By folk medicine we mean, from an ethnographic point of view, the tradition of understanding the causes of diseases, the symptoms they cause and the ways of treating them in the peasant world. Its knowledge is two-sided, including the experience of diseases and the procedures and instructions for their cure. Folk medicine cannot be dissociated …
The history of traditional Hungarian festive attire is deeply rooted in Hungarian folk tradition and culture. These clothes not only depict the individual festive occasions, but also reflect Hungarian culture and traditions. Hungarian festive attire is rich and diverse, and developed uniquely in each region and area. The purpose of festive attire was to make …
Traditional Hungarian everyday clothing places comfort and practicality at the forefront. Men are typically dressed in jeans or pants, a shirt, and a sweater, while women wear skirts or pants, blouses, and coats. In autumn and winter, thicker and warmer clothing dominates to suit the weather, while lighter and looser clothing, such as dresses and …
In Hungarian folklore, dances imitating animals can be classified here, among others. These were mostly children’s dances and dances for entertainment at weddings and social occasions. With the exception of the fox dance, which contains some magical elements, we are talking about dances that playfully imitate the behaviour of certain animals and show the similarity …
