Historical Events tagged with "romanian culture"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Foundation of the Civic Forum in Transylvania

June 4th, 2005 19 years ago

The Civic Forum of Romanians in Covasna, Harghita, and Mureș was founded to represent and advocate for the Romanian community in the areas primarily inhabited by ethnic Hungarians. This important gathering was characterized by leaders aiming to address local issues and foster a sense of unity within the Romanian population in Transylvania. The forum reflects the evolving dynamics within the region following the political transformations in Eastern Europe.

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Education & Academia

Dimitri Atanasescu Establishes First Aromanian School

July 2nd, 1864 160 years ago

Dimitri Atanasescu founded the first school for Aromanians in Trnovo, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire. The school aimed to educate the Aromanian community, preserving their language and culture amidst growing national identities in the region. This initiative marked a significant step towards formal education for a minority group within the Balkans, reflecting a wider trend of educational reforms of the era.

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