In Hungarian folklore Saint Martin’s Day on November 11 signaled the end of agricultural work and the coming of advent, while doubling as the last feast day before a 40-day fast. Geese featured heavily on the menu - and in the town of Etyek an annual goose race is keeping the popular waterfowl at the center of annual festivities.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrxvf4k8
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/mrxvf4k8
Category
🗞
NewsTranscript
00:00Hello everyone, I want to introduce you to a real star. Meet Lady Gaga, not the
00:07singer but the fastest goose in northern Hungary. She is the reigning queen of the
00:14goose races. You can see her right here. Those races have been going on for the
00:19past 10 years and Lady Gaga has won three years in a row making her a true
00:25champion. Now these races are all part of Hungary's St. Martin's Day
00:30celebrations, a European tradition that has a special meaning here. All across
00:35the country people gather in November to enjoy great wine and delicious goose
00:41dishes. Oh my god, I shouldn't have said that in front of Lady Gaga. She's giving
00:48me a look. She's not thrilled with the menu. Now these festivities are the lead
00:54up to Christmas season. To the Christmas season and include some of the best
00:57goose races you'll find. A tradition that is sure to give you some goose bumps.