On Friday, May 30, the Alba Carolina Citadel hosted a special edition of the project “The Table That Unites”, a symbolic event that brought together approximately 200 journalists, content creators, local leaders, and representatives of the involved partners through special activations.

Organized under the theme “The Values That Bring Us Together”, the event was conceived as a pre-promotion edition of the most ambitious community initiative of the year: to set a new Guinness World Record for “the largest table in the world” on September 13, 2025, in the Alba Carolina Citadel. The goal is to seat 10,000 people at the table, and attract over 50,000 spectators from across the country to witness the event on-site.

In a symbolic setting within the citadel walls, near the Check-in La Vizitiu Restaurant, guests sat at a table over 30 meters long, outdoors, to celebrate unity, dialogue, and the rediscovery of shared values in a social context marked by polarization and fragmentation.

Andreea Esca, ambassador of this edition, was present throughout the entire event, bringing her energy and contributing to a warm and meaningful atmosphere. She delivered messages about belonging, roots, hospitality, and the importance of sharing a table together.

PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY TO SET A NEW WORLD RECORD – THE THIRD RECORD ACHIEVED IN THE MEDIEVAL CITADEL OF ALBA IULIA

To organize this event and establish the record, organizers are preparing:
• 2,700 panels and 1,252 pallets to build the table
• 10 trucks, 4 cranes,
• 5 tons of food, 5 million liters of water,
• 10,000 flowers,
• 5.4 km of benches and
• 1,000 volunteers

But “The Table That Unites” is not just a culinary event — it is a true celebration of unity, traditions, and the values that define Romania’s identity. Through this ambitious project, the team aims to position Alba Iulia as a prestigious international tourist and gastronomic landmark, reinforcing the city’s status as a symbol of Romanian heritage and cultural identity.

The event menu will feature traditional Romanian dishes, carefully selected to showcase the diversity and richness of local cuisine. 10,000 participants are expected to join the table to help set a new world record and bring Romanian culture and traditions to the global stage. Those who wish to attend will soon be able to register via a form on the official website bloomtheworld.ro, which will be announced by the organizers.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

“The Table That Unites” is an initiative created by the Bloom the World Association, with the support of the Magic Maker Communication team. Its mission is to connect people through collective, cultural, and culinary experiences.

The September event will also include a major charitable component: an additional 10,000 meals will be symbolically donated to people in need around the world, through partnerships with humanitarian organizations.