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'Whitsun Heritage Festival' @ Skanzen In Szentendre, 9 – 10 June

• 6 Jun 2019 4:36 PM

This traditional festival is described as, "the meeting of the intangible cultural heritage bearer communities of the Hungarian and foreign countries". Organisers aim to exchange experiences among the various communities and to introduce traditional heritage to the public.

For several years now this Whitsun Heritage Festival has been organised in the Skanzen Open Air Museum, its main aim being "to make popular the traditional culture".

This year they say they are are proud to introduce some special guests from African countries to show off their heritage with music and dance. See the full program here.

Address: 
2000 Szentendre, Sztaravodai út 75.

More: 
Skanzen.hu

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