Today, March 15th, our country celebrates one of its most important national holidays - the Day of the Start of the 1848 Revolution.
For us Hungarians, this is not just a day off - it is a day of remembrance for the fight for freedom.
On March 15, 1848, the "Hungarian Spring" began in Pest (now part of Budapest). Inspired by the revolutions across Europe, young Hungarian intellectuals, led by the poet Sándor Petőfi, took to the streets. The crowd occupied a printing press, printed the "National Song" (Nemzeti dal) and a list of demands addressed to Vienna.
The main demands of the revolution were:
Emperor Franz Joseph I made concessions and signed the "April Laws," and Count Lajos Batthyány became the first Prime Minister of the independent government.
A Tragic End
However, the joy was short-lived. Vienna was unwilling to lose its rich territories. In the summer of 1849, the Austrians suppressed the uprising.
Thirteen heroic generals (the "Martyrs of Arad") and Prime Minister Lajos Batthyány were executed. This day became a symbol of sacrifice for the sake of freedom.
The Main Symbol of the Holiday
The poet Sándor Petőfi, whose lines "Rise, Magyar, the homeland calls!" became the anthem of the revolution, died in one of the last battles. Every Hungarian schoolchild knows his name.
How is the holiday celebrated today?
If you are currently in Budapest - take a stroll to the National Museum. It was from its steps that the Hungarian poet Petőfi recited verses to the crowd. Feel the atmosphere of freedom with which modern Hungary began.
Happy Holiday, our beloved Hungary.
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For us Hungarians, this is not just a day off - it is a day of remembrance for the fight for freedom.
On March 15, 1848, the "Hungarian Spring" began in Pest (now part of Budapest). Inspired by the revolutions across Europe, young Hungarian intellectuals, led by the poet Sándor Petőfi, took to the streets. The crowd occupied a printing press, printed the "National Song" (Nemzeti dal) and a list of demands addressed to Vienna.
The main demands of the revolution were:
- Freedom of the press and speech
- A separate Hungarian government and parliament
- The abolition of serfdom
- The creation of a National Bank and a Hungarian army
Emperor Franz Joseph I made concessions and signed the "April Laws," and Count Lajos Batthyány became the first Prime Minister of the independent government.
A Tragic End
However, the joy was short-lived. Vienna was unwilling to lose its rich territories. In the summer of 1849, the Austrians suppressed the uprising.
Thirteen heroic generals (the "Martyrs of Arad") and Prime Minister Lajos Batthyány were executed. This day became a symbol of sacrifice for the sake of freedom.
The Main Symbol of the Holiday
The poet Sándor Petőfi, whose lines "Rise, Magyar, the homeland calls!" became the anthem of the revolution, died in one of the last battles. Every Hungarian schoolchild knows his name.
How is the holiday celebrated today?
- On the streets, thousands of people wear cockades (red-white-green ribbons)
- Homes and institutions are decorated with national flags
- There are theatrical performances, wreath-laying ceremonies, and concerts
If you are currently in Budapest - take a stroll to the National Museum. It was from its steps that the Hungarian poet Petőfi recited verses to the crowd. Feel the atmosphere of freedom with which modern Hungary began.
Happy Holiday, our beloved Hungary.
Our contacts:
📲 Phone: +36205977777
📲 What's App: +36205977777
📧 E-mail: business@isthungary.hu
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📍Our office in Budapest:
1061, Budapest, Király u. 26, Hungary
IST Hungary is a Hungarian consulting company trusted by clients from all over the world!
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