Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2010 (22. évfolyam, 1-50. szám)

2010-09-24 / 36. szám

AMERICAN Hungarian Journal TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF POSONIUM AWARDS Six Writers and a Graphic Artist Receive Literary and Fine Arts Honors POZSONY (Bratislava) - The tenth presentation of the Posonium Literary and Fine Arts Awards was a festive occasion held on September 7, 2010, in Pozsony (Bratislava), Slovakia. A short musical pro­gram by Imre Németh featured Hungarian songs from the 16th and 17th centuries, and was followed by a reading of poetry. In his opening remarks, Madách Publisher’s President, László Dobos spoke of the continued struggle for Slovak government support by Hun­garian cultural organizations, and of the significance in these difficult circumstances of the Posonium Awards for Hungarian writers and artists of Slovakia. László Koncsol, Posonium Literary Award recipient in 2004 and 2007, summarized in both English and Hungarian the ten year-long history of the Posonium Awards. On behalf of Madách, he presented to the three sponsors- Edith and John Lauer and György----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mátyásfalvi - a beautiful bronze Front, from left: László Dobos, Katalin Misad, Edith Lauer, György medallion created by sculptor János Matyasfalvi, Anikó Polgar; Back, from left. Lajos Varga, Zoltán Nagy a 2004 Arts Award recipient Szenassy, Elemer Toth, László Toth, Lajos Grendel Edith Lauer thanked László Dobos for inspiring her through his own example to establish the Posonium Literary Awards. She commended the Award Selection Committee Chair, Gyula Duba, and his fellow mem­bers for having remained true to their original ideals when choosing recipients. As a written reminder of this anniversary year, Ms. Lauer presented to the audience a brochure with the Awards’ history (attached), including a list of the 68 Literary and 10 Fine Arts Award winners in the past ten years. The Posonium Literary Awards, a project of the Hungarian American Coalition, were founded by Edith and John Lauer ten years ago for the purpose of giving long-overdue recognition to Hungarian writers and artists for outstanding contributions to the literature, art and cultural heritage of the 526,000-strong historic Hungarian community in Slovakia. The Fine Arts Award is sponsored each year by György Mátyásfalvi, a Budapest businessman. The monetary value of the awards is between 300 and 1,150 Euros. The Selection Committee of prominent Hungar­ian writers chooses the winners in several categories of achievement and provides an insight into their work through comprehensive laudations delivered at the awards ceremony. The Grand Prize for best original work was presented to Anikó Polgár for her book of poetry, “Archeologist in Pumps.” Life Achievement Awards were received by writer Lajos Grendel for several decades of producing award-winning prose and Elemér Tóth for his many outstanding volumes of poetry published since the 1960s. Two Special Achievement Awards were pre­sented, one to László Tóth for “Notes of a Private Collector,” the other to linguist Katalin Misad, for her book of applied linguistic studies, entitled “Linguistic Contacts.” This year’s Homeland Award was won by Zoltán Szénássy, whose book, “The Siege of Komárom in 1849,” provides the complete history of this last big battle of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution. The recipient of the Posonium Fine Arts Award was graphic artist, Lajos Varga, whose fine graphics have enriched thousands of Hungarian books and publications. The September 7th awards presentation was attended by former Posonium Award recipients as well as leaders of the Hungarian community, Miklós Duray, Ágnes Biró and Erzsébet Pogány of the Hungarian Coalition Party. Guests from Hungary included Coalition Treasurer Zsolt Szekeres, founding member Nóra Szabó and writer-journalist Valéria Kormos. Journalists from local Hungarian newspapers and TV and radio stations interviewed the sponsors and award recipients and provided full coverage of a memorable occasion in the cultural life of Hungarians in Slovakia. íJí s|c }je jjc % The Hungarian American Coalition is a nationwide non-profit organization that promotes public understanding and awareness of Hungarian American issues. Gyula Duba and Edith Lauer. Source: Felvidék Ma Japanese receives gift motorcycle after his is stolen Szeptember 24,2010 A Japanese biker is back on his way to Africa after Hungarian motoring enthusiasts gave him a motorcycle to replace to one which was stolen from him in Budapest. Kunio Aoki, a 38-year-old video game writer, left from Yokohama, on the outskirts of Tokyo, in July, arriving in Hungary in late August. His motorcycle, part of his gear and camping equipment were stolen after just two days in the Hungarian capital. Hearing of his plight, a Budapest taxi company and Hungarian bikers donated a motorcycle and gear to Aoki so he could continue his journey. Aoki left from Budapest hoping to reach South Africa before the end of the year. Aoki says he will return to Hungary next spring, sell the motorcycle and donate the pro­ceeds to charity. September 21: World Peace Day By Adrienne Papp, M.Sc. “It is only the dead who have seen the end of the war." Plato Celebrating The International Day of Peace through Operation Healing for the World & Giving with the Stars The United Nations1 Interna­tional Day of Peace, also known as the World Peace Day, marked every year on September 21, is a Global Movement when individuals, com­munities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace. It is observed by many nations, political and military groups, and expressed as the absence of war by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone. To inaugu­rate the day, the “Peace Bell” is rung at UN Headquarters. Established by the UN resolution in 1981, Peace Day has grown to include millions of people around the world who participate in all kinds of events, large and small. As one example, award winning artist and activist, Geela Parish, delivers music with a powerful message: “Come together now before it’s too late!” She recently launched a campaign of hope and peace, called Operation Healing for the World & Giving with the Stars, fea­turing a charity CD song, For the Love of God. The peace song was written by Geela Parish, and has been since recorded by various artists including Patti Labelle and Liel Kolet, and was to be performed at the historic peace summit in Rome for the Pope in 2008 where Parish was also invited. Liel Kolet, an Israeli 17-year-old peace activist and singer who has sung with Bono, the Scorpions, Sir Elton John, and many more political activists and royalties throughout the world became famous when at the age of just 15 she performed the song “Imagine” written by John Lennon on Shimon Peres1 80th birthday and invited President Bill Clinton to sing along. “I truly believe that by leveraging the power of music, celebrities and media, it’s possible to accelerate the process by which we can affect change positively for the benefit of all humanity,” says Parish. “As we approach the International Day of Peace it’s important to carry on the work of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. and recognize that everyone and everything, including the environment, is impacted by the growing threat of nuclear war and the devastating consequences of senseless violence, regardless of financial status, religion or ethnic­ity. It’s crucial to advance the cause of peace and non-violence because our ability to co-exist is the one condition of survival in a nuclear age,” says Parish, who is a longtime and very passionate peace advocate. “Sadly, we’re all victims of centuries of brainwashing and manipulation by those who seek to divide and conquer for self­­serving purposes. It’s ignorance that divides us. We fail to re­cognize the spirit that connects us all and to understand the unity in all living things, like strands in the same web of life. What I think God really needs is for people who are made in His image to also act in His image,*” adds Parish, whose social consciousness has always been an integral part of her transformative music and all other endeavors, including her book The American Dream and matching CD, The Veil of Life published before. ANNOUNCEMENT Dear Parents and Students! The Hungarian-American Chamber of Commerce of California kindly invites you to attend the Career Day on September 26-th 2010, at 3:00 PM at the United Magyar House. Students will learn from well known professionals and recently graduated students of the Hungarian community about various jobs and careers, class preparation requirements and school year planing for specific careers, resume writing, and the interviewing process. To help us prepare a program suitable to the students’ age and interest, please respond by September 20-th. We plan the event for students between the ages of 13-22, but other age groups could also be included if needed. For more information and to register please contact: Tímea Antal ta@haccca.org Marianne Toghia toghia@aol.com Address: United Magyar House 1975 W. Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018 DUNA Travel 8530 Holloway Dr. #102 W. Hollywood, CA 90069 Spa, Hotel foglalások, Kocsi bérlés Kedvezményes repülőjegy árak LAX-BUD-LAX $575 -tői + Tax + Fee (2010. augusztus 30-tól) Információért hívják ZSUZSÁT TEL: (310) 652-5294 FAX: (310) 652-5287 1-888-532-0168 AMERIKAI tyagyar Hírlap

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