Festival of the Hearts
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| Festival of the Hearts Festivalul Inimilor | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festival |
| Date | July[1] |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Roses Park (main stage) Banat Village Museum (second stage) |
| Locations | Timișoara, Romania |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Most recent | 2–6 July 2025 |
| Participants | 35 ensembles from 14 countries (2025)[2] |
| Organized by | Timișoara City Hall |
The Festival of the Hearts (Romanian: Festivalul Inimilor) is an international folklore event held annually in Timișoara, Romania. Established in 1990, the festival unites folklore ensembles from around the world to celebrate and promote intangible cultural heritage. Featuring dance, music, and parade performances, the event serves as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange and the showcasing of folk traditions. With a focus on international participation and cultural diversity, the festival plays a key role in fostering intercultural connections and preserving folk customs.[3]
It is organized by the city culture house and was inaugurated to commemorate the heroes of the 1989 Romanian revolution.[4] The festival program features participation from at least 12 countries across five days in Timișoara. The Festival of the Hearts is the first Romanian event to be included in the CIOFF calendar, operating under the patronage of UNESCO.[5]