Brauchtumsfest
traditional folk festival; customs celebration
noun BRAWKH-tooms-fest Rare
Usage Note
Brauchtumsfest is a festival centred on preserving and celebrating local customs and folklore. Examples include regional Erntedank celebrations or historical re-enactment festivals. Distinct from a commercial Volksfest.
Examples
"Das Brauchtumsfest im Dorf findet jedes Jahr im September statt."
Natural Translation
The traditional festival in the village takes place every year in September.
Literal Translation
The customs-festival in the village takes place every year in September.
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