The next station of our tour in Transylvania was Parajd.
We visited the salt mines and we learned about the history of salt area. Although the area is open for the public, salt is still mined here. We got to Farkaslaka via Korond. We were told that this is the most important centre of pottery in the region. Many potters own the honourable title of ‘Master of Folk Arts’. We were acquainted with the famous Székely embroidery patterns that are still used for hundreds of years. These patterns made the products world famous. We visited the grave of Tamási Áron accompanied by the sound of the nearby tower bells. We relived the journeys of Ábel from the woods to America. We honoured the memories of the great writer. We spent the afternoon in Székelyudvarhely at the 14th Gathering of Craftsmen, which is a three-day long festival. Many folk trades were present and we could try some of them like pottering, shingle making and hoe to use whips. There were many performances given by the region’s art schools and we could see some of them. Sometimes were scared or entertained by the clowns of the faire. We were part of Darabont guard change ceremony. Not only soul but also our bodies were pleased with local delicacies just like orda and goat cheese and we ate original chimney cake. We headed back to our accommodation a bit tired but full of experiences.