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Hungarian Folktales – an animated series, a cultural icon – VIDEO
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Hungarian Folktales was really special because it connected generations of people. The popular animated series was running on TV for over three decades, making thousands of children fall in love with Hungarian folk tales, and creating a special bond between parents and children.
Magyar népmesék [Hungarian Folktales] is a Hungarian animated series from the golden era of Hungarian animated cartoons. Hungarian Folktales was one of the most popular cartoons from the 1990’s to the late 2000’s. If you are interested in old Hungarian cartoons, you can check out our two-part-series about the Favourite Hungarian cartoons of our childhood, including classics like Pom Pom, Süsü and Dr Bubó.
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Each episode of the series is based on a Hungarian folk tale and uses many Hungarian cultural symbols. One of the creators’ aims was to preserve the cultural treasures of the Hungarian peasantry.
Hungarian Folktales is not just an animated series, it is a cultural icon.
Even in the 21st century, it taught young children about Hungary, Hungarian culture, heritage and traditions.
I also grew up watching Hungarian Folktales. It happened many times that I did not know a word they were using in the series, so I asked my grandmother to explain it to me. She was so happy to hear old Hungarian words and expressions that have not been used in years. Not only were the tales interesting and really exciting, but the animation was really beautiful too.
I’ve just learnt about this precious series and its amazing animations and have promptly made a posting on my edublogs about it, including the link to your article.
It´s indeed a cultural treasure in itself and a most educational tool as well, besides being a most effective way of making the rich Hungarian folklore more known to the new generations of Hungarians but actually to the whole world! Köszönöm szépen!