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Back for its fourth dazzling edition, Romanian Weekend at The Wharf has firmly established itself as a beloved tradition and a crown jewel of Romania’s cultural diplomacy in the United States. This vibrant, multi-dimensional celebration—conceived, curated, and produced by the Embassy of Romania to the United States and the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York, in partnership with numerous donors and collaborators—transforms the nation’s capital waterfront into a dynamic showcase of Romanian creativity, flavor, and flair, drawing thousands to revel in its music, cuisine, customs, and artisanal excellence.
This year, the spotlight shines on the Banat region and the city of Timișoara—the largest city in western Romania and a flourishing hub of diversity, innovation, and artistic vitality. With its Central European charm and unstoppable energy, Timișoara promises to elevate this three-day celebration with a uniquely vibrant spirit.
Romanian Weekend at The Wharf: A Landmark of Romanian Cultural Presence in America
Launched in 2022 as a joint initiative of the Embassy of Romania and the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York, Romanian Weekend at The Wharf has, in just four years, redefined Romania’s public and cultural diplomacy in the U.S. Monumental in scale and ingeniously programmed, this lively, participatory festival has grown each year, becoming not only a milestone of Romanian cultural presence in America but also one of Washington, D.C.’s most anticipated summer events.
With three days of non-stop music and dance, live concerts, traditional craft demonstrations, Romanian cuisine, wine tastings, temporary exhibitions, and interactive cultural activities, the festival takes over The Wharf—Washington’s iconic riverside esplanade—offering a feast for the senses and an ideal setting for cultural discovery and Romanian-American friendship.
Romanian Weekend at The Wharf is initiated, co-organized, and co-financed by the Embassy of Romania to the United States and the Romanian Cultural Institute in New York, with the generous support of the Timisoara City Hall, as well as numerous sponsors, partners, and friends on both sides of the Atlantic.