This is how the Szeklers celebrate their rich culture – PHOTOS

Yesterday marked the “Day of a Thousand Szekler Girls”, the greatest celebration of Szekler traditions. The Csíksomlyó area was “covered in” beautiful folk patterns worn by the diverse participants.

The celebration commemorates Szekler national costumes, folklore, folk dances and music. It is said that the Szekler folklore is one of the most colourful ones, which is illustrated well on the following images.