Hungary is a surprisingly attractive country. The spirit of the Middle Ages and modern culture harmoniously coexist here. But not only this attracts the country, the holidays in Hungary are also unique in their own way.
Bovine blood
Be sure to plan your visit to the small town of Eger, located in the north of the country. The world famous wine festival takes place here. Numerous tourists come here every year to appreciate the taste of local wines and admire the sights of Eger.
The beginning of the holiday falls on the second Friday of July, and it lasts for three whole days. Dobo Square and Széchenyi Street become a kind of open-air restaurant, since it is here that winemakers and culinary specialists offer guests to enjoy various delicacies. The name of the holiday was given by the Hungarian wine "Bull's Blood", and it is dedicated to the patron saint of all winemakers, Saint Donat.
All guests of the festival are given a special glass, which gives the right to evaluate the taste of 100 ml. of each presented drink is completely free. But at the same time, the entrance to the holiday will have to be paid.
Sziget Festival
The grandiose open-air music party lasts a whole week in July. About 400 thousand music lovers from all over the world strive to get to the Obud Island, which has become the venue for the event. In particular, there are many guests here from Germany and England.
Sziget attracts such a huge number of guests with its diversity. Metal, electronics, hard rock, DJ performances are just a few. In addition to numerous concerts, visitors to the festival can try their hand at sports, go to the cinema or theater, and participate in discussions. In short, life is in full swing here!
Like any party (even on such a scale), Sziget is not complete without alcohol. The most popular is palinka, the national fruit vodka. It is served exclusively in shots.
To fully immerse yourself in the world of the festival, it is recommended to purchase a ticket that gives the right to stay at the camping. Do not worry about possible inconveniences, as the organizers of the event thought through everything to the smallest detail. On the territory of the festival there are post offices, pharmacies, laundries and ATMs. In case of emergency, doctors are on duty around the clock, and for a child, if necessary, you can hire a nanny.
Saint Stephen's Day
The country celebrates its main holiday on August 20. It was on this day in 1000 that her first king, Istvan, ascended the throne, leaving only good memories of himself to his descendants. The holiday is celebrated especially brightly and spectacularly in Budapest. The city hosts theatrical performances, fairs and performances by artists.
