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In Hajdúböszörmény (The Papp János Legacy, Lyrical Songs)
The three-year Zeng a lélek program continues in September, with its second phase taking place in Hajdúböszörmény. The program is led by Tóth Lilla, a scholarship recipient of the Hungarian Academy of Arts. During this folk singing course series, drawing from the legacy of ethnographer dr. Papp János, the songs of Hajdúság come to life once again on the lips of locals and interested participants from the surrounding area.
At the first session on September 19, after getting acquainted with the Papp János legacy, participants will explore lyrical and love songs.
Further planned dates and themes for the courses based on Hajdúsági folk songs:
October 17, 2026 Shepherd songs, outlaw songs, prison songs
November 14, 2026 Dance melodies
December 5, 2026 Christmas season songs and customs
January 16, 2027 New Year greetings and folk games
February 13, 2027 Wedding songs
March 20, 2027 Soldier songs and ballads
April 10, 2027 Master singers preserving Hajdúság traditions
May 8, 2027 Whitsun songs and work customs
June 5, 2027 Gala
Course schedule:
10:00–13:00 Instruction
13:00–14:00 Lunch break
14:00–17:00 Instruction
Participation in the courses is free but requires registration. You may register for individual sessions from the ten marked courses.
To register, write to toth.lilla.lenke@gmail.com.
No prior musical training is necessary.
On the day of the event, participants may order lunch at the venue.
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