'Shared Stories of Hungary and the Philippines': Cultural performances take centerstage

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Despite the distance between the Philippines and Hungary, Mr. Arkadiusz Jan Tracz—the spouse of the Hungarian ambassador to the Philippines—underscored the deep cultural and traditional ties that the two countries share. (MB video by Raymund Antonio)  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/15/shared-stories-of-hungary-and-the-philippines-cultural-performances-take-centerstage  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00...offers tuition-free study opportunities for 35 Filipino students in Chile,

00:05including master's and PhD programs in cultural heritage studies.

00:10As the application process starts in November, we hope to see many more young talented

00:16Filipino students bringing back the knowledge they brought in Hungary to the Philippines

00:21to help preserving their rich heritage in Chile.

00:25As the highlight of today's event, we are happy to present to you

00:29the Hungarian called Challenge, a Hungary's most popular dynamic of folk music and dance tradition

00:36listed among the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

00:41Hungarian is a term used to describe the products, traditions, achievements and cultural values

00:48that are distinctly Hungarian, representing the best of Hungary's heritage, creativity and machine identity.

00:55Determined to bring you the best for your entertainment here, the Embassy of Hungary,

01:01in collaboration of the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture's Hungarian Committee,

01:05are presenting you the award-winning Flash Caban and amazingly talented dancers,

01:10who have literally dedicated their lives to preserve the cultural heritage of Hungary.

01:16Similar to the Philippines, where each province entertains visitors with diverse traditions,

01:21Flash Caban will demonstrate various regional versions of the Chaldez Chaldez Chaldez Chaldez.

01:26Together with the renowned performance of the La Manila dance ambassadors in Rondala,

01:33in today's shared story we would like to show you that despite 10,000 km distance,

01:38true enthusiasm exists in our nation's heritage.

01:42We do hope that the similar event will take place in Hungary, with the label guidance of the NSU Philippines.

01:50We have occupied Hungarian-Philippines performance, which entangled the law for freedom,

01:57and at the same time respectful tradition, as well as the regional tourist recovery of the countries.

02:03Let the cultural office stop being.

02:05Thank you. My name is Amat Kosovo.

02:08As the first speaker of the nation, I'm sorry, the first Hungarian speaker in the history of our nations

02:17is being hosted by the Senate President Honorable in Central South Africa.

02:23Spouse of the speaker, Madame Maria Peck, unfortunately was not able to visit the Philippines this time,

02:30but in the spirit of her government action through cultural exchange,

02:34as an ethnographer would like to take this special occasion to launch our shared story series,

02:41an initiative enhancing the cultural connections between our people here,

02:46right beside the historic San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

02:53We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you next time at one of Hungary's eight UNESCO sites,

02:59including places like the Buda Castle District, with the banks of the Danuk River,

03:04or the Tokaribang region.

03:06We are grateful to Ms. Jovian Tamija and your friends at the Chomoros Administration

03:13for providing this newly refurbished, vibrant venue, Tourism Hub.

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