: It is played during the opening of the City Day (Hramul Orașului) celebrations every October 14th.
The anthem celebrates the city as a welcoming, "white" fortress of culture and history. Key themes include: Imn Chisinau
The song was composed in for the musical film Chisinau-71 . It quickly transcended its role as a movie soundtrack to become a beloved patriotic song, officially being designated as the city's anthem in the 1990s. Its soaring melody and romantic lyrics capture the "white stone" architecture and blooming gardens for which the city is famous. Where to Hear It Today : It is played during the opening of
: The most famous way to experience the anthem is at the Chișinău City Hall (Primăria). Every hour, the clock tower chimes the main refrain of "Orașul meu." It quickly transcended its role as a movie