Experience Hungary's old-time Easter traditions in Szentendre

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The Hungarian Open-air Museum (Hungarian: Szentendrei Szabadtéri Néprajzi Múzeum) is Hungary's most extensive outdoor ethnographic collection, founded in 1967. The museum shows Carpathian folk architecture and life in various regions of Hungary. Its collection consists of a mix of authentic structures transported to the 63-hectare museum site and precise replicas of folk architecture. The permanent collection features exhibits spanning the period between the mid-18th century and the mid-20th century.

The Skanzen is located in a nature conservation area as part of the Duna–Ipoly National Park, on the southeastern slope of the Visegrád Mountains, in the valley of the Sztaravoda stream. Thus, not only its building complex but also its natural environment are highly protected areas.

Easter is the oldest Christian holiday and the most significant of the church year's holidays. It is also associated with many folk customs and beliefs. In addition to its religious content, it is also a celebration of the arrival of spring.

Customs and traditions are not only imprints of our past but can also serve as a compass for present and future generations. They form the basis of our identity, create community, and provide a framework and a foothold in a rapidly changing world. Although many Easter customs have been forgotten, there are still settlements and regions where these values ​​are preserved—and this gives us hope that they will not be lost forever.

Visitors to the Sknazen can write, rub eggs, and admire the meticulously crafted horseshoe eggs. There will also be an Easter mystery tour, an Easter playground, a stamp-collecting game, and a scented water demonstration. A craft fair, stage productions, and traditional programs guarantee a joyful time for the whole family.

Easter Festival at the Skanzen, April 20-21, 2025.