The Story of The Calendar (Povestea Calendarului)
This amazing place is located in Porumbacu de Sus, Romania. It spectacularly presents the Calendar together with the legends of the 12 months of the year. It is a great idea both for children and adults, the latter having the opportunity to remember their childhood.
January (Ro. Gerar – En. Frosty) The Gingerbread House
For most of us, gingerbread reminds us of childhood. That´s why this one looks like a gingerbread house and, inside you can buy a lot of goodies.
February (Ro. Făurar – En. Blacksmith) Dragobete´s House
Dragobete is a traditional Romanian holiday (similar to Valentine´s Day) celebrated on February 24th. Dragobete was the son of Baba Dochia, who is the main character in the myth related to spring arrival and the end of the harsh winter. According to some sources, he was chosen to be the Guardian of Love.
March (Ro. Martisor – En. Trinket) Mushroom House
On March 1st, we celebrate ¨Mărțișor¨, the symbol of spring arrival. Romania is the only country that celebrates it this way. On this day, men and women give each other trinkets with a red and white string attached to them.
The Mushroom House is linked to the traditions of March Trinkets (Mărțișoare) when nature comes to life and when plans begin to germinate.
April (Ro. Prier) – Sprinkler House
The name ¨Prier¨ comes from Latin: aprilis. In this month, the peasants know if the crops will be poor or not depending on the weather in April.
May (Ro. Florar – En. Florist) Flower House
It´s a month full of freshness and colour, an explosion of vegetation. This one is the flower altar of the Story of the Calendar.
June (Ro. Cireșar – En. Cherry) The Cherry House
As the popular name suggests, this month, the cherries are ripening. Inside this house, you can buy souvenirs.
July (Ro. Cuptor – En. Oven) The Oven House
Yes, exactly as you imagined… the name is because of the high temperatures at this period of the year.
August (Ro. Gustar) The Sunflower House
August is one of the months that abounds in vegetables, fruits, and crops of all kinds.
This Sunflower House is the symbol of summer.
September (Ro. Răpciune) – Oak House
One of the most beautiful legends about autumn is the story of the oak leaf. Glad that she found out what autumn is and especially that it is part of her procession, the oak leaf rusts on the spot and leaves for eternity.
October (Ro. Brumărel) – The House of Spirits
The popular name comes from the word frost (Brumă).
It is said that this month is known as the Sabbath of ghosts and wolves. Especially in the villages, ancient rituals are still practised, protecting themselves from evil spirits.
November (Ro. Brumar) – Acorn House
The name ¨Brumar¨, same as the previews one, comes from the word frost (Brumă).
In November, the fruits of the oak form a carpet near the solitary tree. Acorns are signs of great wealth known to bring luck and prosperity.
The Acorn House is known as the talisman of the Story of the Calendar.
December (Ro. Undrea) – Christmas Tree´s House
Even though it is celebrated at the end of November, St. Andrew is related to the popular name of this month (En. St. Andrew – Ro. St. Andrei).
The Christmas Tree is closely related to the Christian holidays, traditions, and customs. The Christmas tree is the central symbol of Christmas (the most beautiful and joyful holiday).
You can visit the Story of the Calendar from Monday to Sunday between 10.00 and 17.00.
All children under the age of 3 years old enter for free.
Children between 3-10 years old pay 10 lei (around 2€) and the adults, 20 lei ( around 4€)
They have a wide variety of educational and entertainment activities, both for adults and children. Such as face painting, children´s theatre, acrobatic numbers, folk dances, workshops, interactive games, etc.
For further information, you can follow their weekly calendar by clicking here.
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