The Eighth Tribe, 1980 (7. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1980-09-01 / 9. szám
September, 1980 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page S Nothing short of an entire re-examination of the way the values of ethnic Americans have been neglected and ignored is acceptable. The condescending pat on the head during election year (and the political amnesia that immediately and inevitably follows), the rhetoric that praises the PAST contributions made by ethnic groups but neglects to deal with their PRESENT concerns—these are some of the practices that must be eliminated from our national life. Yes, we must honor the heritage and the cultural tradition of ethnic Americans. Yes, we must continue to remind the nation and the world that the Communist tyranny is exactly what our ethnic Americans have long said it is. But we must go beyond this. We must recognize the values that bind together all Americans into what I call “a community of values” and make their values the central, operating force in governmental policy. For too long those who preach an anti-family, pro-welfare-state, anti-work ethic philosophy have had the ear of government. The 1980’s must be a time when the values which have sustained our common American culture become the dominating force in our national revival. It is time for the “invisible man” to be recognized. It is time for all Americans to claim their proper role in the formulation of policies in domestic and foreign affairs, and not just ratify what has already been decided. The 1980’s must be the decade when the ethnic American is not only seen but heard; not only in his neighborhoods, but in the councils of government; not as a passive recipient of government policies but as a shaper of those policies. I believe that this special perspective on values that cuts across party lines can play a leading role— with the emphasis on LEADING—in the formulation of our national policy. We must represent the values ethnic Americans reflect and make those values known to all. ST. ELIAS BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4200 Homestead-Duquesne Road, Munhall, Pa. is sponsoring a two day Magyar Festival: A DINNER-DANCE — Saturday, October 11 7:00 P.M. to 12:30 P.M. All you can eat Magyar Buffet — Donation $12.00 Music by Mickey Schwartz Orchestra Reservations: 461-1482 (By October 4th) Sunday: October 12 — FOOD FAIR — 1 P.M.-6 P.M. Dine In or Take Out. FIFTH ANNUAL HUNGARIAN FESTIVAL NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., JUNE 7, 1980 This annual event (begun with the American Bicentennial celebration) was again held indoors and out—at the specially-created pedestrian mall of several blocks, was sponsored by the Hungarian Civic Association together with various churches, organizations plus individual groups. Patios and courtyards were deeoratively festooned, as were also the colorful booths and inviting sidewalk-eatery settings. Not only were there educational and aesthetic exhibits to enrich the mind and soul intellectually and culturally, but also there were diverse delectables to feed one’s palate. The wide range of foods available was practically unduplicated among most concessions, whose menus included stuffed cabbage, pork steaks (pecsenye), Hungarian hot dogs, crepes suzettes (palacsinta), Hungarian pizza ílángos), honey cakes (mézes kalács) that were decorated as hearts, dolls, etc., among a number of other savory items. There were handmade items on display and/or for sale, such as, crocheted or embroidered pieces for human or home adornment—also other craftworks, books, records, etc. Some outstanding ones were by the senior citizens and Hungarian scouts—to name only a fraction of the many others worthy of mention. Embroidery Exhition — Teri László
