 But on the eastern periphery of the Hungarian speaking regions, in the Szeklerland, the open fireplace survived to the end of the 19th century, and consequently, kürtőskalács has been preserved as a living tradition on regions dwelt by Szeklers.Up to the present kürtőskalács baked above cinders is regarded as immanent to the Transylvanian wedding menu.Following the change of regime in 1989, kürtőskalács became the traditional local treat offered to Hungarian tourists visiting Szekler villages and thus an element of the international image of both the Szeklerland and Transylvania.