Excitement came to Buda Castlemaine last Sunday with Goulash, dancing, singing and cake.
The Aranykalàsz Corio Geelong Dancing group provided a sold-out audience of 70 people, with their cooking, dancing and musical skills.
Mount Alexander Shire Mayor Rosie Annear warmly welcomed the visiting Hungarians, including Mr Mihály (Michael) Geiger, Victoria consul to Hungry.
The Aranykalàsz Corio Geelong Dancing group came in November 2022 and filmed a short documentary on Buda for Hungarian Television Association MHTV. shown on Channel 31.
After this experience the group decided, they would like to bring a little of the vibrant life of Hungry to Buda, so this special event was organised by them, in their volunteer capacity, because “they love having this property as a significant part of the Hungarian community in Victoria”
Mr Mihály (Michael) Geiger responded with high praise for the work involved in keeping a heritage property of this quality maintained and running smoothly He is delighted to have such a special place in Victoria with strong links to the Hungarian culture and he encouraged those attending to ensure that it continues.
A pear tree was planted by the Consul, in the garden, as a symbol of this unique connection.