With regard to the epidemic situation, this year’s government programmes commemorating the 1956 revolution and freedom fight will be confined to the ceremonial raising of the national flag – as part of which the national flag will be hoisted with military honours at 9.00 a.m. on 23 October at Kossuth tér – and the presentation of the Hungarian Legion of Honour awards.

On 22 October, there will be a spectacular light show projected onto the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Between 22 October and 4 November, photos from the time of the revolution and freedom fight entitled “Memories 1956 – Urban Exhibition” will be on display at iconic locations around the capital.

We are asking state agencies and local governments to regard this as a guideline upon the organisation of commemorations for 23 October, and to avoid events attracting large audiences.

Zoltán Kovács
Minister of State for International Communication and Relations

(Cabinet Office of the Prime Minister/MTI)