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A young girl wearing a Mărțișor at an event hosted by the Romanian Nationality Room Committee on Sunday in Posvar Hall.

Romanian Room Committee marches into spring with the luck of Mărțișor

By Nada Abdulaziz, Staff Writer February 26, 2023
The Romanian Nationality Room Committee hosted an event to celebrate Mărțișor, a monthlong Romanian holiday that about 30 people attended. On March 1, Romanian people give Mărțișor to their loved ones as a part of the spring holiday celebration.
Pitt’s Global Hub in Posvar Hall hosted a celebration Saturday for Martisor, a Romanian festival celebrated on March 1.

March is for Martisor

By Ananya Pathapadu, For The Pitt News March 3, 2020
The red and white string tassels, called Martisor, are gifted to loved ones on March 1 as part of a month-long Romanian celebration — also called Martisor.
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