26 th Forty Fishermen Anniversary Day-the Day of the Fishermen of Lake Balaton

XXVI. 40 Fishers Memorial Day

4-5.th of August, 2018.

This tradition originates from the events happened in 1729.

This is a program series lasting for a few days that is held in several locations. Hosting places are our beach, the St. Michael Chapel and Hill, the 40 Fishermen Memorial Sight and the Park of Fishers of Balaton. From the begining one of our catchy attractions is the spectacular firework.

Of the most important events are the ‘Balaton wreathing’ ceremony which the audience can nicely withness standing on St. Michael Hill and the following memorial mass in St. Michael Chapel.

Program:
Saturday, 4th of August
14:00 Wreathing ceremony of the 40 Fishermen Memorial Sight
15.00 Pulling the fishermen’s net with participation by the bathers at the Lido Beach.
To be held in near football field
15.00 Place reservation of teams for the Fish Soup cooking
To be held in Lido Strand
20.00-24.00 Dj. Szunyog
21.30 Firework

Sunday, 5th of August
To be held in St. Michael Chapel:
18.30 Wreathing ceremony
19.00 Mass
20.00 Concert of Hévíz Quartett

We kindly welcome all of you!

Further Information: Illésné Major Julianna organizer 06303804871