Hungary Celebrated for the Fourth Time in Toronto with a Major Festival
June 3, 2024
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Hungarofest in Toronto, one of the largest festivals of the Hungarian community in Canada, was opened on Saturday by the State Secretary for Security Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, reports Magyar Nemzet.
Péter Sztáray thanked Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, for his personal presence, which the Hungarian politician described as a recognition of the friendship between the Hungarian community in Canada and the two nations. He expressed his hope that
the Hungarian cultural event, which took place for the fourth time this year, will continue in the future
and will be attended by many Canadians who do not have Hungarian roots, but who understand the friendship of Hungarians as a hallmark of the Hungarian community in Canada.
The Secretary of State expressed his appreciation to the organizers of Hungarofest and the volunteers involved in the organization. It is obvious that Canadians also appreciate the Hungarian community, many members of which have reached high positions and played important roles in business and politics, he said. He also expressed the hope that some of the Hungarians living in Canada would return to their homeland.
From his experience, Péter Sztáray emphasized that the Conservative government of Ontario has shown a serious interest in Hungary. He added that
Canadian politicians have a positive attitude towards Hungary due to similar values and principles.
Photo via Facebook/Consulate General of Hungary in Toronto/Magyarország Torontói Főkonzulátusa
The Secretary of State also met with representatives of the Hungarian community in Canada on the occasion of the upcoming Day of National Unity and attended a joint commemoration ceremony at the Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre as well as a church service. Péter Sztáray noted that it is important for representatives of the Hungarian government to be present at these commemorations, as it is clear that local Hungarians remember both the painful and the happy moments of Hungarian history.
At the opening of the day-long cultural event, the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, conveyed the greetings of his Hungarian-born Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy, the highest-ranking Hungarian official in Ontario to date, who was absent due to a business trip. The premier pointed out that Hungarians came to Ontario in several waves in the 20th century and were involved in building the country. He emphasized that
Canadian Hungarians have had a significant impact on the province, enriching its culture and contributing greatly to the arts, sports, science, business and politics.
Doug Ford recalled that on Friday, after the signing of the agreement, it was announced that
Ontario will recognize Hungarian driver’s licenses for tourists and residents of Hungary and that they can exchange them for local driver’s licenses.
This year’s Hungarofest was an all-day cultural program where artists presented a wide range of Hungarian culture, from folk music and dance to modern music. The event was the brainchild of Sándor Balla, a Hungarian businessman from Canada and president of the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce in Canada.
Photo via Facebook/Consulate General of Hungary in Toronto/Magyarország Torontói Főkonzulátusa
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