Every year on St. Stephen’s Day, August 20, Budapest’s historic Buda Castle becomes the beating heart of the Festival of Folk Arts. The courtyards and streets fill with music, colors, and traditions brought to life by artisans and performers.
In this video, you can see a lively parade of people in traditional Hungarian costumes, accompanied by musicians and dancers. The atmosphere is vibrant: visitors wander between stalls, children watch with wide eyes, and skilled craftsmen demonstrate their age-old techniques from woodcarving to weaving.
The Festival of Folk Arts is not just a show, but a living tradition. It is where culture, history, and community come together in the most iconic location of Budapest, the Buda Castle.
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