“Țara Oașului” Folk Festival - 5th Edition

On Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 14:00, the commune of Târșolț hosts the 5th edition of the “Țara Oașului” Folk Festival. The event is dedicated to promoting and preserving the authentic values of Oaș folklore. The festival brings together established artists, young performers, keepers of tradition and folk music lovers of all ages, in an event dedicated to one of Romania's most representative ethno-folkloric areas.

Târșolț holds a special place on the map of Oaș folklore. It is the birthplace of the late Maria Petca Poptean, one of the most beloved voices of folk song in Țara Oașului. Through her talent and her love for tradition, she helped promote the Oaș song and preserve an invaluable cultural heritage. The festival is also an occasion to honour her memory and the artistic values she served with devotion.

The awards for couples who have reached 50 years of marriage are a gesture of gratitude towards families who are true examples of steadfastness, love and respect for traditional values.

Programme

• Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 14:00
• Official opening, followed by awards for couples who have reached 50 years of marriage

On stage

• Diana Cârlig and Ionuț Bledea
• Leontina Dorca and Maria Carmen Sas
• Frații Zele
• Darius de la Oradea
• The “Cununița” and “Cununița Năzdrăvană” folk ensembles
• Young soloists Alexandra Hodaș, Iulia Bura, Luca Mărgineanu, Antonia Păcurar, Maria Pereș, Carla Laza, Cezara Brian, Carina Brian, Emma Thumaphiang, Amira Lenghel and Ella Mărieș
• The fiddlers (ceterași) and shouters (țâpuritori) of Târșolț, with the rhythms, chants and sounds typical of the area

Organisers

• Târșolț Town Hall and Târșolț Local Council
• Partners: the Satu Mare County Centre for the Preservation and Promotion of Traditional Culture and the Târșolț Information and Marketing Centre
• With the support of the Satu Mare County Council