There are many different embroidery solutions and traditions in Hungary, the best known of which are Matyo and Kalocsa. This is why the two embroideries tend to confuse many, although the difference between them is considered to be heaven and earth.

In what way are folk songs different from other songs, and folk art different from the fine or applied arts? The answer is quite simple: both reflect a traditional folk way of thinking and imagery.

Living traditions - connected often with special times of the year like the Easter holidays, harvest or Christmas - are basically rather similar in the whole country, but regional differences add to the overall attractiveness: the mixture of various national minorities living in a relatively small geographical area provides tourists with a complex supply of traditional experiences.