The House of Hungarian Freedom Fights
House of Hungarian Freedom Fights
Upon hearing the name Rákóczifalva, everyone recalls the historical personality of Francis II Rákóczi and the Rákóczi War of Independence. Although the war for independence was defeated, the fight for faith and revolutionary ideals was further carried on by the defenders of the 1848 revolution and war of independence. Our struggle for independence also fell short, but it continued to shine the beacon of freedom for the heroes of 1956.
In our opinion, considering the above, our freedom fights collectively represent the Hungarian people's centuries-old desire for independence and freedom, and they can appropriately symbolize Hungarian freedom. In this spirit, we have established the House of Hungarian Freedom Fights, also serving as the House of Freedom.
At the location, a permanent exhibition awaits visitors on the aforementioned topic. We organize cultural, educational, and historical events, commemorations, and conferences.
The Kuruc Heritage Preservation Association welcomes everyone with open arms.
The Cuckoo of Rodosto
II. Ferenc Rákóczi and his fellow exiles suffered greatly from homesickness in Rodosto; even when awake, they could only daydream and their thoughts were always in Hungary. The prince set an example for his followers, never complaining about longing for home and avoiding references to the past that would sadden them. However, one day he sighed and said:
"If only I could hear a little cuckoo's call from our homeland one more time!"
Mikes Kelemen, the prince's loyal companion, overheard this sigh. He immediately started contemplating how he could make the cuckoo's sound resonate in the garden of Rodosto. He didn't think for long and the next morning, he secretly sneaked into the garden. Under a tree, he lay down in the grass, placed his palm against his mouth, and began imitating the call of the cuckoo.
The prince of Rákóczi heard the cuckoo's call from Rodosto and was greatly astonished.
He started searching the garden, wondering where the cuckoo bird could be. As he searched, he saw his faithful scribe, Mikes Kelemen, lying in the grass. He immediately knew that he was the cuckoo of Rodosto, and with teary eyes, he embraced his loyal companion.
The events of the program are connected to the feelings and memories of the exiles in Rodosto related to Hungary.