When does Farsang start?
On the last day of Christmas which is the 6th of January.
How is Farsang called in the other parts of the world?
Carnival
What is Farsang the combination of?
Christian traditions and old pagan rituals.
Farsang is symbolic of...
saying goodbye to winter and looking forward to spring.
According to Hungarian tradition, when do families usually throw out the Christmas tree?
On January 6th.
How long is the Lenten fasting period for Christians before Easter?
It is 40 days long.
How can you celebrate Torkos Csütörtök in Budapest?
Restaurants offer a 50% discount so you can eat and drink.
What is held every second year in Budapest?
The International Circus Festival.
What carnivals in the world are similar to Busójárás?
The Rio Carnival and the Venice Carnival.
Which Hungarian town is the home of Busójárás?
Mohács.
Busójárás is recognised by UNESCO as an...
Intangible Cultural Heritage.
What do men wear during the Busójárás?
Scary wooden musks with big teeth and horns, dressed in furry sheep's skin.
What might happen to you at the Busójárás if you are a woman?
You might be chased and scared in a playful way by the scary "Busók".
As a part of pagan rituals, what is burnt in a large bonfire on Shrove Thursday?
The Farsang coffin.
