Magyar News, 1996. szeptember-1997. augusztus (7. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1997-04-01 / 8. szám
realm of dancing to the Hungarian music, out to dance. And this is what happened. In Hungary the youth dance to the same They were very comfortable in the dance kind of music as the youth here, probably area but not for long. In just moments all some of those are composed by generations joined, crowding the place and Hungarians and occasionally they are uti- spreading out onto the carpet. They must lízing folk elements. In the past we have have mistaken it with the csárdás but the seen a penetration of other nation’s culture definitely had a wonderful time, into our own, just to mention the waltz. It Before midnight the raffle took place, was heart warming to see a generation par- I thought that a few insignificant pieces ticipating in our traditional event. Some of and a bottle of wine is all to be given out. them will be there for the ride, some of They might as well had left these out them will be there to take over. because the real prizes were worth the The music was provided by the talent- money spent on the tickets. The bottle of ed Kalman Magyar, Jr. and his group. We wine just represented the case of Bodvin know Kalman since he was a little boy par- Selection Hungarian wine donated by ticipating in Hungarian music and dances Geza Bodnar. The a landscape painting by with his parents and his sister. We saw him the artist Bonnar would be a joyable piece in the Tamburicans and just recently they on anybody’s wall. The biggest prize were performing in the Center for the Arts donated by MALÉV hungarian airline in Milford doing Hungarian folk music in a through Global Travel was a round trip for program called Életfa. to to Budapest. Fortunately there were As a curiosity I would like to mention lucky winners to take home all these goodthe amazing image of the Macarena dance, ies. Sitting next to the dance floor I was able to Thanks to the hard workers of the see what was going on. When the music Pannónia Club for the beautiful evening, started I expected to see the youngsters roll See you next year. Photos left to right: Olga Rethy, Chairman and Joseph Balogh; Bringing in the flags; Sara Matolcsy, President and Judit Balogh; Dancers of the Palotás, Enikő Fabian on the right; Balazs Somogyi, MC; The Csardas; The Palotás. (Photos: Miklós & CMB) UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL 4. FRIDAY. András Balczó, famous Hungarian athlete will visit Connecticut. See page 2. APRIL 5. SATURDAY. DIE FLEDERMOUS OPERETTA. See page 2. APRIL 6. SUNDAY from 8-10 AM the Women’s Guild of U.C.C. will sponsor a “PANCAKE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST” at the Bessemer Center. All you can eat! $5.00 per person. Reservation a must. Call Barbara 367-5213. APRIL 13. SUNDAY RECITAL OF PÉTER PERTIS. See page 2. APRIL 27. SUNDAY. BAKE SALE sponsored by the Sunday School of U.C.C. It will be held at the Puritan hall at the corner of North and Laurel Avenues from 10:30 to Noon. MAY 4. SUNDAY at 2:00 PM in United Hall SPRING CARD AND GAME PARTY sponsored by the Women’s Guild of the First U.C.C. Donation $3.00. JUNE 14. SATURDAY starting at 7:00 PM in Bessemer Hall, the United Church of Christ is having the successful ANNUAL ROSE BALL. (RÓZSA BÁL) Join them for fun, glamour, dinner and dancing. This is a special Saturday evening, live music with an entertaining band. Set-ups are available. BYOB. Parking in the Hall’s parking lot. Reservations requested. Tickets at the church or call Barbara at 367-5213. Hope to see you there! Page 5
