The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1985 (12. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
1985-11-01 / 11. szám
Paul Body HUNGARIAN COMMUNITY LIFE IN REVIEW In this issue we will highlight recent developments in the American- Hungarian community. These events illustrate the diversity and vitality of our community life. We encourage readers to support and publicize them whenever possible. THE COMMITTEE FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS IN RUMANIA - HUNGARIAN HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION sponsors a radio news program from New York City emphasizing recent developments on Hungarian minorities, human rights issues and the role of Hungarians in the world. All broadcasts are available on tape. The Committee is interested in providing taped broadcasts to other Hungarian radio stations in North America. Sponsors of radio programs and the general public are invited to contact CHRR-HHRF and to provide information on interested Hungarian radio programs. Write to: Pal Fekete, 22 Watchung Rd., East Brunswick, N.J. 08816. (Itt-Ott). HUNGARIANS IN AMERICA (A Biographical Directory of Professionals of Hungarian Origin) was first published in 1961. It contained a directory of and biographical information on more than 3,000 Hungarian professionals. The publisher, Media Forum International, is planning a new edition. It will also include a separate chapter on outstanding Hungarian scientists, inventors and authors of world fame. Those whose names were included in previous editions or who wish to be included in the forthcoming edition are asked to communicate with HIA, Media Forum International, PO Box 8, Fleetwood, N.Y. 10522 (Itt-Ott). THE HUNGARIAN ROUND TABLE FORUM was recently established in Pasadena, California, by László Előd. It is a forum for the presentation of lectures, discussions, and issues of interest to Hungarians. The forum is an independent organization which is willing to cooperate with other organizations that seek to advance Hungarian solidarity and the Hungarian future. Its address is: László Előd, PO Box 506, Pasadena, Calif. 91102. Tel: (818) 796-5838. (Itt-Ott). THE HUNGARIAN ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON was established in 1984 in Seattle, Washington. The Association publishes a newsletter, sponsors lectures, language classes and folk dance workshops. Their address: Hungarian American Association of Washington, c/o Sue Isely, 354 N. 77th, Seattle, Wash. 98103. (Itt-Ott). PROMINENT HUNGARIANS IN AMERICA. The Hungarian Ethnic Heritage Study of Pittsburgh, Kit No. 7 (Survey of Hungary: Past and Present) includes a 15-pate chapter with this title. The chapter covers the following topics: Hungarians in America, 1600-1900, Hungarians in Science, Technology and Medicine, Hungarian Contributions to the Arts in America, and Hungarians in Sports Competitions. This booklet is available for $1.50 including postage from the Committee on Ethnic Resources, AHEA, 5860 Douglas Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. RECENT FOLK DANCE EVENTS. The Eastern Regional Pontozo, a regional folk dance festival, was held on May 31 — June 1 in McKeesport, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hosts were the Magyar Folk Dancers of McKeesport, directed by Erzsébet Király. 25 different folk dances were performed by 10 fold dance ensembles, five from the US and five from Canada. The event exhibited impressive dancing skills and enthusiasm for Hungarian music and dance traditions. Hungarian Day in Kennywood Park, Pittsburgh, is the traditional event attended by large numbers of American- Hungarians. This year was no exception. It was held August 8. Hosts were members of the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania, ably directed by Rose Gerzsenyi. The program included dance performances by the host organization, vocal selections sung by Helen Stipkovits and Vilmos Bodoky and a poem recital by Borbála Kerékgyártó. Both the Magyar Folk Dancers and the Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Pennsylvania accept invitations to perform at social and community events. The Magyar Folk Dancers have performed in the past in Uniontown, Pittsburgh, McKeesport. Duquesne and Ligomer, as well as in Ohio and New Jersey. To contact the Magyar Folk Dancers, please call Elizabeth Király, (412) 751-7528. The Hungarian Ethnic Group recently performed in the Pittsburgh Folk Festival, the Regional Pontozo in St. Catharines, Canada, the International Festival in Canton, Ohio and in Westminister, Maryland. They can be contacted by calling Rose Gerzsenyi, (412) 864-0042. Fourteenth Conference, Hungarian Communion of Friends. The Hungarian Communion of Friends — Itt-Ott — held its annual conference at Lake Hope State Park in Ohio, August 17 to 24, with 140 participants. Several speakers presented viewpoints on past and contemporary Hungarian literature. Dr. Bela Pomogats of Budapest, Hungary spoke on “Contemporary Hungarian Literature in Eastern Europe and Western countries. Dezső Monoszloy of Vienna, Austria presented an interpretation of the Catholic poet László Mécs, who was one of the most popular Hungarian poets in the interwar period. Klara Gyorgyey of Yale University made a presentation on the modern Hungarian theatre. Karoly Radies of Budapest spoke on the highly acclaimed poet Dezső Kosztolányi. Professor András Ludanyi, Janos Palasics and Peter Ujvagi made presentations on the past and present of American Hungarians. László Hamos commented on events relating to Hungarian minority rights in 1985. Bela Király spoke on the future of American Hungarians. Professor Joseph Held of Rutgers presented a lecture on Hungary in the fifteenth century. Hungarian Research Institute of Canada. On June 20, 1985 the Univerty of Toronto Governing Council approved the creation of the Hungarian Research Institute of Canada, the third research ancillary of the University. The other two are the Institute for Hydrogen Studies and the Microelectronic Development Corporation. The Hungarian Research Institute of Canada is founded in partnership with the Széchényi Society of Calgary and the Rákóczi Foundation of Toronto. Both organizations are federally chartered, non-profit corporations dedicated to cultured objectives of interest to Cemadian-Hungeirians. The Széchényi Society conducted a successful fundraising campaign which made possible the establishment of the Chair of Hungarian Studies at the University of Toronto in 1978. The Rákóczi Foundation sponsored numerous cultured events, publications and awards. November, 1985 Page 9
