{"id":183,"date":"2026-01-16T19:57:59","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T19:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amve.org.uk\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2026-05-24T18:39:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:39:57","slug":"6th-jozsef-attila-poetry-and-prose-recitation-contest-in-england","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amve.org.uk\/en\/rendezvenyeink\/vi-angliai-jozsef-attila-vers-es-prozamondo-verseny-beszamolo-es-kepgaleria\/","title":{"rendered":"6th J\u00f3zsef Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hungarian House, London, 14 June 2025<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 but also from abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was hosted at the Hungarian House in London, with the support of the Embassy of Hungary in London. We welcomed nearly 150 guests, including 41 competitors. All age groups were represented, from young children to older adults, each demonstrating their talent and commitment to Hungarian literature in their mother tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year also marked a special occasion: we commemorated the 120th anniversary of Attila J\u00f3zsef’s birth. To honour this memorial year\u2014on the initiative of the Hungarian Culture and Heritage Society\u2014we created a poetry video featuring the leaders of Hungarian cultural organisations operating in England, based on Attila J\u00f3zsef’s poem ‘For My Birthday’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The competition was opened by Be\u00e1ta Verb\u00e1szi, President of the Association, who emphasised the importance of community cohesion and cultural preservation. <\/strong>Our goal is to strengthen the cohesion between Hungarian communities living and operating in the United Kingdom, and to bring together, under the umbrella of culture, all those for whom the preservation and nurturing of the mother tongue and the performing arts are paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The performances were evaluated by a four-member professional jury:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Be\u00e1ta Verb\u00e1szi<\/strong> \u2013 Radn\u00f3ti and Kaleidoscope Award-winning performer, President of the Association of Hungarian Reciters in England<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Vikt\u00f3ria Kumin<\/strong> \u2013 Radio host, writer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00c1kos Hajvert<\/strong> \u2013 Radn\u00f3ti Award-winning reciter, Cultural Commissioner of the Executive Board of the MNT (Hungarian National Council)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fanni S\u00e1rosi <\/strong>\u2013 Community Diplomat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    While the adult competition was underway, our educators welcomed children with interactive games and handicraft workshops. It was a joy to witness the excitement of creation and the blossoming of creativity. The children were able to take their finished works home, providing them with a lasting memento of the day. Following the competition performances, writer and drama educator Katalin Bozai held a drama session, where scenes from her storybook were brought to life through interactive games. During the event, participants also had the opportunity to view an exhibition of paintings by Verona De\u00e1k.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    During the jury’s deliberation, participants were welcomed with a warm lunch, family-friendly programs, and cultural experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The Gala Program of the VI. J\u00f3zsef Attila Poetry and Prose Recitation Contest in England featured two captivating guest performances. The London Hungarian School+ drama group presented the story of ‘L\u00fadas Matyi’ to great acclaim, directed by Orsi Antal\u00f3czy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u00a0This was followed by an interactive poetry performance by Radn\u00f3ti Award-winning guest artist \u00c1kos Hajvert, who dazzled the audience with the collaboration of Hajnalka Feh\u00e9r Farkas from the Hungarian Reciters\u2019 Association of Vojvodina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The day concluded with a formal awards ceremony. Thanks to our thirty-three sponsors, no one left empty-handed. For the first time in the history of the competition, the J\u00f3zsef Attila Award of England was won by an international contestant, and in the adult category, the jury awarded three first-place prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Contest results<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Winner of the J\u00f3zsef Attila Award of England:<\/strong>\u00a0Noa P\u00e1lma Vajda
    Audience Award:<\/strong>\u00a0Lorcan Kurtaj
    2025 Rising Talent:<\/strong>\u00a0Lorcan Kurtaj<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Children\u2019s Category:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Kern-Kony\u00e1r Korn\u00e9l<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Lajk\u00f3 J\u00e1zmin<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Kurtaj Lorcan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Youth Category:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Tornai Zal\u00e1n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. M\u00e9sz\u00e1ros S\u00e1muel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Zack Flutur<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Adult Category:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Vajda Noa P\u00e1lma<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Antal\u00f3czy Orsolya<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Lajk\u00f3n\u00e9 Ambrus M\u00f3nika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. K\u00e1d\u00e1rn\u00e9 Sz\u00e1sz Hilda<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Sim\u00e1ndi Kl\u00e1ra<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          We would like to thank the following Hungarian weekend schools for their cooperation and for preparing their students:<\/strong>
          London Hungarian School+
          Mosoly Hungarian Infant and Nursery School London
          Hungarian School Cambridge
          Southend Hungarian School and Kindergarten
          Birmingham Hungarian School and Cultural Centre
          Kerek Egy Esztend\u0151
          Sz\u00f3l\u00f3 Sz\u0151l\u0151 Hungarian School of Chester<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          We are deeply grateful to all our sponsors, volunteers, and participants for making this day unforgettable for the Hungarian community in England.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Special thanks to:<\/strong>
          – The\u00a0Embassy of Hungary in London<\/strong>\u00a0for their cooperation and support;
          – The\u00a0professional jury<\/strong>\u00a0for their conscientious work;
          – Our\u00a0sponsors<\/strong>\u00a0for their generous contributions;
          – The\u00a0Green Turtle Production<\/strong>\u00a0team for the photographs;
          – Erika Gy\u00fcgyei, Anita T\u00f3th, Aliz Moussavi, Katalin Bozai, Helga Pint\u00e9r, Ildik\u00f3 Koltai, T\u00edmea Ker\u00e9kgy\u00e1rt\u00f3n\u00e9 Kasza, Endre Berta, and J\u00f3zsef Vir\u00e1g<\/strong>\u00a0for their selfless help in making our event a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          This day was not only a celebration of Hungarian poetry and prose but also of solidarity, community, and enthusiasm\u2014and above all, a love for Hungarian culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          We are proud of this wonderful community!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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