Csángó Ball – For the preservation of our communities and cultural heritage, wholeheartedly

The 28th Csángó Ball, being the special event it is, attracted a large audience this year again. The extraordinary atmosphere was felt by both young and old, by Csángó Hungarians and those interested in Hungarian culture.

In his welcome speech, President Tamás Sulyok praised the importance of the Csángó Ball, highlighting that this event uniquely unites the past and the present, Csángó traditions and the people of the 21st century. The President mentioned the ancient Hungarian circle dances and the community-strengthening line dances as symbols of culture and togetherness. In his speech, he quoted the thoughts of folk music researcher László Lajtha, who stressed the community-building power of folk music and the role of culture in everyday life:

"For the people, art is not just pleasure, not just entertainment, not just the search for individual experiences. It is not for a select few, not for a small circle, but for the whole community, for everyone. They live it instinctively, like daily bread."

Over the years, the ball has grown into an event for community expression and cultural transmission through Csángó folk music and dance. The evening is a true opportunity to meet the Csángó culture, which unites our heritage and the present time, thus strengthening the cohesion of the Hungarian nation.

The success of the event was also guaranteed by the work of the organisers and their supporters, especially the Pro Minoritate Foundation for Minorities and its President, Zsolt Németh, who have been organising this wonderful event for almost three decades. The evening not only provided an opportunity for Csángó musicians and singers to showcase their culture, but also nurtured the cohesion and togetherness of the Csángó Hungarian communities.

Respect for the culture of the Csángó people is still alive and well. The event was also an opportunity for the audience to deepen their connection with traditions. For all participants, the ball was an unforgettable experience, continuing to serve and a source of revival for the Csángó culture and traditions.