William Penn Life, 1990 (25. évfolyam, 2-10. szám)
1990-08-01 / 8. szám
Page 2, William' Penn' Life, August 1990 Symposium William Penn LIFE Official Publication of the William Penn Association Published Monthly Office of Publication: 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone: 412/231-2979 Third Class U.S. Postage Paid Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 2724 E. E. Vargo Ed.1t0r-in-Ch.ief Frances A. Furedy Associate Editor John E. Lovász Managing Editor NATIONAL OFFICERS E. E. Vargo National President Frances A. Furedy National Secretary-Treasurer Zoltán B. Emri National Vice President Emil Herman General Counsel Dr. Julius Kesseru Medical Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph P. Arvay Chairman Stephen J. Ivancso Vice Chairman Roger G. Nagy Vice Chairman Ronald S. Balia William J. Bero Elmer A. Furedy Michael J. Hrabar John S. Molnár Stephen J. Szatmári Michael F. Tomcsak Elmer W. Toth Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. Frank J. Radvany Secretary of the Board Emeritus AUDITING COMMITTEE Louis A. Fodor Chairman Michael R. Kara Vice Chairman William J. Kovach Secretary Dale A. Cole Stephen P. Danko Charles Fabian ADVISORY BOARD Elmer Charles President Emeritus Frank Bero Stephen Danko Michael Hegedűs Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. Unsolicited articles, letters, manuscripts, pictures and other material submitted to the WILLIAM PENN LIFE are forwarded at the owner’s risk, and the WILLIAM PENN LIFE expressly denies any responsibility for their safekeeping or return. The WILLIAM PENN LIFE reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any article submitted for publication. Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Penn Home. It’s a serious learning time, but filled with fun. The staff was composed of world-renowned musicians and dance teachers from the U.S. and Hungary. Musicians included Tilinko, a famous folk ensemble from Hungary, and Életfa, a group of talented young Hungarian Americans from New Jersey. Heading the list of dance teachers was world-renowned choreographer Zoltán Zsurafszki of Hungary. Participants were mostly of Hungarian descent who have a deep interest in the Hungarian culture. But there were some who aren’t Hungarian. There was Kathleen Kerr, a tall friendly red-haired, green-eyed dance professor from Iowa of Irish lineage who has attended many of the symposiums in the past. She, of course, is interested in all forms of dance, but adds quickly that the Hungarian dance has such "soul and appeal,” that it is set apart from many other forms of dance. "It’s fun and it’s expressive. It is very rich in terms of folklore appeal,” she said as she took a novice on the floor during the couple’s dance. "Just follow me,” she said as the other dancers shouted to the rhythm of the musicians, and after a few steps the novice was dancing and having a good time spinning and moving with the dancers. Also in the group were some recent immigrants from Hungary. Árpád Kovács, 21, came to the Member shares favorite prayer When I was being prepared for my first Holy Communion, I was taught a very beautiful prayer in Hungarian. I never heard it again, but I prized it and remembered it all my life. 1 would like to share it with others, especially children. I understand that the William Penn is encouraging the maintenance and preservation of our beautiful Hungarian language, as did my own parents who taught U.S. four years ago and is a student at Montgomery College in Maryland studying civil engineering in addition to holding down four jobs to pay his way through school. He’s from the Szekely region of Hungary and noted the dances taught here were unchanged from the dances he learned as a child. "In Hungary, I took this for granted, but here, it is much more important. I came because I like my own culture and dance,” he said. Those attending the seminar were from 14 states in the U.S., three or four Canadian provinces and Hungary. Most of the dancers were young, in their mid-20’s. Some camped in tents while others stayed in other Home facilities. "This is such a great place,” said Linda Enyedy of Detroit. "It’s a beautiful facility.” Mr. Magyar said the underlying theme of the symposium, which was sponsored by the American Hungarian Folklore Centrum with support from the William Penn Association, is to allow young people to learn about their Hungarian roots and culture. "Dance and music is the major emphasis, but we also have sessions on Hungarian history, folk art and folklore,” he said. As he watched the dancers as táncház continued, he remarked, "this will go on until the early hours in the morning. They are having fun. Then, in the morning, we will start again. We dance about eight hours a day. Everyone is quite tired, but they still dance.” us to love it. Please find enclosed the prayer I mentioned. I hope it will be as welcomed to all as it has been to me all these years. O édes Örangyalkám Szépen kérlek vigyázz rám, Légy vezérem, hogy míg Elek mindig jó és Jámbor legyek, holtam Után vezess be a jó Istenhez a mennyégbe. A men. Margaret Dóka Haase Toledo, OH Next Deadline Articles and photographs for the August issue of the William Penn Life are due in our office by August 17, 1990 Letter to the editor ft # * » From Page 1 Symposium director Kalman Magyar demonstrates a few of his favorite folk dance steps to the accompaniment of the Hungarian folk group Tilinko during a special performance attended by several members of the Official Family and other symposium guests. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) Members of the New Jersey-based folk group Életfa perform for residents of the William Penn Home. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) Hungarian folk group continues tour of U.S. PITTSBURGH — The Hungarian folk ensemble Tilinko will perform in Pittsburgh on Aug. 17 as part of its current tour of the United States. Tilinko was one of two groups which provided the music for the Hungarian Folk Dance and Folk Music Symposium held in July at the William Penn Home in Wellsburg, W.Va. The Pittsburgh performance, which will include both music and dancing, will be held at the Hazelwood Hungarian Club beginning at 7:30 p.m. Following the performance there will be a táncház during which everyone will be invited to dance. Those guests unfamiliar with Hungarian folk dances will be helped along by more experienced dancers. The táncház will also feature Hungarian food, including kolbász sandwiches and homemade pastries. Tickets for the performance and táncház are $10 each. For tickets and more information call one of the following: Andrew Uzonyi at 412-422-5243; Rose Gerzsenyi at 412-864-0042; or Dolly Vassel at 412-776-4355. Club to host dance Sept. 8 McKeesport, pa — The McKeesport Hungarian Social Club is hosting a dance Saturday, Sept. 8 at the club, 3004 Walnut St., McKeesport. The festivities will begin at 9:00 p.m. and continue until 2:00 a.m. Music will be by the famous Dorothy & Company orchestra. There will be kolbász sandwiches and other refreshments available as well as a bake sale. There will also be a special raffle featuring many prizes. Admission is $2 per person. Reservations may be made by calling the club Tuesday through Sunday after 6:00 p.m. at (412) 678-9871.
