The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1984 (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1984-08-01 / 8. szám
FROM A FEW WORDS FROM THE EDITOR The front page of this New Jersey section presents a brief report on “Pontozo ’84”. It is unfortunate that, because of space limitations, we were unable to tell you more about this outstanding event. What we must add to what little we wrote about it, however, is that we were greatly encouraged by the fact that the ensembles from the United States and Canada, who participated so enthusiastically in the two-day program, were comprised mostly of young American and Canadian-Hungarians. Their participation is really meaningful. That these talented young people are willing to invest their time, effort, and money to help foster their Hungarian heritage, is admirable and worthy of nationwide applause. Moreover, their demonstrated interest in the folk dance aspect of Hungarian folklore clearly indicates that if we, the “Senior Citizen Generation” of the Hungarian community in New Jersey, as well as elsewhere throughout the United States, would reach out to our younger generation, and make it possible for them to take part in our activities, they would do much more than we did to foster “American- Hungariansm”. For these young people of ours — bom, bred, and educated in America — could, and would, do meaningful things far above and beyond sponsoring dinnerdances, balls, picnics, and other forms of social activities, which are really held for only one purpose: to raise money with which to pay club expenses. This does not mean to imply, however, that such affairs should not be held, or that it is sinful to raise money with which to pay bills. On the contrary, they should be held and bills must be paid for clubs to survive. But is not the “alpha and omega” of “American- Hungarianism”. Our young people need, and should receive, our interested attention and constructive support. What’s more, instead of our taking it for granted that, because they are American-born and are not conversant in Hungarian, they are not interested in their Hungarian ancestry, we should devote some time out of our all-engrossing, daily lives to tell them a little about it. If we all make such a minute sacrifice, we will be surprised to learn that our “Americanized” children, regardless of age, really want to know about their Hungarian heritage. That there is substance behind this projection, is clearly indicated by the many letters of inquiry we have received from young American-Hungarians, who cannot speak, write, or read one word in Hungarian, yet wish to know more about the history of Hungary and of the Hungarian people. This publication can do much more for them than it has been able to do since it was first founded more than ten years ago. That is to say, with your help. If you have yet to become a subscriber, or have yet to order a Gift Subscription for someone close to you, do so today. It will help us to do the “much more” that we want to do for our young people. Our subscription rate is only $15.00 a year. Please make your check or money order payable to the Bethlen Press and mail it to: Bethlen Press, P.O. Box 2203, Union, New Jersey 07083. Paul Pulitzer Managing Editor This section is produced for "The Eighth Hungarian Tribe” magazine by PULITZER-GOODMAN ASSOCIATES, INC., P.O. Box 2203, Union, New Jersey 07083 (Tel: 201/964-8464). Managing Editor: Paul Pulitzer Co-Managing Editor: Roger B. Goodman Associate Editor & Advertising/Circulation Manager: Joseph Horvath Associate Editor (Research): Harry G. Ladanye Club News Editor: Frank Hidi Dear Sirs: I was given a copy of THE EIGHTH HUNGARIAN TRIBE, Vol XI, No 5 (May 1984) by a member of the Bethlen Magyar Presbyterian Church of Union, N. J., of which I function as moderator of the session. As an English-speaking person attempting to learn a little Hungarian I was particularly interested in the MAGYAR READER, Lesson Nine, found on the last page of that issue. I am wondering whether the first eight lessons are available? If they are I would wish very much to receive a set. Please let me know how much they are. If additional lessons are to be printed I will wish to subscribe. Check enclosed. Thank you. Reverend Everett L. Perry Short Hills, New Jersey (EDITOR’S NOTE: It continues to amaze us how many letters like this one we receive from non-hungarians, as well as from young American-Hungarians who regret that they never bothered to learn Hungarian and, in many cases, blame their parents for not encouraging them to learn. At anyrate, we are going to help the Reverend Everett L. Perry, who is now one of our readers, to learn Hungarian.) Order A Gift Subscription For Your American-Born Children To Help Them Become ‘ ‘ American-Hungarians”! Our subscription rate is only $15.00 a year. Make your check or money order payable to, and mail to: BETHLEN PRESS P.O. Box 2203 Union, N.J. 07083 Page 8 Eighth Hungarian Tribe
