The culture of Moldova is a combination of Romanian culture and Soviet culture. The traditional Latin origins of Romanian culture reach back to the 2nd century, the period of Roman colonization in Dacia.
Moldova is a European Country with a rich ethnic history. The majority of the population are Moldovans (Romanians), with smaller groups of: Ukrainians, Bulgarians, Gagauzians, Russians, Germans, Greeks, and others.
Easter is the most important religious holiday in Moldova. Easter is a transitioning holiday and the exact date for it is calculated using the lunar-solar calendar.