Magyar News, 1992. szeptember-1993. augusztus (3. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-10-01 / 2. szám
HUNGARIAN ACCENTS ON SUMMER DOINGS THE MOTHER OF ALL PICNICS A perfect day for a perfect picnic. The sun was rolling slowly across the sky and the people where rolling into Warsaw Park by the hundreds. We are used to seeing this every year because the St. Emery's picnic is the biggest gathering of Hungarians during the summer months. In the past years it has been moved to Warsaw Park which is an excellent choise. There is a hall for the music and dancing. Several tents were erected, mostly for the the food. And what food there was. Just to run the list: Gulyás, Kolbász, Töltött Káposzta, Káposztás Tészta, enough to feed an army. Well these Hungarians didn't leave their appetite at home. By the end of the day the cleaning crew had only the pots and pans to deal with. This picnic brings together old friends and makes new friends, brings out old memories and sets new ones. This is the "mother of all picnics." Gypsy Joe (Cigány Jóska) (Photo: Steve llavery) “OUR COUNTRY WAS STOLEN FROM US” Remembrance of Sándor Reményik at Calvin Hall On July 24,1992, a Friday evening, at 8 P.M., a successful memorable evening was held by two talented young Hungarian actors, Erika PÁPAI and Károly SZIKI. At this lime we saw their movie that was made to the memory of the great Transylvanian poet, Sándor Reményik. Erika PÁPAI, member of Vígszínház is a many-sided actress. Her career began at József Attila Theater in Budapest. Since 1986 she played at Vígszínház. Her important roles were: Jenny, in Bertold Brecht’s Mahogany; Aglaja, in Dosztojcvszkij’s The Idiot, and she was the first actress in the Oscar winner musical, Eve. Since 1987, the successful operetta, Csókás Asszony with Erika PÁPAI in the title-role, has been running. The Hungarian television just released a film based on András Sütö’s novel, Ahová le megy, oda megyek (Where You Arc Going To, It’s Gonna Be My Way, Too.) This film starring Mari Töröcsik, Sándor Horváth and Erika Pápai. Károly SZIKI was bom in a small village at die river of Tisza. He was originally doing engineering studies. The magical world of acting suddenly enticed him. He became a well-known actor in a short time. He also played many times in the United THE GREAT DAYS OF This June, as for the past years, people from our area anxiously traveled to New Jersey to enjoy the Hungarian Festival. It is only a two-hour drive, and it is very easy to get to it. After an all-night rain, OF man sunshine began to smile at midmoming on the sixblock long festival. It starts at the Hungarian Heritage Center and spreads all the way to the Hungarian Athletic Club. In between is the Magyar Bank still in operation after many years. There are four churches offering authentic Hungarian food, also two Hungarian restaurants. The familiar smells make the visitor’s mouth water. The “pecsenye” and “langos” made on the spot will satisfy every appetite so nobody leaves hungry. Vendors lined both sides of the street States. We can remember him playing Széchenyi is László Varga’s play, Kossuth or Széchenyi 1848 (performed in New York City in 1989). His favorite poet is Sándor Reményik from whom everyone can learn about human persistence. In the second part of their performance, there was a joyful musical show, “A Summer in Budapest.” The two actors proved again their extensive talent. Their performance was a joyful event for the participating Hungarian audience. We all hope to meet them very soon. László Pál THE SWEETEST AMONG NATIONS Every year a group of ethnic people, in support of die International Institute of Connecticut, participate in the Annual International Festival. This was the 39th year of its existence and was held at the Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport. There was all day entertainment with different dance groups and singers, and there were the ethnic food booths. We Hungarians filled our food booth with fresh pastries donated by the ladies of our Hungarian community. The proceeds benefit the Mary Katona Scholarship Fund that the American Hungarian Heritage Association gives out every year to students enrolled in higher education. NEW BRUNSWICK with embroideries, blouses, ceramics from Hcrcnd, Hollohaza, and Zsolnay. You could also find video and audio cassettes, books, liquors, and whatever you could think of. An educational exhibit of the Hungarian history put together by Al Bauer on 16 large panels guides the viewer through the centuries. In the beautiful building of the Hungarian Heritage Center a large photo exhibit shows Budapest during the millennium, the first subway on the continent, and the telephone system. The mayor of New Brunswick’s sister city, Debrecen, paid a visit at this time. He alsodisplayedan exhibitof Hungary’s largest city. On an elevated platform the well-known Gypsy Joe, with a six member orchestra including a “cimbalom,” entertained the festival’s participants. Needless to say, it was a worthwhile day, and we will let you know the dates for next year. Joseph Silber THE LAST DAY OF SUMMER AT CALVIN HALL A sizable gathering brought together Hungarians not just locally, but from Norwalk, Danbury, New Haven and as far as New York. The occasion was a picnic with gulyás, stuffed cabbage, kolbász and pas try. And was it good. It took place on the grounds of the Calvin United Church of Christ in Fairfield. It was nice to sec old friends run into each other, and it was also nice to sec people making new friends. This successful event should plant the idea of having this picnic made into an annual affair. Hope to see you next year. ROOFING SHINGLES LEADERS JOHN BOGNÁR ROOFING & SIDING 73 Melrose Avenue Bridgeport. 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