As in the previous herald news have been mentioned, the village of Szomolya has the calf-length black cherries which are famous because nowhere in the world can be reached this fruit in size, color, sweet delicious taste and crunchy like the ones from the village of Szomolya. The locals actually say „We are a Cherry Republic’s capital”.
So the „Cherryville” opened for the week-end and many locals and visitors from other parts of Hungary just for the purpose to be at this once a year fair came to Szomolya join and celebrate the well ripe cherries of their land.
This year the weather wasn’t in favor for the „Szomolya” cherries. Dreadful pouring rain hitting the cherries ruin a lot in their growth. Never-the-less there were a many locals whom brought crates full of freshly picked cherries from their „cherryfields”. Locals and also nearby the village of Szomolya, like from Nostvaj also brought their freshly baked cherry strudel, jams, syrups, cherry wines and pálinka at the annual cherry festival, so the visitors wouldn’t have had to leave without obtaining from these delights for their own. Was hard to pass each-and-every stand where these marvelous cherry winked and coax on the folks rolling by. Often had to stop couldn’t simply pass on the wide-spread of yummies without not giving in and leaving the opportunity of tasting. Also once your eye calls for these cherry delights need not have to be a weak person, to simply dropped in vain. The traditional folks art and crafts created by the locals of Szomolya were very attractive and popular among to buy.
As for the culture, the stage was never empty, so everyone was able to find their own choice of programs to follow. Traditionalist group shows, musical songs and evergreen songs filled the air throughout the day by well-known artists.
The children were not left out of the happy-go-luck day. Face painting, creating crafts, music programs and fun contests were awaiting for them throughout the day.
The heavens were of good favor seeing so many cherry fans as to please them with sunny times given to locals and visitors.
Looking through the window at the sideshow will surely show the mood of what was going on in-and-around Cherryville.
Also added two videos whichwere taken at this awesome event.
First the „Nessma” Belly Dancers, second the local folk song singers … lyrics all about the Szomolya cherries:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-vfUsO9bGk&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxUIerivnQs&feature=youtu.be
Update snaps and video by Aggie Reiter
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