Romania is home to a number of festivals, both religious and cultural. The Whit Sunday Szekely Pilgrimage is the largest traditional Szekely folk and religious festival of the year. The Fundata Fair, a traditional folklore fair originally held for shepherds to meet their future wives, is held in June. September witnesses the International Chamber Music Festival concerts in Brasov and Bran.
Medieval Days, a two-week long medieval arts, crafts and music festival in Sighisoara, and the Hora de la Prislop, a wild dancing festival on the Prislop Pass, celebrate the tradition of the country. The pastoral festival of Sambra Oilor marks the sheep herds coming down from the mountains. In December, the De la Colind la Stea Christmas festival, held in Brasov, is celebrated with much gusto.
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