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The Hungarian Revolution of 1848, also known in Hungary as Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849. March 15th, the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, is an official holiday in Hungary. It is celebrated as a national holiday known as “National Day” or “Revolution and War of Independence Day.” On this day, Hungarians commemorate the events of 1848, honoring the struggle for freedom, independence, and national identity that the revolution represented. It is a day when various events, ceremonies, and cultural activities take place across the country to remember and reflect upon the significance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 in the nation’s history. The memory of the revolution played a significant role in shaping Hungary’s political and cultural identity, and it continues to be an important part of Hungarian history and heritage.
Festive programmes in Debrecen on 14-15 March 2024
14th of March
9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. I am a hussar, I became a hussar… at Sziget-kék
Heritage, value, tradition children’s activity led by the 15th Mátyás Hussar Regiment’s Szilágyság Tradition Preservation Team
1.00 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. “Celebratory Flashmob” at Trunken Church (Csonka templom), Ady park, Csapó Street pedestrian zone, Kossuth Square
Contributors: Bíró Orchestra, Debrecen Hajdú Dance Ensemble and Katedra Theater Workshop3.00 p.m. Opening of the Hussar History Exhibition entitled “Because the hussar is God’s first soldier…” at New Town Hall Gallery ( Kálvin Square 11)
Greetings by: Dr. János Bene, Secretary of the Hungarian Huszár Foundation and Historian Dr. János Mazsu, Chairman of Debrecen Heritage Committee
The exhibition will be opened by Mayor László Papp and introduced by traditional hussar and collector Tamás Gellért. The material of the exhibition mainly presents uniforms, weapons, sabres, swords, paintings, personal and decorative items from the golden age of the hussars.
Contributors: singer Lajos Rákóczi and traditional hussars from here and across the border
4.30 p.m. “Strength! Fairness!” traditional hussars from here and beyond the border present themselves at Kossuth Square
Contributors: 15th Mátyás Hussar Regiment’s Szilágyság Traditional Preservation Team, Bihardiószeg Count Széchenyi’s Hussar Regiment, Bürkös Orchestra, Debrecen Honvéd Dance Ensemble, Debrecen Folk Ensemble, Hajdú-Bihar County Hussar Traditional Preservation Association, Custodians of the Hanover Hussar Regiment of Cluj-Napoca, Holyright (Szent Jobb) Hussar Traditional Preservation Band, Mákvirág Men’s Choir from Szilágybagos, Szováta 15th Mátyás Hussar Regiment, Terbete Folk Dance Ensemble, as well as trombonist József Birtalan, music teacher Attila Gáspár, folk singer Máté Lilla and singer Lajos Rákóczi.
15th of March
8.30 a.m. Square music at Kossuth Square
9.00 a.m. Raising the National Flag with military salute at Kossuth square
10.00 a.m. Festive commemoration and wreath laying at Petőfi square
Participants: Alföld Stage,Students of Debreceni Ady Endre High School, Debrecen Folk Ensemble, Hajdú-Bihar County Huszár Heritage Preservation Association, Sáránd Dalárda, Szeredás Folk Music Ensemble and 175 students from Debrecen
10.30 a.m. Ceremonial March – revival of the events in Debrecen in 1849, Petőfi Square – Piac Street – Kossuth Square
11.00 a.m. “Wake up, it’s a day of celebration!” Festive show and wreath-laying at Kossuth square
Contributors: Antoni Norbert, Zsolt Csata, Imelda Hajdú, István Papp, Klári Varga, Artúr Vranyecz, actors of the Csokonai National Theater in Debrecen, students of Debrecen Ady Endre High School, Debrecen Garrison Orchestra and Debrecen Folk Ensemble
Speech by: Mayor László Papp
4.00 p.m. “Get on your feet Hungarian, homeland calling” Gala program at Kossuth square
Participants: Debrecen Hajdú Dance Ensemble, Debrecen Honvéd Dance Ensemble, Debrecen Folk Ensemble, Forgórózsa Dance Ensemble, Főnix Children’s and Youth Folk Dance Ensemble, Hortobágy Folk Dance Ensemble
5.00 p.m. Lowering the National Flag with military salute at Kossuth Square
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