Szeklerland Herbal Days

Tradition and Renewal – Adding Flavor to Our Days with a Celebration of Local Tastes

Date: July 11–12, 2026
Venue: Csíksomlyó (Șumuleu Ciuc) – Mary Garden, 152 Szék Street

The 11th Székely Land Medicinal Herb Days welcomes visitors this year with a two-day event in Csíksomlyó, where medicinal herbs, culinary herbs, local products, and traditional Székely flavors take center stage.

The aim of the event is to showcase the treasures of nature, the values of local communities, and the achievements of value-creating work carried out in our homeland.

We invite everyone interested to join us for professional lectures, a producers’ market, gastronomic demonstrations, and community programs, offering an opportunity to discover the herbal and culinary heritage of Székely Land.

Two days where tradition meets renewal, knowledge meets community, and nature meets people.

Free outdoor event. The organizers reserve the right to modify the program.

11:00–11:15 – Opening Ceremony

11:15–12:00 – Spices for Better Health
Réka Köllő, staff member of the Gheorgheni Rural Development Association

12:00–12:30 – Thoughts from a Székely Woman
Fruzsina Pregitzer, actress, member of the Móricz Zsigmond Theatre of Nyíregyháza

12:30–13:30 – A Journey Through Time into the World of Baroque Flavors! Cooking of the Franciscan Friars

13:30–14:30 – The Future of Medicinal Herbs in Székely Land
Round-table discussion

14:30–15:30 – Edible Wild Plants
Mónika Pakot, President of the Foundation for Quality of Life, Farkaslaka

15:30–16:30 – The Culinary Herbs of Transylvania’s Grand Lady of Gastronomy
Noémi Saly, food historian

16:30–17:30 – Not Only Medicinal but Also Culinary! Herbs in the Service of Body and Soul
Dr. Ákos Pottyondy, landscape management specialist

17:30–18:30 – Soul and Lavender – Moments from the Lavender Fields of Csekefalva
For Physical and Spiritual Well-Being – Barefoot Among the Fragrances
Noémi Moldován Szeredai, pastor

18:30–19:00 – Protecting Blood Vessels with Medicinal Herbs
Dr. Zita Csomai, physician and naturopath

11:00–12:00 – The Everyday Life of a Herbal Healer
Hajnal Gáspár

12:00–13:00 – The Flavors of Székely Sourdough from the Oven – Tradition Renewed Through a Sourdough Dish

14:00–15:00 – Tradition and Innovation in the Cabbage Gardens of Szárhegy (Lăzarea)
The Role of Szárhegy Cabbage in the Development of the Village
Géza Lukács, President of the Szárhegy Cabbage Growers’ Association

15:00–16:00 – Saffron Cultivation
Éva Kállai

16:00–17:00 – Medicinal Herbs in the Bible
Melinda Mária Köllő, pharmacist

17:00–18:00 – Medicinal Herbs in Plant Protection
Eszter Józsa, horticultural engineer and plant health specialist

We warmly welcome everyone to Csíksomlyó for a meaningful weekend filled with fragrances, flavors, knowledge, and memorable experiences!