Dec. 1st was Romanian National Day, and I got to experience a great and memorable event (albeit a tiny bit Communist feeling- no offense to Romanians, since I'm sure our U.S. 4th of July celebrating and flag waving would feel very nationalistic to a foreigner): a crisp, cold Dec. night, crowds in the Piata Avram Iancu between the Opera House and the Orthodox Cathedral, streets blocked off for a military parade (marching band, followed by soldiers and police who came marching through, carrying lit torches, marching in sync, and singing a military song), music broadcast over loud-speakers, Romanian flags waiving, then a big show of fireworks.
Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me, but some friends (and friends of friends posted) great pics here:
http://www.adevarul.ro/locale/cluj-napoca/galerie_foto_1_decembrie_2010_cluj_napoca_5_382211795.html
This shot was also fantastic, taken from further away (photo credits: Alex Marchis):
Overall, a fun and memorable Romanian evening! What an honor to get to celebrate this important day of Romanian Unification with great Romanian friends.
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