Cavalry – part of our past
A hussar horseback riding demonstration, crafts, and horse riding opportunities awaited the young people who visited the Perényi Cultural Mansion in Beregardó on October 24. The interactive program was implemented by the Pro Cultura Subcarpathica (PCS) civil organization.
In 2023, PCS joined the Carpathian Basin Horse Program with the aim of continuing to nurture the horse culture of Transcarpathia and pass on the love of preserving traditions to the younger generation. As a result of a successful application, the organization had a hussar uniform and related horse equipment made. Subsequently, they launched a demonstration series focusing on the hussars and their characteristics.
The interactive demonstration was conducted by two founding members of the Nomad Historical and Cultural Association, Barbara Szimeonov Vass and Gergő Vass. With the help of their horses, they presented the unique traits of the hussars, showcased the uniforms, combat techniques, horse equipment, and the characteristics of the era.
Students from the Nagybereg Dobrai Péter Secondary School, the Badaló Gvadányi József High School, and the Tulipán Tanoda Hungarian Folk Art School participated in the first two sessions of the program series. After the demonstration, the children could ride horses, do felting, and make lavender decorations. In the kitchen set up in the basement of the cultural mansion, they could make traditional cruller pastry and taste it as well.
In today’s modern world, it is very important to encourage children to step out of their comfort zone and bring our shared past and traditions closer to them. The most lasting way to do this is to show them in an authentic environment and make it tangible for them, said Krisztina Molnár, PCS coordinator, to our editorial team.
The interactive program series includes five events implemented with the support of the Hungarian Government.
