is an iconic Romanian song written and composed by Tudor Gheorghe . While often mistaken for a traditional Christmas carol, it is actually a poignant "colind-manifest" (protest carol) that reflects on the socio-political state of Romania after the 1989 Revolution. Themes and Meaning
The lyrics contrast the traditional joy of winter holidays with a harsh contemporary reality. VIDEO: Tudor Gheorghe - Vin colindătorii (Leru-i ler) tudor_gheorghe_vin_colindatorii_leru_i_ler