Magyar News, 1993. szeptember-1994. augusztus (4. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1994-05-01 / 9. szám
WHEN THE BEAT OF THE HEART GETS STRONGER One doesn’t need a physical exercise to get the heart beat stronger. It is enough to turn your thoughts toward something like homeland, ancestors, tradition or patriotism. Your emotions in this respect do unexplainable things. Not only could you feel it, but you could see it at special occasions like the Celebration of March 15, the Day of Hungarian Patriots. It isa tribute to a nation ’s history, also to the individual members of that nation. We are not just Americans, our history is more defined. Just as we are not European-Americans, we are Hungarian Americans. We join this multicultural nation with our own history and heritage, hopefully adding to the benefit of all. In our area two celebrations were held. One in Fairfield, the other in Norwalk. In Fairfield the Calvin Hall was packed to full capacity, standing room only. The program was worthy for such an outstanding attendance. The lovely Reka Leszay lead the singing of the National Anthem and Claudia Margitay-Balogh accompanied on the piano. After Rev. Bela Posnan’s invocation prayer the program started off in a traditional manner. Ferenc Katai recited the “Talpra Magyar.” András Balint, Tünde Leszay and András István Mathe recited poems by Sándor Petőfi. This time Tünde Miklós recited the whole lyrics of the Hungarian National Anthem as written by Ferenc Kölcsey. Dr. Balazs Somogyi, guest speaker, talked about the spirit of March 15, and also pointed out that here in our area there are organizations that are devoted to carrying on the heritage of the Hungarian people. Representatives of the Hungarian Folk Ensemble, with a powerful dance-performance, lifted the spirit. The musical part of the program was also outstanding. We were happy to listen to Rozsika play the Hungarian Fantasy, and Susan Bona play a wellchosen flute solo. Krisztina Beres sang Hungarian songs. Joseph Balogh, M.C., remembered Steven Szondy, Sr. who recently passed away. After this Krisztina Beres sang “Nagy Istenem” hymn in memory of Mr. Szondy. At the piano Michael Karpilow accompanied the performers. Our thanks and appreciation goes to Sarika Balogh who is responsible for organizing these Hungarian programs. It never fails and we hope that she will carry on with this commitment in the coming future. A reception with coffee and cake closed the event. ********* The Hungarian community of Norwalk gathered in the parlor of the Hungarian Reformed Church. The clergy members of both churches were there. Rev. Szemesi said the invocation prayer and Rev. Burke gave the benediction. The greeting and closing remarks came from Levente Serfozo, president of the Hungarian Corn-Rev. Dr. Andor Rakaczki, guest speaker in Norwalk. Dr. Balázs Somogyi Rózsika playing the violin mittee. The guest speaker, Rev. Dr. Andor Rakaczki, pastor of the Holy Trinity B.C. Church talked about the historical events of 1848. Antal Nemcsics first described how the presentation of the “Talpra Magyar” happened, then in a traditional manner he recited it. Also Peter Jancso and Edith Serfozo entertained with poems of Petőfi. The Hungarian Chorus under the leadership of Joseph Lucskay sang Kossuth songs and others of the period. Mrs. Margaret Csóványos, Master of Ceremony, kept the program rolling, doing it in both languages. The Honor Guards were from the Knights of Columbus. Naturally there had to be a reception to round out the celebration with Hungarian hospitality. Page 3 Levente Serfözö Krisztina Beres & Joseph Balogh
