Romanian Honorary Consulate in Colorado

08/30/2026

La mulți ani, limba română! 🇷🇴

Pe 31 August sărbătorim limba care ne spune poveștile, ne păstrează tradițiile și ne leagă de rădăcinile noastre, oriunde ne-am afla în lume.

„Limba este întâiul poem al unui popor.” — Lucian Blaga

Să o vorbim cu drag, să o păstrăm cu grijă și să o transmitem cu mândrie generațiilor viitoare.

La mulți ani tuturor celor care iubesc și duc mai departe limba română! 🌻🇷🇴

08/09/2026

It was a privilege to join Governor Jared Polis and Yamagata Prefecture Governor Mieko Yoshimura at the Governor’s Residence to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 40 years of friendship between Colorado and Yamagata Prefecture.

Since 1986, this sister-state relationship has connected people across borders through education, culture, economic cooperation, and countless personal relationships. Four decades later, it stands as a powerful testament to citizen and subnational diplomacy at their best.

Time tests every relationship. What makes this partnership so meaningful is not only the vision of those who established it, but also the generations of people who have continued to nurture it, strengthen it, and give it life. Governments may change and circumstances may evolve, but relationships built on trust, mutual respect, and genuine friendship endure.

It was also a pleasure to share the evening with colleagues from Colorado’s Consular Corps, including Consul General of Japan Hiroyuki Okajima; Dr. Michael Gordon, Honorary Consul of Botswana; Tigran Muradyan, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia; René Sonderegger, Honorary Consul of Switzerland; Anders Tornquist, Honorary Consul of Norway; Hon. Tharp, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Centennial Government, and other distinguished members of our diplomatic and civic community.

Congratulations to Colorado and Yamagata Prefecture on 40 years of friendship. May this remarkable partnership continue to deepen and inspire new generations for many decades to come.

08/05/2026

Consulatul General al României la Los Angeles Informații Servicii Consulare - Programări Disponibile

👉 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀̆𝐑𝐈 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐄

📣 Vă informăm că la Consulatul General al României la Los Angeles pentru luna august 2026 sunt deschise intervale de programări pentru toate categoriile de servicii consulare. De asemenea, pot apărea 𝐧𝐨𝐢 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞.

⏳ Întrucât numărul intervalelor de programare este limitat, este posibil ca acestea să fie ocupate într-un timp foarte scurt. Astfel, vă încurajăm să efectuați programarea în cel mai scurt timp și să verificați periodic eliberarea intervalelor de programare în secțiunea „Cererile mele”.

Cu acest prilej, 𝐯𝐚̆ 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦 𝐜𝐚̆:

✅ Serviciile consulare se prestează numai pe bază de programare prealabilă;

✅ Toate programările sunt GRATUITE, putând fi efectuate în mod facil exclusiv pe platforma www.econsulat.ro.

ℹ️ Pentru informații privind serviciile și activitatea consulară sau pentru solicitări de asistență, vă invităm să utilizați platforma www.econsulat.ro și pagina de internet a oficiului consular - https://losangeles.mae.ro.

Departamentul Consular - MAE Romania

08/03/2026

🇷🇴❤️ Thank You, Colorado! ❤️🇺🇸

Our hearts are full following the opening of the 🇷🇴 Romanian Folk Arts Exhibition Opening Reception at the Boulder Public Library.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Romania's living cultural heritage. Seeing so many visitors explore our traditional costumes, textiles, folk art, music, and history was truly inspiring.

One of the most meaningful parts of the evening was hearing your personal stories about Romania, your family roots, and your connection to our culture. Thank you for sharing those memories with us and for your kind words of encouragement. They remind us why preserving and celebrating our heritage matters.

The year 2026 is one of extraordinary significance. As America celebrates 250 years, Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, Romania commemorates 100 years since Queen Marie's historic visit to the United States, including Colorado, and we celebrate 50 years since Nadia Comaneci's perfect 10. We were honored to recognize these milestones by sharing Romania's rich cultural heritage with our Colorado community.

This exhibition also reflects how far we've come together. From Ambassador Andrei Muraru's first official visit to Colorado in 2023, to the opening of the Romanian Honorary Consulate in Colorado in 2024, to the signing of the Denver Economic Development & Opportunity Denver–Iași City2City Partnership in 2026, each milestone has strengthened the friendship between Romania and Colorado.

A special thank you goes to our curator, Boulder artist Ileana Barbu, whose passion, expertise, and remarkable talent made this exhibition possible. We are also grateful to the Boulder Public Library, the RAFA - Romanian American Freedom Alliance), City of Boulder Colorado Government Mayor Aaron Brockett, Fotogeografica our volunteers, performers, speakers, sponsors, community partners, and the proposal selection committee for believing in our vision and making this exhibition a reality.

If you missed the opening reception, there's still time to visit!

📍 Romanian Folk Arts Exhibition
Boulder Public Library – Canyon Gallery
📅 Open through September 27, 2026
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Bring your family and friends, and discover the beauty, craftsmanship, and traditions that continue to shape Romania today.

Together, we continue building bridges of friendship between Romania and Colorado—one cultural experience at a time.



Ambasada României în Statele Unite ale Americii / Romanian Embassy to US U.S. Embassy Bucharest Consulatul General al României la Los Angeles

07/19/2026

2026 has been a significant year for strengthening the relationship between Romania and Colorado. 🇷🇴🤝🇺🇸

A defining milestone was the signing of the City2City Memorandum of Understanding between the City and County of Denver Government Denver Economic Development & Opportunity & Primăria Municipiului Iași on April 30, 2026. This partnership creates new opportunities for economic development, innovation, education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange.

During the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C., we were honored to meet His Excellency Darryl Nirenberg, U.S. Ambassador to Romania, and to receive his warm congratulations and support for this important milestone.

We were also pleased to connect with members of the Romanian delegation and partners committed to advancing investment and strengthening economic cooperation between Romania and the United States.

The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Colorado remains committed to building meaningful bridges between our communities and transforming this partnership into lasting opportunities for both regions.
Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 Happy 150th Birthday, Colorado! ⛰️
🇷🇴🤝🇺🇸


U.S. Embassy Bucharest

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Today, as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence we honor the enduring ideals of freedom, democracy, opportunity, and service that have inspired generations.
The Honorary Consulate of Romania in Colorado extends our warmest wishes to our American friends, partners, and the communities we are proud to serve.
The relationship between Romania and the United States is built on shared democratic values, mutual respect, and a strong commitment to peace, security, and prosperity. We are grateful for the friendships and partnerships that continue to strengthen the ties between our two nations.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and memorable Fourth of July as we celebrate the spirit of freedom together.
Happy Independence Day!
🇺🇸🇷🇴

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🇷🇴 Interesting Facts: Romanians in the United States
Did you know?
📜 Romanians have been part of the American story for nearly 280 years.
The first documented Romanian in the American colonies, Samuel Damian, arrived in 1748.
🚢 The largest wave of Romanian immigration took place between 1895 and 1920, when approximately 145,000 Romanians came to the United States seeking freedom and economic opportunity.
👥 More than 425,000 Americans identify Romanian ancestry in the U.S. Census's American Community Survey, while Romanian-American organizations estimate that over one million Americans have full or partial Romanian heritage.
💡 Romanian Americans have contributed to every aspect of American society, including education, medicine, science, business, entrepreneurship, technology, the arts, public service, and the military.
🤝 Today, the Romanian-American community continues to strengthen the bonds between Romania and the United States while contributing to innovation, civic engagement, and vibrant communities across the nation.

06/28/2026

💙💛❤️Thank You! / Vă mulțumim! 💙💛❤️🇺🇸

On behalf of the Honorary Consulate of Romania in Colorado, thank you to everyone who joined us for our Ziua Iei celebration. It was a joy to see our community—and so many friends of Romania—come together to celebrate the beauty of our traditions, culture, and heritage.

We are deeply grateful to Boulder Public Library – Canyon Theatre for hosting this special event, to Ileana Barbu, our MC and curator, for sharing her passion and expertise, and to Hora Românească for filling the evening with the spirit and energy of Romanian folk dance.

A special thank you to our promotion partner, RAFA - Romanian American Freedom Alliancefor helping us spread the word, and to Castle Film Studio for generously granting us the screening rights to the acclaimed Romanian film “Silent Wedding”, allowing us to share this remarkable story with our audience.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and supported this celebration. Your presence helps keep Romanian traditions alive and strengthens the cultural connections that bring our community together.

We look forward to seeing you again at the opening of the Romanian Folk Arts Exhibition on August 1 at the Boulder Public Library.

Thank you for celebrating Romania with us. Mulțumim! 🇷🇴❤️💛💙
Biserica Ortodoxa Romana Sf. Dimitrie cel Nou, Colorado, USA | St John the Hozevite Romanian Orthodox Church | Radu Moldovan | Violeta Costache | Sebastian Dorean