Europe can only be strong if it is built on strong nation-states and preserves its Judeo–Christian culture, Finance Minister Mihály Varga declared at the inauguration ceremony of the Treasure of Karcag Art and Conference Centre on Thursday. The minister stressed that the national government supports any development that serves to preserve Hungarian culture.
The minister drew attention to the fact that we are living in times in Europe when there are attempts to eliminate or weaken the cornerstones that define community identity, whether it be national, cultural, or religious. The toolbox for this is wide-ranging: creating a mixed population through immigration, the destruction of places of worship, gender propaganda, or, if necessary, financial extortion, he listed.
As opposed to that, the Hungarian government stands for a Europe built on strong nation-states. The minister emphasized: as long as Hungary has a national government, it supports endeavours that contribute to the strengthening of local communities in collaboration with local leaders and communities, in order to preserve traditions.
Varga recalled that in recent years cultural institutions have been renewed in Karcag, the Zádor Bridge has become accessible again, the industrial park has expanded, the rainwater drainage of the Catholic district will soon be completed, and numerous cultural and gastronomic events and meetings will take place in the city. The minister highlighted the reconstruction of the Karcag Cultural Palace, which was opened in 1927.
The minister also pointed out that Karcag, as the capital of the Nagykunság region, is
a special place that has been inscribed in history books as a meeting place of ancient cultures.
‘Through the Kun and Jász peoples, this city still represents the Central Asian roots of the Hungarians today,’ he said, adding that Karcag has preserved character traits that are still part of Hungarian history, a thousand-year-old European identity rooted in Asia. Therefore, the symbolic building of the Treasure of Karcag Art and Conference Centre, known as the Shaman Drum, has been placed in a good location, perhaps the most appropriate point in the country, noted the minister.
In his welcome speech, Karcag Mayor Tibor Szepesi said that the cultural investment would determine the city’s character, opportunities, and life for decades to come. He recalled that the work began on 18 March 2022, and compared to the original plan, the building had to be expanded with a basement level and a foyer. He underscored that the total area of the completed building’s premises is 2098 square metres, supplemented by a 527 square metre terrace and roof terrace, as well as a 175 square metre outdoor stage. ‘Building, value, experience’, he summarized what they expect from the completed investment.
The Treasure of Karcag Art and Conference Centre makes the city an outstanding cultural destinations at the county and at the national level, he emphasized.
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Sources: Hungarian Conservative/MTI
