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Education for kids

Children have always been active participants of traditional rural occasions in the Carpathian Basin. They had their own little world within adult culture: they had special children's dance occasions, children's holiday traditions and children's tasks at community events. The Hungarian Heritage House wishes to carry in this tradition by launching its "Kids and Youth Programs" series.

Handicraft

The Handicraft Section of the Applied Folk Art Department wishes to provide a chance for getting acquainted with a wide range of traditional Hungarian folk handicrafts. There are various courses available for on both beginner and advanced levels, in traditional male and female crafts alike. Most courses are accredited by the Hungarian Ministry of Education.

Folk narratives

Hungarian folk narratives: a traditional storytelling course

Oral folklore and its methodology

Accredited by the Hungarian Ministry of Education

This accredited course aims to provide the knowledge necessary for the authentic presentation of Hungarian folk narratives. The course material embraces the ethnographic, literary and dramatic knowledge underlying genuine folk storytelling.

Folk dance

The Folklore Section of the Applied Folk Arts Department focuses on educating the best teachers of folk dance, folk music and folk narratives. In order to achieve this goal, several courses are available for the further education of teachers.

There are three regularly announced accredited courses for teachers of folkdance. The courses usually last for three or four months, having two or three-hour sessions once or twice a week. The courses are accredited by the Hungarian Ministry of Education.

Folk music

There are two regularly announced accredited courses for teachers of Hngarian folksinging and music. The courses usually last fro, October to April, having three-hor sessions every week. The courses are accredited by the Hungarian Ministry of Education.