Freedom Run organised in New Delhi to commemorate the events of 1956

The Embassy of Hungary, New Delhi, and Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Centre Delhi jointly organized the Freedom Run 2021, remembering “The Heroes” of “Hungarian Revolution” of 1956 and to commemorate the sacrifice of the Heroes of freedom.

The event was very well attended by a large number of people.

To commemorate the sacrifice of the heroes two races of 10 kms and 5.6 kms were held besides a walk of 2.3 kms for those interested in walking.

Starting the 10km #freedom run this morning. Remembering the #1956 revolution. #Október23 #Hungary pic.twitter.com/WZOejspPQh

— András L. Király (@kiralyal) October 23, 2021

The races and walk were flagged off by H.E András László Király, Ambassador of Hungary in India and Ms. Marianne Erdő, Director of Hungarian Cultural Centre, Delhi.

#freedomrun #1956 #Hungary Some of the many winners this morning in #NewDelhi #India #EmbassyofHungary pic.twitter.com/jskOsflXv0

— András L. Király (@kiralyal) October 23, 2021

Ms. Orsolya Bernat, wife of the Ambassador was also present. She encouraged the participants. Later on, the winners were felicitated. An exhibition of rare photographs and posters pertaining to the 1956 Revolution was also put up.

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