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Welcome Speech
Dear Colleagues !
In Sárospatak, wine and education have a cult.
In these two areas, knowledge can be gained, as well as attitude, self-confidence,
morality, and humanity. Tokaj-Hegyaljas winery is famous far and wide and is
synonymous with quality worldwide. Särospatak and its region have established
their reputation in the world both in terms of education and culture. We can start
with Johannes Amos Comenius and continue with Ferenc Kazinczy, Lajos Kos¬
suth, and others.
Research on Tokaj wine has already been going on at various levels, but it was only
a few years ago that it got a new boost with the establishment of Tokaj-Hegyalja
University. Looking at historical perspectives, this amount of time does not seem
like much, but it is enough to find out whom we can and cannot count on. We
know that we can count on our French colleagues in this work.
Tokaj-Hegyalja University is still a young institution. That is why you have little
experience with it, and must be satisfied with what I solemnly promise: that we
want to combine education in Sárospatak with the international recognition of
Tokaj winemaking. We strongly believe that it will stand the test of time.
Our goal is to contribute to the professional strengthening and development of
wineries in the region by establishing viticulture and winemaking training and
with international connections ensuring that Tokaj wine is not only known and
recognized but also consumed more widely. And if wine can be sold, the future of
the region can be even more economically stable and secure.
We know that we can only build a more successful and productive future together.