🐻 1,000 Ursii in Comănești: Bear Masks & Traditions at the 2024 Romanian Festival

Step into the heart of Romanian traditions at the Festivalul de Datini și Obiceiuri Strămoșești (Festival of Ancient Traditions and Customs) in Comănești, Romania. This annual celebration in Bacau County highlights the incredible cultural heritage of northeastern Romania, showcasing traditional music, dance, crafts, and costumes. The star of the festival is the Ursii din Comănești (Bears of Comănești), a breathtaking parade featuring over 1,000 performers dressed in elaborate bearskin costumes made of fur, masks, and bells. This captivating winter ritual dates back centuries, symbolizing the community’s efforts to ward off evil spirits and ensure prosperity for the year ahead.

The bear has long been a revered totem animal in the Northern Hemisphere, representing strength and spiritual protection. Originally, Ursari (bear tamers) danced with real bears, but the practice has since evolved due to wildlife protection laws. Today, these stunning bear masks and costumes are created with care and passed down through generations. At the 2024 festival, over 1,000 bearskin costumes came to life in one of the most grandiose celebrations of Romanian folklore.

This spectacular cultural event also features măști (masks) and colindători (carolers) who reenact ancient rituals to invoke blessings and ensure a prosperous new year. With roots going back to 1969, the festival offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to witness Romanian rural traditions firsthand.

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