Festival of Folk Arts kicks off on 17 August with Türkiye as honorary guest
Turkey to be Honorary Guest at Festival of Folk Arts in Budapest
The Festival of Folk Arts, to be held in the Buda Castle as part of the August 20 national holiday events, will have Turkey as the honorary guest this year. Organized in the framework of the Hungarian-Turkish cultural year between August 17 and 20, the festival will focus on Turkish influence and appearance in Hungarian folk art.
More than 20 artists will be presenting Turkish ebru painting, calligraphy, weaving, felt and puppet making, coppersmithing, glassblowing, as well as Turkish folk music and dance at the festival. Additionally, craftsmen from Britain, China, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mongolia, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan will also be featured at the event.
The festival’s program includes craft demonstrations, workshops, concerts, fashion shows, dance performances, and various activities for children. It is set to be the largest folk arts event in Hungary, showcasing a diverse range of cultural traditions.
For more information on the festival’s program, be sure to check out the official website. This event promises to be a celebration of cultural exchange and artistic expression, bringing together artists and craftsmen from around the world.
