March 15th in Kecskemét

March 15th is an important national holiday in Hungary commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Every year the city of Kecskemét selects a different school to perform in front of town hall for the whole city. This year it was Mátyás Király Elementary, the school where Jon and I teach.

town hall


6th and 7th grade students from Mátyás Király Elementary

The second part of the ceremony is the presentation of wreaths to the statue of Lajos Kossuth, an important leader during the revolution.

statue of Lajos Kossuth


"Hussars" standing at attention during the presentation of wreaths

March 15th in Budapest

Eötvös József Collegium March 15th Memorial Celebration




Parliament (without scaffolding!!)

Jon and Mária make lángos

St. Stephen's Day in Budapest