Karikázó, 1982. július - 1983. április (8. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)

1982-07-01 / 1. szám

tjlunqa\<an &c/f[/c\etAetvd/eé/ei VOL.8 NO.1 JULY, 1982 ISSN NUMBER: 0164-2537 Publication of the American-Hungarian Folklore Centrum Box 262 Bogota, NJ 07603 (201) 343-5240 Appears Quarterly $5.00 in U.S.A. $6.00 in Canada and elsewhere $1.25 per copy Complimentary to AHFC and Folk Museum members The purpose of Karikázó is to maintain communication and update the knowledge of all interested individuals and groups on the folk­lore, folk dance, music, art and ethnic life of Hungarians all over the world. Its content does not represent the opinion of any organized group. Articles appearing in the newsletter may be copied only with the permission of the publisher and if the source, publisher's name and address, furthermore the writer’s name are cited. -fr************************************************** The American-Hungarian Folklore Centrum was established for the chief purpose of disseminating Hungarian folk culture within the scholarly and public life of America. *************************************************** Editor: Judith Magyar *************************************************** A UNIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM and CONFERENCE The American Hungarian Folklore Centrum/Hungarian Folk Museum received financial assistance from the New Jersey Council on the Humanities to organize and stage a Symposium on Hungarian culture in New Jersey. This was the initial grant award to AHFC from the New Jersey Council on the Humanities. Furthermore, this was the first such symposium in the United States which specifically looked at the Hungarian cultural resources and how they may be utilized in an urban renewal plan. It was hoped that some answers and some recommendations would be obtained regarding how the decaying ethnic communities, especially Hungarian communities, could be revitalized. It was decided that a panel of experts be assembled from different universities and ethnic communities in the United States. These experts would discuss topics related to the major theme of the symposium. The Symposium was held on April 17, 1982 as scheduled,and it may be considered a success. The Symposium laid foundations for further communications and discussions regarding how Hungarian communities may maintain their culture and survive, possibly revitalize the decaying community life. The goal of the Symposium was to assemble scholars and community leaders from the United States and examine how Hungarian communities could be maintained and cultural resources preserved. It was hoped that concrete recommendations would be arrived at and that the results will be publishable ip an informative booklet form. Furthermore, the grant support awarded to the AHFC would validate the importance of the topic within the Hungarian community at large and it would establish the AHFC as a vital and responsive organization to community needs. The conference was held as scheduled and all important scholars and community leaders were able to participate. Each of the participants may be acclaimed as established experts in their field. Discussions were extremely vivid and free flowing. The first session which specifically focused in on Hungarian culture in general and Hungarian immigration, was a significant contribution to the general theme of the Symposium. The first time that such a comprehensive presentation was made and the organizers may be considered fortunate to have the expertise availaole to present the topic. Mrs. Julianna Ludányi has been teaching at Portland State University summer courses in Hungarian culture, and she concisely identified the most important aspects of Hungarian culture in America. Dr. Julianna Puskas is a visiting scholar from Hungary, and AHFC was extremely fortunate to obtain her services to present a comprehensive review of Hungarian immigration prior to World War II. Finally, Professor Nándor Dreisziger from the Royal Military College of Ontario completed the story of the Hungarian immigration. Dr. Dreisziger is a long-time researcher of this topic and his discussion included Hungarian emigration up to today. The remainder of the panels have followed the plan which was set forth in the pamphlet of the Symposium. The complete proceedings of each session have been tape recorded and it is available for further study. It is very difficult to determine the exact conclusions, recommendations and future accomplishments of the Symposium at this time. However, we wish to offer the following suggestions and possible guides to follow up the event: HUNGARIAN CULTURE and HISTORY Continued on p.9

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