Spring Reports from Romania (7)

"Spring Emotion" is the title of an event organised by the Ianna Association / Chosen Flower - Special Education Centre in collaboration with the City of Câmpia Turzii, Carine Day Centre, Pro Assisto Association, Pavel Dan High School in Câmpia Turzii and Ioan Opriș Secondary School in Turda. On this occasion, mothers of children with disabilities were invited to a special program. Among the special guests were the Mayor of Câmpia Turzii, Mr Dorin Nicolae Lojigan, accompanied by his mother, and Ms Irina Munteanu, Prefect of Cluj County.
The event was opened with a greeting by the president of the Association, Ms Simona Anca, the guests were introduced. They were given the opportunity to address a word of encouragement to the heroic mothers. A group of children presented a sketch as well as some poems and songs. After the musical program, three of the mothers present told about their experiences as sensitive and strong women who struggle daily with illness. The 80 mothers at the meeting were then able to enjoy a wonderful musical recital presented by two artists, Magda Pușcaș, vocal soloist and Ioan Onișor, guitar.
At the end of the event, the participants received roses, books ("Guide to women's health"), boxes of sweets and brooches made by children.
Reported by Simona Anca, director of the Women's Ministries Department, Northern Transylvania