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HUNGARY PATCH PROGRAM
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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 acompanied 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 leatherwork 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 OR play a game in our manual.