Martisor - created by wind

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Martisor is a welcome celebration offered to the spring season on 1st March. The people of Romania and Moldova celebrate the rebirth of life after the hard winter. On this day, men offer to their beloved women flowers and Martisoare (the symbol of serenity and happiness).
Literally Martisor means little March: a small trinket pinned on the lapel by which winter is parted and spring is welcomed.

Martisor is actually a talisman object consisting of a small decoration tied to a white and red string, symbolizing the coming of spring. The gift is given so that the one who wears it will be healthy and powerful for the year to come.

There are a few legends that explain this beautiful tradition...but about this....next time.... (2 years and 137 days ago)

4 Comments

Martisor

mellanieb says:

Beautiful and a truely lovely tradition to carry on ... Reply »

(2 years and 137 days ago)

kyricom says:

Thanks for the info... that's interesting (and fun) Reply »

(2 years and 137 days ago)

gotmeamuse says:

yes, thank you for the info....very interesting Reply »

(2 years and 135 days ago)

MARIA ISABEL CANON says:

Thank for the information!!! Lovely shot too Reply »

(2 years and 131 days ago)

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