Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 1993 (5. évfolyam, 31-51. szám)

1993-10-08 / 39. szám

AMERICAN Hungarian Journal Selections from the articles in our Hungarian section BUDAPEST Kangaroo Meet on the Hungarian Market While the production of meat is steadily increasing in Hungary, there is a commendable choice of unusual imported fish and game, and lately also - kangaroo! The importer is the agency in charge of fish and game, since kangaroo meat is said to be very similar to deer or stag. There are no reports as to the kind of wel­come it enjoyed with the Hun­garian customers, but they seem to be eager to accept and adopt all western peculiarities, so why should this be an exception? Al­though the price of kangaroo steaks, ribs, or - a real delicacy! - kangaroo tails is in the range of the choicest beef, and it takes an accomplished cook to prepare them in a palatable way, it should be a challenge to the venturesome Hungarian spirit. Hungary is importing a lot of beef as well, some 15-10 thousand tons this year. In spite of the high costs, including approximately 20 percent customs fees, the imports are still feasible. Phillips VCR’s at Székesfehérvár The Székesfehérvár video re­corder factory is able to compete in the strong international market with its state-of-the-art products - said director Jan C. Rooden­­burg at the opening ceremony of the new Phillips facilty. The new combination TV set - video re­corders are up to U.S. specifica­tions. The factory, built at the former Soviet helicopter landing field, took one year to complete and is now employing 900 people. The number will increase to 1,200 when they reach full capacity. The appliances will be sold in the network of two multinational companies, Phillips, which owns 65 percent of the factory, and Grundig, which owns the remain­ing 35 percent. The foreign in­vestors intend to involve more Hungarian manufacturers in the process, among them, Videoton and other groups. The new facility is expected to be profitable, since its products are up to European and Ame­rican norms, including the over­seas NTSC specifications. An Apology for Past ______Injuries_______ The indemnity process of the Hungarian government evokes mixed reactions. To some, it seems a futile effort to try to reim­burse millions of people for real and personal property confis­cated during the years of com­munism, especially since the country is virtually broke, and the amounts offered have more sym­bolic value than real indemnifica­tion. However others, like our contributing writer George Bauer see it otherwise. Mr. Bauer appreciates the ges­ture of the government in saying, "An injustice was done by the governments before us, and we want to correct it to the extent we can." This is the first time in a hundred years, says Mr. Bauer, that any Hungarian government took the trouble to admit to the citizens that they have been mistreated and they deserve an apology. It could not happen in a feudalist or monarchic society, in capitalism or communism. Only a truly democratic system is capable of doing it. Looking back to the past 100 years, millions of Hungarian im­migrants tried to make a new life in America and other countries because they simply could not make it at home. During the Arowcross era, those who stayed lost their possessions and had to fear for their lives, and in the years of communism, they had to be ashamed of being doctors or intellectuals, or having "am­­massed" a few hectars of land with years of hard work. Nobody ever apologized for their broken lives. The present gesture of the Hun­garian government to make up- if only symbolically - for the mis­takes of the past shows that for the first time, they care about the individual citizen and they want to give, however little, instead of taking from him. It is nice to feel that, for a change. Should All Hungarians Vote? The right to vote is one of the fundamental rights of citizenship. No one would question an American’s right to vote just be­cause he chooses to live else­where, but in Hungary, several factors make the situation dif­ferent. Hungary is one of the few countries where those within the borders were never reconciled with the Hungarian communities abroad, and all efforts to con­solidate relations were strictly forbidden. It is not easy for the government to make a decision in this matter. It’s a double bind, a no-win situa­tion whether they grant voting rights to beyond-the-border Hungarians or not. Yet there are better ways to go about it than the way a recent speaker put it: "It seems right in principle, but it would be too expensive to have them vote." In the present coalition with the "two-thirds" rule, the diplomatic solution seems to be that the government party MDF propose the granting of the voting rights for beyond-the-border Hun­garians, and the one-third mino­rity of the Free Democrats exercise its veto rights to oppose it. The result would be the same, but how much more elegant than to simply say granting the voting rights would be too expensive! This page written by ATA accredited translator SUSAN JANCSO LOCAL NEWS This year’s commemoration of the Revolution of 1956 will take place in MacArthur Park, on Cardinal Mindszenty Square, at the Freedom Fighters’ Memorial, on Sunday, October 24, 1993 at 2:30 p.m. Among the speakers will be Imre Kónya, head of the parliamentary fraction of MDF (Hungarian Democratic Forum), and Daniel A. Brooks, M.D., Commander, U.S. Navy Medical Corps. The Los Angeles or­ganization of the Freedom Fighters’ Federation cordially in­vites all Hungarians and friends of Hungary to participate! * * * * GÉZA STRÉM will be the presenter of the next session of Arany János Literary Circle on Saturday, October 16 at the Cal Fed Bank Community Room, 8750 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. Mr. Strém is well known for the steady flow of poetry he still con­tinues to write in spite of his years, and that we sometimes publish in these pages. This time, his topic will be the playwrights of the 20th Century, illustrated by the in­­depth analysis of three selected plays, their principal characters, and the underlying psychological factors driving them to act as they do. * * * On Sunday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m., the Corvina Culture Circle will hold its benefit opera concert at the Hollywood Hungarian Reformed Church, 751 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, with the par­ticipation of excellent Hungarian artists. It promises to be a rewarding experience and a sig­nificant event of Hungarian cul­tural life in the Southland. For more information, see our ad in the Hungarian section or call (818) 798-1562. See you there! * * * Bunyik Enterprises Inc. and the Hungarian American Film As­sociation will present Robert Koltai’s comedy, WE NEVER DIE, at the Laemmle Monica Theater on October 22 at 8:00 p.m. with the participation of the star/director Mr. Koltai, who will be available for any questions you might have regarding this ex­traordinary film that has cap­tured Hungarian audiences and will surely be a success here as well. I can tell you in confidence that there are a couple of musical hits as well, which you will end up humming on the way home, and for many days to come. I know I did, when I translated the lyrics... If you miss the screening or want to hear more, you can also meet Mr. Koltai on Sunday, October 24 at the Radisson Valiev Center Hotel for a friendly conversation (see our ads in the Hungarian and English pages). 140 Years of the Budapest Philharmonics Founded by Ferenc Erkel on November 20,1853, the Budapest Philharmonics was one of the first orchestras in the world to use a seasons-ticket system. They used the proceeds to improve the grounds of the National Museum, which housed their first concerts. Beyond the general cultural values, Erkel’s program policy in­tended to revive the national spirit and the desire for inde­pendence. He directed the or­chestra 61 times till 1890, although in 1871 János Richter took over directorial duties, at the suggestion of Liszt and Wagner. Richter’s merit is the formation of a characteristic style which was unique to the Budapest Philhar­monics. Other distinguished directors followed: Ferenc Erkel’s son Sándor, István Kerner, Ernst Dohnányi, Zoltán Kodály and János Ferencsik. Today, the or­chestra has 140 members (one for each of its 140 years), and it is considered a great honor to be a member of this fine group of musicians. Since the change of regime in Hungary, they receive less financial support from the state and they have to do fundraising from the public. The newly established Concert Lovers Foundation serves this purpose. Its president Tibor Er­kel (descendant of Ferenc), and its patrons politician György Szabad and composer Sándor Szokolay lend the organization much prestige. They hope to help the Philharmonics through these difficult times, and on to the 200th anniversary. THÁLIA STUDIO will present László Tabi’s comedy at the Transamerica Building Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, on Saturday, November 20, 1993 at 6:00 p.m., and on Sunday, November 21, at 4:00 p.m. Keep your laughing muscles in shape because it’s going to be funny! Hetente öt alkalommal közvetlen járat NEW YORK és BUDAPEST között, csatlakozás a USA valamennyi nagyvárosából Közelednek az ünnepek: gondoljon szeretteire és barátaira a MALÉV SPECIÁLIS ÁRON csoportot indít Los Angelesből Budapestre december 17-én Budapestről Los Angelesbe december 18-án, kísérővel A csoportban résztvevők között egy Európán belüli oda-vissza utat sorsolunk ki Ha még nem utazott a MALÉV új repülőgépén, kellemes meglepetésben lesz része. (Magyar személyzet, magyaml beszélő film díjmentesen.) Információért, felvilágosításért hívja utazási irodáját, vagy a MALÉV-et MALÉV Hungarian Airlines 1888 Century Park East #410 Los Angeles, CA 90067 (310) 286-7980 (800) 262-5380 Bunyik Enterprises Inc. and the Hungarian American Film Association cordially invites you to the North American Premiere of the new Hungarian box office sensation ______Rob CRT Koltai's new comedy film We Never Die (in Hungarian witli hnglish subtitles) On Friday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. Laemmle Monica Theater 1332 Second Street Santa Monica with star/director Robert Koltai in person. Tickets at the box office $7.00 Seating is limiled. For reservations please call 818/848-5902 DR. PETER VIRÁG Attorney at Law Tel: (818) 382-3666 Fax: (818) 905-8074 Autóbaleset, válás, kereskedelmi szerződések. Első konzultáció díjtalan. 16000 Ventura Blvd., Suite 1100 Encino, CA 91436 Parkolás az épületben. 25% kedvezményt kap, ha e hirdetést felmutatja! 1993. október 8. AMERIKAI Magyar Hírlap 0

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