THE II. GUIDENCE FESTIVAL HAS ENDED
April 18, 2024, THURSDAY
By noon, the last group arrived at the Life Path Festival, marking the start of the first day. As per tradition, Dr. Miklós Radoszáv greeted each group individually, followed by a joint opening event. All the campers then performed the previously learned choreography to the song “Mi vagyunk a Grund” once again. We also inaugurated our newest supported members, adding their handprints to the giant ball created last year. This day, as always, focused on preparations—setting up exhibitions, project materials, and research labs. Meanwhile, chess, foosball, and FIFA championships also began. In the evening, the Csányi Band and Chamber Orchestra rehearsed their usual joint production.
“Handshakes, hugs, and wide smiles filled the day as children from different parts of the country reunited. This is the essence of the Life Path Days and Festivals for me. The projects announced by the Children’s Parliament and the various project exhibitions were being diligently set up, while sports competitions took place with intense rivalry. Throughout and after these events, music from the rehearsals filled the venue, especially the theater hall. I’m sure everyone went to bed filled with positive energy, looking forward to the next day!” – László Gázsik, Nagybajom Group 1
APRIL 19, 2024, FRIDAY
The morning featured a series of exciting and high-quality performances that brightened up the “Color Your World!” stage. The jury had a tough time making their final decisions due to the diverse presentations they witnessed.
In the Music category, the first place was awarded to the Handabanda formation, tied with Krisztián Torma from Mohács Group 1. The team of Transylvanian singer girls came in second, while the duo of Viktória Prevácz and Emily Santos-Horváth from Mohács Group 1 took third place.
Wensofszky Balázs from Pécs Group 3 and Móczó Martin from Szeged Group 2 received special recognition for their inspired performances.
In the Performance category, the mixed Jászság groups’ Snow White production took first place. The Bogdán siblings and the joint performance of Kaposvár Groups 1 and 2 shared second place. The third place was also shared by the short production from the Pécs Community House and the performance by the Szentes Community House.
Special recognition went to Jászság Group 2 and Szentes Group 1.
In the Prose and Poetry category, János Bali from Jászság Group 2 secured first place, Szilveszter Cseke from Mohács Group 1 took second, and Szabrina Mocsel from Transylvania received third place.
Special recognition was awarded to Hunor Tana from Transylvania and Fanni Török from Szeged Group 3.
Additionally, the submissions for the “I Am Who I Am” competition were evaluated by a jury of selected experts:
In the Literature category, Jazmin Pretz from Kaposvár Group 2 won the award. In the Visual Arts category, the prize was shared by Dominik Heilmann from Mohács Group 2 and Vanda Horváth from Szentes Group 1. In the Nature Photography category, Kristóf Tóth from Nagybajom Group 3 came in first, Szabolcs Turuczki from Szeged Group 2 took second place, and Emma Molnár from Szeged Group 2 finished third.
We thank Erika Csányi, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Lajos Aáry-Tamás, Commissioner for Educational Rights, András Török, Cultural Manager, Dávid Küttel, Head of Kultúrpart, Vanda Virovecz, Café Communications staff, Gergely Kiss, Visual Expert, Andrea Kalla, Head of the Csányi Band, and Nadin Kuckó, former President of the Students Parliament!
In the afternoon, children participated in craft workshops, making felt, leather bracelets, keychains, printed T-shirts and bags, and cheered for their peers in the usual Football Championship.
The results can be viewed here!
We thank Ádám Csányi and Gábor Marosi, trustees, for their honorable participation in the award ceremony!
This year, the Wandering Cup, founded by the Children’s Parliament in 2024, was taken home by the Transylvanian guest team after a 6-5 match against the Foundation’s selected team! Congratulations to them!
In the evening, the children were engaged in the Ricsaj! nighttime adventure competition organized by the entire Nagybajom house, despite the evening cold, until bedtime.
Thank you to all the children and adults for their help, and to Zalán Győző and Ádám Balogh for the main organization!
April 20. 2024, SATURDAY
Saturday unfolded differently than usual. After the opening, in the morning, our guests could visit the demonstration workshops led by the children, showcasing their year-long project work. Following the poetry recitation on stage, the drama section’s aspiring actors performed “The Marriage of Mihály Kocsonya” and “Abigél.” The main program of the Life Path Festival, the Talent Stage, took place in the afternoon. Our Founder, Dr. Sándor Csányi, opened the Talent Stage, welcoming guests, children, and colleagues, and alongside his review of the past 19 years, he shared many motivating thoughts with the youth.
Numerous awards and recognitions were handed out on the Talent Stage:
The Csányi Foundation Ambassador Award was won by the Szeged Photo Club for their tireless work over the years, making them permanent winners in national photo competitions.
This year, the Attila Ágoston Award was received by Angéla Vancsuráné Sárközi, mentor from Kaposvár, Gáborné Halász, staff member of the central office, for outstanding execution of the Life Path Program, Bianka Járay (Pécs Group 2, mentor: András Gál), and Anna Benczúr (Szeged Group 2, mentor: Péter Mikics) for exemplary completion of the Life Path Program. The staff of CSAM received the award among the supporters this year.
Among this year’s graduates, Dr. Brúnó Faragó from Szeged Group 1 and Luca Berta from Szeged Group 2 gave heartfelt farewell speeches, thanking, on behalf of all their peers, for the years of support and tireless work that helped them become the people they are today.
We thank all our supporters, Board of Trustees members, mentors, developers, and volunteers for proving every day that the impossible is not a fact, but an opinion!
Special thanks to our Founder, Dr. Sándor Csányi, and Erika Csányi, Chair of the Board of Trustees, for tirelessly working since the foundation’s inception to nurture and ensure the successful life paths of the supported youth.
