Schei is one of the oldest district of Brasov city, situated outside the citywall. Here you will find important old houses and narrow streets. In spring time in Brasov, you should first ask when the traditional holiday called ”Junii Brasovului” - a festival of Brasov’s unmarried young men, takes place. Every year, Brasov’s Schei District celebrates this holiday.
It includes a parade of the local costumes and a suite of old dances and music; the costumes of each team differ through color and badges. The leader of ceremonies wears a shirt adorned with 40000 colorful spangles..Although its origins were lost, the Juni, the inhabitants of Schei, still live according to well-established traditional rules. They ride their horses and march down the streets of the city.
DAY 1
Arrival in Bucharest. Dinner and accommodation in a 4* Hotel.
DAY 2
Departure to Brasov, through Curtea de Arges, the rst capital of Walachia in the 14th century; visit of the monastery with the same name, considered to be one of the most precious treasures of Romanian medieval art and architecture. Arrival in Brasov, sightseeing of the medieval city, accommodation in a 3* Hotel.
DAY 3
You will have the chance to see and learn more about the youth rituals that represent the passage of young men to maturity. “The bailiff burying” is an interesting ritual, where a bailiff is tied to a ladder and carried on the Schei streets by four young people to a huge pit. He must promise a large number of wine bottles in order to escape from “the real burying”. On your way to the pit you will enjoy the sight of old-styled houses and buildings. Accommodation in a 3* Hotel.
DAY 4
After a short party, another ritual takes place as a passage to maturity. The ritual consists of 10 young people throwing the boys in the air in a counterpane. The young man must be thrown 3 times. In the past it was a big shame for the young man who could not resist being thrown 3 times. Nowadays, they enjoy the event. You will also be surprised by the magical inuences of the rituals resembling a primitive dance. So, don’t miss it! Accommodation in a 3* Hotel.
DAY 5
Sunday is the most important day of the festival when all the seven youth groups take part in the manifestation, so you will see different traditional costumes, adorned horses, listen to folk music. This custom is considered to be an initiation ritual, and the boys are supposed to pass tests of maturity and bravery such as throwing the mace. The feast ends with a rustic party with the participation of the inhabitants of the city, at “Solomon’s Rocks”. Accommodation in a 3* Hotel.
DAY 6
Departure back to Bucharest; on our way, stop over in Sinaia and visit of the Peles Castle - former summer residence of the King’s family in Romania (built in 1875 and the most beautiful in the S-E of Europe). Arrival in Bucharest. Dinner and accommodation in a 4* Hotel.
DAY 7
Departure home.
• 3* and 4* accommodations
• 3* minibus or car with A/C
• Professional guide
• Breakfasts
• Entrance fees to castles, chhurches and museums.
1. The tour is subject to changes according to the customer's desires.
2. For further information please contact: Cultural Romtour, ofce@culturalromtour.ro
