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Hangszerkiállítás a Néprajzi Múzeumban
May the Zithers Sing Merrily! – Temporary exhibition in the Museum of Ethnography
The zither was once one of the most widespread and beloved folk instruments in the musical life of traditional Hungarian communities. Due to its simple structure, skilled villagers could craft it themselves, and it often accompanied home festivities and communal work occasions. Thanks to the revival of folk music movements and the folk music education that began in the 1990s, the zither is now experiencing a renaissance. It is frequently used in music activities starting from nursery school age, as it is relatively easy to learn to play, and thanks to the sympathetic strings, a simple accompaniment can instantly complement the melody.
The Museum of Ethnography houses around 3,000 folk instruments from all over the world in its various collections. The exhibition May the Zithers Sing Merrily! showcases a wide spectrum of zither types and runs from 23 January 2025 to 29 June 2025.
The zither was once one of the most widespread and beloved folk instruments in the musical life of traditional Hungarian communities. Due to its simple structure, skilled villagers could craft it themselves, and it often accompanied home festivities and communal work occasions. Thanks to the revival of folk music movements and the folk music education that began in the 1990s, the zither is now experiencing a renaissance. It is frequently used in music activities starting from nursery school age, as it is relatively easy to learn to play, and thanks to the sympathetic strings, a simple accompaniment can instantly complement the melody.
The Museum of Ethnography houses around 3,000 folk instruments from all over the world in its various collections. The exhibition May the Zithers Sing Merrily! showcases a wide spectrum of zither types and runs from 23 January 2025 to 29 June 2025.