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Széki est a Fonóban, dr. Lelkes Lajos emlékére (2026. október 29.)
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Music and dance like in Szék: A ’Szék evening’ will be held at the Fonó in Budapeston 2026 October 29th honoring the memory of dr. Lelkes Lajos (1940-2026). Lelkes was an important founder, organizer and publisher in Budapest’s dance house movement, yet someone who was rarely in the forefront of the wider public. He had a key role in organizing the very first dance house held in May 1972.The Fonó’s special Szék evening will includeKorniss Péter’s slide show with photos of Szék. Dance house related books published by Lelkes Lajos will be on exhibition.The dance house will have music provided by the Üsztürő, Tükrös and the Csoóri Family bands. Also re-published here are excerpts from conversations with Lelkes about his first visit to a dance house in the village Szék in 1971, about doing folk dance collection/documentation work, and his reactions to experiencing dance and music first hand in these authentic situations.