Zoltán Kovács: St. Stephen’s day celebrations concluded safely with record attendance
Hundreds of thousands have joined national holiday programs, including flag-raising, air show and fireworks
Hundreds of thousands have joined national holiday programs, including flag-raising, air show and fireworks
László Kövér cited milestones of Hungary’s history such as the settlement in the Carpathian Basin, and the foundation of the Christian state.
Tens of thousands of fireworks will light up the Budapest sky from hundreds of launch points, including Szabadság and Erzsébet bridges, as well as river barges and pontoons.
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Zoltán Kovács said August 20 is “one of the most serious events in the country in terms of the interest and number of participants it attracts”.
Public television’s broadcast of the fireworks show also generated record ratings.
The president thanked Hungarians for “looking forward, working through hard times … and having faith in a Hungarian life.”