On Saturday, I had the opportunity to witness some of Slovakia's old school harvesting ways. We attended a harvest festival in a small village just outside of Myjava. Each year locals perform a demonstration of harvesting ways of the past. Sickle races (cutting grass), traditional food, music, and of course slivovica! After some hard work harvesting, the workers get ready for a great celebration. They create a wreath made of wheat and decorated ribbon to present to the land owner, and they prepare themselves for a party. At this point there is only one thing left to do... They make their way from the fields to the farmer's home to present their wreath and the good news of the harvest.
The land owner gladly receives the news of a good harvest, promptly offers a shot of the good stuff (slivovica), and invites them in for a celebration of eating, drinking, music and dancing.
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