Greek Inclusion - Migration Stories Yesterday & Today, Trafó Budapest

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Greek Inclusion - Migration Stories Yesterday & Today, Trafó Budapest
In the 21st century, from a migration aspect, Hungary is a transit country.

Most refugees tend to head for more welcoming countries and better economies. And those who stay have few opportunities for integration.

There was also a wave of migration under the Hungarian dictatorship in the late 1940s: during and after the Greek civil war, 65,000 people had to flee, of whom 7,500 were taken in by the Hungarian People's Republic – on a rule of principle and ideology.

Kristóf Kelemen: NIKE, the Statue of Our Liberty - live stream

A headless goddess, a poet in front of a fast food restaurant, the obligatory Lenin. One taken away, one given a new name and identity, one that will not stand much longer. How did they get to be part of the cityscape and how is their fate intertwined with history and politics?

Kristóf Kelemen takes us on a subjective guided tour in Pécs, his hometown, through stories layering world events, Hungarian history and episodes from his personal life.

His investigation is centered around concepts of community, solidarity, power, freedom and memory and it approaches reality in a playful way, acknowledging its elusive nature.
Place: Trafó Budapest
Address: 1094 Budapest, Liliom utca 41.
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