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Daniel Pokorný, Jan Lexa
COMENIUSCOMENIUS
South Moravia
South Moravia habitsZarážení horyRide of the KingsThe day of open wine cellarsTypical Moravian EasterHody
Zarážení horyOld habit of villages rich in vineyardsGuardian of wineyards called „hotař“ had to pay
attention before harvest time of vine.He picked some flowers, had them consacrated
and put them on a rod („hora“). He raised this rod on the highest peak of wineyard.
Mayor, councilmen were present.Nobody was allowed to go to wineyard from that
moment.Nowadays this habit is being abided in few
villages only. (Velké Pavlovice, Kobylí, etc.)
Ride of the KingsUNESCO?Unknown originOrganisation varies from town to townMain character is King-young boy dressed in
woman costume, face covered with ribbon, rose in mouth (sign of dicreetness)
It starts in house of King‘s parents, king rides the horse through the village, acompanied by his company
Day of open wine cellarsIn summerAll the wine cellars in cellar streets are open
to publicAfter agreement with owner of the wine
cellar you can taste his wines, have something to eat
Usually there is dulcimer music in the cellarAttracts a lot of tourists
EasterEaster MondayBoys chase girls with sticks decorated by
ribbonsIt should bring health and fertility to girlsBoys usually get candies, dyed eggs or liquor
shot
HODY (The Feast)The most widespread folk festival in South MoraviaCelebrated in almost any villageFrom May to November, specific date depends on
Saint Patron of villageIt starts on Friday and lasts whole weekendFriday-rising of maypole-big spruce tree without
bark and with decorated treetop. It is in the centre of dance place
Saturday-dance party in the evening-brass musicSunday-traditional dance „zavádka“ in the
afternoon, dance party in the evening
Important charactersStárek Stárka
Important charactersSklepnice and
sklepníkChasa