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  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘In the diaspora, years feel like decades’ — An Interview with Reformed Bishop Zoltán Lizik

‘I didn’t even know where the theology school was. So, I got off at the Üllői Road intersection and walked to the pastoral office at Kálvin Square, where I told the pastor what had happened to me. He responded: “This…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 09.03.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘Community building provides purpose, inspiration and motivation’ — A Conversation with Gábor Mózsi

An in-depth conversation with Gábor Mózsi, who, after an adventurous childhood in Budapest, moved to America at the age 21. He initially became involved in the Chicago Hungarian community as a photographer, then was elected president of the Hungarian Club….
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 28.02.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘In the Carpathian Basin people often feel more Hungarian’ — A Conversation with Györgyi Gyulassy

‘At that time, there was no Hungarian scouting in San Francisco, but when the idea of founding a local scout troop came up a few years later, I joined them as a patrol leader up front, even though I had…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 25.02.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘Let’s open up our treasure chest’ — A Conversation with Zsuzsanna Dreisziger-Stricz and Gyula Balogh

Zsuzsa has lived most of her life in Hungary, while Gyula grew up in the United States. They have known each other for only about 15 years, but since their first meeting in Budapest they have been driven by common…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 22.02.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘We don’t give up hope’ — A Conversation with Éva Beluska

‘After passing all the tests to make sure that we were neither sick nor communists or spies, they let us go on the condition that we had a sponsor. We were sponsored by the Catholic Family Services in Amarillo, Texas,…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 19.02.2025
Anna Szakály
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker, Editor, and Historical Researcher Anna Szakály

‘It’s important to me that the kids know about their family history. One assignment I give my grade 6 class is to interview a family member who immigrated to Canada, and if that person is no longer alive, to interview…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 15.02.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

How to Put Artificial Intelligence to Good Use — A Conversation with Mónika Mercz

‘I’m grateful to God who has arranged this opportunity, and of course, I’m very grateful to the Hungary Foundation for helping me to come here, where I’ve already done so much, met so many interesting people, traveled a lot, attended,…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 12.02.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

More than 50 years of Enchantment with Scouting — A Conversation with Irén Dala

‘Another important point is that the goal of scouting is character development, not religious education…We’re aware that the world has changed, so expecting every scout to be religious and attend church isn’t realistic. But we do integrate faith in God…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 08.02.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘Sometimes you have to open your wallet for the community’ — A Conversation with László Oroszlány

‘My life very often turned out completely differently than I had planned. History intervened several times; for example, World War II, the final phase of which I experienced in Hungary as a child aged 8–9; the communist dictatorship that followed;…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 06.02.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘I think we are much more Hungarian here than many in Hungary’ — A Conversation with Péter Kiss

An in-depth interview with Péter Kiss, who came to America as a young adult, and after years of no contact with Hungarian Americans, visited the Garfield Hungarian Club almost by accident. Since then he has organized many events there, and…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 02.02.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘My goal is to make a positive impact on people’s lives’ — A Conversation with Tamás Novoszáth

‘Everything I learned in sports has contributed to who I am today. That’s why I believe that when I have children, I’ll encourage them to do sports as well… It’s a blessing because it teaches discipline, focus, self-control, and perseverance.’…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 25.01.2025
Magyar Kongresszus Magyar Bal, 2024
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘The worst that can happen is that we give up’ — A Conversation with Ferenc Somogyi

‘As I see it, the problem is always the same across the various minority communities here: there are fewer and fewer participants within them…my view is that even if there are only three or four people involved in specific activities,…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 04.01.2025
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DIASPORA

‘Volunteering is about helping a community, it is not about one person’ — An Interview with the President of the Hungarian American Athletic Club of New Brunswick
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘Volunteering is about helping a community, it is not about one person’ — An Interview with the President of the Hungarian American Athletic Club of New Brunswick

Denisa Bott-Varga has been an active member of the 110-year-old Hungarian American Athletic Club in New Brunswick and leader of the local Csűrdöngölő Folk Dance Ensemble since the early 2000s, when she arrived to the US from Slovakia. In 2023, she received an Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic for her work in Hungarian diaspora culture and folk dance. In the interview she talks about her passion for folk dance and her efforts to build and preserve the Hungarian community in New Brunswick.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
28.04.2024
Sándor Petőfi Overseas — A Review of the Movie Now or Never! Screened in New York
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Sándor Petőfi Overseas — A Review of the Movie Now or Never! Screened in New York

‘I agree with those who think that historical authenticity should not be scrutinized in a historical adventure movie, because it should primarily work with exciting characters and a story that simply draws from historical events but does not aspire to document them. I still wonder where the vision of the course of history and its essential moments, mentioned by the producer, are to be found in the movie?’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
22.04.2024
‘If you don’t like your job, you can’t perform at 100 percent’ — An Interview with the 95-year-old 56er Tibor Weinzierl from Massachusetts
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘If you don’t like your job, you can’t perform at 100 percent’ — An Interview with the 95-year-old 56er Tibor Weinzierl from Massachusetts

The 95-year-old 56er Tibor Weinzierl (Várnay) talks about his adventurous life in Hungary, Canada and the US: his experiences as a prisoner of war, his musical career, his emigration, and his work ethic. Still very fit and active, Tibor Weinzierl worked until he was 87, then started compiling his book at the age of 90.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
20.04.2024
Put Your Pants On and Get to Work: Ten Principles for Zestful Living — A Review of Kálmán Magyar Jr.’s Book
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Put Your Pants On and Get to Work: Ten Principles for Zestful Living — A Review of Kálmán Magyar Jr.’s Book

‘What ‘‘zestful life’’ means and how it can be achieved are answered in the book, starting from the premise that it requires ‘‘no special effort, skills, education or money’’. All it takes is following ten principles that are based on his family history, his respect for Hungarian music and culture as well as his practical life and working principles drawn from his private life and legal experience.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
13.04.2024
Choosing Hungary — An Interview with Piros Pazaurek, founder of HungarianHub, Honorary Consul of Hungary in Central Florida and Vice President of HAC
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

Choosing Hungary — An Interview with Piros Pazaurek, founder of HungarianHub, Honorary Consul of Hungary in Central Florida and Vice President of HAC

‘There is a lot of interest from universities, professors, and students in studying in Europe, because we can offer an affordable degree and high-quality education in a world-class city. After half a year of training or education, students and teachers develop a commitment to Hungary that is a huge asset for the future.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
03.04.2024
‘We would need Hungarian academic departments and professors in North America again’ — An Interview with Helga Lénárt-Cheng, President of AHEA
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘We would need Hungarian academic departments and professors in North America again’ — An Interview with Helga Lénárt-Cheng, President of AHEA

‘As a PhD student, I was very shocked to see that Harvard has had chairs of all sorts of relatively small nationalities (Slovak, Greek, Ukrainian, and so on), except Hungarian. These departments and chairs can only be created through international cooperation and the involvement of the business world, that is would need advocacy and money. We would need Hungarian academic departments and Hungarian professors in North America again.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
27.03.2024
‘I love Budapest and want to live here’ — An Interview with Tisza Fizli, a Student of the Diaspora Higher Education Scholarship at Corvinus University
DIASPORA

‘I love Budapest and want to live here’ — An Interview with Tisza Fizli, a Student of the Diaspora Higher Education Scholarship at Corvinus University

Hungarian American Tisza Fizli was born and raised in Los Angeles but currently studies economics in Hungary, at Corvinus University as a Diaspora Higher Education Scholar. In the interview, she talks about her Hungarian roots, her upbringing, and her love for the city of Budapest.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
25.03.2024
‘I imagine my future in Hungary’ — An Interview with Oliver Zrínyi, a Diaspora Higher Education Scholar at Pécs University
DIASPORA

‘I imagine my future in Hungary’ — An Interview with Oliver Zrínyi, a Diaspora Higher Education Scholar at Pécs University

Diaspora Higher Education Scholar Oliver Zrínyi, who is currently studying in Pécs, Hungary, talks about his Hungarian roots, his passion for music, and his future plan of living and working in Hungary.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
19.03.2024
Success of Teaching Hungarian Based on Cooperation between Families and Schools — 50-year Anniversary of the Széchenyi István Hungarian School in New Brunswick
DIASPORA

Success of Teaching Hungarian Based on Cooperation between Families and Schools — 50-year Anniversary of the Széchenyi István Hungarian School in New Brunswick

The Széchenyi István Hungarian School and Kindergarten in New Brunswick (New Jersey) celebrated its 50th anniversary. The welcoming speeches were followed by an award ceremony, where former school principal Gyula Varga was awarded; then, former principals shared their experience and thoughts on preserving our language and culture.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
18.03.2024
A Life of Community Service — An Interview with Andrea Mészáros, Former President of the Cleveland Hungarian Museum and President of the United Hungarian Societies
DIASPORA

A Life of Community Service — An Interview with Andrea Mészáros, Former President of the Cleveland Hungarian Museum and President of the United Hungarian Societies

Andrea Mészáros has been an active member of the Hungarian community in Cleveland since her childhood. In the interview she talks about her family, her strong attachment and dedication to the Hungarian community, her different roles in its service, and her belief in the power of community.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
12.03.2024
‘From Hungary with Love. The Immigrant’ — A Review of Tibor Weinzierl’s Book
DIASPORA

‘From Hungary with Love. The Immigrant’ — A Review of Tibor Weinzierl’s Book

The autobiography of Tibor Weinzierl titled From Hungary with Love. The Immigrant is not only a written record of a tumultuous life journey of a Hungarian Canadian, then Hungarian American singer and violinist in an extremely readable form, but also a historical documentary.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
03.03.2024
The Tomorrow That Never Came — A Conversation with 95-year-old 56er István Üsztöke
DIASPORA

The Tomorrow That Never Came — A Conversation with 95-year-old 56er István Üsztöke

On 23 October 1956, István Üsztöke participated in the production of the famous sixteen points demanding democracy as a printer, for which he had to flee from Hungary. He emigrated to the US, where he worked as a printer until his retirement, then as a real estate agent, a candy man, and finally as a TV producer, for which he was personally honoured by former Hungarian President János Áder.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
27.02.2024
Planting Seeds to Strengthen Dual Identity — A Conversation with the Director of Reconnect Hungary
DIASPORA

Planting Seeds to Strengthen Dual Identity — A Conversation with the Director of Reconnect Hungary

Gabriella Vajtay, an active member of the Hungarian community in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is the director of Reconnect Hungary. The interview with her revolves around the Reconnect Hungary Birthright Trip, a programme of the Hungarian Human Rights Foundation (HHRF), which enables North American young adults of Hungarian descent to visit Hungary.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
22.02.2024
Stories of Hungarian Cooperation in Florida — An Online Conference
DIASPORA

Stories of Hungarian Cooperation in Florida — An Online Conference

At an online conference titled Cooperation under the Palm Trees held on 9 February the invited panellists represented various Florida-based Hungarian organizations. Participants from eight countries all over the world were able to gain insight into the exemplary cooperation of Hungarians in Florida.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
14.02.2024
‘Giving up your mother tongue is self-betrayal’ — A Conversation with Political Scientist András Ludányi
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘Giving up your mother tongue is self-betrayal’ — A Conversation with Political Scientist András Ludányi

An interview with Hungarian American political scientist András Ludányi on his family background, scouting, his teaching career, his political preferences, and the representation of Hungarian interests in the US.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
12.02.2024
The Seedling Grew into a Big Tree — New Brunswick Boy Scouts Celebrate 70th Anniversary
DIASPORA

The Seedling Grew into a Big Tree — New Brunswick Boy Scouts Celebrate 70th Anniversary

A grand celebration was held at the Hungarian American Athletic Club in New Brunswick to mark the 70th anniversary of the Bornemissza Gergely Boy Scout Troop no. 5 of New Brunswick.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
06.02.2024
My American Road Trip: From WWII to the 21st Century – A Review of András (Andrew) Ludányi’s Book
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

My American Road Trip: From WWII to the 21st Century – A Review of András (Andrew) Ludányi’s Book

The book is extremely valuable in many aspects, for instance because it sheds light on the complex structure of the Hungarian immigrant society as well as of those of the Hungarian minorities in Transylvania and Vojvodina, and historical episodes less known to readers in the Hungarian homeland, thus providing valuable insights for those involved in diaspora studies, not only for interested non-professional readers.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
22.01.2024
The Power of Community — Cicelle Rozgonyi Girl Scout Troop of Garfield Celebrates 70 Years
DIASPORA

The Power of Community — Cicelle Rozgonyi Girl Scout Troop of Garfield Celebrates 70 Years

In June 1952, a three-member girl scout troop was formed in Passaic, near Garfield. Less than two years later, on January 2, 1954, after many others had joined, the Executive Committee of the Hungarian Scout Association approved the operation of the girl troop by admitting it to the association, under number 38 and named Cicelle Rozgonyi.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
19.01.2024
All About the Levkoviches — Another Hungarian Movie Success Overseas
DIASPORA

All About the Levkoviches — Another Hungarian Movie Success Overseas

The Hungarian dramedy set in Budapest was screened to a full house at the Walter Reade Theater in New York City as part of the New York Jewish Film Festival.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
18.01.2024
‘To Be Hungarian in America’ — A Remarkable Collection of Interviews from the Hungarian Diaspora
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

‘To Be Hungarian in America’ — A Remarkable Collection of Interviews from the Hungarian Diaspora

‘The resilience and admirable community involvement of the Hungarian Americans showcased in this publication—by which they essentially became the guarantee of the persistence of the Hungarian-American community—can serve as an example, inspiration, and reassurance for us all,’ Ildikó Antal-Ferencz wrote in the author’s note for her book.

Márton Losonczi
15.01.2024
Kálmán Magyar Jr: a Lawyer Teaching Hungarian Folk & Dance Traditions in an American Podcast
DIASPORA

Kálmán Magyar Jr: a Lawyer Teaching Hungarian Folk & Dance Traditions in an American Podcast

‘People in Hungary should learn from those in the diaspora to cultivate their culture with a pure heart and love’, argues Kálmán Magyar Jr in an interview originally published on Magyar Nemzet.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
14.01.2024
‘My life is guided by a sense of duty’ — An Interview with Former New Brunswick Scoutmaster Miklós Schlóder
DIASPORA

‘My life is guided by a sense of duty’ — An Interview with Former New Brunswick Scoutmaster Miklós Schlóder

‘My whole life has always been guided by a sense of duty to my family. Now we might as well go home, but we wouldn’t be any happier there…Here we are part of our family and can help if needed. We live in a Hungarian community; we are happy here. If only we didn’t miss Hungary so much…’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
13.01.2024
The Four-Legged Ambassadors of Hungarian Culture Paraded in Orlando
DIASPORA

The Four-Legged Ambassadors of Hungarian Culture Paraded in Orlando

Hungarian dog breeds are among the most special dog breeds in the world with their outstanding intelligence, strength, rich spirituality and work ethic. Large, international events offer a great opportunity to shed light and distinguished attention on them. Their growing popularity on the American continent can greatly contribute to the increase in their numbers and recognition throughout the world.

Beatrix Snyder and Kinga Kanyó (Kuvasz World)
22.12.2023
Letting the world know that we not only keep but live our traditions — A Report from the 50th Anniversary Gala of the Cleveland Regös Group
DIASPORA

Letting the world know that we not only keep but live our traditions — A Report from the 50th Anniversary Gala of the Cleveland Regös Group

The Cleveland Regös Group, founded in 1973 by Magdi Keresztes Temesváry and her husband András, has had more than 400 members in 50 years. It is made up of local scout leaders above 14 years of age who lead their 6–14 year old scouts every Friday, while on Tuesdays learn and practice Hungarian folk dances and folk traditions including an Easter fertility ritual, setting up a maypole in May, and singing carols at Christmas. They also carry out regular ethnographic research and collections, organize camps every summer and once in every five years complete a three-week long trip to Hungary and the Carpathian Basin.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
21.12.2023
‘I feel obliged to carry on what I have inherited’ — A Conversation with Dr Gabriella Nádas Ormay, Executive President of the Hungarian Association of Cleveland
DIASPORA

‘I feel obliged to carry on what I have inherited’ — A Conversation with Dr Gabriella Nádas Ormay, Executive President of the Hungarian Association of Cleveland

An interview about rich family legacies, a sense of duty to serve the Hungarian diaspora in North America, and support for the institutions of the Reformed Church in Transylvania.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
20.12.2023
Every penny should be spent literally on surviving spiritually and culturally — An Interview with Zsolt Bede-Fazekas
DIASPORA

Every penny should be spent literally on surviving spiritually and culturally — An Interview with Zsolt Bede-Fazekas

Editor-in-chief of the Toronto Independent Hungarian Radio, co-founder of the Paraméter Club and owner of the Toronto Pannonia bookstore Zsolt Bede-Fazekas spoke with Hungarian Conservative about the challenges of reviving the cultural life of the Hungarian community in Canada, and the efforts he makes to turn the tide and build bridges between diaspora Hungarians and the motherland.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
18.12.2023
‘Hungary is also my home’ — An Interview with Réka Sundem about Being a Balassi Institute Scholar
DIASPORA

‘Hungary is also my home’ — An Interview with Réka Sundem about Being a Balassi Institute Scholar

Réka Sundem is a young Hungarian American proud of her mixed heritage. Brought up in a household where Hungarian was spoken on a daily basis, she decided to apply for a Balassi Scholarship and spent a whole year in Hungary, learning about Hungarian culture and improving her language skills.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
16.12.2023
‘Don’t just hope for it, do it’ — The 62nd Hungarian Congress in Cleveland
DIASPORA

‘Don’t just hope for it, do it’ — The 62nd Hungarian Congress in Cleveland

The 62nd annual congress for the Hungarian Association took place on 24–25 November in Middleburg Heights, Ohio near the city of Cleveland in the United States. A whole slew of distinguished speakers, from the world of psychology, charity, clergy, and even NASA, spoke at the illustrious event meant to raise awareness of and celebrate the great work of Hungarian artists and scientists living in the diaspora.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
09.12.2023
HAC President Andrea Lauer Rice: ‘There are only 1.3 million of us, so we have to work together—across the nation, every generation, and in both languages!’ 
DIASPORA

HAC President Andrea Lauer Rice: ‘There are only 1.3 million of us, so we have to work together—across the nation, every generation, and in both languages!’ 

Building community and connection, keeping the memory of 1956 alive, engaging the next generation of Hungarian Americans, advocating for the interests of the Hungarian ethnic communities in Europe and building bridges between Washington and Budapest: this is the mission that Andrea Rice Lauer and HACUSA tirelessly pursue.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
25.11.2023
Heritage, Unity, Volunteerism, and Commitment — The 110th Anniversary of the Hungarian Club of New Brunswick
DIASPORA

Heritage, Unity, Volunteerism, and Commitment — The 110th Anniversary of the Hungarian Club of New Brunswick

‘As we look back on this long and eventful journey, we commemorate those who were here before us, who led the way for our community, who dedicated their time, energy, and love to keep this Hungarian club alive for future generations. These individuals have left a lasting mark. Today, we pay tribute to them and to all unknown heroes, who made it possible for us to gather here and continue the work they started’, former club president Mózes Kovács said in his keynote speech at the anniversary celebrations.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
22.11.2023
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