The Romanian+ Community Centre was pleased to welcome you to the event “Awakening… with Mihai Eminescu,” organised to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the birth of our great national poet.
We gathered to explore and better understand the cultural legacy left by Mihai Eminescu. We discussed his life and work, analysing them in the socio-political context of his time.
Speakers: Father Ștefan Mircea, Mr. Adrian Ruscea, Mrs. Alina Mircea
Event from the series Study Area Property Soft Media Production & Arh. Marius Viorel Ispas
Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889) is widely regarded as Romania’s greatest poet and a significant cultural figure. Born in Botoșani, Moldavia, he began writing poetry at a young age and published his first works at 16.
Eminescu’s poetry often explored themes of love, nature, history, and the human condition, and he is best known for his masterpiece “Luceafărul” (The Morning Star).
In addition to his poetic contributions, Eminescu was also a dedicated journalist. He worked as an editor for the newspaper Timpul (The Time), where he wrote extensively on political and social issues of his era. His journalistic work reflected his deep concern for the cultural and national identity of Romania.
Eminescu’s legacy continues to influence Romanian literature and culture, and his works are celebrated for their profound emotional depth and intellectual rigor.
