Romanians of Roma origins as seen in Costesti on September 8, 2015. Every year thousands of Roma from across Romania celebrate Saint Merry Day by gathering at an open field located between Costesti and Bistrita for a couple of days of feasting, dancing and business dealings.

Romanians of Roma origins as seen in Costesti on September 8, 2015. Every year thousands of Roma from across Romania celebrate Saint Merry Day by gathering at an open field located between Costesti and Bistrita for a couple of days of feasting, dancing and business dealings.

Romanians of Roma origins as seen in Costesti on September 8, 2015. Every year thousands of Roma from across Romania celebrate Saint Merry Day by gathering at an open field located between Costesti and Bistrita for a couple of days of feasting, dancing and business dealings.

Roma, who had come to celebrate Saint Mary's day on September 8, arrive at Costesti and start to prepare for the following day as seen on September 7, 2015. Every year thousands of Roma from across Romania arrive to visit the monastery and to gather at an open field nearby for a day or more of feasting, dancing.