Tobacco air curing in Prilep Macedonia

Tobacco has an important role in the economy of Prilep municipality and in Macedonia in general. During the autumn, the city of Prilep becomes decorated with numerous stands with tobacco leaves that are undergoing the air curing process. Families take part in this agricultural celebration, thus having an important source of income. Let’s take a look how tobacco leaves are joined together on a string so they can be hung for air curing and aging, in a Prilep family yard.

Prilep is a charming town in south Macedonia, surrounded by beautiful mountainous scenery. When tobacco is all around, green and brown colors add a vivid atmosphere to the streets. Take a look at some sights…