Reports

The annual Hungarian Mayfest, otherwise known as the Majális was held on May7 and was another successful Hungarian event in DFW. The weather was favorable and we were lucky to have a beautiful, sunny day.  Even though it was Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo, and the Texas primary elections, almost 200 of us were able to gather together.

The 1848/49 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight‘s 174th anniversary was commemorated by the DFW Hungarians on Sunday, March 20th. in the Cistercian Preparatory School’s cafeteria.

For many years we could only hope that one day a scouting camp similar to Hungarian scouting camps would be held in Texas. For many years we could only hope that one day a scouting camp similar to Hungarian scouting camps would be held in Texas. 

Last Sunday we all enjoyed another memorable event organized by the MMCC - the Hungarian Mardi Gras. There was lots of delicious home-cooked food, wine and great music, games and costume contests for the kids and for the kids at heart as well. DJ Gyorgy Toldi, MC Daniel Kadar and Katalin Sarosi, children's program organizer, made the event unforgettable for most of us. Heartfelt thanks to them and to all the volunteers for helping in the setting-up and the closing of the event.

I’ll let my pictures speak for themselves and would be thankful pictures or videos shared by the Mardi Gras guests.

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A Short Summary of the Commemoration Held on October 24.

For over 100 years we have preserved our Hungarian language and culture. Regardless of what part of the World we live in we belong to the Hungarian Nation. 

May 1st of 2021 was an exciting day for many of us!

Although the weather did not cooperate with us at all, the rainy forecast did not deter many enthusiastic Hungarians from attending this year’s Mayfest. We even had quite a number of guests – including visiting dignitaries. Honoring us with their presence were his Excellency Ambassador of Hungary, Takács Szabolcs plus 6 additional diplomats from the Embassy in Washington D.C., Consul General, Széles Tamás from Los Angeles and Viceconsul Gábor Markocsány from Houston

A Hungarian American Coalition in partnership with the Hungarian Hub and the American Hungarian Foundation organizations published their first ever Hungarian American Community Yearbook for 2020. 

You can view it, print it or even order it from Lulu.com.

Congratulations to all 3 organizations especially to Melissa Pipin for the excellent design.

On May first, the Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey was visited by His Excellency Szabolcs Takács, the Ambassador of Hungary accompanied by several colleagues from Washington, D.C.: Zita Mirk, second secretary, Hungarian Diaspora liaison, Lőrincz Páva, foreign economic attaché, Ágnes Károlyi, subordinate diplomat, Emese Gaál, cultural attaché and Dr. Csenge Papp, subordinate diplomat.

Here is a link to their own report about this - so significant visit for the Cistercian Abbey and the Hungarian community of the DFW area.

We had wonderful plans for the new year as we optimistically welcomed the coming of 2020. The New Year’s Eve party we held – the first ever organized by the MMCC, was a great success. Before it ended, many were already talking about next year’s event. Unfortunately, nobody could foresee the devastating pandemic lurking around the corner which would bring our everyday lives to screeching halt.