Published: February 28, 2024
Updated: February 28, 2024
Winter Burial – Spring Festival Masked Carnival in Balatonalmádi – Téltemető-Tavaszköszöntő Maskarás Mulatság 2024 Balatonalmádi
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Szent Erzsébet liget (Saint Elizabeth Grove)
Free parking is available in front of the Pannonia Cultural Center and Library (Pannónia Kulturális Központ és Könyvtár).
Program
- 2:30 PM: Craft workshop, making of kiszebábok (Hungarian traditional straw puppets) with the help of the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service Balatonalmádi Group (Magyar Máltai Szeretetszolgálat Balatonalmádi Csoportja).
- 3:30 PM: Masked procession with music from the Pannonia Cultural Center and Library (Pannónia Kulturális Központ és Könyvtár) to the Szent Erzsébet liget.
- 4:00 PM: Opening speech by Kinga Gellértné Magyar (Gellértné Magyar Kinga), director of the Pannonia Cultural Center.
- Masked carnival:
- Performers:
- Balatonalmádi Folk Dance Ensemble (Balatonalmádi Néptáncműhely)
- Hullámzó Balaton Folk Dance Group (Hullámzó Balaton Néptánccsoport)
- Boglárka Pusztai (Pusztai Boglárka) and friends
- Other merrymakers…
- Master of ceremonies: Krisztián Kovács (Kovács Krisztián), judge.
- Performers:
- Dance house, bonfire lighting.
Why you should attend
- Experience Hungarian tradition: The Winter Burial – Spring Festival Masked Carnival is a revival of an ancient Hungarian tradition. We celebrate the end of winter and the arrival of spring by burning a kiszebáb (straw puppet), dancing, and having fun.
- Family-friendly event: The event is a great program for the whole family. Children can make kiszebábok at the craft workshop, and everyone can wear a mask and dance in the masked procession.
- Cultural experience: The carnival features performances by the Balatonalmádi Folk Dance Ensemble, the Hullámzó Balaton Folk Dance Group, Boglárka Pusztai and friends, and other merrymakers.
- Outdoor event: The event takes place outdoors in the Szent Erzsébet liget. This is a great opportunity to spend time in the fresh air and enjoy the spring sunshine.
- Free admission: Admission to the event is free, so everyone is welcome!
Additional information
- Parking: Free parking is available in front of the Pannonia Cultural Center and Library.
- In case of rain: The event will be held at the Pannonia Cultural Center and Library.
- Contact: For more information, please contact the Pannonia Cultural Center and Library at +36 88 500 100.
In summary
The Winter Burial – Spring Festival Masked Carnival is a great program for the whole family to experience Hungarian tradition, cultural performances, and outdoor fun. Admission is free, so we hope to see you there!
