Vaszi Levente

Traditional singer Vaszi Levente from the Transylvanian village of Kostelek/Coșnea (Romania) got the audience award at the 2014 PÁVA televised Hungarian folk music and folk dance talent competition. In everyday life he is a Hungarian and geography teacher in Kostelek. He has chosen to dedicate his life to helping the next generations know about their own roots - so today’s Hungarian Csángó children can feel the power of solidarity that comes from their Hungarian language, dance and song, and can carry on their traditions.

"As a member of Szellő Folk Dance Ensemble my task is to keep alive and pass on the treasures that make us Kostelek Csángó people: our folk dance, traditional costume, customs, Hungarian language, culture and faith…" – says Vaszi Levente.

(photo: Váradi Levente)