Over 10,000 people will take their seats at the 2.7-kilometer-long table, built from recyclable materials, around the Alba Carolina Citadel, with the chance to enter the Guinness World Records.
Alba Iulia is preparing to set the record for the longest table in the world made from recyclable materials. The initiative takes place during a historic event – “The Table That Unites”, organized by Bloom The World, inside the Alba Carolina Citadel, on September 13, starting at 4:00 p.m. The organizers will build around the citadel a table from recyclable materials, with a length of 2.7 kilometers, which has a chance to enter the Guinness World Records. Over 10,000 guests from across the country and another 1,000 people involved in the organization will participate in the event which, in addition to the community meal, will also include live concerts, folk ensemble performances, and children’s activities.
The story of the event “The Table That Unites”
The event “The Table That Unites” is part of a series of unique community meals organized by Bloom The World in spectacular places in Romania, such as the table on Mount Muntele Mic, in the Retezat Mountains, or the Meziad Cave. Each event “The Table That Unites” is a true celebration dedicated to the community, bringing together people from everywhere and promoting Romanian traditions, local gastronomy, and sustainability. Thus, the organizers knew that Alba Iulia, the city of the Great Union, deserved a world-renowned event.
“We want to put Alba Iulia on the world map and make it more well-known. There are many places here that deserve to be discovered. Even though it is a small county, usually smaller communities are more tightly knit and there is a closer relationship between people. It is my hometown, and I thought of organizing ‘The Table That Unites’ at home, both for the sake of memories and for the sake of the present and the future. The fact that we are bringing together 10,000 people and a team of over 1,000 supporters, to create something beautiful and to pass on joy, clearly shows that this must continue, because such an event creates a state of well-being, and it would be a shame to stop here and not go on.” – declared Alexa Vîlcan, General Manager of Bloom The World.
“The Table That Unites”, in numbers
Beyond the Guinness World Records entry, “The Table That Unites” also means the largest community effort, in which over 40 renowned companies joined forces and donated everything from food, drinks, benches, plates, cutlery, flowers, detergents, and napkins. Over 1,000 volunteers of all ages contributed to assembling the table and organizing the event with all its activities. For the construction of the 2.7-kilometer-long table around the Alba Carolina Citadel, nearly 1,500 euro pallets and 2,700 doka panels were used, transported by 10 trucks. 5.4 kilometers of benches and chairs will be placed around the table. The table will be decorated with 10,000 flowers, and on it will be placed 10,000 ceramic plates made from recycled materials, specially created for the event by the Apulum Factory. For the community meal, in which guests will participate free of charge, 5 tons of food will be prepared, with 5,000 liters of water used.
“Beyond the Guinness World Records registration, what we want is to show that Romania can be an example of solidarity, creativity, and community strength. This is a project where big and small companies, volunteers, and authorities chose to sit at the same table – literally and figuratively – to send a message of unity. For Magic Maker Communication, being part of this story means turning an event into a communication platform with national and international impact.” – added Mădălin Nițis, General Manager of Magic Maker Communication, co-organizer.
Activities for the whole family at “The Table That Unites”
The event in Alba Iulia will transform the Alba Carolina Citadel into a true stage of Romanian traditions and culture. Visitors will discover the authenticity of folklore through performances by the Tulnicăresele Moțate and local folk ensembles, as well as reenactment shows with Dacians and Romans inside the citadel of Alba Iulia. Children will have dedicated play areas, reading clubs, and creative workshops organized by the event partners. The day will end spectacularly with a live concert by The Motans.
“I have had the chance to be involved in several Guinness World Records certified projects, but I believe ‘The Table That Unites’ has a special dimension. We are not only talking about numbers and kilometers, but about an entire community sitting at the same table, with the same energy and the same desire to be together. For us, the team of the 11even Association, it is a joy and a responsibility to be part of an initiative that shows Romania has the power to create memorable moments, with a positive impact, that remain in history and in people’s hearts.” – emphasized Ovidiu Neamțu, Founder of 11even.
The event “The Table That Unites” is organized by Bloom The World, Magic Maker Communication, 11even Association, AVA Smart Events, Vânzător de idei, and supported by the Municipality of Alba Iulia.
About Bloom The World
Bloom The World is a team dedicated to creatively promoting Romanian traditions and sustainability. Founded in 2019 by Alexa Vîlcan – a young entrepreneur from Alba Iulia – the organization has stood out through spectacular events that blend nature, culture, and local gastronomy. Among them are the meal organized in Meziad Cave, a unique experience that turned a natural space into a true cultural and culinary stage, and the meal on Mount Muntele Mic, in the Retezat Mountains, where the table had to be transported by helicopter due to the rough terrain. These initiatives reflect the organization’s commitment to creating memorable experiences inspired by Romanian authenticity.
About Magic Maker Communication
Magic Maker Communication is a communication agency, part of the UNTOLD Universe group, specialized in PR, brand strategy, media relations, influencer marketing, and event organization. With solid experience in integrated strategic communication, Magic Maker Communication has promoted projects from various fields such as entertainment or business, bringing together communities and opinion leaders. The agency has contributed to the development of initiatives meant to generate positive changes in society.
The largest community effort – over 40 partner companies
The main partner, Kaufland Romania, contributed to building the recyclable table with 1,500 euro pallets, recyclable cups, and 20,000 desserts for participants. The table made from recyclable materials was built by the Carton Packaging Factory with the support of Traust Construct and Dupex. Vel Pitar will provide bread for 10,000 people, and Fairy will provide a dishwashing installation for after the event. Apulum will offer 10,000 recycled ceramic plates to participants. CTC Group will provide 10,000 bags, and Garage Flowers will decorate the table with 4,000 flower vases.
BCR created a donation platform and financially supported the event, while Pepsi will provide refrigeration units, umbrellas, and 1,000 bottles of soft drinks for volunteers. Cofetăria Corina will provide 1,250 trays of cakes, and Exotic Fruit will bring 10,000 vegetables and 10,000 fruits. Aqua Carpatica and Domeniile Sâmburești will provide 10,000 bottles of water, 200 bottles of wine, refrigeration units, and umbrellas. Caraiman will contribute benches for 10,000 people.
Elit will provide 1,250 trays of cold cuts, while Delaco will contribute 27,000 slices of cheese and 2,500 pieces of cream cheese. Albatros will provide 10,000 eggs, while avis3000.ro will bring 10,000 chicken wings. Depa, Albalact, and Zuzu will offer 20,000 dairy products, while Elfi will provide napkins for 10,000 participants. Apidava will offer 10,000 honey sachets, and Casa Auto Sebeș will facilitate the transport of Guinness World Records representatives.
Other partner companies that contributed with donations and sponsorships to the event include: D’ale lui Vesa, La Vizitiu, Cartonero, DIGI, Oprean, Menatwork, Hotel YVY, Centru de Imagine, Ma Tech Labs, OZ-Hami, Hotel Cetate, Astoria, Hotel Transylvania, Hotel Aura Unirii, De la Georgia, Amethyst, Zlatna, Transeuro Mezeluri.
