The enchantment of the winter holidays at the Christmas Bazaar in central Chisinau that was organized by the Government attracted over 1 million visits, including by over 8,000 children from all over the country. The results were presented in the evening of January 15, when the closure of the Bazaar was announced and a draw was held. Six visitors won generous prizes, IPN reports.
According to the Government’s press service, the Christmas Bazaar in central Chisinau was organized by the model of large European cities. The nicest event of winter attracted over one million visitors, about 8,000 of whom were children from socially deprived families, including from boarding schools or institutions for children with special needs, and also from the Transnistrian region. These could enjoy the real magic of the winter holidays at the Christmas Bazaar owing to the Government’s support.
Attending the closing ceremony, Prime Minister Pavel Filip said those who visited the Christmas Bazaar in the period, including the children, could receive presents from Santa Claus and enjoyed nice moments. “The goal we set was achieved. In this period of time, concerts were given by many artists who reminded of our nice traditions as we have really nice traditions in the Republic of Moldova,” stated the Premier.
Pavel Filip voiced hope that this wonderful tradition will continue. “The people hold posts and then leave. When I leave premiership, I want to leave this tradition behind me and I’m confident that the next Governments will respect it,” concluded Pavel Filip.
On the last day of the Christmas Bazaar, a gala concert involving national stars was held in the small town set up on 31 august St. In a draw, there were offered six prizes to participants, namely a TV set, two tablet PCs and three smartphones. Also, three companies that decorated their small houses in the most original way received diplomas.
The fir tree placed in the center of the Christmas Bazaar was 20 meters in height and was decorated with hundreds of figurines and 46,000 LEDs. The Panoramic Wheel, the skating rink and the enchanted carousels were real attraction points. Craftsmen exhibited their best works at small houses.
The Christmas Bazaar was staged the second consecutive year on the initiative of Prime Minister Pavel Filip.
