Foreign nationals visiting Moldova for the National Wine Day will benefit from free visas. Corresponding decision was adopted by the Republican Event Organizational Committee on September 15th, according to INFO-Prim Neo.The visas can be obtained free of charge in the Embassies and Consulates of the Republic of Moldova abroad in the period from September 26th through October 27th.
The National Wine Holiday in 2008 will be celebrated through all the country. The starting ceremony will take place in Chisinau on October 11, 2008. The central square of the capital will be decorated in a style of the traditional Moldovan yard. Vines and grape leaves will transform the square into a crown of grape vines. The country-side style entry with gates and fence made of twigs will be welcoming the festival guests.
The Triumph Arch and pillars on the corners of the Great National Assembly Square will be also decorated by vines. Scenes of wine-making process will be also presented to the public, organizers specified.
A wide cultural program includes folk troupes, folk and pop singers. During the National Wine Day, purses will be given within the framework of seven thematic competitions, “Gold Barrel”, “Young Wine”, “Dionis”, “Best presentation of the national cuisine” among them. Besides, the Higher Premium for 2008 will be awarded.
The Wine Day will be concluded by fireworks and festal round dance.
Moldova traditionally celebrates the National Wine Day on the second Sunday of October annually. This year the holiday will continue for two days – Saturday and Sunday, 11-12 of October.
