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Életfa Hungarian Folk Ensemble (Uncredited)

Életfa Hungarian Folk Ensemble

The Életfa Hungarian Folk Band was founded in 1987 by children of Hungarian immigrants and consists of first and second-generation American-Hungarians from New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.  ‘Életfa,’ which means “Tree of Life,” symbolizes the core mission and passion of the band, which is to preserve the past while passing it on to the next generation.   Életfa’s performs in a variety of venues, ranging from theatre concerts and outdoor festivals, to museum presentations and Táncházes (Dance Houses).  They are dedicated to spreading their joy of authentic folk music, song and dance from the villages of present day and historic Hungary to audiences of all ages, within their own communities as well as throughout North America.

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Életfa Hungarian Folk Ensemble 3/20/12: Életfa Hungarian Folk Ensemble

This program focuses on the Hungarian Csardas dance with music played by the folk ensemble. Lesson at 5 p.m. Performance and open dancing at 6 p.m. Part of The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna.

Életfa Hungarian Folk Ensemble

This program focuses on the Hungarian Csardas dance with music played by the folk ensemble. Lesson at 5 p.m. Performance and open dancing at 6 p.m. Part of The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna.

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