At the 1956 Memorial at the University of Technology, which was erected to commemorate the fact that the revolution began as a student demonstration, the Minister of State stressed that the 60th anniversary of the revolution is approaching and still much remains to be done in moral, legal and political terms so that the commemoration will be worthy of Hungary’s most noble historical traditions.

At the 1956 Memorial at the University of Technology, which was erected to commemorate the fact that the revolution began as a student demonstration, the Minister of State stressed that the 60th anniversary of the revolution is approaching and still much remains to be done in moral, legal and political terms so that the commemoration will be worthy of Hungary’s most noble historical traditions.

On 22 October, commemorations will continue at the University of Technology, after which a procession organised by the Rákóczi Association will take place along the historical route of 1956 demonstrations, including Clark Adam Square and Bem József Square.

On 23 October, the date on which the declaration of the Republic of Hungary is also celebrated, the national flag will be hoisted ceremoniously at Heroes’ Square, where in the afternoon Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will hold a speech.

Source: kormany.hu