In Marosvásárhely, the Áron Tamási commemorative year was opened at the event held by the Hungarian Consulate General in Csíkszereda on the occasion of the Day of Hungarian Culture.

In the framework of the ceremony, the exhibition of the photographer Zsigmond Bálint , the folk play Jeromos by Áron Tamási

In his celebratory speech János Árpád Potápi , the State Secretary for National Policy at the Prime Minister's Office, singled out courage and guidance among the characteristics of Áron Tamási. As he recalled, Tamási built the character of his novel's hero, Ábel, from his own experiences.

The writer attributed his courage to saying that the meaning of life should not be sought in distant big cities or abroad, in the distance, but in the native land, in the intimate relationship with the native land.

"Over the past 12 years, we have jointly built and strengthened the institutions that hold Hungarians abroad in all areas of life: in politics, culture, education, churches, sports, the economy, we have strengthened communities and the system of relationships between communities," he reported . who is the secretary of state. He urged his audience to jointly defend the achievements achieved so far in the year of the acting nation.

Ferenc Péter , the president of the municipality of Maros county, stated in his greeting: those who think special holidays are necessary are also right, as well as those who believe that the idea of ​​the holiday should be lived all year round.

"On the Day of Hungarian Culture, I express my gratitude for the fact that there are people who are keeping it alive, passing it on, and enriching Hungarian culture with new wonders here in Maros County. (.) We can strengthen our sense of Hungarianness, preserve and enrich our values, and pass on our mother tongue if we acquire knowledge in our mother tongue, pray in our mother tongue, and raise our children in such a way that they proudly accept their national affiliation, live it, and nurture our traditions," said the RMDSZ- and politician.

Source: erdely.ma

(Cover photo: MTI/Gábor Kiss)