Magyar News, 1994. szeptember-1995. augusztus (5. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1995-05-01 / 9. szám
HUNGARIANS MARCH ON THE IDES OF MARCH Even though the gathering of Hungarians did not resemble a group of people marching, but so many showed up at the March celebrations that we could associate it with a regimented walk Not only did we have several events taking place but we could also consider these the most attended in recent times. At the Calvin Hall in Fairfield the Pannónia American Hungarian Club with the support of other local organizations held the March 15 program. The hall was filled over capacity with many of the younger generation what is a very good sign. After the American National Anthem Ft. Dr. Andor Rakaczky, pastor of Holy Trinity B.C. Church, gave the invocation prayer. Then the traditional poem of this celebration by Sándor Petőfi was recited by László Pal, director of the Hungarian Radio Program at the Fairfield University. The Nation^ Song was followed by the Calvin Hungarian School. Rev. Bela Poznan and his wife Julianna, with the help of Katalin Aranyi and Margaret Beres, conduct the week-end school. The children dressed for the occasion recited short poems in clear Hungarian. It was a true experience to hear them. These little performers were: Erika and Susan Petro, Dianna Hima, András Mathe, Katalin Kristóf, Gabika and Lacika Magyar, Kristina Serfozo, Kristina Poznan, Attila Poznan, Kristina Aranyi, and Becky Lesko. András Balint recited Petofi’s poem, Feltámadott a Tenger. Then the Hungária Dance Group elevated the spirit of the audience. The guest speaker was László Papp, president of the American Region of the World Federation of Hungarians. His speech will accompany this article. It was a real pleasure the have Reka Leszay on stage. Singing from Kodály s Hary Janos and the Szekely Fono, accompanied by Tamas Siklós at the piano, she showed a class of professional quality. Justin Margitay- Balogh followed playing Elindultam Szép Hazamból and Szép Vagy, Gyönyörű Vagy Magyarorszag on saxophone, accompanied by his mother on piano. Ferenc Katai recited Petőfi s poem A Magyar Nemzet Tamas Siklós who won three awards at the Franz List Competition performed the Rákóczi Induló on piano. The closing performance was by the Hungária Dance Group. The celebration concluded with the singing of the Hungarian National Anthem. Both anthems were lead by Claudia Margitay- Balogh at the piano. Joseph Balogh, MC, said thanks to Sara Matolcsy, president of die Pannónia Club, to The weekend Hungarian school children. (Photos by Jancsi Racz) Reka Leszay performing with Tamas Siklós Justin Margitay-Balogh playing the saxophone, his mother Claudia at the piano continued
