Ansamblul_bordeiasul_haida_hai_in_pitarai_cover May 2026

: The carolers themselves are called pițărăi . In some regions, like the Gorj or Banat areas, this often includes "masked pițărăi" ( pițărăii cu măști ), where young men dress as "old men and women" representing the passing year.

The cover version by Ansamblul Bordeiașul is a high-energy interpretation that captures the communal joy of the tradition. The lyrics typically call for people to join the colindat group and prepare their offerings for the coming holiday. ANSAMBLUL BORDEIASUL - Haida hai in pitarai ! (COVER) ansamblul_bordeiasul_haida_hai_in_pitarai_cover

: This ritual is considered one of the oldest forms of caroling, with roots that some historians trace back to pre-Christian or Dacian times. Ansamblul Bordeiașul's Version : The carolers themselves are called pițărăi