Partium - Duna Art Ensemble

Nemzeti Táncszínház, Nemzeti Táncszínház – Nagyterem
Kis Rókus u. 16-20., 1024 Budapest

Located between present-day Hungary and Transylvania, Partium is a wonderful region rich in culture and colour. Its geographical boundaries changed frequently through the storms of history, making it difficult to determine the exact area of the original Partium. more

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28 Nov 2025 Friday, 7:00PM

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The present-day Partium in its current sense includes the counties of Máramaros, Szilágy, Szatmár, Bihar, Arad, and Temes. Its ethnic map is very diverse, with a predominantly Hungarian, Romanian, and Gypsy population, though it is also home to Slovaks, Bulgarians, Serbs, and Croats.

In addition to its rural traditions, the intellectual life of its cities has also left a significant mark, which in turn has had a major influence on our traditional culture and history.

Partium is rich in celebrities, among others: Endre Ady, Domokos Szilágyi, Margit Kaffka, János Arany, Ferenc Kölcsey, Árpád Tóth, Béla Bartók, Tamás Bakócz, and János Irinyi.

All of this incredibly exciting heritage inspired the artists to talk about their urban and peasant backgrounds, the specific cultural diversity of the region, and the relationship between Hungary and Partium, touching on the identity issues of the people of Partium.

The performance will include Hungarian dances from Sárrét and Szilágyság, Romanian dances from Keményfok, Romanian and Gypsy dances from Nadab, Gypsy dances from Mácsa, Bulgarian dances from Vinga, Hutsul Máramaros dances from Vipcse, and Slovak dances and songs from Nagylak and Arad. In addition, poems by Endre Ady, János Arany, Domokos Szilágyi, Jenő Dsida, and Árpád Tóth will be performed by Ödön Rubold, Mari Jászai Award-winning theatre artist and Artist of Merit.