Folk Festival (Budai Vár = Buda Castle)

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We were here at the FESTIVAL OF FOLK ARTS, the traditional meeting of folk artists will be held for the twenty first time this year around the Buda Royal Palace in the Castle. For four days the best representatives of folk crafts will show the secrets of their crafts while working in their workshops with the participation of the audience.

This year the main subject is leather craft. Craftsmen, who can be seen working will include woodcarvers, mat makers, calico makers, felt makers, embroiderers, wheelwrights, rope makers, blacksmiths, potters, musical instrument makers, harness makers, weavers, lace makers, egg painters and honey cake makers. There will also be opportunity for the children to try the fundamentals of folk craft traditions.
várban 139.jpg I kind of like those flags flying in the breeze triumphantly in this photo. Maybe because the mood here is all about preparing for the Hungarian’s big day on the 20th August. Wanna know why it’s ‘big day’?:) Click on and you will know ;)

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8 Responses to Folk Festival (Budai Vár = Buda Castle)

  1. Kate says:

    The flowers are vivid and bright. It makes me happy just to look at them! The festival is one that I would like to attend–so much activity.

  2. Nora says:

    Very beatiful shots with wonderful flowers:)
    Yesterday before I also took similar http://www.nora75.photoblog.com/Nora75/2007/08/17/

  3. Wom Tigley says:

    Stunning picture…
    Enjoy the big day tomorrow, would love to see the ‘Red Bull’ air race.
    Enjoy.. :)

  4. I like your post today. The photos are really nice.

  5. Jules says:

    Wonderful flowers! Sounds like you have a big day tomorrow, looking forward to see it though your lens.

  6. Geez, look at the colors!!! It must be summer over there!!!

  7. Jackie says:

    I love this picture – beautiful colours. Wonderful.

  8. Lara says:

    Beautiful coulours, Zannnie!

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