In the Carpathian Basin, the special Easter egg decoration called egg-writing has been a well-known technique since the beginning of the 19th century, though the custom of decorating eggs goes back to earlier times.
The decorated Easter egg, a universal symbol of resurrection, fertility and rebirth is also an object with ritual function in the greatest celebration of Christianity.
Egg-writing is typically a female activity, and due to its specialists, it has a particularly rich and unique tradition in certain geographical regions in Hungary and in areas inhabited by Hungarians abroad.
Nowadays, besides some folk artists who maintain local traditions, folk art circles, interested individuals and folk arts and crafts artists are the preservers of the egg-writing heritage.
The responsible institution for the professional coordinating of the UNESCO Convention in Hungary:
Directorate of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Hungarian Open Air Museum
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