Customs and Traditions

There are many ancient customs and traditions still kept today in the villages of the county of Sibiu. Closely linked to certain religious holidays and ancient rituals, these customs have turned into genuine shows of music, dance, traditional costumes, local cuisine, artistic craftsmanship, creativity and games.

If you take part in such events you will get the chance to get close to the simple people, and to their traditions and daily life with its joys and sorrows. 

Winter customs, Mărginimea Sibiului

Traditions

The Group of Lads from Mărginimea Sibiului If you are in Mărginimea Sibiului around the winter (...)

The Day of the Bears and Big Bellies, Cârţa

Cârţa

Phone no.: +4 0269 521 101

Fairs & Festivals - Art Performances

At Cârţa the 8th of January is Madmen’s Day! This is the day when young people (...)

Meteleaua, Avrig

Avrig

Fairs & Festivals - Art Performances

On December 28th Avrig is full of hustle and bustle… visitors from everywhere get together (...)

The Reaping Mace, Cârţa

Cârţa

Traditions

Each July the people of Cârţa celebrate the Reaping Mace. In the morning the procession (...)

The Bathing of the Johns, Tălmăcel

Tălmăcel

Phone no.: +4 0269 555 401

Traditions

07.01.2024, 10:00 - 17:00
“The Bathing of the Johns” is a custom that has been preserved at Tălmăcel since (...)