New Flower Bed
As part of this year's Week of Discovering European Cemeteries and the Gardens of 80 project, a new flower bed will be created at the World War II memorial, a frequently visited part of the Fiumei Road Cemetery. The composition, made of flowers in two colors, will symbolize 80 years of peace following the end of World War II.
A Message of Peace
Mr. Gábor Móczár, General Director of the Hungarian National Heritage Institute, will take a short walk through the newly planted tree alley at Fiumei Road Cemetery, which consists of nearly 80 trees, and will share his message of peace in a brief speech. The video will launch by May 9, 2025.
Guided Walk
On May 9, 2025, a special guided walk entitled "The Struggle of Our Ancestors Is Transformed into Peace Through Remembrance" will take place at the Fiumei Road Cemetery, commemorating 80 years since the end of the Second World War. During the programme, we will explore life’s works of the writers, poets, and visual artists buried here, seeking to understand how the themes of war and peace appear in their creative legacy.
Highlights of the walk include:
- The Memorial to the Hungarian Victims of World War II
- Poets Mihály Babits and Miklós Radnóti
- Sculptor György Zala and painter Jenő Barcsay
- Composer Ferenc Erkel
- QR codes placed at selected graves, providing access to additional digital content (biographies, archived photographs).
- Thematic stations encouraging visitors to reflect on past lessons in relation to contemporary challenges.
- As part of the programme, ten trees will be planted in honour of each distinguished individual, serving both as a tribute to their legacy and a commitment to sustainability.
Additional information
The exact schedule of events and further details will follow. For any questions, please contact István Kovács at istvan.kovacs@nori.gov.hu.