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La blouse roumaine
๐ฌ๐ท History in the making in Thessaloniki!
Hundreds of dancers came together at Aristotelous Square, united by the spirit of the iconic Zeibekiko, in an extraordinary attempt to set a new Guinness World Record. More than a dance, this was a celebration of Greek culture, passion, tradition, and community. ๐๐ค
Balkazaar was proud to witness and share these unforgettable moments from one of the largest Zeibekiko gatherings ever organized.
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๐ฌ๐ท Happy Independence Day, Greece!
Today we honor the courage, history, and spirit of freedom that define this great nation.
Discover more about the iconic Evzones โ the Presidential Guard of Greece โ in our article.
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08/01/2026
Winter has finally come to Bucharest ๐จ๐จ๐จ
๐On 6th January, Christians all around Greece take part at various traditions to celebrate the Epiphany that is also called Theophania and commemorates the Christ's Baptism.
๐One of the most important and impressive ritual of the day is the great blessing of the water which is made by a Greek Orthodox priest that throws a special cross in the sea and many brave young man dive into the cold water to return the cross.
๐The lucky man that gets the cross is said that will have plenty of luck in the new year.
At the end of the ceremony, the priest releases a white dove as a symbol of the Holy Spirit. ๐
Torchlight Retreat. Happy National Day, Romania!
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