Romanians of DC

06/19/2026

”Ukraine and Moldova will take a decisive step towards joining the EU on Monday, as they embark on the first phase of membership negotiations. The start of substantive negotiations, launched by senior EU officials and ministers from both countries in Luxembourg on Monday, will be a highly symbolic moment for the two countries that were both part of the former Soviet Union.” - Guardian

Election of new Hungarian government in April has paved way for EU member states to agree to open talks

06/18/2026

”A new exhibition in Romania’s capital spotlights the harsh reality of interrogations carried out by the country’s notorious communist-era secret police. Held at the National History Museum of Romania in Bucharest, the exhibition is called “A. REST 1989.” The Securitate Video Archive uses video footage to reconstruct how detentions and interrogations worked under the Securitate, the sprawling network of spies that enforced Nicolae Ceaușescu’s rule, until he was overthrown and executed in December 1989.”

An exhibition in Romania’s capital highlights the harsh reality of interrogations by the country’s communist-era secret police

06/13/2026

Grupul Folcloric Bucovina - USA and Draculas Kitchen and Bar invite you to a Romanian Folk Dance Afternoon this Sunday, June 14 starting at 2 pm.

The talented dancers of the Bukovina Folk Group will take the stage with a vibrant showcase of traditional Romanian dance, music, and culture. Whether you're Romanian, have Romanian roots, or simply enjoy discovering new cultures, we invite you to spend a fun and memorable afternoon with us, filled with traditional music, folk dancing, friendship, and great food.

No dance experience needed–everyone is welcome! Come watch, learn, dance, and have fun!

🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
🍽️ Authentic Romanian favorites
💃 Live Traditional Folk Dancing
🍻 Drinks flowing all afternoon
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the whole family

📍 Dracula’s Kitchen & Bar
20131 Professional Blvd, Hagerstown, MD

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come celebrate the culture, traditions, and heritage that helped inspire Dracula’s Kitchen & Bar.

06/05/2026

We are happy to share another wonderful story from our community members! This time, we are featuring Ivanna, who proudly participated in Family Heritage Month at Clermont Elementary School in Alexandria at the end of April. Ivanna was the only student representing the Republic of Moldova and also the only child at her school with Moldovan roots.

The event gave Ivanna the opportunity to introduce many of her classmates and their parents to her family’s home country — a place that many had never even heard of before. Some attendees even thought she was representing Mexico because of her colorful traditional dress and flower crown!

Ivanna was proud to share her heritage and received many compliments on her beautiful traditional attire. We are always inspired to see young members of our community celebrating and preserving their cultural roots with such joy and confidence.

If you or your children have represented Romania and/or the Republic of Moldova at a public event or at a school, please send us a message and a few photos — we would love to share them with our audiences on social media.

06/01/2026

La mulți ani tuturor copiilor de Ziua Internațională a Copiilor!

Astăzi sărbătorim bucuria, imaginația și energia celor mici — copiii care ne inspiră în fiecare zi să vedem lumea cu mai multă speranță, curiozitate și bunătate. Fie ca fiecare copil să crească înconjurat de iubire, încurajare și oportunități de a-și urma visele. Să păstrăm mereu vie magia copilăriei și să construim împreună o lume mai frumoasă pentru generațiile viitoare.

La mulți ani tuturor copiilor și tuturor celor care păstrează copilul din suflet viu!

05/30/2026

Here is our latest newsletter with Upcoming Events and Community News. Make sure to subscribe!

Upcoming Romanian Events - June 2026

May 31 - International Children’s Day Celebration: Romanian Rhythms & Stories
Jun 1 - Conversație cu istoricul Octavian Țîcu și lansarea volumului Homo Moldovanus Sovietic
Jun 2 - Expeditions of Memory in Kazakhstan and Siberia
Jun 3 - Tatiana Țîbuleac: The Summer My Mother Had Green Eyes
Jun 6 & 7 - Romanian Spring Festival – Holy Cross
Jun 25 - 29 - NMS Mircea in the SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow

COMMUNITY NEWS
• Intrarea în vigoare a Acordului în domeniul securității sociale, România - SUA
• American Councils seeking host families for exchange students from Romania
• Driving in Romania with a U.S. Driver’s License – Legislative Update
• Romanian Community Directory for the DMV Area
• Se caută doamnă vorbitoare de limba română pentru asistență
• Full-Time Nanny Needed – Arlington, VA

Romanians of DC is delighted to invite local children to a special International Children’s Day Celebration: Romanian Rhythms and Stories on May 31, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm, organized in partnership with Music Love Academy located at 10359 B Democracy Lane in Fairfax, Virginia.

05/29/2026

American Councils for International Education is seeking host families for exchange students from Romania! These students are participants of a prestigious, merit-based U.S. Department of State program called the Future Leader's Exchange (FLEX) program. They will come to the United States to attend high school, experience American culture, and share their own traditions and perspectives with their host communities. Students are academically motivated, proficient in English, and excited to build meaningful connections during their exchange year. Hosting an exchange student is a unique opportunity to: share your culture, traditions, and community; build lifelong international friendships; gain new perspectives and learn about another language and culture; and help a young person experience American life, school, and community involvement. To view available student profiles and listen to student's audio, please click here: : https://inbound.americancouncils.org/available-students. To learn more about the program, please visit: https://inbound.americancouncils.org/why-host

05/27/2026

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on historical memory, Soviet repression, and the lasting impact of deportations in Eastern Europe. The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Washington, DC invites you to a special presentation by renowned historian, author, and former Member of Parliament Dr. Octavian Țîcu, who will share insights from his acclaimed Expeditions of Memory in Kazakhstan and Siberia. The event will take place on June 2 starting at 12:30 pm at the Victims of Communism Museum and Memorial Foundation in Washington, DC, and will be followed by networking and Moldovan wine. Learn more and RSVP through the link below. - Republicii Moldova în SUA / Embassy of Moldova to the USA | Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation

https://www.facebook.com/events/2779160019106443

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Ministerul Afacerilor Externe anunță finalizarea procedurilor necesare pentru intrarea în vigoare a Acordului și a Aranjamentului Administrativ în domeniul securității sociale între România și Statele Unite ale Americii, după primirea la data de 19 mai 2026, a Notei Verbale prin care Ambasada SUA la București notifică partea română cu privire la finalizarea demersurilor interne necesare în acest scop. Acordul va permite recunoașterea reciprocă a perioadelor de muncă realizate în România și SUA, în vederea stabilirii drepturilor la pensie și a accesului la beneficii sociale pentru cetățenii care au contribuit în ambele state. Acordul mai prevede celor care au lucrat și în SUA și în România să cumuleze perioadele pentru drepturile la pensie iar antreprenorilor o mai bună mobilitate a resursei umane. Conform prevederilor acordului, acesta va intra în vigoare la 1 septembrie 2026. - Ministerul Afacerilor Externe/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania | U.S. Embassy Bucharest