Fidesz-backed group plans march for 70th anniversary of 1956 uprising
A Fidesz-aligned organization announced a march on October 23 to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, replacing a planned peace walk.
On the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, the 56 Lángja Közhasznú Alapítvány announced a major march instead of a peace walk. The program includes a flag ceremony displaying a 1,848-meter-long Hungarian national flag alongside the Székely flag, paying tribute to the revolution’s heroes. Organizers describe the event as a "grand, uplifting" celebration of national unity.
Magyar Péter posted on his personal social media platform, questioning the allocation of public money for the march and suggesting the organizers have lower standards. The shift from a peace walk to a march has drawn criticism from participants who previously attended events emphasizing national cohesion. The event is set for October 23, the day the uprising began.
Why it matters
It shows how political groups shape national commemorations and public spending in Hungary.
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