CRIŞANA ARTISTIC ENSEMBLE, PRESENT AT EXPO 2012 YEOSU
The Romanian Culture Days at EXPO 2012 continue, between August 3-5, 2012, with performances by the Crişana artistic ensemble from Oradea – a true ambassador of traditional Romanian culture and folklore.
The ensemble presented itself at EXPO Yeosu with a vast repertoire including folk songs and dances from all over Romania from all ethno-folkloric areas: Bihor, Oaş, Transylvania, Banat, Muntenia, Moldova or Oltenia.
The series of performances at EXPO 2012 is supported by an orchestral group led by Petre Popa, dancers, as well as leading performers of Bihorian songs, such as Leontin Ciucur, Luminiţa Tomuţa and Cornel Borza.
„"We have in the program prepared for EXPO Yeosu an interesting instrument specific to the Bihor region - the violin with a horn - and melodies performed on the taragot or flute. We presented traditional folk customs through our dances and performances and we are glad that the Korean audience is so receptive and delighted with our show", explained the artistic director of the Crişana ensemble, Leontin Ciucur.
Visitors to the Romanian Pavilion are fascinated by the dancers' artistic movements and beautiful folk costumes, and at the end, those who dare are invited to dance. "Through such shows you really get to know the culture and traditions of a country. It's a truly beautiful show, and they are excellent artists. These dances are captivating, creating a special energy. From the very first moments I wanted to join this dance," says Na Hyun-ho, one of the many spectators.
The Romanian Pavilion promotes, through such performances, a more complete image of the country's artistic values and folkloric traditions.
Additional Information
The Romanian Pavilion at Expo 2012 Yeosu hosts, during the last 10 days of the International Exhibition in the Republic of Korea (August 2-12, 2012), the Romanian Culture Days – a series of exceptional performances that will contribute to promoting the authentic Romanian identity and traditions in the Asian space. The protagonists of the Romanian Culture Days are maestro Grigore Leşe, together with the Landîs Group, the professional artistic ensemble Crişana and, finally, the Harghita ensemble.
The "Crişana" Professional Artistic Ensemble within the Regina Maria ORADEA Theater was founded in 1998, based on the structure of the Crişana Popular Orchestra, which has a tradition of over 55 years.
The ensemble is composed of vocal soloists, instrumental soloists, a dance team, an orchestra and maintains an intense artistic activity with participation in numerous shows, TV shows, folklore festivals, tours or participation in international events in countries such as: Hungary, Serbia, Germany, Italy, Egypt, Greece, Ukraine, Tunisia, Turkey, China and others.
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Self Guided Audio Tour – TRM Theater @Night
Welcome to TRM Theatre @Night, the experience that gives you the opportunity to discover the Regina Maria Theater from a different perspective: not just as a spectator, but as an explorer of a hidden world.
Tonight, the theater opens its doors differently.
With the help of this audio guide, you will be able to walk the route prepared especially for the event on your own and discover stories about the building's architecture, the history of the Oradea theater, the backstage spaces, the stage mechanisms and the small details that the audience usually does not have the opportunity to observe.
From the foyer and the Great Hall, to the boxes, balcony, and the spaces that support the magic behind a show, this tour invites you to look at the theater not just as a place for performances, but as a living organism, in which every corner has a story.
How does it work?
- Press play on the audio file below.
- Follow the route indicated during the event.
- Stop in each space and let the story reveal the theater to you, step by step.
Approximate tour duration: 30 minutes
Recommendation: Use headphones for the most immersive experience.
Location: Queen Maria Theater, Oradea
Start the audio tour and let the theater tell you its story.
