Customs and traditions constitute a part of our cultural heritage. They define the identity of a people, being passed down from our ancestors.
During the Dacian era, men in Baia de Fier used to wear short shirts with pleats, worn over white woolen trousers. Until just before the Second World War, the same trousers were still worn. ‘No one dressed in a German manner, the locals understanding this to mean a black costume consisting of pants and a coat, following the custom of the town-dwellers,’ as mentioned in ‘Baia de Fier Monograph’ by Prof. Ion Nițulescu. The Dacians used to belt their waist with a wide belt, which the residents of Baia de Fier transformed into a ‘chimir.’
With the arrival of the Hungarians in the region, the Hungarian costume from the Sibiu area was gradually borrowed. Despite its simplicity, or perhaps because of its simplicity and sobriety, it became established and a uniform attire in the Novaci, Baia de Fier, and Polovragi areas. It possesses an elegance that impresses anyone.
This weekend, specifically on Sunday, starting at 11:00 AM, we invite you to Baia de Fier to admire our traditional attire in a beautiful parade that will take place from the town hall to the entrance of the Muierilor Cave. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to learn about our customs and traditions that we pass down to the generations that follow us.
