Ensembles from nine localities in Moldova and Romania took part on 27 August in the seventh edition of the folklore festival in Independence Square, with a folk costume parade and a crafts fair.
The Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Emil Boc, was awarded the 'Medal of Democracy' on 28 August — the highest distinction granted by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova. The medal was presented by the Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, during the Ungheni City Days celebrations. Boc has been an Honorary Citizen of Ungheni since 2023. In the 10 years since the two cities became twins, Ungheni has received support worth around 17 million lei: two renovated parks, donated vehicles and ongoing work on the Delia Lake waterfront.
On 28 August, on the patron saint's day of Ungheni municipality, over 1500 people — public institution employees, artistic ensembles, sports teams — marched through the city centre in the Celebration Parade, third edition.
From August 27, 09.00, traffic is stopped on a section of Națională street and on Feroviară street, until August 31. Bicycles and scooters are also banned on Națională. The city hall published the restrictions for the holiday period.
