Jail for Bravery

The story of a conscientious civil servant.

The legacy of Kálmán Várbáró, district clerk of Tósokberénd, in the memories of his son and the community.

Date and time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 p.m., May 20, 2026 (Wednesday) 

Duration: 90 minutes

Maximum capacity: 50 people

Age group: youth and adults

Program fee: free event

Location: Ruttner House café (8 Jókai Street)

We all walk in the footsteps of the past, but we rarely know the dramatic fates that lie behind them.

Kálmán Várbíró’s steadfastness during World War II, the brave defense of the locals, and subsequent imprisonment form a story that everyone should know.

We invite you to an extraordinary conversation where we will lift the veil on the secrets of the past and bring you closer to Kálmán Várbíró's human greatness. During the conversation, we will revisit the notes that the district clerk recorded in three months.

Guests / Interview Partners: Tamás Várbíró (son of Kálmán Várbíró), Éva Bosits (editor-in-chief of Ajka Centuries local history journal) and Hajnalka Vörös Márkus (archivist)

Who is this for? For locals interested in the true history of Tósokberénd, and for those who believe that good decisions can be made even in difficult times.

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