Bordány hosts traditional St. Stephen festival amid water‑scarcity concerns

At the end of August, the Hungarian village of Bordány holds its annual "búcsú" celebration, a blend of religious ceremony and community fair. The event features a solemn mass and procession honoring St. Stephen, Hungary’s founding king, followed by rides, stalls and a communal gathering that draws families back to the village. Bishop László Kiss‑Rigó of Szeged‑Csanád attended the 2024 mass, underscoring the occasion’s significance for locals.

Meanwhile, Bordány’s farmers are confronting severe summer drought. With limited water for irrigation, they are turning to modern drip‑irrigation systems and soil‑moisture sensors, which can cut water use by 30‑60 % compared with traditional sprinklers. Experts note that precise watering and soil‑cover practices can further conserve water, a critical step for sustaining agriculture in the region.