For Whom the Noon Bell Tolls – Hunyadi at MCC Feszt

"Every day at noon, church bells ring across Europe — a tradition rooted in János Hunyadi’s 1456 victory at the Siege of Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade), one of the most decisive moments in Hungarian and European history. This ritual honors a man whose legacy lives on not just in memory, but in sound. Inspired by the latest historical TV series on Hunyadi, this panel will explore how a medieval military commander becomes a national hero — and how history is reimagined and revived in the 21st century. The panel discussion will dive into the balance between historical accuracy and popular storytelling, the construction of national identity, and the role of television in shaping collective memory. Hunyadi is more than a chapter in a history book — his story prompts us to ask: what does it mean to be a hero today? "