Diaspora
The Romanian Flag waves Proudly alongside the American Flag in Bowling Green Plaza, New York
The Romanian Flag waves Proudly alongside the American Flag in Bowling Green Plaza, New York. The Romanian community celebrated the strong bond between Romania and the United States in a special and historical flag-raising ceremony at Bowling Green Plaza. This symbolic event honored our shared values and enduring friendship. This momentous occasion was honored by the presence of esteemed guests: Ms. Simona Florea, Consul General of Romania in New York, and her deputy, Mr. Cornel Feruță, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Romania to the UN,
Mr. Gheorghe Leucă, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Republic of Moldova to the UN, Commissioner Edward Mermelstein, NYC’s Commissioner for International Affairs, with his deputy and representatives from NYC City Hall, Clergy from Romanian churches in the area.
Together, we reflected on the unity of our communities and Romania’s dedication to strengthening cultural and diplomatic ties. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this meaningful occasion, writes on the social media page, the Consul General of Romania in New York, Simona Florea