The Eighth Tribe, 1980 (7. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1980-08-01 / 8. szám
Page 8 THE EIGHTH TRIBE August, 1980 was nowhere seen. And not listed, hut placed on display was the miniature or carried cimbalom, better known throughout the world as the hammered dulcimer. The beautiful and colorful pottery and plates are extremely hard to describe since many peasant and folk styles were represented. The actual pieces consisted of vases, a miniature wine barrel with cups, candle stick holders, several famous “Miska” jugs, various bottles and plates. Ethnic areas represented in this category are the following: Great Plain, North- Northeastern Hungary, Transdanubia as well as the Körönd and Bokály areas in Transylvania. The porcelain category received many oolis and aahs from the female visitors to the exhibition. The three main types or best known, as well as the most expensive Hungarian porcelain were on display: Herend, Zsolnay and Fischer, with plates, cup and saucer, vase, pitchen, stein howl and figures (Madonna, shepherd, caroler, dancing girl). The bronzes and metal pieces were strategically and artistically placed among the other artifacts. The Csikós-horseherd by Barnabás Hollós (1865-1917) drew much attention, along with a replica of a cooking pot (bogrács) for the preparation of gulyás. In this category were also three commemorative medals: Count Stephen Széchenyi, King Matthias Corvinu* and Prince Rákóczy. The great majority of the pieces in this category came front Msgr. Shereghy’s collections. Another event during Hungarian Cultural Week was the dinner, which included Hungarian wine, at the Tamburitzan Cultural Center, where the form alities and presentations were made. Attending this banquet was the Hungarian Ambassador Ferencz Esztergályos, accompanied by the first secretary of the Hungarian Embassy in Washington, as well as the cultural attache for the United States. Greetings at the dinner were given by Duquesne University president the Very Rev. Henry J. McNulty C.S.Sp. and Mr. Elmer Charles, president of the William Penn Association, headquartered in Pittsburgh. Also making a short appearance was Mayor Richard Caliguiri of Pittsburgh, who read the proclamation designating the week of April 14 as Hungarian Cultural Week in Pittsburgh. The Mayor also revealed that his mother is of Hungarian extraction. The Commissioners of Allegheny County had issued their proclamation for Hungarian Cultural Week a few days earlier. Toastmaster for the evening was Mr. Walter W. Kolar. In attendance were a good number of people and their friends associated with the V illiam Penn Association. A "Special Event" during the week was a recreational Hungarian Folk Dance workshop held in the School of Music, Duquesne University and conducted by New Jersey residents Kálmán and Judith Magyar, among the best teachers of Hungarian folk dancing in the United States. Although this writer can do the basic csárdás and is not interested in the choreographied version of folk-dancing that is for concerts or stage presentations, it was a joy to see Kálmán and his wife working with the people who were totally lacking in the knowledge of Hungarian folkdancing, such as a few college students who came out of curiosity and a few members of the famous Duquesne University Tamburitzans. Within a short time of approximately 30-40 minutes Mr. Magyar melded them into the rhythms displayed by the experienced "folk dancers”, such as members of the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania. Presentation of films on Hungarian folk cultures took place during two days of Hungarian Cultural Week. These were brought to the United States by Dr. Ildikó Horváth, as part of her tenure as visiting professor at DUTIFA. Kathleen Horvath of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., never lost a set all week in sweeping through the field to win the National Girls’ 18 Clay Court title in Memphis, Tenn. Kathleen downed second seeded Kate Goinpert of Arizona 6-3, 6-2 in the final. Gompcrt led 3-2 with a service break in the first set hut Horvath, a star pupil of Nick Bollettieri’s and winner of the French Open junior girls crown on clay in June, took the next seven games to break open the match. Horvath beat sixth seeded June Fcrestien of V cst Newton, Mass., 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals.
