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Some pictures and videos from the All Harvest Festival yesterday. Including a live cannon firing (to see video scroll down).

Falconry Demonstration and Education:

Presented by Kisteleki Gergely, his crew and his birds. Gergely also has summer camps for children where they can learn about falconry, falcons, hawks, and other birds.

One of the birds of prey seen during the falconry demonstration and education.

One of the birds of prey seen during the falconry demonstration and education.

Harris Hawk

Harris Hawk

Harris Hawk back view

Harris Hawk back view

During the falconry demonstration, I became an unexpected perch for the Harris Hawk.

During the falconry demonstration, I became an unexpected perch for the Harris Hawk.

Old Weapons Exhibition:

Just a few photos from the fine collection of Ágoston Géza:

Some of the muzzle loading pistols at the weapons exhibition.

Some of the muzzle loading pistols (and a sword) at the weapons exhibition.

Some of the muzzle loading rifles at the weapons exhibition.

Some of the muzzle loading rifles at the weapons exhibition.

Musket balls and bullets.

Musket balls and bullets.

Hungarian Whip.

Hungarian Whip.

Muzzel loading rifle with bayonet.

Muzzle loading rifle with bayonet.

A cannon at the weapons exhibition.

A cannon at the weapons exhibition. Yes, it works. See the video below.

A cannon at the weapons exhibition.

A cannon at the weapons exhibition. Yes, it works. See the video below.

Cannon firing (warning: it is loud!):