Stephen Sisa : The Spirit of Hungary

The societies of both Canada and the United States are sometimes compared to ethnic bouquets in which each flower represents a group with its own colorful heritage.

This book about one very special flower has been made possible by a grant from the Wintario Project launched by the government of Ontario within its multicultural program.

On these pages, Hungary's story is presented in a way that will allow the spirit of the country, her people and her culture to shine through.

from It is an honour to have been asked to write a few introductory words to "The Spirit of Hungary."

This volume with many excellent photographs impresses and surprises the reader by telling many hitherto unknown details to the English speaking world about Hungary's more than thousand year old history and culture. There were periods in history when this nation counted among the leading powers of Europe. Some of the Hungarian greats such as János Hunyadi and MikIós Zrínyi were honored as European heroes of their era. Louis Kossuth made his mark on the world as champion of liberty and so did the freedom fighters of the October revolution in 1956.

This and the remarkable Hungarian achievements in the field of culture - enriched by such giants as Ferenc Liszt, Zoltán Kodály and Béla Bartók - should give the second and third generations of Canadians of Hungarian origin pride in their roots, and also serve as a bridge between their appreciation of the past and the present.

As one who has had Hungarian friends for many years, I too have enjoyed and learned much Mr. Sisa's book. The "spirit" of the country does shine through.

Stephen Sisa : The Spirit of Hungary