English Language listing of all our programs (in Bold).
2015 HUNGARIAN ASSOCIATION CONGRESS
Theme: “Historical Insights, Hungary and WWII”
English translations for Hungarian language sessions are available.
2015 November 27-29
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2015 |
| 10:00 Congress Opening: Dr. János Nádas, President, a short slide and archival footage presentation of The Cleveland Hungarian Museum’s current exhibit on the Cold War featuring the Soviet Invasion of Hungary 1944-45, produced by Ari Lazar |
| 10:15 „Pálinkás Jó Reggelt” „Top of the Morning to You” History and traditions of Hungarian brandy tasting, with tasting hosted by Zsolt Dömötörffy and István Hargitai |
| 10:15 Movie (in Hungarian): Egy Éjszaka Erdélyben featuring Szeleczky Zita |
| 11:00 (in Hungarian) Dr. John Nadas’s legacy papers revealing his opinion on the 1930 Hungarian government inner workings in the late 1930 to early 40’s |
| 11:30 (in Hungarian) Dr. Dénes Mátyás CSU fullbright Scholar, analysis of Sándor Márai’s: Eulogy |
| 12:00 (in Hungarian) Hungary in WWI: Gergely Bödök, historian PhD candidate, Mikes Kelemen Program Cleveland Coordinator |
| 12:30 Hungarian Association luncheon reception hosted by Mrs. Mariana Somogyi |
| 2:00 (in Hungarian) Prof C. A. Macartney’s Reflections after 1956: Botond Záhony Clementis |
| 2:30 (in Hungarian) „We Belong Together”: László Jurkó Széphalmi |
| 2:30-4 (in Hungarian) Children’s movie afternoon: „Ábel a rengetegben” Organized by Agnes Toldy. |
3:00-3:30 Formal Opening: ARTISTIC EXHIBITS, BOOK EXHIBITSOpen Friday and Saturday; „HUNGARICUM” CONSIGNMENT SALES” All Things Hungarian Sale: All Day Saturday Organized by Julie Ludanyi (Ada, OH) and Ilona Erőssy (Cleveland, OH) |
| Exhibit of Water Color Paintings by Emery Bogardy |
| Exhibit of „1938 Letters of resignation from by Members of the Hungarian Parliament” |
| Memorial Exhibit of „Historical works of Imre Makk” |
| WWI photographs and Wool Art exhibited by László Jurkó Széphalmi |
| Folk Treasures of Transylvania: Elizabeth Uszkai Orosz |
| 3:30 (in Hungarian) Interactive Games in Hungarian „Things our Parents Talked of” |
| 4:30 (in Hungarian) „Transylvanian Autonomy Questions, International precedents”: Eszter Herner Kovács |
| 5:00 „Transylvanian Gathering”: organized by ÁgnesToldy, Zsuzsanna Simon-Benedek and Loránd Csibi, review what being Transylvanian means (in Hungarian), tasting opportunities of the Foods of Transylvania |
| 6:30 Cocktail Reception before & after the „Literary & Artistic program” (cash bar) |
| The Exibit room will be open Friday till 7 pm |
7:00 Literary and Artistic Program presenting: „Baroque and Bartók” From Transylvania: Kálmán Nagy first violinist of the Nagyvárad philharmonic orchestra and his wife Eva Nagy is a flute soloist. Also featuring student Hungarian verse recitations and folk songs and music on traditional Hungarian instruments by Ádám Török Dancsó Tickets available at the door $10, reception to follow. |
| 8:30 The Dr. Imre Ladányi Foundation Art Competition Exhibit and Judging |
| 8:30-10 Reception hosted by the Hungarian Association |
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2015 |
| 9:15 Greetings: Dr. János Nádas, President, and Dr. Martha Pereszlény Pintér, Program director |
| 9:30 Book Review „School of a Different Kind” by Dr. Martha Pereszlényi Pinter |
| 9:30 Film: „The Consul from Bern” in Hungarian with English subtitles |
| 10:00 CSU Linguistic Summer Field School Research presentation by Dr. L. Grebenyova and students, This study attempts to document the influence of a second language on the first language of heritage speakers and reveal language preservation processes that occur in heritage communities throughout the United States. |
| 11:00 Break |
| 11:15 Forum: The future of Europe and Hungary: Refugees, Migrants, Great Migrations, following the ppt presentation there will be an open discussion group for English speakers |
12:30 Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Sándor Szakály: „ Hungarian and WWII” The speaker will talk in Hungarian, but simultaneous translations will be available to those attending. Advance ticket reservation required. ($25) |
| 2:00 Chronic Pain Management : Dr. István Hargitai: |
| 2:30 A History and Analysis of Hungarian Life in Columbus: Artur Allan Bártfay |
| 2:30 Children’s interactive music program followed by crafts. |
| 2:30 Yearly Assembly of the Knights of Saint Ladislaus (László), under leadership of v. Viktor Falk Keynote speaker: Fr. András Mezei (in Hungarian) |
| 3:00 Break |
| 3:15 (in Hungarian) Ildiko Peller presenting Life and times of actress „Zita Szeleczky” |
| 3:45 Dr. Ferenc Szebényi, Consul General Chicago: „Hungarian Foreign and National Policy” (in hungarian, translation available on request) |
6:30 pm -1:30 am GALA BANQUET AND HUNGARIAN DEBUTANTE BALL Advance ticket reservations are required, see our ticket order form |
| 6:30 Pre-Ball Cocktail Party(cash bar)Registration and ticket pick up |
7:00 Opening Court Dance by the Cleveland Hungarian Scout Folk Ensemble, Introduction of Guests, Greetings: Dr. Ferenc Szebényi, Consul General Chicago Prayer by Fr. András Mezei, Gala Dinner, Awarding of the Árpád Academy Medal to our winner of 2015: Awarding of the Ladányi Foundation Art Competiton winners. Presentation of the Debutantes. |
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2015 |
| Árpád Academy General Meeting: presided over by: LélSomogyi, Academy Secretary General |
| 9:00 (in Hungarian) Worship service led by visiting scholar Szabolcs Nagy |
| 10:00 (in Hungarian) Serving in Algogy Transylvania YMCA camp: Julianne Ludanyi |
| 10:30 (in Hungarian) Research presentation of World Values Survey. Global Cultural Ties Through Faith Security and Well Being: Péter Szilvay |
| 11:00 Closing Remarks |