1st Világszárnya Folk Tale EXPO – National Professional Fair
Date: 20 November 2026 (Friday)
Venue: Arany János Community Centre and City Library, Gyál, Hungary
(2360 Gyál, Kőrösi út 118–120)
The Világszárnya Folk Tale EXPO is a national professional fair dedicated to Hungarian folk tales and oral storytelling. It brings together storytellers, educators, workshop leaders and professional organisations with cultural professionals, librarians, educators, festival organisers and institutions looking for programmes for the coming year.
Visitors can meet programme providers in person, discover and experience their work, explore training opportunities and discuss future collaborations.
The programme includes an interactive Folk Tale Fair, live demonstrations, workshops and a panel discussion on the role and practical use of oral folk storytelling in education, culture, traditional heritage and mental well-being.
Registration fee: HUF 2,000/person
Advance registration is required – tickets are not available at the venue.
The event is organised by the Világszárnya Hungarian Folk Storytelling Association, dedicated to supporting oral folk storytelling, professional collaboration and the living tradition of folk tales.
Stories connect us.