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Silver 2026 People / Culture

Szék: Traditions Carried Forward

  • Photographer
    Mihail Onaca
  • Prize
    Silver in People / Culture

In the Transylvanian village of Szék (Sic), generations of ethnic Hungarians continue to express their identity through distinctive folk costumes, shared traditions and community life. The village's iconic red and black attire symbolizes the bloodshed and mourning that followed the devastating Crimean Tatar invasion of 1717. This series follows the rhythms of everyday life, revealing a culture that continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in its heritage. Part of The Unhurried Country, an ongoing documentary series exploring the people, traditions and landscapes of Transylvania.

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