{"id":7508,"date":"2026-10-20T12:28:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T11:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/?p=7508"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:28:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T11:28:38","slug":"sarissky-vcelarsky-festival-v-sabinove-spojil-tradicie-vedu-a-spoznavanie-regionu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/sarissky-vcelarsky-festival-v-sabinove-spojil-tradicie-vedu-a-spoznavanie-regionu\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u0160ari\u0161 Beekeeping Festival in Sabinov brought together tradition, science and an exploration of the region"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Saturday <strong>17 October 2026<\/strong> at the Municipal Cultural Centre in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/lokalita\/sabinov-a-okolie\/\" data-type=\"lokalita\" data-id=\"27\">Sabinovo<\/a> took place <strong>The \u0160ari\u0161 Beekeeping Festival<\/strong>, which brought together beekeepers, experts and the general public. The event featured specialist talks, interesting workshops, family activities and opportunities to learn about beekeeping traditions. The festival also included a presentation on tourism opportunities in the \u0160ari\u0161 region, organised by the \u0160ari\u0161 Region Regional Tourism Organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7.png 750w, https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/7-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival was organised by Mat\u00fa\u0161 Dudi\u010d in collaboration with the Sabinov branch of the Slovak Beekeepers\u2019 Association. Its aim was to promote the exchange of specialist knowledge, raise awareness of the importance of bees and contribute to the preservation of the beekeeping tradition in the \u0160ari\u0161 region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The specialist talks provided new insights into the world of bees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival programme began with a grand opening ceremony and a performance by the Sabinov\u010dan Folk Ensemble. A key part of the event was a series of specialist talks focusing on current topics in beekeeping, which also included insights from the academic world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experts from the Department of Ecology at the University of Pre\u0161ov and the MEDANA Beekeeping Farm presented essential oils as an eco-friendly defence against the bee mite. The creators of the \u2018Cestou medu\u2019 project explored the topic of honeydew formation and the link between the forest environment and the lives of bees. In his presentation, a well-known beekeeping YouTuber outlined the reasons and causes of colony collapse and ways to prevent it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"685. Causes of autumn colony losses \u2013 the current situation at my apiary \" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uVuKDOhN2HY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The creator of the \u2018Cestou medu\u2019 project explained how honeydew is formed and how the forest environment is linked to the life of bees. Finally, a representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic outlined the support available for beekeeping and the implications of legislative changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experiences for young and old alike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival was not intended solely for experts. Visitors were able to take part in workshops, attend exhibitors\u2019 presentations and seek advice or purchase beekeeping products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the highlights were having your photo taken with the bee mascot and observing a bee\u2019s body under a microscope. These activities gave visitors a glimpse into the fascinating world of bees and the chance to get to know them up close.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8.png 750w, https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/8-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \u0160ari\u0161 region was presented in a light-hearted way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u0160ari\u0161 Region Regional Tourism Organisation also took part in the festival. The organisation was represented by Mgr. Erika Oravcov\u00e1, an assistant at the tourist information centre, who introduced visitors to possible day trips and places of interest in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the exhibition stand, visitors were able to test their knowledge by taking part in a quiz\u00a0<strong>Do you know \u0160ari\u0161?<\/strong>\u00a0and a quiz focusing on the \u0160ari\u0161 dialect. Colouring books and crossword puzzles were provided for the youngest children. Participants received rewards in the form of promotional items from the \u0160ari\u0161 Region for taking part in the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interactive presentation showed that exploring the region can be fun for all age groups and that local traditions, culture and tourism can be seamlessly combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspiration for further activities and collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking part in the festival provided OOCR \u0160ari\u0161 Region with new ideas for organising its own promotional activities. It was particularly inspired by the system of quizzes, stamps and various stations, which could also be put to good use at the organisation\u2019s future events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival also provided an opportunity for collaboration with the town of Sabinov and helped to link tourism with local traditions and community life. Among the materials obtained was a brochure marking the 777th anniversary of Sabinov, which outlines the town\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting bees means protecting the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u0160ari\u0161 Beekeeping Festival highlighted the significance of bees for nature and humankind, the importance of education, and the need to preserve traditional crafts. The combination of expert knowledge, practical demonstrations and activities for the public created a space for sharing experiences and fostering a connection with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main message of the event is encapsulated in a simple yet important idea:&nbsp;<strong>Protecting bees means ensuring life for future generations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u0160ari\u0161 Regional Tourist Board appreciates the opportunity to be part of an event that promotes local traditions, education and cooperation. Such activities contribute not only to the protection of natural and cultural heritage, but also to raising the profile of the \u0160ari\u0161 region\u2019s tourism potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Source: OOCR R\u0160<br>Source of photographs: OOCR R\u0160<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday 17 October 2026, the \u0160ari\u0161 Beekeeping Festival took place at the Municipal Cultural Centre in Sabinov...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7512,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-novinky"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7508"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7508\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7515,"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7508\/revisions\/7515"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regionsaris.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}