This autumn has inspired me to connect more frequently with the younger generation. Today, I visited the Faculty of Management and Rural Development, at the invitation of Marilena Stoian, a pioneer in eco-tourism. Although we were college classmates, it’s wonderful we reconnected. Sharing my experience in rural regeneration with students was a pleasure. I discussed the implications of...

After a morning debating governance at the Academy of Economic Studies, it was fantastic to share , yesterday evening, our STEAM approach to the innovative green restoration of Salbek Castle and our educational project , with friends in Bucharest. The event took place at the elegant M Museum, a beautiful example of 1930s architecture. Guests and volunteers working on Salbek projects gathered to...

On Saturday at the Romanian Athenaeum, there were two screenings of the film „Enescu – Skinned Alive,” which premiered last November and has already received two prestigious awards. Thank you Iulia Gorneanu for inviting me.The Athenaeum was full and vibrant. The event included the director Toma Enache and many artists, including Mircea Dragoman, Cristian Sofron, and the ethereal...

Yesterday was a wonderful experience as Art Safari, the National Heritage Institute, the Village Museum, and the Department of Religions unveiled an exceptional exhibition titled „The Most Beautiful Traditions.” Attendees were treated to a remarkable collection of masks, which are rarely seen in exhibitions, alongside stunning icons and seasonal-themed paintings by artists ranging...

Salbek Opera Masterclass & Gala – 21-25 August 2024film of the event The International Salbek Opera Masterclass is an internationally attended event where 23 students in 2024 had the opportunity to study canto and performance techniques alongside three international opera stars: Ruxandra Donose, tenor Ramón Vargas and soprano Leontina Văduva. The International Salbek Opera...

„Am început toate demersurile pentru a obţine un PUZ pentru castel, pe care dorim să îl refacem ca un centru de well-being în care să se întâlnească tradiţiile din zona Europei Centrale pentru refacere cu cele din Orient.“ Ana-Maria Mihăescu, fost bancher şi preşedinta Asociaţiei Castel Salbek, a cumpărat cu jumătate de milion de euro castelul Salbek din satul Petriş,...

The first edition of the Mid Summer Festival(Sânziene )in Salbek has ended, with the following results: the Contemporary Sculpture Park was opened with the unveiling of the Throne of Judgment, sculpture belonging to the sculptor Marius Ritiu, two shoots of historic oaks from Salbek will grow in the gardens from Vata Bai and Băița, contributing to the strengthening of biodiversity in...

What a great day! Cafe with Maria Smarandescu on TVR1 talking about Salbek this summer followed by a wonderful tea with Mother Superior Mihaela from Stavropoleos Church.Anna, Georgi , Tamara and Laurel have discovered the beauty of this place and were introduced to the religious music of this jewel The good news of the day is that the album about Transylvanian Churches will be released soon. For...

The OMV Petrom Foundation runs together with the World Vision Foundation the largest early education project in Romania: „Start in education”. The campaign launched today tells the story of our truly national impact: 120,000 preschool children receive a „Future in a schoolbag” educational kit and 1,500 kindergartens from disadvantaged communities benefit from „ABC...

I was inspired by Dana Burduja’s post as she was my guide to private sector financing in health.(🙏). What a journey of 20 years: she is now leading health financing for EIB and I am structuring projects for newborns at OMV Petrom Foundation, reinventing myself at 65+.Since the start of the Baby Box program five months ago, 2,713 baby boxes have reached in 529 disadvantaged communities. The...