With 15 March approaching, we remember that there have always been Hungarians who believed that the freedom and independence of the country were more precious than anything else, the Government Spokesperson stated at a press conference held in Kossuth tér outside the Parliament Building.
With 15 March approaching, we remember that there have always been Hungarians who believed that the freedom and independence of the country were more precious than anything else, the Government Spokesperson stated at a press conference held in Kossuth tér outside the Parliament Building.
As in 1848, also today we must fight for Hungarian freedom and independence, and therefore we need everyone who is able and prepared to sacrifice their all for this cause, Zoltán Kovács said.
The Government Spokesperson highlighted they are awaiting everyone who believes in the cause of Hungarian freedom, independence and sovereignty on 15 March at Kossuth tér where the official celebration will begin at 2 p.m. As part of the event, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will deliver a speech.
We are inviting everyone who would like to commemorate the heroes of 1848 in a peaceful and celebratory atmosphere to the celebration outside the Parliament Building, he added.
Mr Kovács said they are also looking forward to welcoming the participants of the Peace March, and he sincerely hopes that people in the largest possible numbers will attend the official state commemoration at Kossuth tér.
The Government Spokesperson highlighted we must not allow others to decide for us on the fate of the country, and also for this reason it is important that as many people celebrate together at Kossth tér on Thursday as possible.
On Saturday at Kossuth tér the press chief of the Ministry of National Development which is organising the 15 March central state events also informed the press about the detailed programmes of this year’s 15 March national commemorations. They expect thousands of people to attend these events.
Anita Kiss said the celebratory programmes will begin at 9 a.m. on 15 March, next Thursday, with the traditional hoisting of the flag.
The national flag will be hoisted as part of a military parade, in the presence of head of state János Áder and Speaker of the House László Kövér. The state commemoration, featuring Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s speech, will begin at 2 p.m. in front of the Parliament Building.
In Buda Castle, too, there will be a number of programmes for those wishing to celebrate 15 March, including families. There will be a fair, a folk dance event, horse petting, battle displays, a variety of games, craft workshops for children, concerts and theatrical performances. All events will be free of charge, the press chief of the Ministry of National Development told the press, adding that detailed information related to the celebratory events, including transport information, can be found on the website marcius15.kormany.hu.
The operational corps responsible for the safe implementation of the events will be in session all day also on this occasion.
The uncut version of the video recordings made at the event can be downloaded in the Press Room.