Hungary Revolution and Independence Day

Hungary Revolution and Independence Day

March 15On March 15, Hungarians observe the anniversary of the beginning of the revolution in 1848 against the Habsburg monarchy. The revolutionaries called for the creation of a nation-state with freedom of the press and an independent parliamentary government. In 1989, celebrations were open for the first time since the Soviet invasion, and took place all over the country.
CONTACTS:
Hungarian Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Bem rakpart 47
Budapest, H-1027 Hungary
36-1-458-1000; fax: 38-1-212-5918
www.mfa.gov.hu/kum/en/bal