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This is the Hungarian Heritage Podcast. Here, we are dedicated to leaning in and listening to Hungarians and non-Hungarians who have a deep understanding of Hungarian history, culture, traditions, food, travel, and everyday life experiences in Hungary or from just being Hungarian. Our approach will broaden and expand your connection to your Hungarian Heritage in a fun, modern, inclusive, and welcoming format. So if you were ever curious to know more about your Hungarian Heritage, or you're not even Hungarian and you want to learn more about this culture, then this is the place to be. Follow along as we interview, discover and share, and I am confident that no matter how Hungarian you are, or are not, you will enjoy this journey!

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"You Cannot Forbid the Flower," A Revolutionary Discussion with Author, Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla

May 02, 2024 • The Hungarian Heritage Podcast • Season 2 • Episode 11

On this episode of the Hungarian Heritage podcast, I will be speaking with Elizabeth Lukacs Chesla, and she is the author of You Cannot Forbid the Flower, a novel about the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. What’s unique about this novel is how Elizabeth was able to skillfully weave together stories, poems, and historical documents, along with the first hand experiences that her father shared with her about being a freedom fighter during this tumultuous and revolutionary time. As you will hear in the episode, Liz has placed her father in the novel as the main character who serves as the “everyman” or “every Hungarian man”. Listen along as we discover and unpack the slices of our Hungarian heritage, the levels of loss we have all experienced, and maybe discover some things we didn’t realize about this time period and about our own families. After listening, I hope that this conversation sparks a desire for you to dig a little deeper into your own family history, and maybe discover a slice or two of information that you didn’t know about your Hungarian heritage. If you have feedback or questions about this episode, or you would like to connect with me at the podcast, you will also find my email, social media information, and podcast website below. If you’ve enjoyed this episode and you are interested in learning more about this Hungarian Heritage community that we are building, please don’t hesitate to reach out, I would love to hear from you.

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