Great Hungarian Communities in the USA: Boston

A strong Hungarian presence in a foreign country means that there are meetups, gatherings, language schools or scouts programs for the kids, maybe a chorus or folk dance troupe for adults. They can organise heritage festivals not only for individuals of Hungarian descent, but also for anyone who is interested in the Hungarian language and culture, or for those who just come for the awesome food. Let us see how many opportunities we can find for the Hungarians to get together in Boston.

Heritage festivals are great, because they increase awareness of the Hungarian culture among Americans and other ethnic groups which contributes to the development and strengthening of Hungarian–American relations. Click here to read about the Hungarian Heritage Festival in California. But festivals only happen once a year. In order to have a tight-knit community, you would need weekly or monthly events, different groups that come together often.

There are many different Hungarian groups and communities in Boston, which means that everyone can find something that they would enjoy doing.

Not everyone has a nice voice, so a Hungarian chorus is out of the question for most of us. Language schools are mostly for the children, although I am sure that there are options to volunteer and organize day trips or Hungarian camps, where there is a need for some helpful adults. But what groups could you join if you were living in Boston and wanted to keep in touch with local Hungarians? Here are a few options for you from bostonhungarians.com.

Motorcycle club

If you are more adventurous, check out the Hungarian Motorcyclists of Massachusetts (MMM). This is a group of Hungarian motorcycle enthusiasts living in the Boston area. The friendly group was founded in order to find Hungarian bikers and organize motorcycle tours, events and programs. The group is open to all people who are interested in motorcycles, regardless of age, gender, or nationality.

Hiking Club

The Boston area has a lot of nice outing destinations, suitable for leisurely strolls, strenuous all-day hikes and everything in between. The Hungarian Outing Club has formed in order to show these places to newcomers and to offer an activity to the nature lovers from the Boston Hungarian community. They visit the best places every year so newcomers have a chance to see the best views.

Soccer club

For Hungarians living in the Greater Boston area, playing soccer has become a long-standing tradition. There is an active Hungarian squad with several players who have been part of the team for more than a decade. They are playing all year long, indoor or outdoor, depending on the weather. They meet every Friday at 6:00 pm, and there is always a need for new players, so if you are interested, check them out.

Medical Association

Are you a medical professional? If yes, check out the Hungarian Medical Association of America. It is a voluntary organization of physicians and scientists of Hungarian heritage formed to preserve, promote, and foster Hungarian medical traditions and ideals. All qualified persons who share these goals and ideals are welcome to join our Association.