In the little village of Holloko in northeastern Hungary, Easter Monday was celebrated with a unique tradition. Men poured freezing water on local women, a custom that has been passed down for centuries.
The tradition of sprinkling women with water is an old one in Hungary and has been enriched by many customs over the years. After the water was poured, the villagers celebrated. Members of the Nógrád Folk Dance Ensemble danced in the streets, inviting onlookers to join them.
People from all over Hungary came to Holloko for the Easter celebrations, dressed in traditional skirts and shawls. Hungary is known for its rich traditions, and Easter is celebrated with delicious food and family gatherings.
In Hungary, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday are public holidays. The weekend is jam-packed with events. In a custom known as "locsolkodás," men and boys read poetry to ladies and girls on Easter Monday while dousing them in perfume. Another Easter custom is painting eggs, which represent the blood of Christ by using red dye and other colors for ornamentation. Follow EU Helpers for Europe updates.