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FOLKudvar, Hungarian Traditions Showcase, Part of Kolozsvár Hungarian Days

FOLKudvar, Hungarian Traditions Showcase, Part of Kolozsvár Hungarian Days

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The 17th Kolozsvár Hungarian Days festival in Cluj-Napoca features diverse programs, including children's activities and singing workshops.
  • The festival will present the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble's new performance honoring Zoltán Kallós.
  • The event includes concerts and concludes with a ceremonial closing.

The 17th Kolozsvár Hungarian Days festival in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, promises a rich program for attendees, extending into Sunday.

Younger visitors can enjoy interactive games, while those interested in music can participate in a singing workshop called "Szépen szól a fülemüle" (The Nightingale Sings Beautifully). The festival also features the third part of a concert for the persistent attendees, followed by a ceremonial closing of the event.

A highlight of the festival's opening gala was the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble's performance titled "Szállj el, madár…" – Kallós Zoltán öröksége (Fly Away, Bird… – The Legacy of Zoltán Kallós). This performance pays tribute to the exceptional life's work of Zoltán Kallós on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth.

The festival aims to celebrate Hungarian traditions and culture, offering a variety of artistic and interactive experiences for the local community and visitors.

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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.