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Festival of Folk Music, Dance and Traditions (Tanjeaua de pe Mara)
About the event
Place: Hoteni and Ocna Sugatag - 10 miles away from Sighetu Marmatiei
One of the most beautiful and spectacular spring customs in Maramures, this festival celebrates the spring harvest plough. The council of the oldest villagers chooses the top ploughman based on his field work and his good standing in the village community. The top ploughman is carried on the "tânja" by the other men through the streets of the village and then taken to the Mara River. Afterwards, the celebrated thanks everyone for attending and invites them to his place for a feast with food, folk music and dances.