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Our 1st Spring Gate-Opening Event
This year, for the first time and with the intention of establishing a tradition, the Gönc Hussite House Museum and Local History Collection joined the nationally significant community celebration organized by the Association of Hungarian Folk Museums, the “Day of Folk Museums and Open-Air Museums.” We would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for having had the opportunity to take part in this outstanding initiative. It provided an excellent opportunity for our Folk Museum – and, indirectly, for our town as well – to receive attention through the central communication of the program, thereby strengthening our regional connections.
Our event program and cultural performances focused on presenting the folk art treasures of Northern Abaúj and highlighting the gastronomic values of Gönc-based cultural tourism. Through our guided tours, visitors were offered an insight into the heritage of our local peasant culture; together we celebrated the values of our folk architecture, while also strengthening our local identity.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers, our “1st Spring Gate-Opening Event” became a true example of community collaboration. The enduring power of authentic folk music, the colorful beauty of Abaúj folk costumes, the aesthetic appearance and stage performances of our “Gönc Outlaws,” the joyful atmosphere created by our guests, and the decades-long tradition of photographic artistry and video archiving – represented by the SZTV video archive – were all presented in a worthy manner as genuine cultural treasures of Gönc.
Our Municipal Heritage Collection was enriched with a new gastronomic heritage value, while the visual content of our website, huszitahaz.hu, and our Facebook group also developed significantly, far exceeding our preliminary expectations regarding the event.
Based on the heartfelt feedback received from both local residents and visitors arriving from farther away – after sitting down with the organizers and reviewing our “St. George’s Day weekend” together – we unanimously concluded that: “This experience truly recharges us, and we will continue. Whenever the opportunity arises, we will gladly join the next program organized by the Association of Hungarian Folk Museums and participate in the umbrella communication as well.”
Furthermore, beginning this year, we will organize “folk museum-centered family days” connected to important calendar celebrations, as involving the local community represents a genuinely positive change in perspective and encourages long-term strategic thinking within our town. We clearly see that “our traditions are truly rediscovered traditions,” and that in Gönc, in practice, “through the values and knowledge preserved in the folk museum, we are recreating our intangible cultural heritage.”
Gönc, May 10, 2026
Kind regards,
Dr. Gábor Szénégető
Museum Guide
I. SPRING OPENING AT THE GÖNC HUSSITE HOUSE
April 25–26, 2026
The Gönc Hussite House Museum is joining the Open-Air Museums and Village Museums Day for the first time this year, with the aim of establishing a new tradition.
DAY OF TRADITIONAL FOLK COSTUME IN GÖNC
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 13:00–16:00
The afternoon program presents “Our Folk Art Heritage of Northern Abaúj”, strengthens connections with twin settlements, and highlights the gastronomic cultural tourism values of Gönc.
Following the welcome speech by Mayor János Sivák, the program continues with an authentic zither performance by Kira Gyömbér and her teacher Etelka Sélley.
The zither has played a significant role in Gönc’s folk culture since the 19th century, preserving the memory of skilled village craftsmen and serving as an important element of local identity—traditionally accompanying both home festivities and communal work.
During the afternoon:
- Performances by the Abaúj Folk Tradition Ensemble
- Performance by the Gönc “Betyár” Folk Group
- Guided tour of the Hussite House Museum and Local History Collection (building, interior, and history)
Visitors can also enjoy:
- Traditional dish: “Gönc-style potato pancakes with ‘Betyár’ bacon”, prepared on a wood-fired stove
- Craft fair in the parking area opposite the museum
- Folk games in the courtyard
OPENING DAY – PROFESSIONAL GUIDED TOURS
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 11:00–15:00
Visitors can explore the Hussite House from a professional perspective through pre-registered guided tours (two sessions), focusing on:
“The Legend of the Hussites”
Interactive tours offer insight into rural cultural heritage, celebrate traditional architecture, and strengthen local identity.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In case of rain, the event (except for the guided tours in the Hussite House) will be held at the Gönc Event Hall.
CONTACT & MORE INFORMATION
🌐 www.huszitahaz.hu
🌐 www.facebook.com/huszitahaz
📞 +36 70 610 7203
Contact person: Dr. Gábor Szénégető, museum guide
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