Hungarian Exodus
The Hungarian Exodus exhibit was created for the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution in 1956 by the Rákóczi Foundation, together with the Multicultural History Society of Ontario. The accompanying Oral History Project and the historical material of the 1956 Hungarian Exodus exhibit has been expanded in recent years. The Exhibit has travelled to many Canadian cities, from Halifax to Vancouver, some locations include the National Museum of Civilisation in Gatineau, Pier 21 in Halifax, University of Toronto (Munk School), Metro Hall in Toronto, Calgary City Hall, University of British Columbia and University of Manitoba, among many others. This interesting and engaging Exhibit was organized by the Rákóczi Foundation as an expression of thanks to Canada and Canadians who opened their hearts and homes to the refugees!
The Exhibition
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- The exhibition was on view from October 19, 2023 to November 1, 2023 at the Attila József Information and Education Center of the University of Szeged.
Immigration History
The thirteen-day Hungarian Revolution in October, 1956 and the brutal crushing of the revolt by Russian forces reverberated around the world. It was also a critical milestone in the relationship between Canada and Hungary. There are currently 350,000 people living in Canada who claim Hungarian ancestry. This wave of Hungarian refugees, numbering 37,565, arrived to Canada in 1956-1957. During the crisis, Canadian government officials acted quickly and decided to accept the Hungarian refugees, to cover their travel expenses and help them settle with the assistance of civil organizations. It was the first large wave of refugees in the history of Canada, arriving in such a relatively significant numbers in a short period of time, who did not speak either of Canada’s two official languages.
THE TEMPORARY EXHIBIT “HUNGARIAN EXODUS TO CANADA” ” WAS ON DISPLAY AT TIK SZEGED UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, 2023
József Attila Information and Education Center (TIK) of the University of Szeged, opening on Thursday,…
HUNGARIAN EXODUS 1956 – EXHIBIT AT THE STUDENTS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES PROGRAM
The participants of the Students Without Boundaries program are committed and interested in history and…
THE ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION HAS CLOSED WITH GREAT SUCCESS
In connection with the Hungarian Exodus 1956 exhibit, the Rákóczi Foundation announced an essay contest.
Rákóczi Foundation
The Rákóczi Foundation works to provide support for Hungarian students living in minority status, within the borders of the European Union and outside. To help maintain linguistic and cultural relations by awarding scholarships and organizing the Students Without Boundaries program. At the same time, our goal is to counter the obstacles created through misinformation and isolation, which have made it difficult for people living in remote regions to remain in contact with each other. The important mission of the Rákóczi Foundation is to educate people to respect each other, and to live in a spirit of openness and tolerance.
