ASSOCIATION OF HUNGARIAN RECITERS IN ENGLAND
The Association of Hungarian Reciters in England (AMVE) is a cultural community of Hungarians living in the United Kingdom. It was established to preserve and pass on the tradition of Hungarian poetry and prose recitation, to keep our mother tongue alive, and to build a strong community among those living in the diaspora through the power of Hungarian literature.
Our events – including recitation competitions, literary evenings, and community programmes – provide opportunities for all age groups to present and experience the values of Hungarian literature through the art of performance.
Our most important event is the annual József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Competition in England, which is connected to Hungarian Poetry Day and brings together young people and adults dedicated to recitation from Hungarian communities across the United Kingdom.
Contest Announcement – 7th József Attila Poetry, Musical Poetry and Prose Recitation Competition in England
The Association of Hungarian Reciters in England is organising its national recitation competition for the 7th time, with the aim of preserving the Hungarian language and literature, and promoting Hungarian culture in the United Kingdom.
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JÓZSEF ATTILA POETRY AND PROSE RECITATION COMPETITION IN ENGLAND
For many years now, we have successfully organised our national recitation competition, which has grown into an international event. Participants now arrive not only from across the United Kingdom, but also from many other countries.
6th József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England
Hungarian House, London, 14 June 2025.
The Association organised its competition for the sixth time, which this year became an international event. Participants and visitors arrived not only from across the UK…5th József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England
Hungarian House, London, June 8, 2024.
A near-record number of 45 contestants entered the 5th József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest, organized for the fifth time by the Association of Hungarian Reciters in England…
The 4th József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England
Hungarian House, London, June 10, 2023.
After a three-year hiatus following the global pandemic, the national recitation contest of the Association of Hungarian Reciters in…
3rd József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England
St. Stephen’s House, London, 11 May 2019.
The Association of Hungarian Reciters in England organized its national recitation contest for the third time, on the occasion of Hungarian Poetry Day…
The 2nd József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England
St. Stephen’s House, London, April 21, 2018.
The Association of Hungarian Reciters in England held the 2nd József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest on April 21, 2018…
The 1st József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England
Hungarian Cultural Centre, London, April 22, 2017.
The 1st József Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England was established as a…
OUR CULTURAL EVENTS
For many years now, we have successfully organised our national recitation competition, which has grown into an international event. Participants now arrive not only from across the United Kingdom, but also from many other countries.
RECITATION WORKSHOPS
The successful operation of the Association depends on recruiting dedicated teachers, educators, and members who have experience in this form of performing arts, either in Hungary or in the United Kingdom. Our goal is to build a sustainable network with Hungarian-speaking communities, institutions, weekend schools, teachers, and students. Teachers play a key role, as alongside parents, they take responsibility for preserving the mother tongue within diaspora communities.