As I looked at the bullet holes that were never repaired after 55 years, I wondered, Why? What is the political or social message to the public to keep this visual reminder of a painful, violent chapter in recent Hungarian history?
My cousin Kati says that Hungary can only look back and not forward, a testament to their current economic and social woes. The country held great promise after the fall of communism, but 20 years on, it continues to be mired in political corruption and infighting, with Hungarians taking more pride in their history than potential prospects, foretelling a bleak future.
interesting! i recently visited that church buried after the Pinatubo eruption (you were there!) and it's been completely done up, all signs of the disaster are carefully but of course not entirely covered up. it's a working church and not a museum to the disaster and the people who use it prefer it that way. thanks for the insight!
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