On March 13, the Free International University of Moldova (ULIM) hosted a screening of the Hungarian historical film “Most vagy soha!” (“Now or Never!”), an event organized in collaboration with the Hungarian Embassy in the Republic of Moldova and dedicated to celebrating Hungary’s National Day—March 15.
The event took place in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Sándor Szabó, the Hungarian Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, representatives of the diplomatic mission, members of the Hungarian diaspora in the Republic of Moldova, as well as guests, faculty members, and students of ULIM.
In her welcoming remarks, Valentina Ciumacenco, ULIM’s Vice Rector for International Relations, thanked the Hungarian Embassy for its ongoing support of the Hungarian Language and Culture Department, which enables ULIM students to study the Hungarian language and become familiar with Hungary’s cultural values and traditions. She emphasized that such cultural initiatives, such as the screening of the film “Most vagy soha!”, bring the history, values, and spirit of freedom in Hungarian culture closer to the academic community at ULIM, while also congratulating the Hungarian community on the occasion of Hungary’s National Day and expressing her appreciation for the academic and cultural collaboration between ULIM and institutions in Hungary.
In his message, His Excellency Mr. Sándor Szabó, the Hungarian Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, highlighted the significance of March 15 for the Hungarian people, a date that marks the beginning of the 1848 Revolution and is considered a symbol of the struggle for freedom and the modernization of the Hungarian state. The distinguished guest also noted that Hungary celebrates three major national holidays: March 15—dedicated to the 1848 Revolution, August 20—the feast day of Saint Stephen I, the founder of the Hungarian state, and October 23—the day commemorating the 1956 Revolution. In the same context, His Excellency emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory and the values of freedom and dignity, so that the tragedies and conflicts of the past are not repeated, and dialogue, solidarity, and mutual respect remain the foundation of peaceful coexistence.
The film “Most vagy soha!” (“Now or Never!”) evokes a significant moment in Hungarian history—the 1848 Revolution—and the figure of the poet Sándor Petőfi, a symbol of the aspiration for freedom and national dignity. The screening offered the ULIM academic community the opportunity to reflect on the values of freedom, solidarity, and cultural identity.
The event is part of a series of cultural activities organized at ULIM in partnership with diplomatic missions and international cultural institutions, contributing to the strengthening of intercultural dialogue and the development of academic relations between the Republic of Moldova and Hungary.
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