If you\u2019ve ever called a scruffy friend a hairy pig, you\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised that in Budapest, where at some point in the year there\u2019s a festival for literally everything, there is one devoted to hairy pigs as well. No, not your shabby friend, but the actual, unique and world-famous hairy pig breed, the Mangalica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the pictures, these creatures look fuzzy and cuddly, but that impression lasts until you meet them in person. They are furry. And BIG. And awesome. So even if you decided to travel to Budapest for the architecture, Buda Castle and other attractions, it\u2019s worth a detour. This is certainly Europe\u2019s, and probably the world\u2019s largest festival devoted to hairy pigs after all!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just think of Hungarian dog breeds (search for komondor or Mark Zuckerberg\u2019s favorite puli in particular), and it will follow naturally that when Hungarians wanted to create their own breed of swine, they were looking to get as much fur as possible \u2013 besides the rich and distinctive taste. So if you\u2019re in Budapest between September 9-11th, make sure you check out this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a video summary of the Mangalica festival in Budapest two years ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n