Culture · Thursday, 15 October 2026

Gherla hosts a weekend dedicated to Armenian culture

The Armenian Union of Romania organizes, on October 17 and 18, a dance workshop, acting course and a recital at the Armenian Catholic Cathedral.

Armenian cultural weekend event at the cathedral square in Gherla.

The Gherla branch of the Armenian Union of Romania organizes, on October 17 and 18, 2026, several cultural and artistic activities. On Friday, at the Museum Center of History – Casa Lászlóffy, a workshop of Armenian dances coordinated by Ursan Esztegar Erika, instructor of the "Hayakaghak" ensemble, and an acting course given by Florin Kevorkian take place.

On Saturday evening, starting at 7:00 PM, the Armenian Catholic Cathedral "Holy Trinity" hosts the recital "Echoes from Ararat", with Cosmin Rafael Bălean on duduk and Norbert Dumitrescu on organ. The same weekend hosts the "Armenopolis Ultra Running" race competition, organized together with Scout Team no. 51 "Czetz János".

On Sunday, October 18, starting at 4:00 PM, the Museum Center of History hosts a cultural afternoon organized by the Association "Pro Armenia", with exhibitions of traditional Armenian costumes signed by Simó Júlia and paintings by Balázs Dezső, alongside a chamber music moment performed by Avéd Éva on piano and Kecskés Áved Erika on viola.

Sources

Earlier in Cluj Vibe