Galánta

The Esterházy funeral chapel in Galanta

Cemeteries, tombstones, graves

József Esterházy's grand plans to restore the family significance of Galánta and to ensure its succession were thwarted by cruel fate: his daughters, Mária (1827–1833) and Gizella (1837–1852) fell victim to epidemic diseases as children, and his son Géza (1834–1870) passed away f... Read More

Synagogue and Holocaust Memorial in Galanta

Building, structure

There were once two synagogues in Galánta. The first was probably built in 1758 and stood on the site of today's Mladosť shopping center. It was demolished after 1945. The construction of the new synagogue was reported in the Galántai Újság in 1898. This one was built on Új utca,... Read More

Kodály Days in Galánta

Other - other

The mixed choir of Felsoszel once again participated in the Kodály Days in Galanta. Not only did they perform together with the choirs of the district in the opening number, but they also had the opportunity to present themselves independently. They sang a number at the gala. Read More

Galánta postcard

Postcard

Kossuth Lajos Square. Read More

The clock struck ten in Galanta

Song

1. The clock has struck ten in Galanta, ; The buck stands there under the scale. ; They measure my tall body, ; Hey, you boy, turn forward one. ; ; 2. I went forward on the turn, ; The paper is crunching in every nail. ; Hey, you boy, you will be a good soldier, ; Namely, Count R... Read More

Treasure hunters - a movement of students researching local values

Treasure hunters

&nbsp, ; ; The dreamer and main organizer of the Treasure Hunters, Mária Szanyi, ethnographer and teacher (mentor of TUDOK), wanted to implement and establish the TUDOK method in the Upper Hungary within the framework of the SZMPSZ, with the difference that the Treasure Hunte... Read More

Slovak Hungarian Choir Movement (Kodály Days)

Cultural heritage

Kodály Days, the National Qualification Competition of Hungarian Adult Choirs in Slovakia ; With the national competition, which has been held every three years since 1969, we would like to assess the current situation and condition of the Hungarian adult choir movement in Slovak... Read More

The memory of Zoltán Kodály in Galánta and Felvidék

Cultural heritage

Zoltan Kodály International Violin Competition ; The life and work of the renowned Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály is closely linked to the city of Galánta. With the Galánta Dances, he made the name of our city known throughout the world, for which posterity can be eternally gra... Read More

Talent 3

Treasure hunters

An annual competition dealing with the research of local values, the content of which can be found in the Talentum publication. Read More