István Ferenczes

poet

Păuleni-Ciuc, 1 January 1945

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)

The entire oeuvre of István Ferenczes can be described as an authentic and poetic depiction of the Hungarian fate of the 20th-century Székely and Csángó [Hungarian-speaking communities in Romania] people. He is perhaps the only significant creator among his contemporaries who wholeheartedly, with unconditional love, directly embraces and claims solidarity with these communities.

Kossuth Prize

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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2015governmental award

Laurel Wreath Award of Hungary

Hungarian state award for those who have achieved outstanding performance in the field of Hungarian literature and already hold an artistic award granted by the minister responsible for culture.

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2011governmental award

Knight's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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2001governmental award

József Attila Award

The highest state literary award for outstanding literary activity, awarded by the current Minister of Culture.

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