[romania_eu_list] Get to Know the Real Romania

[Vali Nas]

Get to 
Know the Real Romania: London, 30 October - 9 November 
2006

About
On 1 January 2007 Romania, along with Bulgaria, will 
be welcomed into the European Union as its newest members. Their entry marks the 
end of a process designed to bring the former communist countries of central and 
eastern Europe into harmony with the rest of the continent. To Romania, however, 
EU accession means so much more.
Since the overthrow of the Ceausescu dictatorship in 
1989, Romania has systematically transformed itself and its institutions, 
rooting out the legacy of communist brutality. At times this process has been 
both slow and painful, but always it was driven by the goal of delivering for 
the Romanian people the freedoms and advantages so long taken for granted in the 
UK. Acceptance into the EU is the most striking testimony to the journey we have 
made.
No country’s application for EU membership has been 
more vigorously scrutinised than that of Romania. The demands made of the 
country have been harsh but fair. Throughout this process of change the UK has 
stood alongside Romania as one of its strongest supporters and closest friends, 
yet for many people in the UK Romania is a land known only for the legend of 
Dracula.
Getting to know the real 
Romania will take time, but we invite you to begin your own journey through the 
series of events held in London from 30 October – 9 November.
Programme 
of Events
Romania and the 
EU
30 October: Conference 'Romania in the EU: a win-win 
situation'
Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu, Foreign Affairs Minister of 
Romania, will lecture on Romania's accession to the EU and will take part in the 
launch of the book 'EU-Romania: Accession and Beyond', alongside the editor, 
David Phinnemore. Organised in conjunction with the Federal Trust for Education 
and Research, the LSE SU Romanian Society and the Embassy of Romania. Venue: 
Hong Kong Theatre, London School of Economics
November: 'Romania and the Effective Management of 
EU Funds' 
Tudor Chiuariu, Secretary of State, Department for 
the Fight against Fraud will talk about measures being taken by Romania to 
ensure transparency in its handling of EU funds and the progress made in the 
fight against corruption. Organised by the Embassy of Romania. (Venue and 
date to be confirmed)
6 November: Seminar on 'Romania's Europeanisation 
Process'
Raluca Boroianu of the London School of Economics 
will describe the political, economic and social policies that have shaped the 
transformation of Romania since the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu in 1989. 
Organised by the Ratiu Foundation UK ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 
Venue: 18.30-20.30, Romanian Cultural Centre, 54-62 Regent Street, London 
W1B 5RE
Understanding Romanian Arts and Culture
31 October: A fost sau n-a fost? (12.08, East of 
Bucharest)
Directed by Corneliu Porumboiu, the Winner of Camera 
d'Or Prize at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival receives its UK premiere as part of 
TheTimes/British Film Institute London Film Festival. Venue: Odeon West End 
Cinema (21.00). A second screening will be held on 2 November at the National 
Film Theatre (18.15).
2 November: Opening of the Romanian Cultural 
Institute 
Attic Arts opens the Romanian Cultural Institute 
season in London by inviting young Romanian artists to take residence at 1 
Belgrave Square. Over the next 18 months they will use the Institute's venue as 
a blank sheet for creative projects spanning music to design, photography to 
sculpture and more. First resident is promising violinist Tudor Andrei, 
preparing for his recital at St. Martin-in-the-Fields on 11 December. More about 
the Institute's calendar of events from [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 
www.icr-london.co.uk Venue: Romanian Cultural Institute, 1 Belgrave Square 
SW1X 8PH
3 November: 'Global Photography Now: The Balkans' 

Alexandra Croitoru and Aurora Dediu, two 
internationally acclaimed Romanian photographers, take part in a roundtable 
discussion on the ethnic, religious and gender contradictions of the modern 
Balkans. Venue: 14.00–17.00, Starr Auditorium, Tate Modern, 
London
6-9 November: Pro Patrimonio Art & Music 
Festival 
The Pro Patrimonio Festival is a celebration of 
Romania's cultural heritage and folk art. This year's programme includes a 
painting exhibition by Celia Ward; carpet exhibition, mask-making and carpet 
weaving workshop by Elisabeta Murgu, Maria Dinoiu and Paul Buta; concert by 
violinist Andrei Gocan and pianist Daniel Adni, lectures on Romanian folklore 
traditions by Sarah Posey and Ion Minoiu and museum visits. For further details 
of the programme, locations and tickets contact Pro Patrimonio on 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or telephone 020 7439 4052. Organised by Pro Patrimonio 
in partnership with the Romanian Cultural Institute. Venue: Romanian 
Cultural Institute, 1 Belgrave Square SW1X 8PH
8 November: Concert, Naiades Ensemble with Paula 
Popa (harp)
Celebrated Romanian harpist Paula Popa performs as 
part of the Music at the National Gallery series. Venue: 18.00-19.15, Room 
18, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square
Getting to know Romania
3-5 November: Learn Romanian at the Language 
Show
Let language break down barriers, illuminate new 
cultures and open up your world. Whether your interest is as a beginner, an 
intermediate, a language teacher or a linguist, learn a little Romanian at the 
Language Show, discover Romania's wine and story-telling tradition. Organised 
with the support of the Romanian Cultural Institute. Venue: Olympia Two 
Exhibition Centre, London 
2-6 November: Trade Mission: Association of Romanian 
Wine Producers
Ten Romanian companies will tour the UK to introduce 
and promote over 25 varieties of Romanian wine. Their programme includes a 
wine-tasting event (3 November, 18.00, 1 Belgrave Square). Organised by the 
Department for Foreign Trade, Association of Romanian Wine Producers and 
Exporters and the Embassy of Romania.
6-9 November: Romania at the World Travel 
Market
37 Romanian tourist 
companies will exhibit at the 2006 World Travel Market, the tourism and travel 
industries' most important annual event. Organised with the support of the 
Romanian National Tourist Office. Venue: ExCel Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, 
London
Romania: 
Quick Facts
Romania boasts one of the world's most significant 
regions of unspoiled natural beauty, the Danube Delta. The Danube Delta is a 
designated UNESCO World Heritage Site (www.deltadunarii.ro).
The Romanian countryside is host to half of Europe's 
bear population (about 5400), a third of its wolves (about 3500) and a third of 
its lynx (about 2000). 
The legend of Dracula is based on Vlad Tepes, known 
as the Impaler, a medieval ruler of Wallachia who organised resistance against 
the invading Ottoman army. 
Wine has been cultivated in what is modern Romania 
for some 6000 years. It is thought to be one of the oldest wine producing 
regions in all the world.
The Romanian language has its roots in Latin, with 
modern Romanian being closer to French and Italian than to neighbouring 
languages.
Romania has provided the world with the sporting 
legends Gheorghe Hagi (football), Nadia Comaneci (gymnastics), Ilie Nastase 
(tennis). In 1976 Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast ever to achieve a 
perfect 10 in the Olympics.
In 2007, the Romanian city of Sibiu, in Transylvania, 
will be the Cultural Capital of Europe.
The Romanian landscape is the setting for many 
Hollywood films – for example 'Cold Mountain'. Romanian cinema is also 
undergoing something of a renaissance led by such movies as 'The Death of Mr 
Lazarescu' and the Cannes Festival prize winner '12:08, East of 
Bucharest'.
Alina Cojocaru, at the age of just 20, became the 
principal female dancer at the Royal Ballet, Covent Garden. 
Angela Gheorghiu, the world famous opera singer, also 
regularly performs at Covent Garden. After her audition before Sir Georg Solti 
he announced "I was in tears. I had to go out. The girl is wonderful. She can do 
anything!"
Organizers/Partners
'Get to Know the Real Romania' is made possible 
through the kind co-operation of:
The Embassy of Romania in the UK http://london.mae.ro
ICR/Romanian Cultural Institute http://www.icr-london.co.uk
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office http://www.europe.gov.uk
European Commission Representation in the UK 
http://ec.europa.eu/unitedkingdom
The Romanian Cultural Centre in London (RCC) 
http://www.romanianculturalcentre.org.uk
TAROM, Romanian Air Transport http://www.tarom.ro
Romanian National Tourist Office in London http://www.romaniatourism.com
British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce http://www.brcc-ccbr.org
Pro Patrimonio-The Romanian National Heritage Trust 
http://www.propatrimonio.org
LSE Students’ Union Romanian Society [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Ziarul Roman in UK http://www.romani.co.uk
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Vali
An 
aristocratic title is not enough to ensure a noble behaviour.  A person's 
greatness comes from acknowledging the mistakes and agreeing to correct 
them.
"When 
the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." (Jimi 
Hendrix)
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