On 9 November, in the CEVVC hall, students presented the story of the panel that now decorates the wall of the centre. It is made of thread and nails, and each picture has its own meaning.
The story begins with a young woman setting off one autumn morning through the lands of Moldova. She is not looking for gold. She is looking for the roots of the place she comes from.
First she comes across vineyards heavy with grapes and hard-working people gathering the fruit of a whole year of work. Then she finds festive tables and raised glasses, and understands that wine is also a symbol of patience, work and unity. When she meets welcoming homes and hosts who keep tradition alive, she learns that the beauty of a place lies in the people who give it life.
Halfway along the road she finds an unusual tree, with flowers of every colour instead of leaves. Each flower is a dream, each branch a hope, and its roots are work, respect and love for what we build together. Above all these symbols stands one name: CEVVC.
There the young woman understands that the true harvest is measured in knowledge, in well-trained people, in friendships and in dreams that take root.
Thank you to the students who gave voice to the story, to the teachers who prepared them and to everyone who came to listen.