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The village is situated on the left, really marshy bank of the river Olt. Balázs Orbán refers to the village as “lying in mud”. According to the researches, the name of the settlement derives from a Saint’s name. This idea is corroborated by the first written evidence of the village from 1332: it is mentioned as “Sancto Simon”. Our knowledge of the settlement’s history is scarce. Several field investigations performed in the 20thcentury produced findings dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, including tiled stove fragments. After the census of 1643 the village had between 102–255 inhabitants. Its Roman Catholic church was built in 1823 on a plot donated by Miklós Endes, and was dedicated to King Ladislaus in 1835. According to written evidence from the beginning of the 19th century, it was believed that the new church was built on the site of the old Saint Ladislaus chapel in 1840. Major repairs were made by Vicar János Varga. Its current chapel was built in 1891 by the Kottek family. Another important monument is the Miklós Endes Mansion, today a kindergarten, which was built in the 19th century. The most famous descendant of the family are Miklós Endes, who in 1934 wrote the history of Ciuc (Hu: Csík), Gheorgheni (Hu: Gyergyó) and Caşin (Hu: Kászon) seats until 1918, one of the best documented works about this region, and József Endes, who led a battalion fighting beside general József Bem in the 1848 revolution.

Csíkszentimre/ Sântimbru-Băi is a picturesque Székely village located in Harghita County, in the eastern part of the Ciuc Basin. The village is known for its rich history, cultural traditions, and warm hospitality. 

Csíkpálfalva/Păuleni Ciuc is a picturesque village located on the eastern edge of the Central Ciuc Basin, just 5 km north of Miercurea Ciuc/Csíkszereda and near the famous pilgrimage site of Csíksomlyó. Situated at an altitude of 740 meters, it serves as the administrative center for two nearby villages: Csíkdelne and Csíkcsomortán. The village has a rich tradition of local crafts, especially weaving. The famous Csík region wool rugs—colorful, patterned textiles influenced by Turkish designs—are still made here. Historically, local women also wove garments for the Franciscan monks of Csíksomlyó. Traditional clothing was handmade from hemp, flax, and wool. Men and women wore homespun garments, with specific patterns and materials indicating social rank, especially in men's stockings and outerwear. The area draws many visitors, particularly during the Pentecost pilgrimage to Csíksomlyó, a centuries-old religious tradition honoring the Virgin Mary. Local hosts offer various experiences such as horse-drawn carriage rides, visits to shepherd’s huts, folk dance nights, wildlife watching, and demonstrations of chimney cake baking and traditional rug weaving. Excellent accommodation is also available. The people of Csíkpálfalva, Csomortán, and Delne warmly welcome all guests and visitors.

Fidelitas Youth Association was founded in 2004 and has several years of experience in career guidance and job placement services. We offer these services free of charge to anyone who turns to us. We also organize vocational training courses, which are mostly available for free, to support lifelong learning and professional development. Our goal is to help individuals discover and develop their strengths, support career choices, employment opportunities, or retraining when needed.

Hungarian economic organization in Transylvania began in 1769, with several attempts until the Romanian Hungarian Economic Society (RMKT) was founded in Cluj in 1990. Today it has 12 local branches and a youth section, organizes conferences, publishes respected journals, and runs the largest Hungarian economic library in Transylvania. Its work has been recognized with major awards. 

ADI Nagyhagymás a fost înregistrată pe 13 octombrie 2021 cu scopul de a sprijini dezvoltarea localităților aferente, pe baza unor criterii culturale, sociale, economice, de protecție a mediului și infrastructurale. Organizația are șase membri: Consiliul Județean Harghita, Consiliul Județean Neamț, Gheorgheni, Sândominic, Bălan și Lunca de Jos.

The KALOT Association is a community-based adult education organization with deep roots and a living mission. Founded in 1935 by Jesuit Father Jenő Kerkai, the movement sought to uplift the most vulnerable – especially rural communities – through knowledge, community, and moral strength. Re-established in 2004 in Șumuleu Ciuc at the initiative of Jesuit Father Imre András, KALOT has been serving adult learning, community growth, and spiritual development in Székely Land and beyond for over 20 years. Our mission: to contribute to a fairer, more human-centered society by nurturing communities of mature, authentic, and supportive people. Our values:  – Christian roots with openness to today’s world  – The power of community and personal connection  – Knowledge in service of responsibility  – Identity and culture through tradition and modernity  – Nonprofit commitment to the common good With KALOT, learning is more than education: it is experience, community, inspiration, and service.

On behalf of the local government and the warm-hearted people of Vărșag/Székelyvarság, I warmly welcome all visitors. Thank you for honoring our community with your interest. Let us inspire you to explore the "Land of Shingles", where the scent of hay, the sound of trout-filled streams, and the memory of Uz Bence accompany every step. Here you’ll find useful information about the municipality, local institutions, traditions, and events. We hope our site will be a helpful guide and inspire you to discover Székelyvarság/Vărșag in person. As a local saying goes: “Whoever drinks the water of Székelyvarság/Varșag, their heart will long to return.” Come see for yourself how true this is!

The Vadóka platform aims to bring you closer to the nourishing and sustaining power of the wild through both theoretical and practical education. Under the guidance of Viola Dakó, certified horticultural engineer and small-scale producer, join us and become a Vadóka yourself!