The Youth Festival opened its doors for the 11th time in Mangalia. Over 650 artists from all over the country took part, bringing together traditions from several areas. “The Youth Festival has already become a tradition in Mangalia and holds an important spot in the cultural and artistic activity of our city at this time of year” (Traian Broasca, jury president). The traditional assembly “Litoral” opened the festival. The event is organized by Daria’s Cultural Association and Manifest Events in partnership with the local Town Hall and Fanomania Holding. The festival brings together young artists from Romania as well as abroad in a competition of creation and interpreting of traditional and pop music.