Halas lace is a folk art miracle - Translucent delicacy, world-class, uniqueness, respect for tradition, a craft specialty passing down the knowledge of generations - this is what characterizes Halas lace. In Kiskunhalas, in the Csipkeház, the XX. Lace Exhibition and Meeting.

At the opening ceremony Sándor Farkas , the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, praised the craftsmanship of the lace makers and stated that the present-day lace makers do not let the centuries-old work of their predecessors go to waste, and continue to practice the craft in a dignified manner today. Making Halas lace is a fascinating process: it requires 100% handwork, which is done with snow-white, breath-fine thread and the almost invisible needle. The unique technique is passed down from generation to generation, and the excellent folk craftsmen of Csipkeház create priceless value in Kiskunhalas.

This is how they were able to achieve that in 2014 the lace from Halas was also selected for the Hungarian Collection . He was rightfully included in the list, in which, based on the decision of the Hungarikum Committee a few days ago, we now count 79 Hungarians. the Máriapócs national shrine and funeral home, the religious freedom law of 1568, the ring whip were added to the Collection of Hungaricums in various categories

Taking care of the Collection of Hungarikum is an important part of the value saving work of the Agricultural Ministry. By identifying values ​​that are significant for Hungarians as a whole, we can contribute to strengthening our national identity, expressing our unity with our brothers and sisters abroad, and making Hungarian national values ​​known internationally. A good example of this is that Halas lace is also important in Hungarian diplomacy, it is also included in foreign events presenting the values ​​of our country and on official diplomatic gift lists.

Hungarian and foreign lace workshops present their creations at the traditional lace festival held every year. This year, the program is enriched by the Herend porcelain exhibition of Hungarikum, as well as the "XXI. 19th century apartment interior with fish lace" exhibition of works submitted to the competition. The opening was colored by the Tünde Hrivnák's clothing collection decorated with Halas lace, "The Queen of Laces, the Lace of Queens".

(Cover image source: hungarikum.hu)