{"id":3922,"date":"2020-10-28T03:34:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T07:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/?page_id=3922"},"modified":"2020-10-28T03:51:09","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T07:51:09","slug":"old-news-detailed","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/archives\/old-news-detailed\/","title":{"rendered":"Old News \u2013 Detailed"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- lps\/start --><div id=\"lps-f82db6e4c77435200211058c18368cd0-wrap\" data-args=\"{&quot;ver&quot;:1,&quot;perpage&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;post&quot;,&quot;chrlimit&quot;:120,&quot;display&quot;:&quot;title,content&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;show_extra&quot;:&quot;tags,ajax_pagination&quot;,&quot;status&quot;:&quot;publish&quot;,&quot;orderby&quot;:&quot;dateD&quot;,&quot;taxonomy&quot;:&quot;category&quot;,&quot;term&quot;:&quot;news&quot;,&quot;showpages&quot;:&quot;10&quot;,&quot;total_text&quot;:&quot;Total items: %d&quot;,&quot;alltext&quot;:&quot;All&quot;,&quot;pagespos&quot;:&quot;2&quot;}\" data-current=\"3922\" data-perpage=\"1\" data-total=\"44\" class=\"lps-top-section-wrap\" data-url=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/\"><!-- lps\/pagination-start --><div class=\"before lps-pagination-wrap \"><ul class=\"latest-post-selection pages  lps-f82db6e4c77435200211058c18368cd0\"><li class=\"pages-info\">Page 1 of 44<\/li><li class=\"go-to-first disabled\"><a class=\"page-item\" data-page=\"1\" title=\"First page\">&lsaquo;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"go-to-prev disabled\"><a class=\"page-item\" data-page=\"1\" title=\"Previous page\">&laquo;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"current\"><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/\" data-page=\"1\" title=\"First page\">1<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/2\/\" data-page=\"2\" title=\"Page 2\">2<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/3\/\" data-page=\"3\" title=\"Page 3\">3<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/4\/\" data-page=\"4\" title=\"Page 4\">4<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/5\/\" data-page=\"5\" title=\"Page 5\">5<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/6\/\" data-page=\"6\" title=\"Page 6\">6<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/7\/\" data-page=\"7\" title=\"Page 7\">7<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/8\/\" data-page=\"8\" title=\"Page 8\">8<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/9\/\" data-page=\"9\" title=\"Page 9\">9<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/10\/\" data-page=\"10\" title=\"Page 10\">10<\/a><\/li><li class=\"go-to-next\"><a class=\"page-item\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/2\/\" data-page=\"2\" title=\"Next page\">&raquo;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"go-to-last\"><a class=\"page-item\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/44\/\" data-page=\"44\" title=\"Last page\">&nbsp;&rsaquo;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><!-- lps\/pagination-end --><section class=\"latest-post-selection ajax_pagination\" id=\"lps-f82db6e4c77435200211058c18368cd0\" style=\"\" role=\"list\"><article class=\"post-5929 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news has-link\" data-lps-id=\"5929\" role=\"listitem\"><a href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/celebrating-the-day-of-national-cohesion-at-the-ottawa-hungarian-house\/\" title=\"Celebrating the Day of National Cohesion at the Ottawa Hungarian House\" class=\"article__link main-link\"><h3 class=\"article__title item-title-tag\">Celebrating the Day of National Cohesion at the Ottawa Hungarian House<\/h3><\/a><div class=\"article__text item-text\"><div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_cdab9b57a0d1bbf2\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-busy=\"false\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div>On June 4th, Hungarians around the world pause to reflect on the Treaty of Trianon of 1920, a historic moment that redrew borders and separated millions of Hungarians from their motherland. But today, this anniversary is recognized as the <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"239\">Day of National Cohesion (Nemzeti \u00d6sszetartoz\u00e1s Napja)<\/b>\u2014a day to prove that while borders can divide a country, they can never sever the spirit, culture, and soul of a nation.<\/div>\n<div>This year, the <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"15\">Ottawa Hungarian House (Ottawai Magyar H\u00e1z)<\/b> hosted a spectacular evening filled with speeches, awards, and an incredible showcase of folk music and dance to celebrate this enduring unity.<\/div>\n<div class=\"attachment-container search-images md-has-block-component\"><\/div>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">A Message of Hope and Unity<\/h2>\n<div>The event opened with a powerful reflection on history and a look toward the future. The speaker highlighted recent diplomatic milestones, specifically the historic agreement securing language, education, and cultural rights for the Hungarian minority living in Transcarpathia, Ukraine.<\/div>\n<div>The core message of the night was clear: true national reunification happens in the heart. The diaspora\u2014including the vibrant community in Ottawa\u2014serves as an irreplaceable bridge between the world and the motherland.<\/div>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"9\">A Journey Through Hungarian Folk Culture<\/h2>\n<div>The heart of the evening was a breathtaking journey across the Carpathian Basin, brought to life by local dancers and musicians. The dedication of the performers, from the youngest children to the senior groups, was evident in every step and note.<\/div>\n<div>Some of the stunning regional performances included:<\/div>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Kalotaszeg &amp; Mez\u0151s\u00e9g:<\/b> The show kicked off with the rich, elegant dances of Kalotaszeg, followed by the dynamic and spinning movements of the Mez\u0151s\u00e9g region.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static-cdn.arcanum.com\/nfo-resources\/lexikonok_pic\/lexikonok\/neprajz-lex-2-748.jpg\" alt=\"Historical Hungarian folk dance\" width=\"300\" \/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">K\u00fck\u00fcll\u0151mente &amp; Bukovina:<\/b> The Tulip\u00e1n Dance Group brought the stage to life with K\u00fck\u00fcll\u0151mente dances, and later honored the centennial of the legendary folk collector Zolt\u00e1n Kall\u00f3s with energetic Romanian dances from Bukovina.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mez\u0151szopori Men&#8217;s Dance:<\/b> A phenomenal display of strength, rhythm, and improvisation that highlighted the unique male folk dance traditions of Transylvania.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">S\u00e1rk\u00f6z &amp; Gyimes:<\/b> The youth girls recreated the playful, traditional village spinning-room gatherings of S\u00e1rk\u00f6z, while the senior group showcased the rhythmic, harmonious couples&#8217; dances of the isolated Gyimes region.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Vajdaszentiv\u00e1ny:<\/b> The youth group closed out the performance portion with a fiery, virtuosic choreography from this famous Transylvanian dance region.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Between the dancing, the audience was treated to joyful violin melodies from the Danube region, showcasing the musical talents of the community&#8217;s youth.<\/div>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"16\">Honoring the Pillars of the Community<\/h2>\n<div>A community thrives because of the selfless people who build it. The final segment of the night was dedicated to honoring those who have poured their hearts into the Ottawa Hungarian House.<\/div>\n<div>A few notable recognitions included:<\/div>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"19\">\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"19,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">M\u00e1t\u00e9 Rusvai:<\/b> A visiting instructor from the K\u0151r\u00f6si Csoma S\u00e1ndor program who spent the year transforming the dance groups, introducing intensive practices, and teaching the youth how to play the violin.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"19,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Kate &amp; Laci:<\/b> Kate was recognized for her beautiful integration into the community. Coming from a non-Hungarian background, she learned the language, cooked traditional dishes, danced, and supported the community with unwavering dedication.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"19,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">G\u00e1bor Steiner:<\/b> Awarded in the &#8220;Lifetime Achievement&#8221; category for decades of multifaceted contributions, from choreographing and composing music to helping in the kitchen.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"19,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Bea Finta:<\/b> Celebrated for her selfless, behind-the-scenes work and her role as the conductor of the Ottawa Hungarian Choir.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b data-path-to-node=\"19,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">J\u00f3zsef Horv\u00e1th:<\/b> Honored in the &#8220;Pure Heart&#8221; category for his incredible initiative to teach the community&#8217;s children how to play the violin, creating a live folk band for the dancers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"20\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<div>As one of the presenters noted, the fact that a community of Hungarians in Ottawa can put on such a culturally rich, passionate event 106 years after the Treaty of Trianon is the greatest proof of national survival. The night was a beautiful testament to the fact that heritage is alive and well in Canada!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A video of the event was also produced; you can watch G\u00e1bor Finta\u2019s recording on our OHCC TV page or by clicking the link below:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/ohcc-rtv-program-on-7-jun-2026\/\">OHCC RTV program on 7 Jun, 2026<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/article><\/section><!-- lps\/pagination-start --><div class=\"after lps-pagination-wrap \"><ul class=\"latest-post-selection pages  lps-f82db6e4c77435200211058c18368cd0\"><li class=\"pages-info\">Page 1 of 44<\/li><li class=\"go-to-first disabled\"><a class=\"page-item\" data-page=\"1\" title=\"First page\">&lsaquo;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"go-to-prev disabled\"><a class=\"page-item\" data-page=\"1\" title=\"Previous page\">&laquo;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"current\"><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/\" data-page=\"1\" title=\"First page\">1<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/2\/\" data-page=\"2\" title=\"Page 2\">2<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/3\/\" data-page=\"3\" title=\"Page 3\">3<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/4\/\" data-page=\"4\" title=\"Page 4\">4<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/5\/\" data-page=\"5\" title=\"Page 5\">5<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/6\/\" data-page=\"6\" title=\"Page 6\">6<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/7\/\" data-page=\"7\" title=\"Page 7\">7<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/8\/\" data-page=\"8\" title=\"Page 8\">8<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/9\/\" data-page=\"9\" title=\"Page 9\">9<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"page-item item-number\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/10\/\" data-page=\"10\" title=\"Page 10\">10<\/a><\/li><li class=\"go-to-next\"><a class=\"page-item\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/2\/\" data-page=\"2\" title=\"Next page\">&raquo;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"go-to-last\"><a class=\"page-item\" href=\"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/page\/44\/\" data-page=\"44\" title=\"Last page\">&nbsp;&rsaquo;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><!-- lps\/pagination-end --><\/div><!-- lps\/end -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":233,"menu_order":43001,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3922","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3922"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3922\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/233"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/omh-ohcc.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}