August 16th -17th , Historical and Cultural Complex "Vatra" will house the Ethno-Balkan Festival. Within the framework of the Cultural Forum there will be artists from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Ukraine and Serbia.

The program includes folk dances, national cuisine, the exposure of household items of the Balkan peoples and etc.

The complex will house activities organised by the Balkan ethnic groups residing in the Republic of Moldova who keep these strong ethnic traditions alive.

Historical and Cultural Complex "Vatra" is located 30 kilometers from Chisinau, near Codri, next to Capriana monastery.