· Increase exposure of the Hungarian Traditional Culture (HTC);

· Offer “on-line” planning, organizing, & disseminating of HTC events;

· Strengthen & facilitate a world-wide internet HTC community;

· Invite constructive discussions on HTC related topics;

· Promote & advance HTC world-wide.


FOLKLOR célkitüzések:

· A Magyar Népi Hagyományok (MNH) ismertetése, leirása;

· A MNH -hoz kötött események tervezése, megszervezése és közzététele megsegítése az interneten;

· A MNH iránt érdeklődők internet közösségének erősítése és fejlesztése;

· A MNH -hoz kötött témák konstruktiv diszkutálása;

· A MNH promótálása világszerte.

Párta: The Crown Jewels of the Village

By: Evelyn Domján

This is an aggregation of thoughts, ideas and facts about Hungarian
folk art and Hungarian Artists. The name “DOMJÁN” is known and
respected all over the world. The woodcuts Jozsef
Domján made, have become known in practically all parts of the western world.
On the other hand, less people know that Evelyn Domján, his
wife, is an excellent artist in her own right.
Her palotings, decorated eggs, Hungarian headdresses and ribbons have been created
in the spirit of Hungarian folk art and reflect the Domján artistic
philosophy.

Many believe that folk-art is static and unable
to develop any further. On the contrary, folk
art is dynamic and changes according to the artist’s talent and background.
Even though it continues and maintains a traditional form, the
final result is tailored to the interpretation
of the artist. No two folk art objects are the same. No two folk dance sequences
are ever the same. No two folk songs will ever be sung the same
way. Every folk artist must contribute to the art form his or
her own interpretation in order to assure freshness and excitement
and individuality. Evelyn Domján’s “Párta”-s (“Ceremonial Head
Dress”-es) and ribbons also carry on
these dynamic aspects of folk art. They become gorgeous and enchanting creations of art
of an extremely talented artist. The Hungarian Folk Museum/American
– Hungarian Folklore Centrum is proud to have captured a moment
in the development of this dynamic and exciting art form.

Evelyn and Jozsef Domján are dedicated to Hungarian folk art and they
always approach ft with great respect and ever refreshing enthusiasm.

This book and the exhibit staged at the Hungarian Folk Museum
in 1983-1984 season focus on the work of Evelyn Domján and especially
on her ceremonial headdresses (“Párta”-s) and embroidered ribbons
(“Himzett Szalagok”). She developed the decoration of these essential
paraphernalia of the Hungarian peasant girl into a unique art
form. To our knowledge Mrs. Domján is the only person in America
who seriously practices this art.

The financial support of
this book and exhibit by the National Endowment of the Arts is
hereby graciously acknowledged. This not only validates the
importance of Hungarian folk art in the United States, but gives
recognition to Evelyn Domján as a respected folk artist in America.

Kalman Magyar, Sr.

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