Loredana Groza distributes pastries at SAGA Festival

During the SAGA Festival held at the Arena Națională in Bucharest, singer Loredana Groza surprised the audience by distributing ‘merdenele’ (traditional pastries) to fans in the front rows. The gesture was part of a performance on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

The distribution of these pastries follows a recent social media controversy involving ‘merdenele’ made with margarine versus those made with butter. The trend emerged after an activist criticized customers of a local bakery, sparking online debates regarding social class and authenticity.