Meaningful Days Sinaia
Painting and singing, on the International Day of Older Persons.
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Project details
- Date: October 1, 2026
- Location: Carmen Sylva Cultural Center, Sinaia
On October 1st, at the Carmen Sylva Cultural Center in Sinaia, we continued the marathon through the Zile cu Sens – Artă în Mișcare program — an event dedicated to seniors in the community.
The experience in Sinaia was built around creativity and the meeting of generations.
Seniors took part in painting and music activities alongside young people from Colegiul „Mihail Cantacuzino” Sinaia and volunteers, in a warm, open setting where interaction came naturally to all participants. Local coordinator: Diana Tocitu, teacher.
It was a space where age differences no longer mattered, and the colors, music, and moments created together forged real connections.
An initiative carried out with the support of Asociația Provident pentru Educație and Provident România, as part of the INVIZIBILII program.
Why it matters
One of the greatest distances between generations doesn't come from a lack of desire to communicate, but from a lack of opportunities for people of different ages to meet in a natural setting.
Through activities like those in the Zile cu Sens program, we create such contexts, where seniors and children:
- step out of their daily routine
- discover their artistic side, regardless of age
- share emotions and ideas through color and music
Taking part in creative activities contributes to well-being and a sense of belonging to the community.
How it was for participants
I felt 20 again! I sang, I painted, I laughed from ear to ear. I think I need more days like this.
Doina, 66, pensioner
I loved singing, talking, and painting so much, children and grandparents together!
Flavius, 10, student
About Artă în Mișcare
The event in Sinaia is part of the marathon organized for the International Day of Older Persons, held simultaneously in 6 counties across Romania: Alba, Timiș, Ilfov, Prahova, Sibiu, and Bacău.
The Artă în Mișcare concept brings together different forms of expression — dance, theatre, music, painting — as tools through which seniors can stay active and connected.
Nationwide, more than 750 participants took part in activities built around art and social interaction.
Impact
The Zile cu Sens program creates contexts where people feel seen, heard, and appreciated.
Through intergenerational meetings, participants:
- share their experiences
- develop openness toward others
- build authentic relationships
- connect with both their family and the community they belong to
- rediscover the joy of creating
These programs contribute to a more connected, more balanced community.
We continue
The Zile cu Sens program continues in several communities across Romania, promoting active aging, social participation, and connections between generations. For information about upcoming events dedicated to seniors, follow Asociația POT SĂ AJUT's Facebook page.
Partners
Centrul Cultural Carmen Sylva Sinaia, Colegiul „Mihail Cantacuzino” Sinaia, Carol Gastro Bierhaus, Moesis by Angelo, DAV Clean, Twinkle Star, Alias Publishing.
Media partners
Kanal D, Kanal D2, Radio Impuls, Ringier România, Radio România Cultural, Revista Biz, Itsy Bitsy FM.
Join us
We believe in the power of partnerships that bring real change to the community. If you want to stand with us, here's how you can help:
- Volunteering - you can get involved in organizing future editions, giving your time and energy to create valuable experiences for seniors.
- In-kind partnerships - you can contribute spaces, materials, services or expertise, depending on the resources available to you.
- Redirecting 3.5% of income tax (Form 230) or up to 20% of corporate profit/income tax for companies – a simple, no-extra-cost way to support our projects.
- Donations - on our website (the "Donate" page) or, if you're an ING customer, directly from HomeBank, under the Education section – Asociația POT SĂ AJUT, before year end.
Because stories of good are written with people like you.