On his Facebook page, Viktor Orbán thanked Péter Balázs, who, after retiring, was bid farewell today at the season-ending company meeting of the Szigliget Theater in Szolnok. Barabás Botond will be the director of the Szigligeti Theater in Szolnok from July 1, origo.hu reports
State Secretary for Culture Péter Fekete said in his welcome speech: the theater led by director Péter Balázs is characterized by consistent, unquestionably high-quality artistic and community work that does not compromise on sane human values - read the origo.hu summary.
Péter Balázs recognized and lived the potential inherent in the power of the community, he built the community entrusted to him. He sets an example for all of us as a leader, as an artist, as a person, an example that stands the test of time, that serves to preserve universal and national values as the noblest leader, said the state secretary.
Ferenc Szalay, the mayor of Szolnok (Fidesz-KDNP), was called a very good person and friend by Péter Balázs, who took over the region, Szolnok, in 2007 at a time "when public life did not really want him". Szolnok did not allow anyone to override his decision and "this decision was Péter Balázs", recalled the mayor. He praised the work of the outgoing director and said that they would count on his experience in the future. Culture and education should have a prominent place in the life of a country or city, he said.
After the , a film showing the details of Péter Balázs' work and acting roles was shown to those present, and then the theater troupe greeted Péter Balázs with a surprise singing and musical performance.
Cover photo caption: "People's Theater on the banks of the Tisza. The career of Péter Balázs has already been awarded by theater critics, but most of all by the audience. I have so many tasks left, my dear friend, to thank you as a comrade for the work of the past years, and to wish you strength and good health."
Source: Origo, hirado.hu
