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On October 7, 2026, we held "European Jewels, Hungary."

Ms. Meleni Christina (Counselor at the Hungarian Embassy, Cultural Department / Director of the Liszt Hungarian Cultural Center) was invited as the speaker, who gave talks on Hungary's history and culture, World Heritage sites, and food culture. This lecture was held with the aim of deepening students' understanding of Hungary.

 

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In the lecture, he introduced that the roots of the people living in Hungary lie in Asia, and how the current state has been formed while overcoming various historical events such as Mongol invasions, foreign rule, and wars since its founding. He also gave an easy-to-understand explanation of the culture and traditions nurtured alongside Hungary's long history.

Furthermore, the audience broadly introduced Hungary's diverse attractions, including Budapest's beautiful streetscape, World Heritage sites and historic buildings, famous figures such as Nobel laureates, Hungary's spa powerhouse, traditional crafts such as kalóča embroidery, and food culture. During the lecture, instructors also gave lessons on Hungarian greetings, giving participants the opportunity to learn the Hungarian language and culture up close.

At the end of the lecture, all participants tasted Hungary's traditional pastry, Kurtosz, and experienced the food culture firsthand. Some students who attended expressed their desire to visit Hungary and want to learn more about Hungary, making it a valuable opportunity to deepen their interest in Hungary.

 

This lecture provided an opportunity to learn about Hungary's history, culture, and people's lives from multiple perspectives. Through lectures and cultural experiences, participants deepened their understanding of Hungary and gained a valuable opportunity to raise their interest in the international community.