In the Hungarian folk dance tradition, there are dances that are linked to a certain occasion, and among these, those that are “connected to the most important ritual of the respective custom” stand out, e.g. the bride’s baptism or the burial of the dead at a funeral. These are also known as ceremonial or ritual …
Autumn has always been an important season in Hungary because it brings many changes in nature that affect people’s daily lives and traditions. Hungarian autumn traditions have numerous expressions, some of which we present below. The tradition of autumn harvest has long been present in Hungary and is one of our most important traditions. During …
Fejér county is the richest and most beautiful land in Hungary. Here you will find both mountainous and valley areas as well as plains, all in the name of picturesque beauty. The great plain covering three quarters of the county rivals the richness of the arable land of the lowlands. At the time, Fejér County …
In Hungary we have a mystical summer tradition, which name is Saint Ivan midnight’s fire jumping on 24th of June. A celebration of light, life, love, fertility. Before i go into more detail, let’s talk about lighting fires, because this is a significant point of the event. This festival had great significance in the pagan …
