Záhorie saw the celebrations on 10 August, 2019. Both old and young – clad in beautiful traditional clothes – gathered in St. Stephen´s Church in Popudiny where a holy service was held to offer thanks for the harvest season. After the mass a symbolic harvest wreath was given to our cooperative´s chairman, Mr. Pavol Tokoš, and the vice-chair, Ms. Zdenka Smolinská, who took it to our premises accompanied by the retinue of guests. The agricultural cooperative held a ceremonial meal for a small group of invited, including the mayor of Popudinské Počidľany and the mayors of neighbouring villages.
The Open Day visitors had also the opportunity to walk around the cooperative´s grounds, see the pastures, stables for cattle and exhibits of agricultural machinery. At the nearby sports ground there was some refreshment prepared in a form of game goulash, beer and kofola, together with an off-programme – nicely handled by duo Červenka. Traditionally the visitors were offered a ride in a horse carriage.
Local fire brigade came up with a surprise both for young and old – instead of water, the fire engine sprayed foam on the sports ground which became a source of excitement for many. This year there were once again more than two hundred people who came and stayed until the late evening.
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