There is a need for high standard performances with Christian themes, Tarlós said in a speech, as drama in the early 20th century had treated works conceived in Christian ideology as equals, but they were denigrated under Communist rule, and Christian ideology was not made part of everyday practice even after the 1990 change of regime.
 
That is why the initiative of Új Színház is particularly important, he said, as he expressed hope that the festival will start a tradition.
 
Source: Hungary Around the Clock 
 
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