Christmas party was organized at Moldova-Film
Radio Moldova,
22 December 2024 21:40
The Moldova-Film pavilion was transformed into a fairy tale land for children this weekend. The Christmas party was organized by the civic initiative "Moldova for Peace" for all children, including refugees from Ukraine, to feel the magic of the winter holidays.
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