Rozália Kóka

folk artist, performing artist

Bajmak, 12 March 1943

Corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2014–2019)

Full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2019–)

Rozália Kóka’s interests are directed primarily towards the history, fate, and folk culture of the Bukovina Székelys and the Moldavian and Gyimes Csángós. Her activity extends across several fields: she works as a performing artist of song and spoken word, an ethnographic collector, a cultural organiser, a journalist, and a writer.

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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1992governmental award

Master of Folk Arts

State award granted to folk artists, in recognition of specific works or their entire oeuvre, who have achieved outstanding results in developing folk art over an extended period.

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1987governmental award

Bessenyei György Memorial Medal

Established to recognize the work of outstanding professionals in cultural education.

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1973governmental award

Young Master of Folk Arts

State award granted to young (15-35 years old) creators and performing artists who have achieved outstanding individual accomplishments in specific branches of folk art.

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