Province proclaimes Hungarian Cultural Week

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Hungarian Revolution 60 years ago

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, and Polish President, Andrzej Duda, give a major speech for the 60th anniversary of the fight back against Soviet occupation.

PM Orbán compared the Soviet Union with today's European Union in terms of a threat to free peoples.

This is a profound and powerful speech, worthy of a Winston Churchill or a Henry V, which the huge crowd cheered. Click here 

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Yesterday, October 23rd, Hungarians celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the 1956 revolution. In the Okanagan the celebration was held in the Hungarian Hall in West Kelowna. Many people had difficulty controlling their emotions while remembering the events that took place in Budapest and other parts of the country.

The revolution was crushed by the Soviet forces. However, it contributed to the eventual crumbling of the Soviet Empire. Both the Polish and the Hungarian people chiseled away on the Empire and its demise was hailed everywhere. 

Long Live Hungary!    

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Today is the 58th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution.

Fifty eight years ago Hungarians rose up against the Soviet oppression. For three weeks they fought but the superior power of the Soviet army overpowered the Hungarians. Many of them escaped, including myself. It was a sad but ultimately a good decision. It is probably debatable as I might have created some discomfort for some of my fellow politicians but I leave the judgement on that issue to my electorate.

I am grateful for the welcome Canadians offered to me and have been trying my best to repay the kindness. 

Thank you Canada!

 

In celebrating this anniversary I am enclosing a couple of pictures Debbie has taken an hour ago. Our cinnamon bear has paid us a visit and was kind enough to let his/her picture taken. 

Enjoy the photos!

Gyula

Attached also a somewhat sensationalized video uploaded in 2008.

 

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October 23, 1956.

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