Harvest parade in Madar

After the harvest, or at least after most of the work, was completed, the village organized a harvest parade, the purpose of which was to celebrate the harvest, cultivate traditions, preserve old customs, and last but not least, have fun. ; Early in the morning on the day of the parade, the men cleaned the cart and the carriage, and saddled the horses. The carts were decorated with grape leaves, grape bunches, and colorful ribbons. They also made a harvest wreath, which was woven from grape branches and grape bunches. ; The women prepared the clothes that represented the clothes of the ancients. The women and girls danced in colorful pleated skirts, shirts with baggy sleeves, breeches, aprons and scarves, the men wore white linen shirts and black trousers, complemented by shiny leather boots and hats. The girls' hair was braided in two braids and decorated with national-colored ribbons. ; The procession started from one end of the village and, visiting as many streets as possible, marched through the village, stopping at every street corner and intersection to entertain the onlookers with dances. The petty judge went in front, who shouted that the time for the harvest parade had come, and the village population should celebrate. The petty judge was followed in the carriage by the judge and his wife, who in modern times have been replaced by the village mayor and his wife. But the petty judge and his wife could also be personified by a young couple. After the carriage, the horse-drawn carriage carrying the singing women followed, who ensured the good atmosphere. ; After the horse-drawn carriage, the dancing girls came, who entertained the onlookers with traditional dances at the stops. Meanwhile, the women accompanying the procession distributed kúcsos to the people, and the men offered new wine to those present. ; The procession was closed by the gypsies, who, in their traditional clothes, entertained the people with their predictions in exchange for some small change. As the closing chord of the harvest procession, the petty judge announced that the village residents who wanted to have fun were invited to a harvest ball in the evening, where the fun would last until dawn.