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 …
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 …
An important part of the Dobrogean multi-ethnic picture is made up of Aromanians (named in some texts dating from the Middle Ages as Vlachs): a community originally born south of the Danube, today being dispersed in several areas of the Balkans. In the Byzantine period, they were categorized as shepherds and transhumance practitioners. Currently, around …
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The Tatars are a nomadic community dispersed throughout history from the Mongolian plains to today’s Eastern Europe. Notably, they are also present today in Dobrogea, being descendants of the former Golden Horde since 1241. Tatar tradition and culture represent a significant part of the Dobrogean landscape, especially when it comes to confessional relations. The Tatars …
