About Us
The Vancouver Hungarian Cultural Society provides a place for Hungarian heritage groups (theater, dance), lively, colourful programs (music, literature, arts), gala events, dinners and culinary events. Every year we celebrate and commemorate the many important and pivotal moments of our history. We strive to provide entertainment and cultural experiences for all ages, introduction to Hungarian culture and contact with local Hungarians while also connecting with our country of origin. The Hungarian Hall is for all of us. Our goal is to ensure a positive public profile and an active community. We welcome ideas, suggestions, and we always welcome a helping hand.
Our History
Since the 19th century, Hungarians have been living in Western Canada. From the earliest days, communities were established in places likes Abbotsford, B.C. and have spread throughout Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan and Central/Northern B.C. The Hungarian Cultural Society was formally established in the late 1940’s. Currently it is estimated that there are approximately 60,000 people of Hungarian origin in British Columbia.
Membership
By purchasing membership to the Hungarian Cultural Society of Vancouver, you are supporting the community and events which keep our community active and alive. The membership also provides you with discounted tickets to many of our events and discounted rental of our hall for your special event. It also provides an opportunity to attend meetings, vote and provide your input as to the future of the society. Membership also includes our regular newsletter: the Tárogató.
Member Departments
Working under the Hungarian Cultural Society are a number of member groups and regular users:
Vancouveri Magyar Szinház – Vancouver Hungarian Theatre Group (FB link & vanmaszinhaz.com)
Nimród Vadász Klub - Nimrod Hunters' Cllub
Vancouver Csárdás Tánccsoport - Vancouver Csárdas Dance Group
Aranykorúak Klubja / Nostalgia – Golden Age Club (regular users)
Forrás Tánccsoport - Forrás Dance Group (regular users) (FB link & forras.ca.)
Contacts
Elsõ Magyar Református Egyház (Kálvin,Vancouver, 1955.)
2791 E. 27th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C V5R 1N4
604-437-3442
Lelkipásztor: Nt. Szigeti Miklós
6214 Neville St., Burnaby, BC V5J 2J6
604-456-0532
Magyarok Nagyasszonya Egyházközség
1810 E. 7th Ave Vancouver, BC. V5N 1S2
604-253-2577
Plébános: Ft. Lakatos Dénes
Vancouveri Magyar Református Egyház
900 E. 19th Ave., Vancouver, BC. V5V 1K7
604-321-4226
Lelkipásztor: Rev. Fábián Lajos,
Hungarian Calvin Educational Association (2791. E. 27thAve, Vancouver, BC. V5R 1N4
Vancouveri Magyar Nyugdíjas Otthon
1564 SW. Marine Dr. Vancouver, BC. V6P 6R6
604-264-1064
Magyar Színház