Soundscape #20 #21 #22

immersed in sounds · Soundscape #20

3 p.m. Sarata, Bacau, Romania

Days before New Year's Eve, people used to knock a whip, producing little explosions like fireworks. Unfortunately this old tradition is less practised nowdays, because you can easily find fireworks almost at every corner.

Landscape and Soundscape were taken on December 26, 2022.
Photo Credit: Sara Giuliani

     

immersed in sounds · Soundscape#21

10 a.m. Bacau, Romania - Alaiul Datinilor

People from all over the Moldova Region, come to Bacau city to show off their own traditions, songs and dances. Everyone is wearing a costume and is making a different kind of noise. The result is an explosion of colors and noises through the city.

Landscape and Soundscape were taken on December 27, 2022.

                    

immersed in sounds · Soundscape#22

10 p.m. - Sarata, Romania - Capra

In Sarata small groups of people gather together and go from house to house to perform the "capra" or "bear" dance and to wish good luck for the upcoming new year.

Landscape and Soundscape were taken on December 31, 2022.