Community: Camăr
The almost 700 years old history of Camăr, the fact that our ancestors have settled here on these wonderful lands with hills and mottled valleys, entitles us to manifest our presence by always seeking our past and keeping, turning to good account what is the most beautiful and valuable.
The centuries stand proof that this community managed to stay united, to thrive, to develop itself; it wasn't crushed by cursed circumstances, persecutions, religious disputes, succeeding by all means to rise from terrible poverty, overcoming the disadvantages of its isolation.
History
The first documentary attestation dates back to the year 1320, under the name of Desen de Kemer. Being a feudal village of serfs, in 1447 becomes the centre for the market gatherings in the whole area, Iancu de Hunedoara raising it to the market town rank, a status which will be maintained until the 18th century. The settlement rece
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Local resources
The main source and resource of the community is agriculture, agricultural lands spreading on 2,938 ha.
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Traditions
The traditions in Camăr are related to the annual works, as well as holidays, adding dance and good humour::
- Şezătoarea (Evening seating of village women);
- Lăsata secului (Ash Wednesday);
- Grape harvesting;
- Pig killing;
- Folk dances;
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