Romanian President Nicușor Dan at the Ileni Museum. Photo source: Facebook / Ileni Village / Adrian Murgea
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, spent the Christmas holidays in the mountains, in Brașov county, where he also visited the village of Ileni, the place of origin of his grandparents, according to News.ro. The head of state was captured in images published by the local community, while visiting the Museum of Ileni, accompanied by his daughter.
According to a post published on the Facebook page of the Ileni community, Nicușor Dan was greeted by the locals with a traditional carol.
“We welcomed Mr. President Nicusor Dan with a carol from our village, at the Museum in Ileni. A simple and sincere moment, like between people, at home,” they wrote.
Locals also shared images of the president's arrival at the museum, where he was greeted with the words “Frunza verde de frifoi, the president is with us!”.
In the footage, the head of state appears with his daughter, the two being caroled by the villagers.
“Homecoming, as a son of the village”
In a separate message, the Ileni community reported that the visit took place on Christmas evening.
“Christmas evening brought joy to Ileni Village. President Nicuşor Dan's visit to the Museum of Ileni moved us and honored us. It was a return home, as a son of the village, a moment that reminded us that the connection with the places of birth remains alive, regardless of the paths of life,” the locals said.
“Thank you for returning home and for carrying Ileni with you,” the residents of the village told the president's grandparents.
