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In Romanian folkore, Sânziene are fairies who are associated with Diana, the virgin goddess. They bless crops and bestow health on women, but do not like to be seen by men. It is said that any man who sees a Sânziànă will be driven mad, made blind or deaf, or simply maimed.

Sânziene are an important part of Romanian culture, with a festival in their honour celebrated annually on the 24th of June. During the festival, local virgins will dress in white and pick flowers, including the Galium verum (or Sânziànă). These flowers will be made into floral crowns, which will be worn during a dance and then thrown over houses. If the crown lands on a house, it is believed that someone in that house will die.

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All the best to my friend Sanziana in today's season finale of The Voice Romania! #TeamMoga Shak