Twenty-five Chisinau couples celebrate golden wedding

The Chisinau City Hall and the Registry Office continue to organize the celebration of golden weddings of Chisinau couples every month. On December 17, 25 couples returned to the Registry Office with nice memories and feelings 50 years later. They were accompanied by their children and relatives. {“I remember well the day of our wedding. I was a beautiful bride and he was the most handsome groom. It was love, understanding and respect that helped us overcome the obstacles and difficult moments. We have the greatest children and grandchildren.”} Each couple received flowers and by 1,000 lei from the City Hall, Info-Prim Neo reports. Tatiana Amihalachioaie, the head of the Registry Office, wished the 'brides and grooms' health, peace and understanding and that the freshness of spring, the warmth of summer and the richness of autumn prevail in their families. Nina Stratulat, the head of the City Hall's Social-Humanitarian and Interethnic Relations Division, said the tradition to celebrate the golden weddings of the Chisinau residents was established in 1997. The anniversaries of the persons who turn 100 and over are also celebrated. She wished them to reach 100 years at least because they will then get 5,000 lei in financial support. “I remember well the day of our wedding. I was a beautiful bride and he was the most handsome groom. It was love, understanding and respect that helped us overcome the obstacles and difficult moments. We have the greatest children and grandchildren,” said one of the 'brides', who was near her husband “We got married in autumn as the Moldovans usually do. It was a nice and sunny day. I was in love and I had the most beautiful wedding,” sad another 'bride'. A number of 2,545 Chisinau couples have been congratulated by the local authorities on their golden weddings, while about 50 persons on the 100th anniversary since 1997 until present.