For Muslims, marriage is a strictly regulated contract between a man and a woman, and this is stated in the Koran. The Turks regard it as a sacred union, but there is no religious ceremony. In the past, before the wedding, the boy and the girl did not know each other. Therefore, the role of …
Hungarian folk songs express many emotions, moods and spirituality, not only of the individual, but often of the people themselves. The folk song is the most ancient form of folk music. Since its main themes are emotions, it has a very rich repertoire to choose from: love, mating, hiding, military life, mourning, work, etc… were …
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 …
Located on the well-known Romanian touristic area Valea Prahovei, the city of Breaza has a penetrating and interesting history. There is a legend among the locals that we find out where this town got its name from. It is said that the first inhabitant of this area was a shepherd who built a hut on …
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