The Hungarian National Dance Ensemble will present “Land of the Free — Celebrating 250 Years of Hungarian-American Friendship” on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Riviera Theater in downtown Charleston.
The free, family-friendly performance will begin at 5 p.m.
Commissioned by the Hungary Foundation as Hungary’s cultural contribution to America’s 250th anniversary, the original production combines dance, traditional Hungarian folk music, costumes and historical storytelling.
The performance tells the story of Col. Michael Kováts de Fabriczy, a Hungarian-born hussar who helped organize and train Pulaski’s Legion and brought European light-cavalry traditions to the American cause during the Revolutionary War.
Kováts died while defending Charleston on May 11, 1779, giving the Charleston stop of the production’s U.S. tour a local connection.
The performance will be held at the Riviera Theater, 227 King St.
Admission is free, but advance registration is requested through Eventbrite.