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DIASPORA

  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘Both identities are equally important to me’ — A Conversation with Mátyás Lomniczy

‘When people asked me whether I’m Hungarian or Argentine, I used to say: “I’m 50 per cent Hungarian and 50 per cent Argentine”—until I heard someone saying they were 100 per cent of both. Since then, that’s what I do,…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 27.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — The 1848 Revolution Officer Who Was Seriously Wounded in the American Civil War

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. In this part, let’s look at the…
  • Lázár Pap
  • ‎ —‎ 26.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — The Hungarian Minister of War Who Tried to Make a Living as a Farmer in America

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. This part will be about Lázár Mészáros,…
  • Lázár Pap
  • ‎ —‎ 20.07.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘Arts are essentially about the search for God’ — A Conversation with Tünde-Ilona Krasznai

‘I also have non-Hungarian students who get to know the Kodály method and Hungarian folk songs. For example, I have an American girl born in Nigeria who recently sang in Hungarian, receiving an enthusiastic reception from the Hungarian community. This…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 19.07.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — A Settlement Founded on the American Frontier by Hungarian Emigrants: New Buda

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. In this part, let us explore the…
  • Lázár Pap
  • ‎ —‎ 13.07.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

A Visit to the Seven Tribesmen Hungarian American Brewery

‘The craft beer industry is incredibly unique. There’s a level of camaraderie and openness between brewers that you don’t see in many other industries. We respect each other; we are aware that our strength lies in unity—with big brands dominating,…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 12.07.2025
  • DIASPORA, REVIEW

Zoltán Ács: The Road Less Traveled — A Book Review

‘Though I am “only” its creative editor, in terms of my enthusiasm, dedication, and effort, I feel like I was a co-author, too. I warmly recommend this book to anyone interested in the Hungarian diaspora in North America and/or in…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 05.07.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘The violin is my passport’ — A Conversation with Violin Virtuoso Bernadett Nyári

‘I realized that I could actually explain to children that the violin can be used to play anything. I started talking to them about where they had traveled, and I told them that for me, the violin is my passport…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 29.06.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘The Holy Spirit seems to be watching over us’ — A Conversation with Éva Kovács Galvácsy

‘We felt the Holy Spirit was hearing our prayers, and it seemed to be watching over us ever since. The restart was not without obstacles. The new German pastor simply disliked Hungarians and no longer allowed us to use his…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 28.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — The Adventures of a Swindler in America: Part II

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America…In this part, let us continue the adventurous story of Béla Estván, a swindler who pretended to be…
  • Lázár Pap
  • ‎ —‎ 28.06.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia — The Adventures of a Swindler in America: Part I

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. In this part, let us look at…
  • Lázár Pap
  • ‎ —‎ 22.06.2025
  • DIASPORA, INTERVIEW

‘I really feel at home here; I’d gladly stay’ — A conversation with Anna Dohanics

‘In 2020, I had plans for the entire summer with the KMCSSZ: I was going to assist at four different Diaspora School Camps and the Jubilee (Jubi) grand scout camp, but all of these were canceled due to the pandemic,…
  • Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
  • ‎ —‎ 22.06.2025
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DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia: The Turncoat Hussar Who Gave His Life for America’s Independence
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia: The Turncoat Hussar Who Gave His Life for America’s Independence

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika is looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. In this part, let us look at the story of Mihály Fabriczy Kováts, whose name is even commemorated on a plaque in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Lázár Pap
31.05.2025
Planting the Right Seeds — A Conversation with Mária Stumpf
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

Planting the Right Seeds — A Conversation with Mária Stumpf

‘I first became vice president in 2001 to better understand how the club operated, then became president in 2002. It wasn’t easy because only men had previously held leadership roles. At first, they didn’t take kindly to a woman joining their ranks—especially since I was significantly younger than them at 50 years old…During my presidency, younger generations began joining us.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
30.05.2025
Beyond the Óperencia: ‘I was free to go anywhere, no one told me what to do’
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Beyond the Óperencia: ‘I was free to go anywhere, no one told me what to do’

In its ‘Beyond the Óperencia’ series, Magyar Krónika will be looking at the meeting points of America and Hungary, and at Hungarians in America, from penniless peasants to political emigrants and soldiers of fortune. To start with, here is the story of a turn-of-the-century emigrant, whose words help us understand the goals, dreams, and plans with which Hungarians set out for America back in the day.

Lázár Pap
25.05.2025
‘The American artistic attitude is completely different’ — An Interview with Suzanne C Nagy
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘The American artistic attitude is completely different’ — An Interview with Suzanne C Nagy

‘There are plenty of [contemporary] artists at home who are prepared and would otherwise fit in with the trend, but as it costs a lot to bring and keep their work here, [they] cannot really be present…they would rather have it in their portfolio that their work was out in New York.’

Éva Szilléry
23.05.2025
Being Useful a Little Every Day — An Interview with Éva Pápai
DIASPORA

Being Useful a Little Every Day — An Interview with Éva Pápai

‘When I arrived here as a young woman in my twenties, full of deep Catholic faith and great enthusiasm, Fathers Kristóf Hites, Pius Horváth, Egon Jávor, and József Jaszovszky all embraced and supported me. They gave me wings and helped me fulfill the goals of the Catholic Mission.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
17.05.2025
Carried by the Waves of History: The Hungarian Diaspora in Lima
CULTURE & SOCIETY DIASPORA

Carried by the Waves of History: The Hungarian Diaspora in Lima

‘It is no surprise, then, that even Peru, a mountainous country far from the Pacific coast, a subject of many tales about the Incas, was also home to Hungarians throughout history. This is not just a tale of curious travels from Central Europe to Latin America, but a history of our relationship to the great migratory waves that have impacted our region…’

Dániel Farkas
14.05.2025
A Divine Voice Serving Hungarian Americans — An Interview with Opera Singer Gabriella Lendvay
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

A Divine Voice Serving Hungarian Americans — An Interview with Opera Singer Gabriella Lendvay

‘I also loved music and singing, but my very busy parents didn’t notice my talent—they only paid attention to my sister’s beautiful voice. Back in Hungary, before we fled, she studied opera singing with a teacher while attending the Szent László High School in Kőbánya, Budapest. I loved listening to her and longed to have a voice like hers…It was only much later that it turned out I did.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
10.05.2025
I’ve Learned to Trust More in God — A Conversation with KCSP scholar Luca Hadi
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

I’ve Learned to Trust More in God — A Conversation with KCSP scholar Luca Hadi

‘The real goal is to preserve Hungarian culture, and along with that, to teach these children to read and write Hungarian. By the end of the year, I noticed that they were paying attention to only speaking Hungarian—we even had a game for that—and there was one child who, at first, didn’t want to speak at all, but by year-end, it was hard to keep him silent.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
04.05.2025
‘I want to keep the joy of dance alive’ — An Interview with Hunor Kosbor
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘I want to keep the joy of dance alive’ — An Interview with Hunor Kosbor

‘I didn’t really form any deep-lasting friendships with any of my schoolmates…Of course, things like math homework or sports can be common topics, but I don’t have real personal connections with them. All my relationships are tied to Hungarians. I go to school because I have to—but otherwise, I’m here, in the Hungarian community.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
02.05.2025
Alternative Hungarian Singing Pedagogy in New York — A Conversation with Kinga Cserjési
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

Alternative Hungarian Singing Pedagogy in New York — A Conversation with Kinga Cserjési

‘My primary goal is to make people aware of the existence of this singing pedagogy…The Libero Canto approach presents a completely different paradigm that hasn’t entered the mainstream, because traditional singing schools have a very tight pace of teaching, there are tough exams and performances, which we don’t have because we don’t see the point, as everyone develops at a different pace.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
27.04.2025
From Transylvania to Florida — A Conversation with Reformed Pastor Lóránd Csiki-Mákszem
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

From Transylvania to Florida — A Conversation with Reformed Pastor Lóránd Csiki-Mákszem

‘The support and spiritual guidance we received from the Krasznai and Bőjtös families helped us tremendously in adjusting to our new life. Even though I had already served as a pastor for 14 years, the first six months were not easy. I learned a great deal, which helped me understand both the social and religious life here.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
26.04.2025
‘My mission is right here; I don’t need to go to India’ — A Conversation with Pastor Ferenc Endrei
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘My mission is right here; I don’t need to go to India’ — A Conversation with Pastor Ferenc Endrei

‘My parents attended the local Hungarian Reformed church, and I began attending as well. I saw how much these people needed spiritual life. They went to church out of habit and followed traditions, but they lacked true spiritual vitality. That’s when I became a Hungarian Reformed pastor. I realized that my mission was right here—I didn’t need to go any farther.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
21.04.2025
‘Everything has its allocated time’ — A Conversation with the Bodor Family
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘Everything has its allocated time’ — A Conversation with the Bodor Family

‘Brick by brick, pew by pew, bell by bell, we dismantled the old church and transported it to Arad. It was an amazing feeling to save everything—the pulpit, communion table, Moses seat, and bell! The Arad County authorities approved the plan, but Bucharest vetoed it. That was the final blow that broke my father’s spirit…’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
19.04.2025
‘You can only love what you know’ — A Conversation with Beáta Krasznai
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘You can only love what you know’ — A Conversation with Beáta Krasznai

‘I’m proud that they speak two languages fluently. But we cannot take away from them the fact that they also love the place where they grew up, which is a part of their personality. Having an American identity doesn’t mean they lack a Hungarian one. In fact, I believe they are twice as rich, both emotionally and culturally—if we do it right.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
13.04.2025
Teaching the Culture of Volunteerism — A Conversation with the Kovács Couple from New Brunswick
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

Teaching the Culture of Volunteerism — A Conversation with the Kovács Couple from New Brunswick

‘Several countries…were accepting refugees back then. Mózsi was worried about America because of the Vietnam War…In the end, we chose America and arrived on 2 June 1969. Our sponsor was the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Reformed Church of New Brunswick, where Rev. Imre Bertalan, a wonderful man, was the pastor.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
06.04.2025
‘God listens to little children’ — A Conversation with Editor Erika Papp Faber
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘God listens to little children’ — A Conversation with Editor Erika Papp Faber

‘Sometimes, I’ve come across Hungarians in the most unlikely places. For example, I saw an article by a certain Rev. Laszlo LaDany from Hong Kong, who translated from Chinese to English. When I contacted him, it turned out that he had a niece in England whom my uncle and his wife were supporting.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
29.03.2025
Preventing the Collapse of Hungarian Organizations — A Conversation with Dr. Balázs Somogyi
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

Preventing the Collapse of Hungarian Organizations — A Conversation with Dr. Balázs Somogyi

‘One of my grandfathers was a Reformed pastor, and the other was a county chief magistrate, so, from the Communist regime’s point of view, we were a “reactionary” family who didn’t accept the people’s democracy. Our family certainly helped us develop a healthy outlook on life. We weren’t spoiled; we got used to difficulties, and we even took them for granted.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
23.03.2025
‘Not for the future, but for the past’ — A Conversation with Zsuzsa Daróczy
DIASPORA INTERVIEW

‘Not for the future, but for the past’ — A Conversation with Zsuzsa Daróczy

‘Our church is in an accessible, safe location, a single-story building, and a popular venue. We hold a traditional worship service. Most of the congregation is elderly. We deeply appreciate everything they have done for the church and the congregation, so we continue to serve them in the way they prefer.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
15.03.2025
‘In the diaspora, years feel like decades’ — An Interview with Reformed Bishop Zoltán Lizik
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 is extraordinary. The theology school is actually nearby, on Ráday Street. Go there and apply.”’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
09.03.2025
‘Community building provides purpose, inspiration and motivation’ — A Conversation with Gábor Mózsi
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. He also joined the board of the Hungarian Communion of Friends and helped launch a youth leadership training program.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
28.02.2025
‘In the Carpathian Basin people often feel more Hungarian’ — A Conversation with Györgyi Gyulassy
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 never been a scout before. I thus became a founding member of the local troops, together with Tamás Csoboth and a few others.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
25.02.2025
‘Let’s open up our treasure chest’ — A Conversation with Zsuzsanna Dreisziger-Stricz and Gyula Balogh
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 social goals: strengthening cultural and economic ties between America and Hungary.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
22.02.2025
‘We don’t give up hope’ — A Conversation with Éva Beluska
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, with whom we had no previous connection. When we arrived, with the organization’s help, my husband got a job within three days…’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
19.02.2025
A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker, Editor, and Historical Researcher 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 someone who can tell them about this experience. The kids always learn something new, and so do I.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
15.02.2025
How to Put Artificial Intelligence to Good Use — A Conversation with Mónika Mercz
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, organized and delivered lectures—definitely a life-changing experience.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
12.02.2025
More than 50 years of Enchantment with Scouting — A Conversation with Irén Dala
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 into our scout work.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
08.02.2025
‘Sometimes you have to open your wallet for the community’ — A Conversation with László Oroszlány
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; and then, the 1956 revolution and freedom fight and its suppression that I had to flee from.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
06.02.2025
‘I think we are much more Hungarian here than many in Hungary’ — A Conversation with Péter Kiss
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 also launched a podcast about the adventures of Hungarians in America.

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
02.02.2025
‘My goal is to make a positive impact on people’s lives’ — A Conversation with Tamás Novoszáth
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
‘The worst that can happen is that we give up’ — A Conversation with Ferenc Somogyi
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, we should continue the organizing work, so that our communities and their associations continue to exist.’

Ildikó Antal-Ferencz
04.01.2025
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