William Penn Life, 2017 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2017-05-01 / 5. szám
m ZjbN In the Community with our National Directors As you know, William Penn Association supports and promotes many events and programs in the general community and in the American Hungarian community. Oftentimes, members of WPA’s Board of Directors attend or participate in these events and programs as representatives of our Association. “In the Community”—the newest, regular feature of our magazine—will be a place where our National Directors can report on the people and activities they encounter during our fraternal and charitable outreach. Festival offers Weirton area residents taste of many cultures by Joyce Nicholson WEIRTON, WV — It was a true melting pot of cultures at the Millsop Community Center on March 18 when the city of Weirton celebrated the ninth annual Festival of Nations. Organized by the Weirton Area Museum & Cultural Center and the Festival of Nations Committee, the event is a time for all nations to celebrate their traditions, customs, food, culture and dance. There were 16 representations of culture and dance, including Hungary, Greece, India, Italy, Germany, Philippines, African American, Frontier America, USA, Ukraine, Austria, China, Bavaria, Japan, Ireland and Scotland. Harry Nicholson and I staffed a booth representing William Penn Association's Hungarian fraternal background (pictured top, right). Our table featured Hungarian embroidery pieces, porcelain articles, dolls dressed in Hungarian folk attire, the origin of Rubik's Cube and recipes. Throughout the day, visitors to our table could watch on our computer a DVD of the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble presentations of Táncrapszódia and Hungarian Rhapsody, which are repertoires based on folk historical dance. One of the most popular features at our table was a life-size standing photo of a woman in traditional Hungarian dress with the face cut out (pictured right). Many children and adults enjoyed posing for photographs with their faces peering through the cut-out. This was a great opportunity to promote WPA. Since the event was free to the public, there was no definitive count of the number in attendance, but the crowd was estimated to be around 1,600, making it the best attended festival ever. It was an entertaining afternoon to stop at the display tables, learn about the various cultures and enjoy the spirit of celebration. The 10th annual Festival of Nations is slated for March 17, 2018. We look forward to being there again next year to promote William Penn Association and our Hungarian fraternal culture. Hope to see you! Hungarian Room Committee elects officers by Joyce Nicholson PITTSBURGH - On March 26,1 attended for the first time the election of officers for the Hungarian Room Committee. The Nationality Rooms are located in the University of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. The rooms were designed to represent the culture of various ethnic groups from the area and are places where you can experience your heritage. The rooms are also used as classrooms. Tours are available. Among many WPA members attending the meeting was WPA Vice Chair of the Board Katherine E. Novak, demonstrating WPA's interest in the preservation of the room. Ms. Novak was elected vice chair of the Committee. (Mark your calender: The Nationality Rooms annual holiday open house will be Sunday, Dec. 3.) 10 0 May 2017 0 WILLIAM PENN LIFE
