AUCKLAND HUNGARIAN CLUB

Our morning began with warm-up games.First, we passed around some “claps,” then the “armpit-penguin,” and finally several rounds of making funny faces — we all had a great time. After that, as usual, we reviewed the calendar, the weather, the seasons, talked about winter, and also about recent and upcoming “winter” holidays. We had our morning snack and then ran out to the playground to get some fresh air. The break ended with an advanced round of hide-and-seek, because the o

Laci Szabó and József Leitner were good friends during the 1956 revolution in Hungary, yet the events took their lives in very different directions; the question of whether to stay or leave ultimately determined the course of their futures. Although their paths diverged and they drifted apart, both found what they were looking for, and their friendship remains deeply alive in their hearts. Now, at 87, they eagerly await the day they can meet again. The following recollections

The Hungarian community in Auckland celebrated August 20th in a warm, family-like atmosphere.To mark the occasion of Hungary’s state foundation and the celebration of the new bread, a variety of programs awaited those who attended the festive event. Cultural performances, a craft corner, and culinary specialties all contributed to a rich and memorable community experience. Participants of the club day had the chance to admire a miniature replica of the Holy Crown, encased in