Ceremonial commemoration held on the occasion of the 182nd anniversary of the birth of Munkácsy Mihály

We gathered together within the walls of the Munkácsy Mihály Hungarian House to jointly commemorate the 182nd anniversary of the birth of the world-renowned painter Munkácsy Mihály.

Our ceremonial remembrance began with a wreath-laying, during which we paid tribute to the memory of the artist. During the quiet ceremony, the Munkács Old Scout Troop stood in a guard of honor.

Following the wreath-laying, the main program of the evening commenced: a lecture entitled “…You do not belong to Munkács; Munkács belongs to you…”, delivered by Mária Szemák-Neubauer — teacher at the Munkácsi Szent István Líceum and the Munkácsi 3. sz. II Rákóczi Ferenc Középiskola, as well as a local history researcher — with the contribution of local historian Sándor Nagy.

Through the thoughts shared and the archival sources presented, we were able to gain deeper insight into the lesser-known chapters of the painter’s life and into the special bond that connected Munkácsy Mihály to his hometown.