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A person enjoys a ride at a fair in Hagioaica, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. For many families in poorer areas of the country, Romania's autumn fairs, like the Titu Fair, are one of the very few still affordable entertainment events of the year. (AP Photo/Alexandru Dobre)

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AP PHOTOS: Traditional autumn fair brings color and joy into everyday lives of Romania's poor
By VADIM GHIRDA AND ANDREEA ALEXANDRU - Associated Press
Tue,09/19/23-11:24PM , 258 Reads
HAGIOAICA, Romania (AP) — It’s a festival of joy that offers an escape from everyday hardships for some of Romania’s poorest residents.

The traditional autumn fair is again drawing huge crowds of visitors in the eastern European country after the event was suspended during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
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People wearing bear fur costumes prepare to take part in a parade showcasing regional winter traditions in Comanesti, northeastern Romania, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Centuries ago, people in what is now northeast Romania would don bear fur and dance to fend off evil spirits. Nowadays, the custom lives on as a popular festival that has been drawing crowds of tourists. The so-called 'dancing bears festival' takes place every December, starting in the days before Christmas and ending with the New Year's Eve.(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

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AP PHOTOS: Bear costumes, dance at popular Romanian festival
By VADIM GHIRDA AND ANDREEA ALEXANDRU - Associated Press
Sun,01/08/23-1:34AM , 160 Reads
COMANESTI, Romania (AP) — Centuries ago, people in what is now northeastern Romania would don bear fur and dance to fend off evil spirits. Nowadays, the custom lives on as a popular festival that has been drawing crowds of tourists.
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Participants in the Romula Fest historic reenactment event clash during a battle in the village of Resca, Romania, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Members of historic NGOs and volunteers gathered in a field outside a southern Romanian village, once part of the Romula Malva, Roman Empire era city, aiming to raise awareness for history through realistic reenactments of battles between Roman legions and local Dacian tribes.(AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

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AP PHOTOS: Roman era brought to life at Romanian festival
By VADIM GHIRDA AND ANDREEA ALEXANDRU - Associated Press
Sun,09/25/22-1:33AM , 563 Reads
RESCA, Romania (AP) — The clatter of shields and battle cries filled the misty air as warriors lifted their swords. Nearby, gladiators fought each other for their lives.
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