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Better future festival in Bacau (Romania): Inclusive Growth and families
The Festival for a Better Future is a project led by ELFAC, within its European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities, and funded by the European Commission’s CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values) program. The aim is to highlight the role of the family in tackling Europe’s main challenges. Themes such as “The Europe we want”, “Welcoming cities for a caring EU”, “Greener cities, greener EU” and “Inclusive growth” are the central themes of each of the four events, one for each partner municipality of the project: Alghero (Italy), Bacau (Romania), Creixell (Spain) and Gdynia (Poland).
Each event consists in a conference with experts in the topic, a workshop of good practices of municipalities, and a discussion of young people with a final manifesto. Also includes a “feast” event, like a concert, activitities for families and children, workshops in museums or cultural centers, excursions, etc…
Our 4th event in Bacau wants to discuss on “Inclusive growth” by engaging citizens and municipalities in a greater reflection and action for the constructions of inclusive cities. By facilitating dialogue, sharing best practices, and exchanging ideas and good practices, we empower municipalities, families and citizens to prioritize the inclusion of all ages and situations, for the well-being in all of our communities.
General Logistics – Better Future Festival Bacau
Transfer of Delegations: The Bacău City Hall can provide car transfers for delegations arriving at or departing from Bucharest and Iași airports.
Accommodation: Hotel Dumbrava
PROGRAM
BETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL – INCLUSIVE GROWTH
30 May – 1 June, 2025, Bacau – Romania
Friday, May 30
Arrival of Participants
Saturday, May 31
Conference & Cultural Program
Conference (ends no later than 6:00 PM)
- Moderation: Representative of the Bacău City Hall
- RO – ENG translation provided
- Invited participants:
- Family-friendly companies from Bacău:
- Moncler – clothing production, has an in-house kindergarten https://www.moncler.com/en-ro/
- Dedeman – DIY & home improvement retailer, founded by 2 brothers form a large family with 9 children https://www.dedeman.ro
- Agricola – chicken products producer, has its own kindergarten https://www.agricola.ro
- Invited NGOs:
- Family-friendly companies from Bacău:
- Foundation for Community Support – Bacău https://fsc.ro/
- Betania Association https://www.asociatiabetania.ro/
- Other guests suggested by ASFANU: Municipalities potentially interested in joining the european family network
After the Conference:
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: City walk and visit of family-focused activities; open-air disco
- 8:30 PM: Traditional dinner offered by the City Hall with artistic program (at the hotel where guests are accommodated)
Sunday, June 1
Family Day
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: ASFANU Stand (TBC)
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Flashmob – synchronized dance world record attempt
- Evening: Concert
ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES FROM 30 MAY TO 1ST JUNE
On the International Children’s Day, Bacău becomes the capital of joy! Between May 30 – June 1, 2025, we invite you to the Children and Family Festival – Better Future Festival, a spectacular event dedicated to the little ones and families!
All activities are free and thought to bring smiles, color and positive energy to the hearts of children!
Saturday, May 31, between 10:00 – 13:00 Cross Olympic. Athletics competition for age groups
13:00 – 19:00 learning routes for cyclists on Nicolae Bălcescu street – Mară 
esti
Workshops and street demonstrations – in the Tricolorului Square and on the way to Mară ereesti;
DRUMMERS BARBAROSA SAMBA GROUP – super street concert dedicated to children
Saturday, May 31, 2025 – on the stage at the Culture House
1 JUNE – activities on stage – Tricolorului Square – Culture House 1 JUNE – outdoor activities (with road traffic closure)
