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By Dick Oakes |
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Kárpátok Hungarian Folk Ensemble of Los Angeles was founded in 1965 by a group of young Hungarian immigrants wishing to preserve their heritage. The name "Kárpátok", after the Carpathian Mountains, was chosen as a symbol of greater Hungary and the ensemble's repertoire includes examples from all three dance dialects: Transdanubia, the Great Hungarian Plains, and Transylvania.
Through the years, more than 500 members have participated in Kárpátok. This figure becomes even more significant when one realizes that no member receives any monetary benefits.
All age groups and nationalities are welcome to join our ranks. We finance our troupe through paid performances and occasionally we enjoy support from the Hungarian government through grants. Portions of such grants are also spent on the purchase and maintenance of our costumes.
Kárpátok Hungarian Folk Ensemble celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2025.
