Slovak Folklore

1. Slovak and Hungarian Folk

19. National Park Slovakia Veľká Fatra National Park Malá Fatra National Park Low Tatras National Park Muránska planina National Park Pieniny National Park Poloniny National Park Slovak Karst National Park Slovak Paradise National Park Tatra National Park

20. Hungarian Folk Art

23. Hungarian folk music includes a broad array of styles, including the recruitment dance csárdás and nóta. During the 20th century, Hungarian composers were influenced by the traditional music of their nation which may be considered as a repeat of the early "nationalist" movement of the early 19th century (Beethoven) but is more accurately the artists' desire to escape the hegemony of the classical tradition manifold at that time. Béla Bartók took this departure into the abstract musical world in his appropriation of traditional Hungarian as the basis for symphonic creations .

37. Hungarian mythology includes the myths, legends, folk tales, fairy tales and gods of the Hungarians. Many parts of it are thought to be lost, i.e. only some texts remained which can be classified as a myth. However, a significant amount of Hungarian mythology was successfully recovered in the last hundred years. The great bird resembling to a falcon that was sent forth by God (Isten) to guide the creation and destiny of the Hungarian people. The first kings after St Stephen I. were the hereditiary of Turul ("Turul nemzetség")

38. Hungary is home to the largest spas in Europe (Széchenyi Spa), one of the largest basilicas in Europe (Esztergom Basilica), the second largest territorial abbey in the world (Pannonhalma Archabbey), and the largest Early Christian Necropolis outside Italy (Pécs).

40. During the tournament over two hundred knights and man-at-arms from Czech Republic, Bavaria , Italy, Poland, and the Carpathian Highlands along with the Hungarian Royal Knights of Saint George will enter the contests. Horse archers and infantry archers will start by showering their adversaries with their accurate and deadly arrows. The royal falconers, beautiful ladies of the court, crossbow men, Italian flag throwers, trick and show riding exhibits and other entertainment will be featured for the kings, their nobles and the distinguished audience.

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