Celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Romanian National Day

Guests from the Romanian community, dignitaries and friends gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Romanian National Day.  Among the dignitaries were Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, High Sheriff Roger Opie, Bristol Lord Mayor Cllr Cleo Lake as well as the Romanian Ambassador Mr Dan Mihalache.  The celebration, organised by Honorary Consul General Mr Razvan Constantinescu, included speeches from the Lord-Lieutenant and Ambassador, the singing of traditional songs, a banquet of traditional foods and a beautifully decorated cake.  ‘When Transylvania was united with Romania, the country welcomed everyone into an inclusive society, regardless of religion or nationality’ remarked Peaches Golding.  ’This ideal is held firmly to this day.’  The cutting of the cake by the Ambassador and Lord-Lieutenant initiated the singing of more songs during a very enjoyable evening.