Tag: Peace Corps Moldova

International Day of Peace

by Beth Ogden, posted in Peace Corps

Last Thursday, September 21st, was International Day of Peace, a holiday celebrated around the world.  The holiday was established by the UN in 1981 and is devoted to "commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples"(1).  The 2017 theme was "Together for Peace: Respect, Safety, and Dignity for … Continue reading International Day of Peace

Primul Sunet (First Bell) 2017

by Beth Ogden, posted in Life and Such, Peace Corps

A couple of weeks ago, school began once again in Moldova.  Moldovan schools traditionally start on September 1st, and this year was no different (at least in my village- some districts decided to start the following Monday instead).  The first day of school is a big event here, and is called First Bell. The day … Continue reading Primul Sunet (First Bell) 2017