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The 21 beads form part of a bronze hoard found in 2019 within a forested area close to the town of Nisporeni. Alongside the beads, the hoard included numerous bronze ornaments (2 Röschitz-Sanislău-type fibulae, 7 necklaces, 12 rings, 22 tubes, 23 bracelets, and approximately 80 appliqués), one coral bead and a pendant made from a wild animal's tooth. At present, the amber beads are preserved in the collections of the Muzeul Național de Istorie a Moldovei, while the remainder of the hoard is in the possession of a private collector.
The hoard was discovered accidentally in a pit about 50 cm deep. The objects in this hoard are of Western origin, with known parallels in archaeological complexes from Poland, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia, and, to a lesser extent, in Romania. The presence of this bronze hoard on the territory of the Republic of Moldova illustrates the cultural dynamics of the region during the Early Iron Age and a fundamental shift in the vector of cultural influences from east to west.

The amber bead strand comprises 16 whole beads and five fragmentary ones. They have an elongated biconical shape and vary in size. The beads are brown-reddish in color; their lengths range from 1.1 to 3.1 cm, widths from 0.6 to 1.4 cm, thicknesses from 0.6 to 1.1 cm, and the perforation diameter ranges between 0.2 and 0.3 cm.
Amber beads appear in several bronze hoards dated to the Late Bronze Age in the eastern half of Slovakia and in Transdanubian Hungary. Parallels are also known from the Cioclovina Cave in Romania. With the onset of the Iron Age, amber items disappear from the Carpathian Basin for approximately 300 years, reappearing alongside the arrival of Scythian elements.
The bronze hoard discovered at Nisporeni is dated to the HaA2-HaB1-2 interval (1050/1000 - 800/750 B.C.).

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African Fashion Show for Charity 2024

May 25, 2024

On May 25, 2024 African Fashion Show for Charity took place at the National Museum of History of Moldova in Chișinău. This event, now in its second edition, aims to promote cultural diversity and support charitable causes.

The event was supported by famous international model Kamila Lumor, who flew from Milan for the occasion. Among the distinguished guests were the Minister of Education and Research, Dan Perciun, the Romanian Ambassador to Chișinău, Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, diplomatic representatives, influential public figures from Moldova, and fashion enthusiasts.

The show featured unique clothing pieces from renowned international designers such as Zita Milano from the UK, representatives from India via the Indo-Mold Business and Cultural Organization (IMBCO), as well as local designers such as Florii, Gorgette, and C'EST Cher. Students from the Technical University of Moldova and State Pedagogical University "Ion Creangă" also had the opportunity to showcase their creations on the runway.

Founded by Yerie Mary Kamara Paglione, the African Fashion Show for Charity aims to unite African and European cultures, celebrating the friendship and cultural diversity between these continents. The event brought together participants from Sierra Leone, UK, Ghana, Moldova, India, Colombia, and Turkey.

The funds raised through ticket sales, donations, and the sale of African accessories are dedicated to supporting charitable initiatives, such as the development of palliative care services by the organization Hospices of Hope Moldova and aid young designers in Moldova through the ZIP House fashion hub.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this event possible:

General Sponsor: Association of Community Initiatives and Sport (ASICS)
Partners: National Museum of History of Moldova, Lifemantra Maven Solutions, International Women Club Moldova, Embassy of India in Bucharest, Regency Hotel, Irina Negara Desert, ZIPhouse Fashion Hub, Iomodels School, Ozlem Sertel, Basavin Winery, Zentrum Restaurants, Pearl Code, Sabrina Gubadov - Social Media Consultant, iTicket.
Media Partners: Vocea Basarabiei, Radio Noroc
Photo Partner: Ruslan Chihai

We also extend our gratitude to all the volunteers who dedicated their time to help organize this event.