A series of cultural and artistic activities will be organized in the 17 prisons throughout the country on the occasion of the winter holidays, until January 15. The inmates will also enjoy a holiday menu.
Natalia Bucur-Bandas, PR officer of the Penitentiary Institutions Department, told IPN that the holiday schedule includes trainings, classes and sports competitions. The inmates will be allowed to attend church services meant to contribute to their spiritual development, social reintegration and also continue the holiday traditions.
Together with various NGOs, cultural and artistic activities will be organized for underage prisoners. Recently, the minors in Prison no. 10 Goian have participated in a master class about the winter holidays.
Inmates will also enjoy a holiday menu with meat, fish, cheeses, etc. Their relatives will be allowed to give them sweets, fruits and other approved products.
Overall, the 17 prisons hold 7300 inmates.