[Sally Al-Hashimi]

A visual delight! With the dancers, I could almost hear the csárdás being played with fiery violins & cimbalom!!

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

In the past when I’d start a trip, I’d be pretty good at keeping a written diary – but that never lasted long. BUT, on my last big trip I discovered how easy it was to use my iPhone Notes or Pages app with the microphone to speak my thoughts which then printed on the screen. Easy to go back & edit anything that needed correction. When I got home, I was able to print it out.

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

Thank you, Emese, for a very informative presentation. Although I was aware of ethnic Hungarians in the adjacent countries, I didn’t have good historical context nor did I have full understanding of the challenges they faced in the past, and continue to face today.

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

Thanks so much for this very informative presentation, Joyce. I have to admit I’ve seen the wall cloths (and may have some tucked away someplace), but never focused on the details & the significance which you so eloquently pointed out. The images & the words give so much insight into the daily life & values of the culture at a certain point in time.

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

Great presentations along with good details in the 2nd presentation on how to navigate the site. Look forward to giving it a try!

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

Hello to Lori Rogers-Stokes. My name is Sally. I too have Jurkó relatives – my mother was a Jurkó. Would like to communicate with you. My email is [email protected]. Thanks!

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

Thank you so much for your informative presentation. A few years ago I became more aware of ethnic Hungarian minorities in the countries surrounding present day Hungary. But your presentation provided excellent historical background of which I had only surface knowledge. You provided so much detail in a concise way – thank you again for all your efforts.

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

Hi Lori! My name is Sally (Eperjesi) Al-Hashimi. I grew up in Detroit MI – in the Delray area where there were many Hungarians. I too have Jurkó relatives on my mother’s side. Going back at least a couple generations, I know they came from a small village called Füzerradvány in northeast HU. Any of this mean anything to you? We might be distant cousins! 😊

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

My grandparents immigrated in the early 1900’s. I wonder how they traveled from their villages to the seaport where they boarded a ship – details of the journey on the ship – their impressions upon arrival at Ellis Island since I doubt that any of my grandparents had ever been to a big city like New York. And so many other questions…

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

My grandparents were born in the 1870’s-1880’s, came to the U.S. in the early 1900’s. My paternal grandparents: Eperjesi Sámuel from Debréte, HU Weiszer Mária from Szeszta, HU (now Cestice, Slovakia). My maternal grandparents: Jurkó János and Lörincz Mária from Füzérradvány, HU.

[Sally Al-Hashimi]

Hi! My name is Sally Al-Hashimi – maiden name was Eperjesi. All 4 grandparents immigrated from HU to U.S. in early 1900’s. I grew up in a multi-generation household in a very Hungarian neighborhood in Detroit called Delray (also mentioned by Paul Gyorke). Growing up, we frequently spoke Hungarian at home for the benefit of my grandparents, but I hadn’t studied the language formally until a few years ago. Have made a couple trips to Hungary – can’t get enough of it! Enjoy all things Hungarian – the culture, the music, the food, the people! Looking forward to another Expo – always so interesting.

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