On 15 January 2026, Liceul Teoretic "Radu Vlădescu" celebrated Romania’s National Culture Day through an interdisciplinary educational activity entitled “The Life and Work of the Great Poet Mihai Eminescu”, organized within the educational project “Dor de Eminescu/Missing Our National Poet”. The initiative brought together two classes of students, the 9th and 11th grades of the humanities profile, coordinated by Mrs. Adelaida Loredana Iorga - a teacher of Romanian Language and Literature, and Mrs. Claudia Emilia Frînculeasă - a teacher of English, and provided an opportunity for the entire school community to rediscover Mihai Eminescu’s legacy through an integrated approach combining literature, art, music, and ICT.
The activity was designed as a thematic journey through the poet’s life followed by a literary workshop in which the participants analyzed key poems, focusing on themes such as love, nature, time and philosophical reflection. The artistic component enriched the experience: the students recited selected poems, accompanied by musical interpretations inspired by Eminescu’s verses. Visual materials, including digital portraits of Romania's National Poet, were used, transforming the school into a cultural forum dedicated to the Morning Star of Romanian Poetry.
The interdisciplinary nature of the activity offered clear educational benefits. First of all, it strengthened the students’ understanding of Romanian cultural heritage, allowing them to perceive Eminescu not only as a literary figure, but also as a symbol of national consciousness. Secondly, by working in mixed teams from two different classes, the students developed collaboration, communication, and project management skills. The activity also promoted critical thinking, as the learners were encouraged to interpret literary texts through historical and artistic lenses.
Moreover, the project activity fostered emotional engagement with the subject matter. Instead of simply memorizing biographical data, the students experienced Eminescu’s work as a living cultural force that continues to shape the Romanian identity. The use of creative expression increased their motivation and confidence, particularly among the students who discovered new talents in public speaking, translation, visual arts, or music.
In conclusion, “The Life and Work of the Great Poet Mihai Eminescu” proved to be a genuine celebration of Romania’s National Culture Day 2026 and a meaningful educational experience. What is more, through interdisciplinarity and active learning, the first activity of the educational project “Dor de Eminescu/Missing Our National Poet” succeeded in reconnecting young people with one of the most important figures of Romanian culture and reaffirmed the role of schools as a guardians of national values.
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