'WEEK OF CROATS FROM HUNGARY' TO TAKE PLACE IN ZAGREB 16-22 JUNE

ZAGREB, June 11 (Hina) - The Week of Croats From Hungary would take place in Zagreb between 16 and 22 June under the auspices of Croatian President Franjo Tudjman, Mijo Karagic, the president of the National Self-Government of Croats in Hungary told a press conference in Zagreb on Wednesday. This cultural manifestation is organised by the Croatian Emigrants' Society and the National Self-Government of Croats in Hungary. Croats have lived in Hungary for almost seven centuries, Karagic said, adding that according to Hungarian Government data there are 90,000 Croats living there nowadays. Most Croats live along the west and south Hungarian borders, and along the Danube river, Karagic said. The Association of Croats in Hungary was established as an umbrella association in 1990, while the National Self-Government of Croats in Hungary has been active since 1994, Karagic said, pointing out that the latter received about 130,000 votes at local elections that year. The Week of Croats From Hungary will include several cultural events, such as a photography exhibition, an appearance by the Croatian Theatre from Pecs, folklore ensembles, and two forums - "Croats in Hungary: From History to the Present Day" and "Language Resources of Croats in Hungary". The manifestation will also include a literary meeting with Croatian writers from Hungary. (hina) ha 111548 MET jun 97