HUNGARY PATCH PROGRAM
You only need to complete 3 requirements to earn this patch
1. Hungary used to be part of Austria. View an outline of
a Hungarian country map and its capital. Identify Hungary's flag.
2. In Hungary, the official language is Hungarian. Hungarian
is a very unique and difficult language to learn, and the Hungarians take
pride in their language. Because the language is so difficult to understand
and learn, most Hungarians are fluent in other world languages such as
English, Spanish, and German in order to communicate with the outside
world. Learn some words or slang that is spoken in Hungary.
3. Holidays and festivals are based on the religious and
agricultural calendars. Each celebration is very special and is normally
celebrated in the traditional way, including traditional dress and food.
The spring and fall months normally include harvest festivals, and Easter
is celebrated with unique customs that go back to the founding of the
culture. Learn about festivals in Hungary, go to a festival, participate
in one, OR complete a craft that represents a festival.
4. Hungary's diet is very heavy and rich, and usually always
includes the spice, paprika. The national dish, goulash is a very popular
soup served with mutton, beef, or pork, and a variety of vegetables, potatoes
and paprika. Soups and stews are almost always the main dish served in
Hungary. Try a recipe, food, or drink from Hungary.
5. Music and dance reflects a large range of European cultures,
and traditional folk music and dance go way back to the middle ages. The
classical composer Franz Liszt is famous for putting European and native
musical traditions together. Folk dance dates back to very early times,
and includes jumping dances and solo dances, all accompanied by folk music.
Watch a dance OR listen to music OR sing a song OR learn more information
about a dance from Hungary and try your own moves.
6. Reading and writing is very popular in Hungary. Book
sellers are a common scene on most Hungarian streets. Early literature
in Hungary includes the chronicles of an anonymous monk, called the Gesta
Hungarorum, and his views on the migration of the Magyar people's. Poetry
is also very popular in Hungary and began back in the 16th century. Read
a story, legend, OR listen to a legend or play.
7. The rich and prideful Hungarian culture is due to 1000's
of years of history and advancement. In what is known as the Great Migration,
the seven original tribes of Hungary known as the Magyar tribes crossed
into the Carpathian pass and attempted to settle in the land, which was
already heavily occupied. Learn more about this rich culture. Chose one
event that took place and learn more about it.
8. Geographically speaking, Hungary is located in Central
Europe, however it is generally described as an eastern country because
of its culture. Most of the country is flat, and has very few mountain
ranges. To the east of the Danube River, lies the Great Hungarian Plain
(Puszta). This is considered to be the "heart" of the country, where it
is full of culture and character. Much of this area is under cultivation,
and is full of livestock. There are a multitude of plant species found
in Hungary, however most of that is agriculturally grown. Notable animal
species include: deer, wild boar, elk, and fox. There are also a lot of
birds, making Hungary a great place to bird watch. Choose [3] animals
OR plants from Hungary to learn more about.
9. Embroidery, pottery, and carvings featuring nature and
spiral designs are popular traditional handicrafts in Hungary. These are
usually crafts done by women. Men work on leather work and horn carvings
(made into pipes, flutes, and canes). Create a craft or project using
a traditional a skill OR jewelry OR observe someone creating a handicraft
OR a traditional craft from Hungary.
10. Hungarian folk dress is very colorful and heavily embroidered.
Puffed sleeves are common for women, and a vest and long flowing sleeves
are worn as part of the males clothing. Women have brightly colored dresses,
and bright headdresses. Men wear long black pants tucked into tall black
leather boots. Draw a picture of the clothing, dress up in a Hungarian
themed costume, create an accessory, complete our paper dolls OR view
traditional clothing through books or the Internet or our country manual.
11. There are a variety of games played by children in Hungary.
Learn a traditional game OR play a game that symbolizes Hungary OR play
a water game.
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