Karikázó, 1980. július - 1981. április (6. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1980-07-01 / 1. szám
NEWS On May 4th, 1980, the birth date of Mihály Vörösmarty , the famous Hungarian poet of the 19th century, a Poetry Recital Contest was held in Kálvin Hall of the Hungarian Reformed Church, Passaic,NJ. The recital, intended to promote and improve the knowledge of Hungarian literature among youngsters, drew 47 entrants from Hungarian schools of the New York Metropolitan area. Ranging in age from 4 to 18, the contestants presented approximately 100 poems to an unexpectedly large audience of parents, teachers and friends. The contest was judged by a jury of educators and prizes were awarded to the winners. Each participant also received a certificate. The event, first of its kind, opened up a new field, where Hungarian identity can successfully be preserved among the younger generation. Elemer Horvath, Member of the Contest's Jury I , , Mrs. Zsuzsa Király, wife of the Rev. Zoltán Király of the Passaic Hungarian Reformed Church, first brought forth the idea, fashioned after the example of Pontozo Hungarian Folk Dance Festival, of establishing such an event. Her dedication and efforts were invaluable means towards having made the Recital Contest in Passaic possible. It is hoped that in time it will also become a regular and accepted event in the Hungarian communities throughout Northern A- merica.# (J.M. Editor) Hungarian Cultural Courses will be held this Summer in Ada, Ohio, under the aegis of the Summer University, establishedby the Hungarian Communion of Friends. The courses are accredited by Portland State University, acceptable by all universities and institutions of higher learning, the "Ivy League" schools inclusive. The curriculum: Credits Hungarian Language I July 7-Aug.l5 12 Hungarian Language II July 7-Aug.l5 12 Hungarian Language III July 7-Aug. 15 9 Hungarian History July 7-Aug. 15 2 History of Hung.Literat. July 7-Aug. 15 2 Hungarian Folk Art July 7-Aug. 15 1 Selections of Hung. Lit. Aug.4-15 1 Political Life of Central Europe July 7-Aug.15 2 Minority Problems July 7-Aug.15 3 All courses are in Hungarian. Hungarian Language I is recommended for beginners. The Summer University is held from July 7 to August 15. 15 credits cost $ 250.00, a very reasonable fee, when it is known that the same number of credits often cost ten times as much in other schools. Lodging costs $ 20/week, meals $ 6/day.# Inquire from: Prof. András Ludanyi(4] 9)634- 2056 *************************************$*$$$#$**** Prof. Tekla Dömötör of the Eötvös Lóránd University's Department of F o 1 k 1 o r e spsit three weeks in the United States. Besides visiting Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and Bloomington University, she also traveled to Los Angeles to give a lecture at the Center for the Study of Comparative Folklore and Mythology, University of California. The subject of her lecture was "Object of Desire: The Will-o'-the-Wisp^ ( Li dé r c ) .# sjc -if. # 5|c s{c ijc íjí if. iji ij< if. # # j{e 5jc 3{c i}c 5{c # % 3fc >jc 5{< # # # 5jc # % # # # 5[C 5{c ^ # Tte'Communion of Hungarian Friends " (Magyar Baráti Közösség) established an English language Book Publishing Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to inform the general public and procure their appreciation where the Hungarian nation and ethnic group is concerned. The Communion of Hungarian Friends is also asking for the financial support of all those, who wish to bring about the successful functioning of this project. Donations are tax-deductible and are to be addressed to: MBK Book Fund, 32 Overlook Road, Ossining.NY 10562# ********** * *** ***** % * ******** ** ***** ** a* A*« A 4 ** * The Hungarian Week of the ITT-OTT Organization and Communion of Hungarian Friends will be held be tween Aug. 23 - 30 , at Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, Ohio (50 miles SE of Columbus). The program , all in Hungarian, incorporates formal lectures, evenings of literature and music, discussions, films and abundant opportunity for leisure and vacationing. Various options for lodgingare available. All information should be requested from: László Böjtö s , 7000 Hilton Road, Brecksville, OH 44141 Tel: (216)526-4587 home or (216)621 -2998 work # JKákcrzi P.O. BOX 67, STN. "L", TORONTO, ONTARIO M6E 4Y4 ESSAY COIBnrEST HUNGARIAN HERITAGE - ITS MEANING AND PRESERVATION This essay should investigate and analyze the factors contributing to the declining interest in the Hungarian heritage amongst the children of immigrant Hungarians. Suggestions to help prevent the future severing of these cultural roots are to be included as well. The Judging Panel will evaluate all entered papers on their contribution related to the given subject of "Hungarian Heritage Abroad". All papers should be at least 25 type written pages in length and may submitted in Hungarian, English, French, German or any other language. The first prize will be 2000.-, the second 1 000. -, and the third 500.- U. S. Dollars. All papers must be received by December 1, 1980, in order to qualify for the contest, which is open to all individuals and research teams.#