I read somewhere that 3.8 % of the population of Hungary is American. Assuming there are roughly 10 million people living in the country, and my math calculations are correct, that means a lot of folks out there right now, in their backyards and on their balconies, celebrating 4th July Independence Day.
There has to be an explanation for such a large number of stars and stripes celebrations today. I sometimes wonder if there are a lot of Americans in Hungary who are dual nationals, having left the country during the many upheavals like 56 and 89 for a new life in the States, returning later to rediscover their heritage, to resume a former life. Maybe it's just second and third generation family, curious to find out about the old country. I wonder also, when the sun finally sets over the Danube tonite, will there be any red white and blue fireworks?