Bethlen Almanac 1998 (Ligonier)
The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America
L. to r: Director Michael Pauli, Jr. and President George Dózsa. President George Dózsa, who was introduced by Director Michael Pauli, Jr., welcomed the group on behalf of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. Traditional Hungarian food such as pecsenye, langos and bográcsgulyás was in abundance as well as hot dogs, hamburgers, com on the cob, watermelon, draft beer and draft birch beer. The delicious homemade pastries, coffee and tea were available throughout the afternoon. For our listening pleasure, the instrumental trio, “Our Gang,” played favorite Hungarian and American tunes. To the delight of the children, the pony rides were again a part of the afternoon’s entertainment together with an animal-petting farm. This proved to be tremendously popular with the young children. The tranquillity of the Monastery grounds, especially of the lake area, gave some the impulse to try out their fishing skills. Laura Ann Melanson conducted a craft table for the young people. She did face painting, hair braiding, making beaded necklaces and various other crafts. The response from the parents to these activities reinforced our belief that it is important to reach out and provide such entertainment to our young people. The crowd was then treated to a spectacular performance by the ever popular New Brunswick Hungarian Scouts Folk Ensemble. Their vibrant, pulsating style of dance left everyone cheering at the conclusion of their show. Debrecen, Hungary, was the Ensemble’s destination later in the month to participate in the City’s Flower Carnival. 9
