Magyar News, 1993. szeptember-1994. augusztus (4. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1994-05-01 / 9. szám
A HUNGARIAN FROM THE U.S.A by Andrea Hanak The Mary Katona Scholarship applicants are required to write an essay on their Hungarian experience. This is written by one of the applicants. I was bom in the United States, raised in theUnited States, and will probably live out the rest of my life in America, yet regardless of this I am proud to say that I am a Hungarian. I feel that I am unique because while growing up I got to experience the best of both worlds. I felt lucky in participating in my heritage and learning where my ancestors came from and who I really am. I am reminded that I am Hungarian every single day. I hear and converse in Hungarian with my parents and eat Hungarian food at the dinner table. I have pictures of Budapest and my Hungarian family in my room. I treasure the Hungarian flag hanging in my room given to me by my cousin and my volumes of Hungarian literature given to me by my aunt. I started learning about my heritage at a very early age. I learned Hungarian and English at the same time. They are both my first languages. I went to Hungarian school every Saturday to learn and improve my knowledge of the Hungarian language. I am proud to say I can read, write and speak in Hungarian. It gives me a great feeling of accomplishment to tell people I know two languages fluently. My first visit to Hungary was when I was almost a year old. Since then I have gone back almost every other year. I enjoy my trips to the country of my ancestors. It gives me the opportunity to visit and speak with my family and experience real Hungarian life. It also gives me the opportunity to learn more about Hungarian culture and history since I actually get to visit famous historical spots. I love being in Budapest and watching all the tourists compliment HunWANTED We arc looking for volunteers to help out with a large variety of matters. 1. One or twopcople familiar with typing or administrative work on a Thursday morning around the 20th of the month. 2. Hungarian speaking person to catalog audio tapes and set up a card system for it. Could be done at home. You have to have a cassette player. Approximately 200 tapes. 3. One who is interested in local Hungarian history. Work with old documents, photographs, prepare things for exhibits. Call 377-0569. garians on their warmth and hospitality. It makes me feel good when I think these are my people they are talking about and I am a part of this nationality. I truly have two homelands, theUnited States and Hungary. Here in the states I participated in the Hungarian clubs and churches’ activities. When I was younger, on March 15 th I would dress up in Hungarian costume and dance, recite a poem in Hungarian, play the piano and one year I was even the host of the whole program. At Christmas I would do the same except in an angel costume singing Hungarian Christmas carols. Even though I no longer participate, I do attend both the parties given each year to see the new generation of Hungarian Americans keep the tradition alive. In 1991 at the Cafe Budapest dinner dance, I was a debutante. I enjoyed every minute of that night and will never forget all the fun I had. I got the opportunity to dance with and talk to my fellow young Hungarians while in the company of many mentit seems like the Cold War ended decades ago because time flies and many things happen. But if we look around, we notice that there are unsolved matters still piled up. One of these matters is Hungary ’ s military affiliation. It used to be the Warsaw Pact signed in 1955. After the break-up of the Soviet Union, Hungary took the lead to dissolve the Warsaw Pact. Now all the former members of the Pact want to join NATO. For the time, they are only accepted in a lose affiliation as Partners for Peace. It is important for Hungary to have strong ties with the European community, including military ties. Hungary is sandwiched between countries, that to different degrees show signs of unstableness. bers of the Hungarian community from many different states. It was a very special moment for me. I still attend the dance every year. As you can see, my heritage has been and will always be a major part of my life. I look forward to teaching my children about their heritage and having them participate in the same activities that I did. I am very proud of my Hungarian heritage and I will always be. Jéé FIS Securities, Inc. A Member of NASD Bibék K. Ghosh Investment Specialist 222-5203 244 POST ROAD EAST, WESTPORT, CT A Hungarian delegation, made up of legal experts in the military, came to America to discuss, clarify matters and strengthen the affiliation with NATO. They met at the Pentagon with American counterparts. Dr. Alexander Ha vadtoy, retired minister of Calvin UCC in Fairfield, was called in to participate in the meetings. Havadtoy, who is a consultant to the S täte Department helped not only as an interpreter, but also with clarifying many of the difficult matters. We are very happy that there was somebody among us to give a helping hand in a partnership for peace. J.F.B. The Holy Trinity Hungarian Byzantine Rite Catholic Church will celebrate the 100th ANNIVERSARY on SUNDAY, JUNE 5th, 1994 Liturgy at 3 o'clock at the Church on Scofield Avenue, Bridgeport. RECEPTION at SANTE’S MANOR For information call: Goldie 333-0779 or Betty 334-4217 Page 7 LOCAL CLERGY GIVES HELPING HAND TO MILITARY I
