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Smiling pink flowers
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Tiny pearl cat
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Days get warmer, flowers talk...
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Mickey Mouse as martisor
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My Heart in a Horseshoe
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Happy Chimneysweeper
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Sunlight on petals
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A flower for luck
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There was once a little black cat...
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Lucky clover
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Look at us and smile....
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To flow as smooth as little ducks
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Yellow chick born in spring
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Butterfly looking for flowers
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Winter is over....they sing
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A little present to start spring
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Portrait of a sunflower
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Anything goes in miniature
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Communication through flowers
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Woman blowing the alpenhorn
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When you open the box.....
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The chimneysweeper' s calling
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Spring collage
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Martisoare, the presents I got
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Album Description:
MARTISOR is a symbol of spring and a good luck charm. It is offered to women only, from little girls to centenarians, on the first day of March. The little miniature, hanging from a plaited red and white thread, is pinned on blouse or dress.
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63 comments
Dear Gabriela! I had already commented once that I can only applaud in awe seeing this great album of creativity and artistry. I am happy that many more people have an opportunity to enjoy this unique album. My compliments and congratulations on the well deserved feature! I was away in Chile for two weeks, hence this belated comment. Best wishes, Suresh
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suresh_krishna 7 months 26 days ago
Dear Gabriela, this is a very beautiful album and the Feature was very well deserved. I enjoyed it very much!! Thanks for sharing on WS and also many thanks for your kind congratulations and lovely words on my album about Iran. Have a great week end. Greetings from Italy, Peppino.
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pbonu 7 months 26 days ago
Congratulations on having the Featured album on March 1. This idea is quite new to me. Your album is very enlightening. Thank you for sharing. Marie
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McTuffis 8 months 3 days ago
Every year the festive day of March 1 brings back to us renewed hopes, confidence, faith in good fortune and a prosperous life. It is life, spring and the shining sun which win the battle against chilly weather, overcast skies and the nasty days of the Babe (the first 9 days in March). This triumph of rebirth and regeneration could not be better embodied but in the Martisor ( a trinket, March amulet) offered to loved ones in early spring. The white and red thread of this amulet (a coin, money cowrie) which parents customarily tied around their children's wrist, young men offered to young women, and young women used to exchange among themselves was believed to bring good luck and good health. It's an ancient tradition. It were find out in archaeological sites. As you seen in this album, the little miniatures are various. For sasho129, it's a romanian too old tradition, and "martisor" means "little March", from "martie" = March, in romanian.
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stefanghinea100 8 months 4 days ago
Hello, my compliments for your great album! Please come see my photos sometime? Best regards, Tom from Zeist, The Netherlands. www.tomjutte.tk
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hereistom 8 months 5 days ago
Bonjour Gabriela, What a lovely Spring tradition this Martisor... Very beautiful artwork pictures and colorful flowers for a magnificent album. All my congratulations to being featured, it's very well deserved. Thank you, Marielle
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mariellefrigault 8 months 5 days ago
Hi Gabriela! Congratulations for your featured album "MARTISOR - A Romanian Tradition"! Your album is great, no doubt, and I like it very much. Thank you for sharing! But this is not the only reason for me to write this message. The other reason is that we in Bulgaria have the same tradition. We call these things "MARTENITCI" by the name of the month March - "MART" in Bulgarian. They look like slightly different in comparison to yours but the red and white thread are obligatory. Here we tie them on the branches of the tree in blossom when the astronomic spring comes. What do you make with the MARTISORs? I see that you have a lot of albums. It will be pleasure for me to look at them. I will make this very soon. My best wishes to you, Sasho
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sasho129 8 months 5 days ago
what is the origin of the red and white cord, these were all so beautiful, I wonder how the tradition started
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glenys121 8 months 5 days ago
Congratulations, Gabriela! This album is delightful, interesting and informative. ~Jade
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summerjade 8 months 5 days ago
Hello Gabriela. I almost missed you being featured, as I don't always find the time to get to the homepage these days. So pleased I called in this morning. What a lovely and fascinating tradition. Beautiful captures to boot. Spring can't come quick enough for me. Although we got snow in February, which came as a pleasnt surprise as it is quite rare for us here in England to get snow at all, I am so looking forward to warmer weather. Can't wait for the weather to start warming up a little. Do enjoy your days in the 'spotlight'. Kind regards, Jayne/England
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hjaynefoster 8 months 6 days ago
As a Romanian, I must say that this is a splendid album... Thank you for a delightful and unique collection of MARTISOARE!!! Denise
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frone08 8 months 6 days ago
Dear Gabriela, Thank you for your offerings for martisor, and congratulations for your featured album. Nhung
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nhungdalat 8 months 6 days ago
Hello Gabriela, congratulations on your feature! This album is beautiful and your creativity! All the best, Tjebbe
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oomt 8 months 6 days ago
WHAT A CHARMING TRADITION AND A WONDERFUL ALBUM. CONGRATULTIONS. THERESA
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tfm446 8 months 6 days ago
Congratulations! Great album, and fun tradition. Nice presentation.
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pattyautry 8 months 6 days ago
Congratulations on this marvelous FEATURED home page album, well done. John
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woodeye518 8 months 6 days ago
Congratulations Gabriela!!!!! How nice to see you on the front page again! This tradition is very beautiful; especially when it is shown in your wonderful creations! Stunning! It has been some time since I visited on your site . . . . My family and I are fine. I retired half a year ago, maybe that's why I am so busy! :-) Take care and have a wonderful spring! - Galit
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854847 8 months 6 days ago
This album was very dear. I enjoyed it so much. Thank you. Happy Spring Time to you too! Eve (p.s. congratulations)
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eveko 8 months 7 days ago
th pictures ar biutifor
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anthony0666 8 months 7 days ago
I was inspired so much by this album Gabrielle, I was lead to read up on it! So interesting. Leslie
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bisquitzoe 8 months 7 days ago
Congratulatuons for being featured with this album also:))
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rosemarra 8 months 7 days ago
Wow, Gabrielle, such a change in treasures!! I really enjoyed this album! ~~~ Leslie/VancouverIsland/B. C./Canada
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bisquitzoe 8 months 7 days ago
Hi Gabriella, This is a beautiful album. Thanks for sharing it, with us. Congratulations on your album, being featured on the home page. All The Best, Teresa
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teres187 8 months 7 days ago
Dear Gabriela, I found your album quite sensational. Beatiful variety and lovely details. Thank you for introducing us to Martisor! Congratulations for being featured today. Warm greetings from Montréal, Annick
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frissons100 8 months 7 days ago
Congratulations dear Gabriela for this magnficent album| I am so happy for you dear friend!
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huguette296100 8 months 7 days ago
Dear Gabriela,congratulations on this beautiful album! Un album minunat,cu martisoare foarte dragute.Iti doresc o primavara frumoasa,Mari.
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marionly 8 months 7 days ago
Congratulations on your featured album. It is a wonderful Abum and to have the history as well makes it all the more enjoyable. Have a good Day.
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mummy290 8 months 7 days ago
Gabriela...Congratulation s on this wonderful feature album! What a sweet tradition and your examples are beautiful!! Happy March to you and your husband. hugs, Barbara
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midnightlace2 8 months 7 days ago
Congratulations on your album being the feature of the day on the Home Page! Thanks for sharing... June
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lovejoy 8 months 7 days ago
Congratulations On Your Featured Album..Interesting
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jdsmith01100 8 months 7 days ago
CONGRATULATIONS on having your 'Martisor' album featured on WS. Beautiful album, thank you for sharing. Joyce, California, USA
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joyce914 8 months 7 days ago
Gorgeous, a very beautiful and unusual album. Rosie
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rocee5 8 months 7 days ago
hello Gabriela, a wonderfully well put together & photographed album. A delight to see some spring flowers etc to brighten up our extremely dull week after a very cold (for UK) winter. Congratulations on the feature. Eric
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ericy202 8 months 7 days ago
Congratulations on the feature. These are gorgeous! Lora
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cosmogirl248 8 months 7 days ago
Gabriela, congratulations on being featured today! Thank you very much for sharing with us this tradition with your beautiful pictures! I'm sure that now you have one more reason to celebrate the beginning of spring! Wishing you all the best, Yair.
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ykarelic4 8 months 7 days ago
Dear Gabriela, congratulations on being featured with this wonderful and unique album! It's wonderful to learn from your beautiful pictures about this nice tradition in Romania! Greetings from Vienna, Vera
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veralebail 8 months 7 days ago
Dearest Gabriela, I have to thank Carol for letting me know of your beautiful featured album. CONGRATULATIONS on this first day of March ... and it's raining here to bring in the month. It's a good sign as we need the rain desperately. Have a wonderful day, my friend. Hugs, Judy
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ladybug591 8 months 7 days ago
Multumesc pentru martisoare si felicitari pentru prima pagina! Multumesc si pentru comentariile frumoase lasate pe pagina mea. Am incarcat mai multe albume, te invit sa le vezi cind ai timp. O primavara frumoasa! Gabriela
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gabriela_varzaru 8 months 7 days ago
Congratulations on your charming featured album - what a lovely tradition you've shown us. Thanks and regards- Lynne from Virginia
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donolew 8 months 7 days ago
Very beautiful. Congratulations on your feature. Greetings, Renato/Italy.
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renato26 8 months 7 days ago
bravo frumos felicitari
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valentin_boss2003 8 months 7 days ago
CONGRATULATIONS on your featured album.Well deserved feature, and such beautiful shots, well done, enjoy your day. Take care, Paolo (Italy)
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Paolo_1955 8 months 7 days ago
What a lovely album and a lovely tradition as well.
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cathyhervieux 8 months 7 days ago
Congratulations! Ciao :o) Roberto
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rodemicheli 8 months 7 days ago
Dear Gabriella, Congratulations for having this lovely album - and tradition from your birthplace - featured today. I am so happy for you. Hugs and best wishes, Carol
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albertsville 8 months 7 days ago
Buna Gabriela,felicitari pentru acest minunat album de Martisor!
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costiflorea 8 months 7 days ago
Hi Gabriella, CONGRATULATIONS on a well deserved album feature, I am really pleased for you, excellent pictures and interesting, well done, thank you for sharing and enjoy your day and have a great weekend, take care hugs Ann (Chester England)
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annedm1 8 months 7 days ago
Heart-felt congratulations, Gabriela, on this lovely featured album (3/1/09)! What a delight to usher in the advent of Spring. Am thrilled for you! Hugs, Miriam
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opera166 8 months 7 days ago
Hello Gabriella,congratulations on this featured album today! Beautiful captures, thanks for sharing this wonderful tradition. Enjoy your special days in the spotlights!!! Best regards, Henri and Josee/Belgium
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haneveercoremanssh... 8 months 7 days ago
CONGRATULATIONS on being featured. Wonderful.
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erdogan41 8 months 7 days ago
Foarte frumoase martisoare.
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Nutzika 11 months 15 days ago
Well this is exactly why I love to drop by your site, Gabriella, I just never know what treasures I may find...always something different and delightful...and this collection is so unique, so special. Although spring has long passed I do hope the two of you are enjoying a pleasant summer! Highest regards. Marita
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worldtripper3 2008.08.07 at 13:06:03 PDT
Interesting ..
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manasibhargava 2008.07.31 at 21:07:12 PDT
hello Gabriela, What a stunning Album, I never knew of this tradition, what a lovely charming Idea.
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mrcoradour 2008.03.22 at 10:37:44 PDT
Dear Gabriela, a very interesting album! A wonderful tradition! I'd love to have many of those lucky charms! I wish you a joyful spring time, love, Vera
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veralebail 2008.03.21 at 07:13:00 PDT
Gabriela, I enjoyed so much visiting your album. I have not seen a Martisor in real life in 16 years...love your collection and I love nr 17
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enemaria100 2008.03.14 at 14:47:25 PDT
Dear Gabriela, Thank you so much for this beautiful album and gift, because I am Romanian. Your "martisor" will adorn my desktop from now on.
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nona2005100 2008.03.04 at 01:25:10 PST
Hello Gabriela, What a very informative & wonderfull photographed album. Malcolm
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mrcoradour 2008.03.03 at 10:52:14 PST
Dear Gabriela! I am not competent to either judge ot comment on this album which is in everyway a fine work of art and composition. Each one speaks of love of artistic creation so perfectly arranged. The time and effort you have taken have definitely yielded stunning results. This is an album of beauty, elgance and sensitive creativity. I can only applaud in awe. Best wishes, Suresh
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suresh_krishna 2008.03.03 at 08:01:03 PST
I think a "Martisor" is a "porte-bonheur" , in french, a lucky charms, in english! And it is your work and your imagination who make that! Very nice album with adorable photos of Martisor! Thanks for your nice comments in my New Camera, album! Hugs, Huguette
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huguette296100 2008.03.02 at 13:14:31 PST
Dear Gabriela, such a lovely album about our " martisoare ". Great, artistic work as always ! Wishing you a wonderful Spring, Andrei.
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theskywalker69_3 2008.03.01 at 06:20:14 PST
What a charming album to welcome us on the first day of March! And what a lovely custom! In keeping with this tradition, hope Yoshiyuki has presented you with a new charm (to add to all the rest)! Wishing both of you a delightful spring! Hugs, Miriam
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opera166 2008.03.01 at 03:56:31 PST
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