A Hungarian Gentleman from New York – Pál Kövi and the Transylvanian Feast

We cordially invite you and your family to the Haáz Rezső Museum (Haberstumpf Villa) for the opening of the travelling exhibition “A Hungarian Gentleman from New York – Pál Kövi and the Transylvanian Feast.”

The Transylvanian Feast is a widely known and much-loved work, found in many households today. Its creation was preceded by extensive research in the 1970s, yet we rarely ask: who was the man behind this iconic cookbook?

Pál Kövi lived an exceptionally rich life: agronomist, football player, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and gastronome—a true 20th-century polymath. Born in Balassagyarmat, he passed away in New York. This exhibition presents his remarkable life journey and gastronomic legacy.

Welcome address: Zoltán-István Miklós, Director of the Haáz Rezső Museum

Greeting on behalf of the City of Odorheiu Secuiesc: István Szakács-Paál, Mayor
Greeting on behalf of the Harghita County Council and the 2027 European Region of Gastronomy: Barna Botond Bíró, County Council President

Festive speech on behalf of the Hungarian Ministry of Culture and Innovation: Máté Vincze, Deputy State Secretary for Public Collections and Cultural Development

Greeting from the Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Centre Bucharest: András László Kósa, Director

Exhibition opening by: Orsolya Velle-Varga, Deputy Director General of the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism

Musical performance by the Bujka Vocal Ensemble

The exhibition was realized through the professional partnership of the Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism and the Liszt Institute – Hungarian Cultural Centre Bucharest.
Gastronomic partner: Páva KulinarIQum Association.