Section: 2018 Cultural Consumption Barometer

National identity and anniversary events dedicated to the Great Union Centenary

Section: 2018 Cultural Consumption Barometer

National identity and anniversary events dedicated to the Great Union Centenary

Update date: November 2019

Subjective definition of national identity

[In your opinion, how important are the following aspects for somebody to be a „real Romanian”? – 2018 sample]

  • Important and Very important
  • Not too important and not at all important
  • 95%
  • 5%

To know to speak the Romanian language

  • 94%
  • 6%

To respect the laws and institutions of Romania

  • 92%
  • 8%

To feel that you are a Romanian

  • 91%
  • 9%

To have Romanian citizenship

  • 88%
  • 12%

To be born in Romania

  • 87%
  • 13%

To have Romanian origins

  • 75%
  • 25%

To have lived in Romania for almost the entire life

  • 72%
  • 28%

To be an Orthodox Christian

Feelings of national pride

[Do you rather agree or disagree with the following statements? – sample 2018]

  • Total or partial agreement
  • Total or partial disagreement
  • 91%
  • 9%

When my country obtains good results in international sports competitions I feel proud to be Romanian

  • 80%
  • 20%

I would rather be a citizen of Romania than of any other country

  • 63%
  • 37%

Romanian television channels should mainly broadcast Romanian movies

  • 55%
  • 45%

There are things that make me feel ashamed of Romania

  • 45%
  • 55%

The world would be a better place if the people in other countries were more like Romanians

Participation in commemorative events [2018]

  • Never
  • Once or twice
  • Almost every year
  • Every year

Have you attended the manifestations dedicated to the National Day of Romania (December 1st)

  • 50%
  • 25%
  • 14%
  • 10%

Have you watched/listened to the manifestations dedicated to the National Day of Romania on TV, radio or online

  • 16%
  • 21%
  • 29%
  • 33%

Relation to the Centenary of the Great Union [2017-2018]

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “Centenary of the Great Union”?

  • Expressed answers
  • Don't know
  • Won't answer
45,47,8
  • Expressed answers
  • Don't know
  • Won't answer
  • 45%
  • 47%
  • 8%

2017

81,12,7
  • Expressed answers
  • Don't know
  • Won't answer
  • 81%
  • 12%
  • 7%

2018

Relation to the Centenary of the Great Union [2018]

[Distribution of expressed answers (cumulative percentages)]

  • The time dimension of the Centenary
  • Mention of the Union / Great Union
  • Feelings and values
  • Elements of national identity
  • Anniversary, Events, Celebration
  • Others
  • 28%
  • 18%
  • 17%
  • 14%
  • 13%
  • 9%

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Preferences regarding the events dedicated to the Centenary of the Great Union [2017-2018]

[What type of events would you like to be organised in your locality on the occasion of the Centenary of the Great Union? – sample 2017-2018]

  • Expressed answers
  • Don't know
  • Won't answer
42,50,8
  • Expressed answers
  • Don't know
  • Won't answer
  • 42%
  • 50%
  • 8%

2017

67,9,24
  • Expressed answers
  • Don't know
  • Won't answer
  • 67%
  • 9%
  • 24%

2018

Preferences regarding the events dedicated to the Centenary of the Great Union [2018]

Distribution of expressed answers (cumulative percentages)

  • Festive events
  • Commemorative events
  • Cultural-educational events
  • Local or identity-related events
  • Others
  • 44%
  • 19%
  • 15%
  • 5%
  • 17%

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Interest in participating in cultural events dedicated to the Centenary of the Great Union [2018]

Would you be interested in participating in cultural events dedicated to the Centenary of the Great Union organised in your county?

  • To a very large extent
  • To a large extent
  • To a low extent
  • To a very small extent
20,39,24,17
  • To a very large extent
  • To a large extent
  • To a low extent
  • To a very small extent
  • 20%
  • 39%
  • 24%
  • 17%

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The role of cultural institutions in organising commemorative events [2018]

To what extent do you agree with the following statements…?

  • Total or partial agreement
  • Total or partial disagreement
  • 29%
  • 71%

Military parades are an obsolete form of celebrating the National Day of Romania

  • 71%
  • 29%

The state should invest more in national commemoration events (e.g.: National Day of Romania)

  • 72%
  • 28%

The manifestations dedicated to the Centenary of the Great Union should be more important than any other cultural events in the country

  • 79%
  • 21%

More people would participate in national commemoration events if they were better promoted

  • 81%
  • 19%

The institutions in the field of culture should get involved more in organising events dedicated to the National Day