Three Kings – Interviews
After the successful concert of the “Three Kings” Magdi Tóth asked the members (György Derzsi, Imre Vadkerti and Koppány Kovács) about the history and further plans of the group.
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
Youth Concert
The Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre organized a concert for young people. The audience listened to music writen for piano, violin, trombone and voice. After the concert Magdi Tóth asked the participants about their musical studies.
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
Interview with Father Csaba Böjte
On the 15th of November Father Csaba Böjte visited the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre. He is the founder of an orphanage-chain in Transylvania. He was interviewed by Magdi Tóth.
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
László Bálint Interview
On November 15 László Bálint, the president of the Benefit Organization of Hungarians in Transylvania visited the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre and presented an exhibition describing the activities of the organization. He was asked about his work and goals by Magdi Tóth.
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
November 4 – Commemoration
On the 5th of November representatives of the Ottawa Hungarian community unveiled the cross replacing the original one that was the first memorial of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. After the ceremonies the participants laid flowers at the monument on Maple Island as well.
(Finta Gábor felvétele)
The Ceramics of Mária Moldován
The 260 Fingers Ceramic Arts exhibition opened on November 11 in the Glebe Community Centre. Mária Moldován was invited for the first time to display her works at the event. Here you can see her ceramic compositions and listen to a short interview with her.
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
Commemorating the 1956 Revolution
On the 22nd of October the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre commemorated the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The guests were greeted by president Dr.Tibor Lapohos. Dr. Bálint Ódor, Hungarian ambassador spoke about the significance of the revolution then veterans László Farkas and József Polgár shared some of their memories with the audience. The feature presentation was performed by Péter Lóránt Tóth, who appeared for the second time in Ottawa. We show here the complete programme.
| Ottawa report |
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
Commemorating the 1956 Revolution in a Nutshell
On the 22nd of October the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre commemorated the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The guests were greeted by president Dr.Tibor Lapohos. Dr. Bálint Ódor, Hungarian ambassador spoke about the significance of the revolution then veterans László Farkas and József Polgár shared some of their memories with the audience. The feature presentation was performed by Péter Lóránt Tóth, who appeared for the second time in Ottawa. We show a short excerpt of his performance.
| Ottawa report |
(Report by Gábor Finta)
Harvest Ball at the Hungarian Community Centre
We all had a great time at the Harvest Ball on October 14th. After an excellent supper Béla Szeri demonstrated how the grapes are pressed. Children and adults had an opportunity to try turning and tightening the press. There was a great demand for the natural, sweet grape juice. The music was supplied by Kati and Pista Koleszár. After lively conversation dancing followed until very late in the evening.
| Ottawa report |
(Report by Gábor Finta)
The “Fili” in Ottawa
The Children’s Philharmonic Orchestra from Szentegyháza (Szeklerland, Transylvania, Romania), referred to and known as “Fili” , embarked on a concert tour in Ontario in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary. They started their tour in Ottawa. The choir sang in the Inspiration Village and the Notre Dame Cathedral but the main event was a concert at the Centrepoint Theatre. We show here a few excerpts from this concert. Ten Hungarian children from Ottawa joined the choir and it was a great experience for them to sing with such a huge ensemble. The Ottawa audience received their efforts with great enthusiasm.
| Ottawa report |
(Report by Gábor Finta)