adapted from an article on www.balkantravellers.com by Ekaterina Petrova
Every year, Romanians welcome the coming spring on March 1 by participating in a traditional exchange of ornaments containing a certain red and white string called mărţişor. They are tied around the wrist, tied to purses, or worn as a lapel pin. Traditionally, only females wear the adornment. The red and white strings are given among family and friends and donned as a way to greet the coming spring and guarantee a healthy and fruitful year. In Romania, the thread is usually tied around a brooch-like ornament, like a flower, a heart or an animal. Romanians wear their mărţişor for two weeks or -those obliged by tradition- wait until they see a stork, which is a sure sign of spring’s arrival, and then tie their strings to a blooming tree.
Martisor from Aurelia, a friend.
Martisor from Delona, a friend.
Martisor from and made by Madalina, a friend and child at the Children's Home.
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