HungaroFest 2025 ignites Toronto with a spectacular showcase of Hungarian culture – photos, video
HungaroFest 2025 Toronto took place yesterday, 15 June 2025, at Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square), located in downtown Toronto. This festival was a celebration of Hungarian culture and heritage.
HungaroFest 2025 Toronto
The free festival showcased the rich diversity of Hungarian traditions, including stunning folk dance performances, soul-stirring folk music, and contemporary tunes. Participants could take part in folk dance workshops, where they could learn traditional steps and get a first-hand look at Hungarian culture. The event also featured a market under the brand name “Soul of Hungary,” where visitors could purchase premium Hungarian products, including traditional family recipes and handicrafts showcasing Hungarian craftsmanship and innovation.
Hungarian cuisine was one of the main attractions, where visitors could taste authentic dishes such as goulash, chimney cake (kürtőskalács) and lángos. The festival also featured Hungarian wines from renowned wineries such as Patricius Borház, Bolyki Pincészet, Csányi Pincészet and Gere Attila Pincészet, allowing visitors to sample the rich flavours of Hungarian gastronomy.
Distinguished guests
The event was officially opened by Péter Sztáray, State Secretary for Security Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario. Ford highlighted the significant contribution of the Hungarian community to Ontario’s cultural, economic and political life. He also announced that Ontario will recognise Hungarian driver’s licenses for tourists and residents, facilitating integration and travel.
Other distinguished guests included Minister Michael Tibollo, Member of Parliament Rudy Cuzzetto, Councillor Brad Bradford, Ambassador Maria Vass-Salazar and Consul General János Jákó, who all contributed to the festive and friendly atmosphere of the event.
HungaroFest is not only a cultural celebration, but also a platform for strengthening community ties and promoting Hungarian heritage among Canadians and visitors from different backgrounds. The festival’s patron was László Kövér, Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly, which underscored the significance of the event.
Overall, HungaroFest 2025 was a successful and lively event that brought together the Hungarian community in Toronto and the wider public to celebrate Hungarian culture through music, dance, food, and handicrafts, enriching Toronto’s multicultural festival scene.
Hungarian Canadians
Many people may not know this, but according to the latest estimates, approximately 350,000 people of at least partial Hungarian descent live in Canada. The majority of Hungarian Canadians live in Ontario, where approximately 163,500 people of Hungarian descent live, including approximately 54,240 in Toronto.
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