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– Embassy of the Republic of Hungary – Commemorative Events for the 50th
Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution Fall 2006 On October 23rd, 1956, thousands of
Hungarian students and workers stood up to the Stalinist regime and began a
revolt in the pursuit of freedom. Although twelve days later Soviet troops
suppressed the rebel armies, by November 4th millions of
Hungarians had either joined the fight or supported it. In these twelve
days, 2500 Hungarians were killed in action; and, in the months and years
that followed hundreds of people were executed and thousands persecuted in
their own country. After this uprising, over 200,000 Hungarian fled their homes into
neighboring countries and many eventually came to United States.
At the time many viewed this revolution as unsuccessful, but, as we
remember our history, we take pride in knowing that this was the first in a
series of events that triggered the decline of communism and led to the
peaceful transition into democratic rule decades later in Central and
Eastern Europe. The bloodshed
fifty years ago bears powerful witness to the unwavering spirit of freedom
that resounds in the hearts of the Magyar people. The Embassy of Hungary in Washington, DC, proudly
invites you to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian
Revolution. September
6 – October 29, Photo Exhibition at the Katzen Center
This is the Embassy’s kick-off event for the
‘Hungarian October’ celebrations. The
Association of Hungarian Photographers presents rare and dynamic photographs
taken during the 1956 Revolution. They
represent the struggles and emotions of the Hungarian Freedom Fighters of
the time. The exhibit will be
located at the American University’s famous Katzen Arts Center (4400
Massachusetts Ave NW). For more information, check www.american.edu/museum
September 10,
“Opera Insight” with Béla Bartók expert
Dr. Nicholas Vazsonyi, Associate Professor of German &
Comparative Literature at the University of South Carolina, will be speaking
about the life and work of Béla Bartók. This free presentation will take
place on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center as an introduction to
the actual performance of Duke Bluebeard’s Castle at the Washington
National Opera. More information at www.dc-opera.org September 20,
Presentation of Charles Gati’s New Book, 7pm
Professor Gati’s new book “Failed Illusions: Moscow, Washington,
Budapest, and the 1956 Hungarian Revolt” is co-published in September 2006
by Stanford University Press and the Woodrow Wilson Center Press. A
discussion will be held on the book at the Hungarian Embassy with the
author. Professor Gati will be signing copies of his book, which will be
available for purchase. September 28, A
Hungarian Night at the Opera
Come enjoy a special showing of Duke Bluebeard’s Castle and
Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi presented by Washington National Opera. Discounted tickets in the orchestra section are available for
Hungarians, Hungarian Americans and our American friends at this evening’s
performance. There will also be
others showings during September and October.
For the order form to purchase discounted tickets, please write to office@huembwas.org.
For details and tickets on the other performances, please contact the
Washington National Opera at (202) 295-2400 or visit the website at www.dc-opera.org.
October 5 and 6, Piano
Concerts by Dezső Ránki and Edit Klukon at the Embassy of
Hungary
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