The Table that Unites · Alba Carolina
On 13 September 2025, more than 10,000 people sat at one table around Alba Carolina Fortress — the world's longest table built from recyclable materials, officially certified by Guinness World Records.
2025 edition
Over 10,000 people at the record-breaking table in Alba Iulia, 13 September 2025.
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The event set the world record for the longest table built from recyclable materials. It was Alba Iulia's third Guinness record, after the fortress hug (2009) and the human map of Romania (2018).
By the numbers
- 10,000+Guests at the table
- 2.78 kmTable length
- 1,000+Volunteers
- 40+Partner companies
- 5 tFood prepared
- 10,000Recycled ceramic plates
A celebration of community
The table wrapped around the fortress moats for 2.7 kilometres, with 5.4 kilometres of benches and seats. More than 1,000 volunteers and dozens of companies contributed food, logistics, flowers, and materials. Guests enjoyed fruit, charcuterie boards, eggs, chicken wings, and dairy products — a free meal for those who had registered in advance on masacareuneste.ro. After 7 p.m., the fortress opened to everyone, with folk performances, Dacian and Roman reenactments, children's workshops, and live concerts featuring The Motans, Miniraver, Cristian Alexievici Band, and Moving Elements.
Highlights
Certified world record
Guinness World Records confirmed a length of 2,782.96 metres for the table built entirely from recyclable materials, with roughly 10,000 participants.
A huge community effort
More than 40 companies donated everything from food and drinks to benches, plates, flowers, and logistics. Nearly 1,500 euro pallets and 2,700 doka panels were used in construction.
Open to all after the meal
The artistic programme in the fortress — concerts, folk shows, and family activities — was free for the public from 7 p.m. onwards.
Day schedule
- 4:00 p.m.
Zone access
Registered participants entered the six table zones using wristbands collected in advance.
- 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Community meal
More than 10,000 people took their seats around the fortress.
- After 7:00 p.m.
Guinness announcement & concerts
The world record announcement and live performances including The Motans, free for the public.
Photo gallery
Scenes from the Alba Iulia event, September 2025.
Press coverage
The next edition awaits you in Bucharest
In 2026 we take the challenge further: 20,000 seats, a 5.5 km table in Bucharest, and a new Guinness World Records attempt.