Vágfarkasd, Farkasd

A bullfighter wrestling in the clouds

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The foretold red and yellow peril

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The Golden Calf of Vágfarkasdi

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Master basket weaver

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When I went to Uncle Karcsi Oláh and asked if I could ask him a few questions about his craft, he welcomed me very warmly and happily talked about weaving. Uncle Karcsi, a master basket weaver and broom maker, started learning the craft from his grandfather at the age of seven. H... Read More

The herbalist

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József Sillik (herbalist) ; In search of local values, I visited József Sillik, the village herbalist, who has been dealing with the healing power of nature for almost 30 years. Uncle Józsi told me that for him it all started when he became disabled and was paralyzed for 25 years... Read More

Capital withdrawal

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It is somewhat similar to the busó march, a traditional folk custom with a long history, which is usually held on Ash Wednesday, at the end of Carnival. Its main purpose is for the drummers to chase away winter and cold and say goodbye with their entertaining dances. In the drumm... Read More