William Penn Life, 2010 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2010-07-01 / 7. szám
Branching Out with Endre Csornán A true Magyar celebration New Brunswick festival honors Hunganan Scouts and Sister Cities program THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION was privileged to participate in the 35th Annual Hungarian Festival in New Brunswick, N.J., on June 5, 2010. This year, the festival honored the 100th anniversary of Hungarian Scouting and celebrated the 20th anniversary of New Brunswick and Debrecen, Hungary, as sister cities. Far from the border of Hungary, Hungarian Scouting linked Hungarians living in small colonies throughout the world in a common network of fellowship, national pride, citizenship and community that continues to this day. In 1987, leaders from the American Hungarian community, led by Prof. August Molnár and others, wanted to establish a sister city in Hungary. After months of study and research looking for a city with many similarities to New Brunswick, Debrecen was recommended. The agreement was signed May 18,1990, and the home news headlined the event. "Russia moves out - New Brunswick moves in!" Today, New Brunswick's Hungarian Scout Troops 5 and 41 are the proud representatives of this international youth organization in central New Jersey, training tomorrow's leaders by instilling in them pride in their Hungarian heritage and a continuing sense of duty to God, their country and their fellow man. We were delighted to enjoy the variety of the seven folk dance groups participating in the 2010 festival. The numerous displays and exhibitions were beyond comprehension. Of course the food booths — with wonderful aromas of kolbász, pecsenye, lángos, palacsinta and töltött káposzta — were indeed the highlight of the day! Participating in such an event was an extraordinary adventure for our William Penn people. National Director William \. Bern (L), Secretary Emeritus of the Board Frank J. Radvany and National Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csornán place a wreath from the WPA at the statue of József Cardinal Mindszenty, located at St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church in New Brunswick. The wreath-laying ceremony was just part of the WPA's participation in events during New Bmnwick's 35th Annual Hungarian Festival held June 5. We thank everyone who made this wonderful day such a success! God bless those founders and leaders who established this incredible festival which continues to astound us with the sights and sounds of our wonderful Hungarian heritage! q LAST CALL for WPA Tour to Hungary - Sept. 28-0ct. 13,2010 Anyone wishing to join the WPA’s tour to Hungary this fall must submit their reservation, along with a deposit of $ 1,200 per person, as soon as possible. The total cost of the trip is $2,980 per person based on double occupancy. Final payment is due no later than July 16, 2010. For more information on the 2010 Hungary tour, call I -800-848-7366, ext. 136. SSk Endre Csornán
