Festival of Folk Arts in the Buda Palace

One of the most prestigious events every summer in the capital is worthwhile attending for all ages. This colorful 4-day event will include stage programs, children’s programs/games and the artisan fair. You can also take part in the parade and the blessing of the bread.

The festival takes place in the Buda Palace area, from 17-20 August.

From august 17th to 20th, the event’s main topic is embroidery, one of the richest and most varied branch of the Hungarian folk arts. In the Festival of Folk Arts’ embroidery workshop they show the diversity of the folk and gentle embroidery of raw materials, motifs, and stitching techniques. They embroidered the most ceremonius pieces of the medium, and therefore had a major role in the different pieces of folk costumes, pillowcases, cloths, blankets, tablecloths, and the necessities of religious ceremonies as well.

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OPENING HOURS

Opening hours of the Festival of Folk Arts:
10.00 AM – 11.00 PM