The best pigeons from Moldova Province were awarded and presented to the public in Botosani during the 5th edition of the Provincial Exhibition of Moldova, which took place on December 22 and 23, at Rapsody City Center in Botoşani. The exhibition brought together 240 birds, including national and provincial champions, national and provincial vice-champions, including pigeons from the national and provincial top 10. According to the organisers, the exhibition had 96 categories and 300 prize winners. Prof. Mihai Vasiliu, that was present at the event, is one of the most experienced pigeon fancier in Romania and an honorary member of the National Romanian Pigeon Fanciers Federation.

Apart from him, at the event were present the best pigeon fanciers from eight counties of  Moldova (Galati, Vaslui, Bacau, Vrancea, Neamt, Iasi, Botosani and Suceava): the national champions Petrache Florin, Magirescu Ojog Dorneanu, Turcanu Mihai, Bocanet Cătălin, Progreanu Radu, Iurieti Relu, Vartolomei Florin, Ioan Peste and others. The exhibition was organized by the Pigeons Branch Association of Botosani, which is part of the National Romanian Pigeon Fanciers Federation. "It was a very good edition, with national champions and top pigeon fanciers, one of whom is Prof. Vasiliu, I think he is the best pigeon fancier from Moldova. Is over 80 years and still flying pigeons and getting good results. He is a member of honor of the federation and a good connoisseur of national and international pigeon sport. Many would like to reach his age, have a loft like him, know so much about pigeons and get results. We were happy to have had him with us, as we were happy for every visitor present at the exhibition. There were also many spectators, people with children, curious to see and learn more about pigeons. We hope we managed to be a good host. We would also want to thank Rhapsody City Center Botoşani, because it has given us the necessary space for the exhibition. We wish all the best to our colleagues from Iasi, who are organizing the 2019 Provincial Exhibition", said Bogdan Munteanu, president of  Botosani Pigeon Fancier Association.

Moldova Provincial, the motherland of Marathon and Fund in Romania

Moldova is famous for its Marathon and its Fund flights.It is the only province with over 10,000 pigeons participating in the Marathon stages. It is also the only province with over 20,000 pigeons participating in the Fund stages. We are talking about Madona National - 12,423 pigeons, Birzai National 10,832 pigeons, Seta - 13,024 pigeons, Seta Provincial - 12,686 pigeons, Janow - 21,098 pigeons.