Fraternity-Testvériség, 1990 (68. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1990-07-01 / 3-4. szám
FRATERNITY Page 23 Kakadu National Park. Rescued at last by a group of fellow tourists, they cooled off with a dip in the pool below Jim Jim Falls — only to learn the next day that they had probably shared their swimming holes with man-eating crocodiles! Modern Australia is a rich tapestry of many immigrant cultures, including Hungarian. Even in the remote outback, Elizabeth was asked if she was related to Dr. Kiss in Tennant Creek, who makes house calls by plane to his patients on isolated cattle stations. And in Melbourne Cemetery, while looking for Jeff's great-great-grandmother's grave, Elizabeth and Jeff stumbled upon an imposing monument to the heroes of the 1848 and 1956 Hungarian revolutions, erected by the Transylvanian Hungarian Association of Australia. It was a moving reminder of how far the vicissitudes of history have scattered Hungarians across the globe and how they continue to honor their history and their traditions. Alexander Forbes Kovács Youngest member of our branch is this beautiful baby boy. His name is Alexander Frobes Kovács and he was born in Florida on February 7, 1989. We welcome him in the midst of our fraternal family. Eva Kiss, Branch Manager BRANCH 302—NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 1990 New Jersey Ethnic Festival Spotlight—A Salute to the State's Hungarian Community The Hungarian community of New Jersey was honored for its contribution to the development of the state and nation at the 1990 New Jersey Ethnic Festival held on September 15-16 at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Julius Belső of New Brunswick, who represents the state Office of Ethnic Affairs Advisory Council and is one of the Honorary Chairmen of the Hungarian Liberty State Festival Committee, was appointed General Chairman of the 1990 New Jersey Ethnic Festival. Representatives from Hungarian churches, organizations and clubs have formed a committee to help foster and expedite state-wide participation in the program scheduled for the festival, including providing entertainment, the vending of Hungarian foods and pastries, books and periodicals, arts and crafts and the presentation of exhibits. The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America was represented by Julianna Tompa, Branch Manager of New Brunswick who attended preparatory meetings and served as Vice-Chairperson. A contribution of $300.00 was donated by the Home Office to help the financial burden of transportation costs from New Brunswick to Liberty State Park. Several members of the Branch took advantage of the offer of free transportation to the Festival's sight. A tableful of informatory pamphlets were at the disposal of the thousands of visitors. Hungarian scouts and representatives from Hungarian churches and organizations also participated in the Governor's Multi-Cultural Freedom Parade. The 20-member REGÖS Hungarian Folk Dance Group of the Hungarian Scouts of New Brunswick performed brilliantly in the program. Many of these talented youngsters are members of our fraternal organization. It was a heartwarming feeling to see this new generation claim their Hungarian heritage. Seventeen-year old Julia Tompa is one of the many ethnic Hungarians who participated at the event. She performed traditional dances with the 20-member Regős Dance Group. "I love being Hungarian. I don't know what I would do without my heritage," she said while helping festival organizers promote the event Julia Tompa in traditional Hungarian attire
