Romania is located in Southeastern Europe bordering the Black Sea. Romania joined the European Union in 2007. Romania's capital and largest city is Bucharest, with a population of around two million people. Saveni is a small town located in Botosani County in northeastern Romania. The town was first mentioned in a document from 1546. Today, Saveni has structures like a city hall, church, school, and park. The people of Saveni respect and preserve their traditions which are treasured from their ancestors, including New Year's Eve and Easter traditions. The local school has a folkloric group that performs at important town events.