Hetény

Weeks of World War I memories

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Numerous exhibitions and publications commemorated the years between 1914 and 1918. “By the time the leaves fall, our soldiers will be home!” – This is how German Emperor Wilhelm II sent his soldiers off to World War I, as it was called at the time: the “Great War”. Not only he, ... Read More

History of Hetény railway station

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The history of the Hetény railway station was compiled based on the memorial books requested from the Bratislava Railway Museum. ; 1918–1919 / It is located along a single-track route between Érsekújvár and Új Komárom, at an altitude of 110 meters above sea level. The station con... Read More

Old crafts - midwife

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Children have always been born, and it was no different when Hetény was engulfed in flames on April 22, 1882, because Gyula Sárai Sr. wanted to see the light of day on that very day. There was nothing to do, the midwife had to deliver the baby on the lakeshore, among the burning ... Read More

About Hetényi grapes and the harvest

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Grape varieties grown in Hetény since the 1800s: Cétényi, Otelló, Fehér Otelló, Rizling, Irsai Olivér. ; Fehér Oteló is a drooping grape, the grapes fell off easily. At harvest time, the boys, if they wanted to attract attention, would poke the staked grapes with a stick on their... Read More

The work of Lajos Tarczy

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Lajos Tarczy was born in the village of Hetény on December 6, 1807. His father, János Tarczy, came from the village of Néma, and his mother, Juliánna Czike, was the daughter of the notary of Dunamocs. They had 6 children: ; The eldest son, László, drowned in the Danube with his f... Read More

Nativity scene

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Led by our pastor Mrs. Écsi Gyöngyi, the children of Hetény treat the villagers to a nativity play every year at Christmas. This play is one of the most popular mystery plays of the Christmas holiday season, a dramatic play with several actors. There is evidence of Christmas play... Read More

St. Matthew's Day carnival donuts

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The period from Epiphany to the beginning of the six-week fast before Easter Sunday, i.e. until “Shrove Tuesday” or Ash Wednesday, is called carnival in the vernacular. This is when the revelry began. In our village, balls were organized at that time, where young people had fun t... Read More

A few years ago - Photo

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A few years ago - Photo

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If you recognize what you see in the picture, please let us know by e-mail: info@ertektarak.sk Read More

A few years ago - Photo

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If you recognize what you see in the picture, please let us know by e-mail: info@ertektarak.sk Read More