TÂRGUL DE LA MARIA RADNA DIN 15 AUGUST. O ABORDARE PROSPECTIVĂ
THE FAIR OF MARIA RADNA ON AUGUST 15TH: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

Summary/Abstract: The Dormition of the Mother of God is a moment of major significance for Christians worldwide. On August 15th, Maria Radna stands out as a major pilgrimage site, comparable to September 8th, the Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God. This study focuses on the August 15th celebration, examining the religious, cultural, and commercial layers that have gradually taken shape at Maria Radna. On the occasion of the Dormition, the basilica becomes a site of convergence structured around two fundamental dimensions: the religious component – encompassing the pilgrimage, liturgical services, and activities coordinated by the Roman Catholic Church – and the secular component, manifested through the fair organized in connection with this day of considerable spiritual importance. The fair extends, in a secular manner, the intensity of the experience of the celebration, offering participants opportunities for social interaction, as well as the purchase of goods and food products. This study represents a preliminary, prospective stage of a broader research project situated at the intersection of cultural anthropology and sociolinguistics.

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