The Prehistoric Roots of Hungarian Folk Culture

The Prehistoric Roots of Hungarian Folk Culture


Strada Szék 147, Miercurea Ciuc, Románia
Wednesday, 14th October 2026
18:00 - 19:30

About

Did you know that the tradition of decorating Easter eggs has a documented history going back 60,000 years? Or that some symbols in Hungarian folk art have carried the same messages for 5,000–6,000 years?

As part of Szeklerland Days, you are invited to a special illustrated talk and exhibition opening exploring the ancient roots of Hungarian folk culture.

The presentation will focus on:
• Archaic layers of the Hungarian language
• Ancient weaving, embroidery and braiding techniques
• The millennia-old meanings of traditional symbols and motifs

Speaker: Irén Kisné Portik, ethnographer
Venue: Cultural and Arts Centre, Lăzarea
October 14, 2026, 18:00
Free admission

Organised by the Cultural and Arts Centre of Lăzarea, the Gránátalma Association and Harghita County Council.

Come and explore the ancient depths of Hungarian folk culture!