Cultural mix in the Hungarian Devil’s Den

Hungary celebrates the 16th Devil’s Den cultural gathering, popular for its spirituality and intimacy.

It is the sixteenth Devil’s Lair Cultural Festival that has been held in the south of the country. More than 500 events have been organized in two beautiful towns. It has been composed of theatrical performances, literary events, art, family activities and concerts.

ADVERTISING

This year special emphasis was placed on the memory of Tamás Cseh, a very famous Hungarian singer-songwriter, one of the festival’s hereditary patrons, who would have turned 80 this year (he passed away in 2009). In street performances, concerts and exhibitions, the legendary chronicler of the 20th century was evoked

Despite the peculiarity of its name, the festival is known for its intimacy and tranquility.

“Bring your friends but if you come alone, you will also find your place without them, you will always find something that satisfies you, the concerts are divine,” says one of the young people who has attended the festival.

The gathering, also known as Katlan or “cauldron”, conveys this feeling of freedom and spirituality. It has its own indigenous reserve, for internal contemplation.

László Bérczes, founder of the festival, points out: “If I could, I would compile the words pronounced here during these days, all of them, of which only the trees, the clouds, the grass are witnesses, and then we would see that those words have nothing to do with with the unfortunate, degraded and impoverished Hungarian situation in which we live”.

The Devil’s Den Festival began 16 years ago. Circumstances have changed and become more difficult since then, but this community has found year after year that need to withdraw from the daily routine in tiny and intimate places.

#Cultural #mix #Hungarian #Devils #Den