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The Ethnographic Museum opened an exhibition in January 2025 about the zither, one of the most beloved folk instruments. Since this is an instrument that can be relatively easily made and played, the curators of the exhibition sought to share this experience with visitors at the exhibition alongside nearly 90 instruments on display, 20 recordings and 3 films. Not only interactive applications and playable instruments were included in the exhibition, but contemporary zither players also bear witness to the fact that the zither music tradition is still alive today.
In connection with the "Vígan zengjetek, citerák!" instrument exhibition, the Ethnographic Museum issued a call to amateur and professional musicians, ensembles, students and teachers who love the zither, with one aim being to make zither players and orchestras currently active in the Hungarian-speaking territories visible and audible at the exhibition on a digital map, as well as at live concerts.
From February 15 to June 28, 2025, the exhibition's own stage will host concerts every Saturday at 15:00, featuring performances by orchestras participating in the collection campaign. Below you can read about their presentations!
LÁMPÁS Citerazenekar
The members of the Upper Hungarian LÁMPÁS citerazenekar became acquainted with zither music as small children. The roots go back to 1972 in Nyárasd zither music. Their goal is to preserve and pass on the treasures of Upper Hungarian folk culture to the new generation. They chose the name Lámpás because they want to light the way brightly. Their main task is to develop new talent. Currently, in addition to themselves, they can be proud of 4 children's orchestras. The orchestras are named LÁMPÁS JUNIOR citerazenekar, LÁMPÁCSKA citerazenekar, KISLÁMPÁS citerazenekar and their newest orchestra PÖTTÖM LÁMPÁSOK citerazenekar. These orchestras ensure their future. They believe that true value lies in love and friendship, because the shared work invested in music-making and community building can only work if we open our hearts and allow the rhythm of music to kindle fire in our souls.
Admission to the program requires a ticket purchased for the exhibition. Further information about admission tickets can be found on the Ethnographic Museum's website.
In connection with the "Vígan zengjetek, citerák!" instrument exhibition, the Ethnographic Museum issued a call to amateur and professional musicians, ensembles, students and teachers who love the zither, with one aim being to make zither players and orchestras currently active in the Hungarian-speaking territories visible and audible at the exhibition on a digital map, as well as at live concerts.
From February 15 to June 28, 2025, the exhibition's own stage will host concerts every Saturday at 15:00, featuring performances by orchestras participating in the collection campaign. Below you can read about their presentations!
LÁMPÁS Citerazenekar
The members of the Upper Hungarian LÁMPÁS citerazenekar became acquainted with zither music as small children. The roots go back to 1972 in Nyárasd zither music. Their goal is to preserve and pass on the treasures of Upper Hungarian folk culture to the new generation. They chose the name Lámpás because they want to light the way brightly. Their main task is to develop new talent. Currently, in addition to themselves, they can be proud of 4 children's orchestras. The orchestras are named LÁMPÁS JUNIOR citerazenekar, LÁMPÁCSKA citerazenekar, KISLÁMPÁS citerazenekar and their newest orchestra PÖTTÖM LÁMPÁSOK citerazenekar. These orchestras ensure their future. They believe that true value lies in love and friendship, because the shared work invested in music-making and community building can only work if we open our hearts and allow the rhythm of music to kindle fire in our souls.
Admission to the program requires a ticket purchased for the exhibition. Further information about admission tickets can be found on the Ethnographic Museum's website.
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