Culture of Hungary
Hungarian culture is characterised by its distinctive cuisine, folk traditions, poetry, theatre, religious customs, music and traditional embroidered garments. Hungarian folklore traditions include tales, music, dance, decorated pottery, carvings and embroidery. Historically, Hungarian music has largely consisted of folk music and classical and baroque pieces.[1] Hungary is in southeastern Central Europe and shares cultural similarities with neighbouring Balkan countries[2][3] and Turkic nations in Asia.[4][5] Noted Hungarian authors include Sándor Márai, Imre Kertész, Péter Esterházy, Magda Szabó and János Kodolányi. Imre Kertész is particularly noteworthy for having won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2002.
This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.Hungary is home to:
Ceramics[edit]
Black pottery[edit]
These vessels, made of black clay, reflect more than three hundred years of traditional Transdanubian folk patterns and shapes. No two are precisely alike, since all work is done by hand, including both the shaping and the decorating. The imprints are made by the thumb or a finger of the ceramist who makes the piece.
There are specifically Hungarian breeds of domestic animals which are seen as national symbols in Hungary:
Games[edit]
Traditional toys are made from various plants, for example juglans (dió), nuts (mogyoró) or maize. "Erre csörög a dió, arra meg a mogyoró" is one of the most famous Magyar children's games.
Ulti is one of the most famous card games played by a 32-card set so-called: "Magyar kártya", exactly: "Tell-Karte" with German decks.
Button football is a tabletop game which is known in Europe, typically in Hungary.
The Rubik's Cube was invented in Hungary in 1977 and gained international fame.
Hungary has produced many top-level chess players, notably Judith Polgar and Peter Leko. The 45th Chess Olympiad is planned for Budapest in 2024.