Magyar News, 2000. szeptember-2001. augusztus (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2001-05-01 / 9. szám
talk about the devastating flood. He describe the tragedies and the hardship. As a conclusion he asked all to help. The program continued with more poems. Reka Leszay, opera singer, performed folk style songs by Bela Bartók, and songs by Ferenc Lehar. Tellef Johnson accompanied her, he also played a piano solo by György Cziffra. Az usual, the audience tapped along with the Ritka Magyar dance group who came from New Jersey. They had a few appearances during the program. The audience enjoyed the program throughout the afternoon. They even forgave some problems due to the audio system. As it turned out one of the equipment brought in by performers was faulty. As MC Balazs Somogyi demonstrated the solution was easy. He pulled the plug. After the program the people were invited for cafe and cake. At the reception a real fellowship developed. It seemed to go on for a length of time. Dr. Molnár and all those who signed up for dinner filled to capacity the Pearl of Budapest, the fine Hungarian Restaurant in Fairfield, Connecticut. The Hungarian dec-Dinner at the fine Hungarian restaurant, the Pearl of Budapest. Facing are from left to right: Tibor Adamkovics, Csilla Somogyi, Dr. László Molnár and Dr. Balazs Somogyi. From left to right: Judith Balogh; Réka Lészay, operasinger; Zsuzsa Dömötör reciting a poem; Below: László Pál reciting the National Song; Csaba Rátkay reciting the Himnusz; Tellef Johnson piano soloist. Photos by Tibor Adamkovics oration and the food was the proper environment to continue with the celebration. The restaurant owner, Eva Hlazs, made sure that everybody was treated in the finest manner. After dinner Dr. Molnár spent an hour answering questions on an informal base. He pointed out that the success of Hungary, and the support it needs also depends on the Hungarian activities here in the USA. It would require an other article to deal with the many topics about constitution, citizenship, multi national companies, shares in production, the Danube, the European Union, and on and on.. Most of the people were eager to have their questions answered, and there were many questions and many had to be postponed for an other time. Away from the Motherland, American Hungarians still carry the commitment to their ancesters in their heart. Joseph F. Balogh Gabriella Kaszala and Eva Mikolai assembling the decoration. Zita Balogh and Valeria Miklós setting up the table for the reception. A moment of the performance of the “Ritka Magyar” dancegroup Page 5
