Madar

The harbinger of World War II

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Note: ; Based on a note found in the informant's grandfather's Bible. Read More

Bird harvest

Cultural heritage

The grape harvest, or as everyone in Madaron calls it, the harvest, was a big event in the village. Since almost every family had a small vineyard that they hoeed, tied, and tended all year round, so that at the end of September or the beginning of October, the whole family, youn... Read More

Csemadok Bird Foundation

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Csemadok was founded in Madar on February 4, 1952. Among its founding members were a Reformed pastor, teacher, cooperative workers, and later the president of the Hungarian National Bank and a district representative. ; In the surrounding villages, just like in Madar, drama and f... Read More

Bird wedding

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Wedding preparationsstart earlier in the minds. Where there was a young person of marriageable age, more pigs and poultry were raised in advance, which preserved the wine harvest better. But the activities peaked during the lagzi week: ; On Wednesday, the good women of the family... Read More

Harvest parade in Madar

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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 ... Read More

Bird children's toys

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The rattle game was once a favorite game for little ones in linen clothes. Clay balls placed next to each other on the smooth, beaten ground or at a certain distance had to be rolled together in a handful with a ball thrown into the air. It was boring fun, but it also meant a pro... Read More

Madari folk costume

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In Madar, both men and women wore two types of clothing: a cloth dress and a linen dress. The cloth dress was worn in winter and on holidays, and the linen dress was worn in summer. ; The men's cloth dress was tight trousers with a knight's collar. They wore a ködmön, or double-b... Read More

Madari wetlands, flora and fauna

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In the northern part of the village, under the Újvárivölgyek, a small, narrow stream originates, which flows through the village, parallel to Fő utca. Originally, it flowed into the Danube at Ebed through Búcs, but after the general regulation of the streams, it flows into the ri... Read More

Bird feather plucking

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In the old days, village gates were noisy with the noise of small animals. Madar was no exception. The ordinary housewife kept hens, ducks, and geese so that a variety of dishes could be placed on the festive table. Because the villagers only ate roast duck and roast goose on hol... Read More

Bird farm names

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Madar is located in the Mátyusföld region. The village covers an area of 74 hectares, its borders are 1986 hectares, and its altitude is between 115 and 250 meters above sea level. The hills have their “mountain names”: Kőhegy (180 m), Villámhegy (197 m), Leshegy (197 m), Várhegy... Read More