NOTICE

to the peoples of Europe, and those anywhere in the world connected geographically, culturally or in any other way to the River Danube; to everyone belonging to the 'Hungarus Community' and all the friends of Hungarian culture

LET US COMMEMORATE TOGETHER

the 551st anniversary of the Battle of Nándorfehérvár in 1456
at the 5th Danube Day Celebration
being held on the Vigadó Embankment in Budapest
on 20th - 22nd July 2007

The name of this event is a symbolic one in many respects, as these programs are intended to commemorate the events essential to the history of humanity, and to display the heritage of religious and cultural communities, as well as the values important for environmental protection. By organising the Danube Day Celebration we would like to raise public awareness to the current condition of the Danube and other rivers, the waters and their environment. We want to draw public attention to the forgotten heritage of our forefathers, the 'royal sailors'; the events of 1st July - 29th August 1521; our sailors’ present situation; the workers and victims of the waters; all those whose fate is linked to the Danube and the waters of Hungary.

 

 

Saturday, 22nd July, 9:00 am.

Gathering at Március 15 Square and Eötvös Square under the banners of Hunyadi and Capistran

10.00

Procession to Vigadó Embankment

10.30

Commemoration ceremony

At noon

Wreathing ceremony and placing flowers on the River Danube while the bells toll.

12.30

After the salute ceremonial march with the flags along the Pest Promenade up to the Március 15 Sq.

7:30 pm

Valentin Cseh

The Fortress of Nándorfehérvár in 1456

20.00

Ceremonial concert in the Budapest Downtown Main Parish Church,

Zoltán Kodály
 "ORGANOEIDA" and "QUIET MASS FOR ORGAN"

Georg Friedrich Händel
"FIREWORKS" - suite

Performed by the Franz Liszt Prize winning Budapest Brass Quintet
and András Virágh, Liszt Prize winning organ player

We call everyone to join the commemoration ceremony!

Wherever you are in the world, join us in our celebration and commemoration on this day by lighting a candle, bringing a flower, joining the common prayer and by singing the 'Szózat', during the midday chimes.

Bring a flower and celebrate with us!

Everyone is warmly welcome!

 

 

9th July, 2006. Budapest

Society of the Friends of Old Hungarian Culture

 

 

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