Basarab Fest 2026: Notables of Culture, Church, and Academia Honored with the Order of the Basarab Dynastytranslated

Notables of culture, church, and Romanian academic environment were honored with the newly instituted Order of the Basarab Dynasty, during the National Festival of Science and Art "Basarab Fest," as reported in a press release.

Organized for the third consecutive year, the event took place at the end of September in Curtea de Argeș and Pitești.

"The distinction aims to recognize the activity of individuals who have contributed to the promotion of Romanian history and culture, the preservation of spiritual and national values, and the commemoration of the founders of the nation," the organizers conveyed.

Heritage of History and Culture The festival began on Friday, September 25, at Curtea de Argeș with the symposium "The Legacy of the Basarab Dynasty," organized at the Municipal Museum of Curtea de Argeș.

During the events, online interventions were made by Academician Ioan-Aurel Pop and Father Constantin Necula, who were honored the following day for their contributions to the promotion of Romanian history and culture and the affirmation of Romanian spiritual and national values.

The program included the awarding of prizes from national poetry contests…