Democratic Forum of Germans in Tulcea
DFDR Tulcea represents the interests of the German minority and its supporters in Tulcea County, Dobruja. The Forum actively works to preserve the cultural heritage of the Dobruja Germans, organise gatherings, support youth and dance groups and promote interethnic cooperation in the Danube Delta.
The Local Forum is part of the Regional Forum of Old Romania & Bukovina and brings its members together through local community, cultural and social activities.
The Forum Board
The board coordinates the activities of the local forum and represents the interests of the German community on site
- Richard Wagner – Chair
- Renate Mambouku – Board member
- Emilia Mihail – Board member
- Doru Caim – Board member
- Petrișor Mihail – Board member
History of the Forum
Das Deutsche Forum in Tulcea wurde im Herbst 1991 unter dem Namen Demokratisches Forum der Deutschen in Rumänien – Filiale Tulcea gegründet. Bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt gab es eine von Frau Mathilda Mihiş erstellte und betreute Liste von Dobrudscha-Deutschen und deutschstämmigen Bürgern vorwiegend aus Maloci und Tulcea, die organisatorisch teilweise zum Deutschen Forum in Konstanza und teilweise zur Landsmannschaft der Dobrudschadeutschen gehörten.
Bei der Gründungssitzung nahmen auch Vertreter des Forums Konstanza teil, die hiermit dieser Verselbstständigung zusagten. Gründungsmitglieder waren: Mathilda Mihiş, Jakob Caim, Richard Wagner, Emilia Mihail, Paul Brand und Mihail Paraschiv, die auch den Vorstand dieser ersten Struktur des Tulceaer Deutschen Forums bildeten. Als Vorsitzender wurde Richard Wagner gewählt.
On April 12, 2005, the German Forum Tulcea acquired legal status under the name "Democratic Forum of Germans in Tulcea." The founding members of this legal entity included: Richard Wagner, Carmen Ungureanu, Ana Maria Galbur, Emilia Mihail, Jakob Caim, and Ecaterina Gheorghiu
Activities and priorities
Office & Regular Meetings
The current headquarters of the DFD Tulcea is located in a two-room apartment purchased on December 5, 2003, by the Regional Forum Old Romania and provided rent-free. The apartment was partially renovated using the DFD's own funds and with the help of a BMI (Federal Ministry of the Interior) grant project, transforming it into a meeting place. Ongoing club activities include weekly meetings of members on Wednesday afternoons, where they read the German press, watch German-language television programmes, play Rummy, and listen to German music. On Fridays, the children of the "Rhythmus" dance group meet with dance teachers Rozalia Pătlăgică and Edeltraut Christa Rădulescu for their weekly rehearsal
Future projects
The DFD Tulcea's projects include forming and rehearsing a mixed singing group and organising German courses for children and adults in the forum's meeting rooms
Events of DFD Tulcea
Coming up
UpcomingHistoryCommunityCulture
German Unity Day
Organiser: DFD Tulcea
Location: Tulcea
DFD Tulcea is planning the event “German Unity Day” for October 2026.
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Advent celebration
Organiser: DFD Tulcea
Location: Tulcea
DFD Tulcea is planning the event “Advent celebration” for December 2026.
Recently held
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Interethnic Week in Tulcea
Co-organiser: Tulcea Local Forum, Piatra Neamț/Kreuzburg Local Forum
Location: Tulcea
The Edelweiß vocal group from Piatra Neamț represented the German Forum at the Interethnic Week in Tulcea.
The Tulcea festival “Săptămâna interetnică” came to an end with its final notes. Thanks to the Edelweiß vocal group from Piatra Neamț, the German Forum was also represented. The performance was warmly received by the audience. The young soloist was particularly impressive with her yodelling and received enthusiastic applause. The other songs were also very well received.
For many visitors, it was a special pleasure to hear German music again in Tulcea’s central square after so many years. Afterwards, several guests came over to talk and congratulated the group on its successful performance.
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Easter celebration
Organiser: DFD Tulcea
Location: Tulcea
DFD Tulcea held the event “Easter celebration” in April 2026.
DFD Tulcea held the event “Easter celebration” in April 2026. Members and guests came together in a pleasant atmosphere. The programme provided opportunities to meet and exchange ideas and strengthened local community and cultural life.
Regular Activities & Traditions
Cultural Events & Interethnic Festivals In addition to the traditional festivals held at the Forum (Carnival, Easter Celebration, International Women's Day, German Unity Day, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas), the DFD Tulcea actively participates in cultural events organised by the city and county councils, as well as other minority groups. With exhibitions of traditional costumes, artwork, and books, as well as performances by the dance group "Rhythmus," the Forum enriches events such as the Danube Festival, Minority Day, the Week of Interethnic Film, and the Interethnic Culinary Competition. Numerous diplomas displayed at the Forum headquarters attest to this active participation. Furthermore, in the fall of 2009, the local radio station "Radio Argus" broadcast a three-episode live radio series, "German Hour," featuring current events, culture, and music
Contact & Forum Location
Democratic Forum of Germans in Tulcea
Chair
Richard Wagner
Address
Str. Gării Nr. 9, Bl. G4, Sc. A, Et. 1, Ap. 9
820158 Tulcea
820158 Tulcea
Telephone
Website
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About us
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German heritage
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Youth
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