Forgács FestivalForgács Fesztivál

The Forgács Festival is an annual community celebration in the town of Covasna, focusing on Székely and local rural traditions. It features woodcraft demonstrations (carving and woodworking, as 'forgács' means wood shavings), folk music, dance, traditional crafts and heirlooms. Held in the city center, it brings together artisans, musicians, and families to honor local folkloric values. 1. The festival strengthens regional identity and showcases Székely customs, folk dress, and communal spirit.

Originating as a grassroots event by local cultural house and city hall, Forgács celebrates the historic woodworking craft common to Székely villages. It also serves as a platform for Székely folk arts and music. Covasna town, with significant Székely population, uses this festival to cement community bonds and pass traditions to the younger generation. It reflects the local rural economy (e.g. woodcraft, animal husbandry) and Székely folk heritage 1.