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(Húsvét) in Hungary is a family-and-friends holiday marked with rich
folk traditions and seasonal cuisine. In and around the capital it's
celebrated at a range of public events, including Budapest
Easter/Spring Market in Vörösmarty Square, Easter Festival at Buda
Castle, and traditional celebrations in Hollókő, not far from
Budapest. One of the most popular places to go during Easter is
Budapest Easter (or Spring) Fair. It occurs at Vörösmarty Square
that is also known as the Christmas market location. The market's
wooden huts offer a great choice of little arts and craft souvenirs,
handmade pottery, and baskets. Moreover, the craftsmen will personally
demonstrate their skills of basket weaving or blacksmithing. Family
crafts sessions are also on offer—you and your kids can try out
beading, felting, and other hands-on activities. Budapest Easter
Market at Vörösmarty Square Top Budapest Budapest Easter Market at
Vörösmarty Square Top Budapest Egg souvenirs are also aplenty at the
market stalls. Egg painting is an integral tradition of Easter. It was
practiced in Hungary even before the arrival of the Magyars. Eggs
generally symbolize everlasting life. With the onset of Christianity,
the eggs were coloured red to pay reference to the shed blood of
Christ. However, over the last centuries, other paints have become
equally popular, along with geometric and plant patterns, and some
ancient designs with sun-wheels, chicks, and other ornaments. Top
Budapest At the Easter Market, one can also try delicious traditional
foods. For the main course, you'll find goulash and stews galore. One
of the very traditional dishes is lángos or "flame cake" which is
made of potato-based dough served with sour cream, cheese, and garlic.
Among desserts, look for some artisan marzipans, gingerbread houses,
and Kürtőskalács which is a chimney cake baked on the spot—you'll
love its crisp outside and a soft sugary lining. Kürtőskalács comes
in varieties that range from traditional cinnamon to a more
progressive variety with Nutella. Don't hesitate to savour local
spirits. There will be craft beers, pálinka, wines, and also mulled
wine. Folk art concerts are also a significant element of the
festivities. These performances supplement the festive atmosphere of
the country fair and make it a more vibrant celebration. Top Budapest
Some years witness another iconic celebration—the Buda Castle Easter
Festival (Budavari Husveti Sokadalom). The festivities incorporate
concerts, dance shows, local Easter foods such as milk bread or
kalács, kids' games, and other family-friendly activities, and all
that with a scenic background of the Buda Castle. One of the most
colourful Easter celebrations takes place in a small village of
Hollókő , around 100 km north-east of Budapest. Tradition has it
that boys and men take buckets of cold water and generously sprinkle
the ladies. Tourists flock to witness the mess, regardless of the huge
risks of getting wet. The festivities last for the three days. In
1987, this unique celebration became a part of UNESCO World Heritage.
This tradition is observed beyond the village too, even in some urban
centres. Sometimes the water is replaced with perfume. Unlike
Hollókő where the festivities stretch over several days, in the rest
of the country the "sprinkling" or "locsolkodás" is solely Easter
Monday tradition. The pagan rite of sprinkling was originally related
to fertility, so the "victims" were mostly young women about to get
married. The "sprinklers" were taken as suitors. Today, all women are
watered, and it's no longer a form of courtship. That seems a bit
unfair, but for each sprinkling, the lady has to present a treat which
is usually a chocolate Easter egg, some home-made cake, or a shot of
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