Magyar News, 1995. szeptember-1996. augusztus (6. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1996-02-01 / 6. szám
‘Don’t Let Qo of It! In America we have a way to refer to people who give something and then take it back.The practice is not limited to this continent, it is done all over the world. In some cases we don’t care, but in others it might be a bit disturbing, or it could be very upsetting. I wonder how do you respond to the following scenario. The Hungarians at patriotic events dress their daughters in our national colors; red, white and green. Red for our love, white for our purity and green for hope. These are the colors of the Hungarian flag. As we all know the is more to our flag then just the colors. These colors haven’t changed in wars, in political systems or in arty political upheaval. The colors stayed. Nobody dared to take it away or change it. Things were different when it came to the symbol that was in the middle of the flag. This was the national crest, the three hills with the crown on it and the apostolic double cross erected above it. On the left half we see the alternating red and white stripes. This crest appeared with different attributes. The most important was the Holy Crown. Then it was in the middle of the big crest where all the arms of each province was displayed. In a decorative way two angels were holding on to it. To make a distinction in favor of the military and those who served their country, the crest with the crown was sitting in the two branches, the strong oak and the awarding laurel. These were all fine, they all related to the people. Then came a change that nobody in their sane mind wanted to accept. This was when they took the crest away and put a Soviet style emblem in place of it. The first version was with a hammer and sickle that was toned down. As a final image there was a wreath made of wheat, on the top a star radiating into the wreath, and as a compromise a crest with the three colors placed into the middle. When the collapse of the Communist regime came about the Hungarian people finally had their symbol of the Hungarian nation back. It was a good feeling. Also it was nice to see it appear in different places and at different occasions. The World Federation of Hungarians made a lovely logo based on the ties with its people around the world, and what should sit in the middle of it? - the Hungarian crest with the Holy Crown on the top of it. Very appropriate. The symbolic ties were designed the way the use it in the embroidery. With the new political changes a new law is in the works. The government wants the privilege to be the only body to use the crest. It is like: The government giveth, the government taketh. Well don’t take it, it belongs to the people. There was enough taking till it was given back. Now, if the government has the only say, what assurance do the people have that there will not be a repeat of the unfortunate experience of the past. Its not broken, leave it alone, let it flourish with the good spirit of the Hungarian people. Joseph F. Balogh The American Region of the World Federation of Hungarians is collecting material on the 100 UPCOMING €V€NTS JRN. 28. SUNDRV from l :30 to 4 PM ot Colvin UCC CARD and GAMC PARTV. Deserts and prizes. $3.00 donation to bemnefit the church. Coll 335-2958 F6B. 3. SRTURDRV ot Holy Trinity Hall PORK SUPPCR. Dinner starts ot 8 PM sharp. Donee to the music of Gypsy Joe and Orchestra. Tickets $20.00 per person. Coll 333-0779 or 255-1668. FCS. 10. SRTURDRV at the Hanover Mariott Hotel, LUhipppny, NJ. HOPE GALA BALL (REMENVSEG BAL) starting at 7:30 PM. Organized by the HUNGARIAN VOUTH. Music by Continental Jazz Orchestra. For information, and to register debutants call daytime (203)271 -0659 and evenings (203)271-0443. Tickets $85.00, students $65.00. FEB. 24. SRTURDRV storting at 7:00 PM at the Hungarian Community Club in UUallingford MASCARADE BALL (FÍLARCOS BÁL). Organized by Hungarian Cultural Society of Connecticut. Prizes in costume competition. Humoreous program, live music. Admission with dinner $25.00. FCB. 25. SUNDAV at Holy Trinity Hall CARD PARTV 2:00-5:00 PM. Sponsored by Ladies Guild. Donation $3.00. Call 333-0779 Hungarian fíríifacís are need The Fairfield Historical Society is organizing an exhibit titled “Growth of a City, Growth of a Suburb. It will be open from the middle of February to the end of August. They are looking for books, packages, photographs, embroidery, immigration documents, ethnic newspapers, toys and games. Also store signs, special furniture, all from 1875 to 1920. If you have any to lend, or you know somebody who has call Ellen Enslow or Heather Alexander. Their phone number is 259-1598. After the exhibit closes they will return your material. PAGE 2 years history of American Hungarians. Please participate. Call László Papp (914)949-1851.
