The Fair That Stands In The Shadow Of The Communist Monster

bluemoon (70) in marketfriday • 5 years ago

A question with a very easy answer. What is the most important fair these days? Obviously: Christmas Fair!

In most of our world such fairs are happening now. The most famous, big and beautiful are in Vienna, Paris ... probably in all the major cities of Europe and the US, in many other places that I don't know and I apologize for not having mentioned them.

For many years such a fair has been happening in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. The city where I live. The city I love but I often hate.

This year, even today, I visited this fair. I'm going for the first time. I thought I should see and show you how such a fair looks on the edge of Europe. I know someone who is fascinated by Christmas, by its beauty and brilliance. Denise, our colleague @dswigle, the promoter and host of a challenge called #MarketFriday, a much more generous challenge than its name shows.

The fair was placed in front of a building known worldwide. An emblematic building for Romania. Parliament building.

This building is the second largest in the world after the Pentagon! People are impressed by size but if we think a little we will see that something is not right. A small country, smaller than many of the states that make up the US, could build such a huge building. Has a world power built a building, the largest and a "dwarf" for Romania to build the second? Why?!

Only out of greatness and madness!

It was Ceausescu's dream and greatness! Ceausescu, illiterate dictator of Romania. I grew up under his shadow and his oppression. When in Romania people had no food, were not allowed to leave the country, were not free, then this palace was built. The dictator's power had to be shown. The dictator died, was executed then, in 1989, when the Romanian revolution was victorious. The dictator died but his symbol, his building remained. This is why I cannot love this building. In addition, many people died in its construction and is now the seat of the Romanian Parliament. Other reasons not to like the place!

The fair, however, has no fault. The plateau in front of this building is the place where most events take place in Bucharest. Here they had concerts: Pavarotti, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Cure, Red Hot Chili Pepper ...

The Christmas Fair in Bucharest

A beautiful, beloved fair. Every night the place is filled with people, especially young people and families with children. There are also many tourists, who also find it difficult to visit the fair and the old center. This fair was added to the reasons that a foreigner would like to visit Bucharest (apart from the low prices and the beautiful girls).

... but let's take a little tour!

Before exemplifying with images I say that I discovered a shortcoming of this fair. Like any fair, the main purpose is the commercial one, so it is aimed more at adults and their desire to buy. It seems to me that it addresses less to children, as it would be normal.

Whatever I do and no matter how much I dislike, I cannot ignore the huge building. It can be seen from afar, long before we see the fair.

As soon as I entered the fair I was attracted by the offer found in the many small houses that each is a small store.

The first ones offered for admiration and sale the famous Horezu clay plates. Unique models, they are made only in that region of Romania.

Then, as well known and appreciated, the Korund pottery. A pottery made by Hungarian craftsmen, from a village in Transylvania.

Sales are going well, to the satisfaction of the sellers.

Apart from being a potter, folk craftsmen also work with metal. Gypsy craftsmen are famous for their brass or copper coffee barrels.

We also find clothes, these are traditional Hungarian. Very nice but I do not know who buys them, probably foreign tourists.

As I said, I think a Christmas fair should be aimed mainly at children, but I noticed that the offer is mainly for adults. Food, food, drink, clothes, decorations.

The food.

Well, the food is good quality. Bio! Products obtained by traditional methods, not in factories but in small farms located in the least polluted places in the country. That pays. The prices are pretty peppery.

Pork products.

A real food "orgy", very hard to resist. I was "lucky". A problem with my teeth now prevents me from eating meat.

Fish.

Not too many things. Actually just one kind of fish. Smoked trout.

A fish that lives in the cold mountain waters. In unpolluted waters.

Pickles

Sweets

Finally something for children.

Pies and ... smartphone!

Drink

What to drink on a cold winter evening. That should have been a cold winter evening but no, it wasn't too cold. It was really hot. So hot that the little ice rink didn't freeze so well that it could be used.

The drinks matched a cold winter evening. No beer, just boiled wine and rum. Rom from Vienna.

I drank boiled, sweet and aromatic wine and ate a cheese pie. It was good.

The kids

Of course there is something for children too. Who has greater conviction power than children?

It's a Santa's house. Santa came by car, it would have been harder with the reindeer. In this house children meet Santa Claus and say their wishes. I didn't come in because I didn't have a child with me.

The Carousel

The carousel is a great temptation. Which child could resist?

Children have their place. They are happy and very eager to take turns in the carousel. I walked among the storefronts, more to see the offer and to see the people. It was crowded and I am fascinated to see many people gathered, together and yet separated. Each with his wishes and problems. Everyone with his world!

In one corner was reconstituted the scene of the birth of Christ. Too few are interested in this. Because of Santa, they forgot where everything came from. Why do we have holidays now.

Then I left home ...

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	I made this post with passion, effort and respect for you. I hope the result proves it.	Since English is not my first language, please forgive any grammatical errors.

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discernente (76) · 5 years ago

Very good to know a bit more about a country so far away and unknown for most of the brazilians like me.

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bluemoon (70) · 5 years ago

Thanks! I think that's why we post here, to show about ourselves, our life and the place where we live. We can all learn more about this great and diverse world.

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Thank you, @dswigle!

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tattoodjay (73) · 5 years ago

What a beautiful setting for a fair and love all the shots such a cool variety of wares love it

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Thank you very much! I am so sorry that I failed to post on #WednesdayWalk, I tried but could not finish on time.

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Thank You, @tattodjay!

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This is such a beautiful post for the holiday season! Your photos are fabulous.

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fotostef (67) · 5 years ago

I remember as a child to listen about Ceausescu's name and doings. It must have been a very dark page in your country's history. I can see why you cannot enjoy the glory of the building.
Loved your post though! Very thorough presentation of the fairy with very nice shots :)
The Horezu clay plates and the Korund pottery looks amazing!

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bluemoon (70) · 5 years ago

Thanks! This is history and lack of luck. This period brought great damage to the development of Romania.
Thanks for remembering the photos. I am an admirer of your photos and a lover of Greece!

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Thank you! A Nice day to you too.

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papilloncharity (71) · 5 years ago

A lovely post here my friend.
To see that building that you hate, it is now great to see that good has replaced the bad, as that fair is magical.
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bluemoon (70) · 5 years ago

You are right! Fortunately, things are improving.

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papilloncharity (71) · 5 years ago

Apologies for the late reply my friend.
As long as there is continued improvement it should replace some of the hurt!
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It's never too late. Thanks!

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They say that time heals my friend.
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dswigle (70) · 5 years ago

I am so happy to go to the Christmas Market for the very first time and to bring me along with you. You know that I can't resist a little bit of Christmas.

I actually did not know that you're part of my building was the second largest in the world. I can tell you that I have walked miles and miles of quarters in the Pentagon and yes, for such a small country king size it's amazing that the building is so big. That tells you something about Ceausescu 's ego.

I remember the day he was executed, as a matter fact it was Christmas Day. I can understand not being able to love the building that is part of the man himself and I know how much you loved the politics of today! But you are right! The fair has nothing to do with it! I do believe that the Parliament building is going to be the bane of your existence!

I love the Little booths that they have when you go in. They remind me so much of the Christmas Market in Germany. What beautiful plates are offered up each and every single one of them so unique! I love the tree one and the Brewster of course. And the pottery. Such a splendid selection of everything. As I'm reading this I'm trying to press my nose forward to get closer to my screen. LOL I do like the brass work did the gypsies do and of course the traditional Hungarian clothing. I'm pretty sure that the only people buying them are probably foreign tourists and possibly somebody who has Hungarian in them.

The food is amazing looking. I'm sure the prices are peppery because they always are but they look delicious. You cannot eat me? I hope this is something that is not permanent. But I like fish so and smoked fish is even better. I should tell you that I'm not really huge on sweets but oh wow something for the children! We have been having on seasonably warm weather also and as matter of fact Christmas was like a spring day and so will the rest of the week. Mulled wine is something that almost every Christmas Market has and it's so strong and it'll knock you silly. The cheese pie looks delicious you did not go see Santa Claus! How will you ever get what you want if you don't go visit him. They really had such beautiful decorations in the home place and who does not love a carousel? I want to thank you so much for bringing us along with you to the Christmas Market. It was wonderful, it was beautiful, it was amazing and I'm glad you brought us. Thank you so much Dan for being you and for being part of the challenge.

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bluemoon (70) · 5 years ago

I'm so glad you found so many things to like on my Christmas blog ... because I wrote more for you and your passion for the Christmas holiday. When you talk about Christmas I see the child in you, nothing is more beautiful than a child's soul!
I apologize, @dswigle, for the response so late, but I think you know what the busy days have been in the last week.

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cindyhartz (61) · 5 years ago

Great holiday fair! Love the pottery!

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bluemoon (70) · 5 years ago

Thanks! Yes, the potter is a strong point of Romanian art.

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