We bring You collections, decade-long recordings and archive material that is still very much relevant today; and dancers who continue to inspire us. We would like to present our favourite recordings: explain the inspiration and story behind our choreography.
Storyteller(s):
István "Mundruc" Mátyás and his wife, Katalin "Tita Kati" Mátyás
Performed by:
Balázs Kiss, laureate of the Junior Prima and Young Folk Dance Master award, winner of the “Vásárhelyi László Best Male Dancer Award” at the 24th National Solo Dance Festival, two-time laureate of the Golden Spur award (Aranysarkanytús); Fanni Farkas, recipient of the Bronze Cross of Hungarian Order of Merit, laureate of the Young Folk Dance Master award, two-time laureate of the Golden Pearl (Aranygyöngyös) award
Our relationship and friendship with the village and its people has started in 2006. We were fortunate to spend a longer time in Vista each summer, getting a chance to observe the daily life, customs and work of the locals, help prepare the festivities and share the grievances of their folk. With the help of the older generation, we tried to revive local customs, invoke forgotten folk songs, and discuss the dance scene of the old days in great detail. Despite the distance, we tried to do our part in putting Magyarvista back on the map, paying thus our tribute to their legacy. Thank you!
Collected by:
György Martin, Jolán Borbély, Ágoston Lányi, László Maácz (Budapest, 1963)
Music:
Gyula Czilika and his band
