Festival of Folk Arts
Bringing the finest Hungarian craftsmen to Buda Castle, the Festival of Folk Arts is timed to coincide with St Stephen's Day, Hungary's patron saint. In addition to the craft demonstrations, there are folk dancing and music performances from different nations.
On 20 August, St Stephen's Day itself, the Festival of Folk Arts revolves around a parade of master craftsmen and dancers and there is also a ceremonial blessing of newly baked bread.
Related Information
Website: Festival of Folk Arts Website
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Association of Hungarian Folk Artists |
| Email: | neszfolk@axelero.hu |
| Fax: | +36 (0) 1 214 3523 |
| Phone: | +36 (0) 1 214 3147 |
| Address: | Népmüvészeti Egyesületek Szvövetsége, 8 Corvin tér, Budapest, 1011, Hungary |
| Venue Information: | Buda Castle |
| Full Name: | |
| The foundations of the castle were laid in the 13th century when King Béla built a keep surrounded by thick walls. After a multitude of demolishings, rebuildings and restorations, Buda Castle now has 203 rooms and houses several museums, among them the Budapest Historical Museum and the National Gallery. | |
| Directions: | Situated on Castle Hill in Buda, on the banks of the Danube. |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Association of Hungarian Folk Artists |
| Email: | neszfolk@axelero.hu |
| Fax: | +36 (0) 1 214 3523 |
| Phone: | +36 (0) 1 214 3147 |
| Address: | Népmüvészeti Egyesületek Szvövetsége, 8 Corvin tér, Budapest, 1011, Hungary |
| Name: | Budapest Tourism |
| Location: | Budapest |
| Address: | 1056 Budapest, Március 15. tér 7 |
| Email: | info@budtour.hu |
| Phone: | +36 (0) 1 266 0479 |
| Fax: | +36 (0) 1 266 7477 |
| Name: | |
| Location: | Hungary |
| Name: | Hungarian Tourist Office |
| Location: | Hungary |
| Address: | 46 Eaton Place, London SW1X 8AL |
| Email: | info@gotohungary.co.uk |
| Phone: | +36 (0) 1 431 8080 |
Event details can change. Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making travel arrangements.
