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Rangeman, native Hungarian animal
breeds, Aranymonostor
One hundred percent wilderness
Would you like to see the real Hungarian wilderness, herds, the native Hungarian animal breeds, the values of
which inspired Sándor Petőfi himself so many times? the national park, and, of course, watch a horse show.
Visit Bugacpuszta, one of the best-known Hungarian Another landmark of the Bugacpuszta is the Karikás Inn,
wilds, where tradition and scenery form a unity in an which represents the traditional Hungarian cuisine in an
untouched environment. authentic way. Here, we can taste specialities such as rac-
Bugac is one of the best-known Hungarian wilds and is ka sheep, grey cattle, or mangalica pig.
still one of the central areas of native Hungarian domestic It is worth taking the time to visit the Aranymonostor Vi-
animal husbandry. It is part of the Kiskunság National sitor Centre, which is expected to open in 2024, where, at
Park, where, in addition to primeval junipers of outstand- an ultra-modern exhibition, curious visitors can learn abo-
ing natural value, sand forests and sand dunes, swamps, ut the Árpád-era monastery discovered near Bugac and
bogs, wet meadows and saline wastelands are alternat- the Hungarian Golden Age of that time.
ing. The world of the old inns and the famous outlaws is If someone wishes to experience the ancient culture of
closely connected to this landscape. the Hungarians in more detail, it is worth visiting the
Every Saturday and Sunday between 1 April and 31 Oc- Kurultaj event held annually in August, which is also
tober, the Wilderness Programme starts at 10:30 a.m., known as the tribal gathering of the Hungarians.
when the visitors can learn about the past life of the shep- www.bugacpuszta.hu • www.kurultaj.hu
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