In honour of the 1956 revolution the Hungarian flag was raised at Ottawa City Hall. Ambassador dr. Bálint Ódor and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson spoke the occasion. Members of the Youth Folk Dancers also performed at the occasion.
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
On Oktober 20th the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre presented a memorial programme of the 1956 revolution. The guest speaker of the evening was Dr. Bálint Ódor, Ambassador of Hungary. Ernő Szelepcsényi spoke about his memories of the revolution. Béla Szabó paid tribute to the recently deceased freedom fighter, József Polgár. Performances of the Ottawa Hungarian Scouts, the Youth Folk Dancers and András Dobai contributed to the programme of the evening.
(recorded by Gábor Finta)
On September 28, 2019 the Romungro Band gave a very succesful concert in the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre.
The “Romungro” word stands for Hungarian gypsy, and most of them are true musician gypsies. Musically and gastronomically their culture relates closely to the Hungarian one. The Romungro band was founded in 2007 by Péter Horváth and Sándor Kalányos. In 2009 they regrouped, and by 2013 they have grown into a stable, consistent band.
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
On September 7th Melissa-Marie Shriner gave her third concert at the Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre. In the first part she sang Hungarian folk songs, arias from operettas/operas to the great pleasure of the audience. In the second section she turned to her favorite jazz music. Two Hungarian musicians from Toronto supplied the accompaniment. We are happy to present to our audience a cross section of the concert.
After the music Melissa-Marie Shriner was interviewed by Gábor Finta, while Robert Horváth and Attila Darvas conversed with Magdalena Tóth.
(Recorded by Gábor Finta)
The Ottawa Hungarian Community Centre and the Hungarian School jointly celebrated Mother’s Day on the first Sunday of May, 2019. On the program there were humorous scenes, singing, dancing, piano music and a video depicting the colours of the awakening spring. After the programme, the fathers prepared a delicious supper for the mothers and guests.
(recorded by Gábor Finta)