In the Republic of Moldova, there is a wonderful tradition of celebrating Grandmother's Day in September. The holiday became official not so long ago, but it is very popular in the country and is celebrated everywhere.
In 2007, the last Saturday of September became the official Grandmother's Day in the Republic of Moldova. Taisiya Voronina, the first lady of the country, initiated the decree on the adoption of this holiday. This is a tribute to all the grandmothers of the country. They make a huge contribution to the education of the younger generation, preserve traditions and contribute to the national unity of Moldovans.
September 29, 2012 is the day when every grandmother has a reason to dress up and feel in the spotlight.
In Moldova, grandmothers play a special role, because due to unemployment, the majority of the working population leaves to work abroad, and raising children rests on the shoulders of the older generation. Parents often live in another country and do not see at all how their child is growing, and they hardly see each other. And grandmothers and grandfathers carry on their shoulders the difficult and responsible task of raising grandchildren.
On this day, cultural events, charity concerts, folk festivals are held throughout the country, where the heroes of the occasion are invited, contests for grandchildren and grandmothers are organized.
In the city of Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, in the Palace of the Republic, guests from all over the country gather to watch the cultural and artistic program, to receive gifts from the organizers. The event is also attended by officials of the country, many of whom are also grandmothers.
Often, the grandmothers themselves act as artists, thereby showing that they are not alien to entertainment, they still lead an active lifestyle. Relatives are given the opportunity to look at them from a new perspective.
This day is another reason to give your grandmother a present or just pay attention, come to visit, call. After all, it is they who pamper children, give them affection, teach us wisdom and patience.
