Turkish and Hun Culture Met with Life at the Congress Attended by Thousands of People in Hungary

The Congress, organized by the Hungarian Turan Foundation to promote the traditional cultures, historical heritage and common values ​​of the Hun and Turkish origin communities, was hosted by the town of Bugac, which hosts the most famous steppe and plain ecosystem of Hungary. On the last day of the congress, a greyhound hunting dog show and run, horse-drawn falconry and eagle hunting show, horse-drawn wrestling, as well as a Nomad Parade show with horses, camels and horse-drawn carriages, and a military parade with horse and foot warriors in traditional costumes were held. Nomadic weddings, equestrian games, archery shows, tent congresses, Hun period tents, concerts, handicraft exhibitions and various cultural events were among the events that marked the end of the program. Turkish world music, folk dance shows, flavors and local products from many different countries also met with the participants. The program ended with the official award ceremony for the winners of the competitions and the sacred "fire lighting" event attended by many people. Thousands of people from around the world and more than 27 Turkish communities attended the Congress, which opened its doors on August 14 and is known as the traditional cultural festival. Authorities stated that there was an increase in the number of participants in the 3-day congress, where entrance was free, compared to previous years, and that this year Bugac hosted more than 200 thousand people as part of the event. While the first Turkish-Hun Congress was held in Kazakhstan in 2007, large-scale and popular meetings later became a tradition in Hungary. The congress aims to keep the Hun and Turkish origin communities alive with their common ancestry and culture.