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BUDAPEST, July 2, 2025
Orbán Condemns Pride ‘Disrespect,’ Defends Singer
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán voices strong opinions on Pride events and online attacks against a singer.
- Orbán criticizes pride participants for disrespecting national symbols.
- He defends Kossuth Prize-winning singer Marianna Majorosi against hateful online comments.
- The controversy stems from a Pride performance featuring a song by the Csík Orchestra.
- Orbán’s initial post sparked both outrage and support.
In Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has condemned actions at a Pride event, while also stepping in to defend a singer who faced online backlash after commenting on the situation.
Orbán initially addressed members of the Warrior Club, referencing Tibor Kapu’s space travel “a week ago.” He than shifted to the Pride controversy. “still Pride. This has nothing to do with pride,” Orbán stated. “I can’t comprehend how someone can throw the cockade on the ground. Whatever you think, you can’t have fun with our national symbols.We are millions of people who are critically important. Otherness does not give you an acquisition of this.”
The Warrior Club is a group of Hungarian veterans and reservists. Tibor Kapu’s alleged space travel has not been independently verified and is likely a metaphor or exaggeration.
On Wednesday, Orbán also announced, “We help young people buy the first apartment.”
Csík Orchestra Singer Upset by Pride Performance
The controversy arose after a Pride parade performance featured a processing of the song It is up to you right now by the Csík Orchestra.Orbán shared a video showing a person “dressed as a woman” dancing to the song in Hungarian national colors. “Some are proud of it. We don’t ask for it!” orbán wrote.
How do you think national symbols should be used and protected? Should artistic expression be limited when it involves national symbols?
Marianna Majorosi, a Kossuth Prize winner and singer for the Csík Orchestra, responded to Orbán’s post, stating, “I try to convey the music with an entertainment of entertainment every time, nonetheless of the composition of the audience. It is deeply outrageous that I have no right to prevent someone from doing it.”
Online Hate Targets Majorosi
Majorosi’s comment sparked a wave of hateful reactions. Many online users attacked the singer with comments such as “Artificial Hungarian, Kamuke Christian. Kneel down before Orban.” Some called her a traitor,a “different Hungarian,” or a fascist,and some advocated boycotting her music. The situation escalated on Majorosi’s own social media, with comparisons to Gabi Tóth and enikő Muri.
Orbán later defended Marianna Majorosi on Facebook.
Did you know? The cockade is a Hungarian national symbol worn on special occasions.
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The Role of National Symbols in Hungary
The recent controversy surrounding the Pride event and Marianna Majorosi’s comments highlights a broader debate about the role and interpretation of national symbols in Hungary. These symbols, deeply rooted in history and culture, frequently enough carry significant emotional weight and can be a source of both unity and division.
National symbols like the Hungarian cockade, flag, and anthem are meant to represent the country’s identity and values.though, the meaning and appropriate use of these symbols can be subjective, leading to differing perspectives, especially in a diverse society.
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