Hájske: Folklore, Sacred History and Cycling

Hájske brings together folklore, sacred architectural history and wine culture with a named cycling circuit. Local themes range from the Kepeždanka folklore group, founded in 1984, to the Kostol sv. Barbory church and a pilgrimage in 2022. The town’s history offers concrete points of interest to help you plan your trip.

Folklore and Local Tradition

The Kepeždanka folklore group was founded in Hájske in 1984 and is dedicated to preserving old Kepeždany songs, traditional costumes and customs. Its repertoire includes Stará kepeždská svadba, carnival customs and Christmas songs. These examples range from a wedding tradition and seasonal customs to songs associated with the Christmas season. The cultural focus therefore encompasses music and clothing as well as traditional occasions throughout the year. For travelers who want to include local culture in their decision, Kepeždanka is a specific theme associated with Hájske.

Chapel and Architectural History

Hájske has an old chapel dedicated to Ružencová Panna Mária. The Kostol sv. Barbory church was built in 1841 on an older Baroque foundation dating from the early 18th century. The church contains a Neoclassical pulpit and a stone baptismal font from the early 19th century. This allows several periods to be distinguished: the older Baroque foundation, the church building of 1841, and the pulpit and baptismal font from the early 19th century. Those interested in sacred architecture can consider the building’s foundation, structure and furnishings as belonging to different periods.

Pilgrimage and Religious Custom

In October 2022, a kepeždská púť was held in Hájske for the feast of Ružencová Panna Mária. During the pilgrimage, a procession went from the Kostol sv. Barbory church to the chapel. The procession was accompanied by singing and rosary prayers. The event gives the religious theme a concrete form, bringing together a feast, a processional route and prayer. Alongside the history of the buildings, it adds a specific religious custom to the town’s history.

Wine Culture in Hájske

The OZ Kepežský štek association promotes wine culture and winemaking traditions in Hájske. Its activities include organizing wine tastings and taking part in tastings in other places. The association adds another cultural perspective to the folklore and sacred themes. Its activities have a different focus from those of the folklore group: here, the emphasis is on winemaking and tastings, while the group focuses on songs, traditional costumes and customs.

Cycling and Cultural Highlights

The Okruh Podunajskou pahorkatinou cycling circuit passes through Hájske. For your trip planning, the themes can be distinguished by their character: the circuit is the cycling connection, while Kepeždanka’s work focuses on preserving traditions over the long term. The 2022 pilgrimage, by contrast, represents a specific religious occasion; the church’s highlights are its construction and furnishing dates. These differences can help you choose Hájske based on the theme that matters most for your stay.

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