Parish Day (Rakúsy)Farský deň

Farský deň in Rakúsy is the annual parish feast of the Church of St. Martin. It typically begins with a solemn outdoor Mass in the church grounds, followed by communal festivities in the village. The festival features traditional Slovak food, folk music and dancing, attracting the local community and parishioners. It serves as a major social gathering in the village’s calendar, fostering reunions of families and neighbors.

This celebration revolves around the church’s patron saint, St. Martin, whose feast day the parish church of Rakúsy honors. The tradition of a parish-wide ‘farský deň’ (parish day) has existed for generations as a rural custom after the main Mass. Community members often prepare homemade dishes, folk ensembles perform, and the event reinforces local identity. Historically, such events celebrated the spiritual patron of the village and strengthened social bonds among villagers.