Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated to the Museum by Violetta Zentai, anthropologist and former Pioneer. Violetta Zentai was born in 1958. She joined the Pioneers at age 10 (1968) and participated in their activities until 1973 as an ordinary Pioneer. Her troop was called 'Ferenc Rozsa', and was established in the XVIII District of Budapest. The troop leader was her school teacher at the Vorosmarty Utcai Altalanos Enekzenei Iskola (Vorosmarty Street Voice Musical School). As a Youth Leader she participated in the Summer Leaders Training Camps for 14 year olds in the town of Tata. This participation involved the training of 'leendo ifi vezetok' or potential youth leaders. She was involved in such training for approximately 6 years in her recollection. Her history: In 1973 she became an UTTORO VEZETO or Pioneer Leader. In 1977 she became an IFJU VEZETO or Youth Leader. Today she is an anthropologist working at the Central European University, Budapest. The above details were given in interview by Zentai to Andre Czegledy in 2000.
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Production / use)
2003.119-120 are two Pioneer articles from a person who participated in the 1976 8th Pioneer Meeting/Camp.
The handkerchief “was to wave at celebrations” en masse according to the donor. The handkerchief graphic shows three figures wearing the neck scarves of the pioneers and holding hands in around the emblem in celebration. The badge was to be sewn onto the pioneer uniform either above the right front pocket or below the left shoulder, depending upon the owner.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
A: Multi-coloured cloth print. Blue background with three figures (red, orange, yellow) surrounding the Pioneers emblem of a Hungarian flag with a campfire and the word ELORE or FORWARD at the staff side of the flag. For 1976 national pioneer camp rally. B: Multicoloured pin for 1976 national pioneer camp rally as above.
Event Date 1/6/2004
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
A: Handkerchief of colour printed textile, possibly of cotton. Blue background with three figures in red, orange, and yellow, surrounding the Pioneers emblem of a Hungarian flag, with a campfire and the word 'ELÖRE'. Encircled by yellow text reading: 'VII ORSZÁGOS ÚTTÖRÖ TALÁLKOZÓ 1976'. B: Badge with the same design as the handkerchief. Plastic front and metal back with a metal pin. Both for the 1976 national pioneer camp rally.
Event Date 3/5/2023
Author: Lizzy Peneycad