László Krasznahorkai, Ildikó Enyedi and Géza Jeszenszky also received state awards

On Wednesday afternoon, state awards were presented at the Parliament for the national holiday on October 23. Notable recipients included László Krasznahorkai, Ildikó Enyedi, Géza Jeszenszky, and Pál Závada. The Grand Cross of the Order of Merit was awarded to Krasznahorkai for his literary contributions, Kende Péter for his role in organizing revolutionary press during 1956, and András Schiff for his exceptional musical career. Other awards recognized filmmakers, historians, and scientists for their significant contributions to Hungarian culture and society. The ceremony highlighted the achievements of individuals who have made lasting impacts in various fields, including literature, film, and science.