Visit to Kesztyűgyár Community Centre and roundtable discussion on youth at risk

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, visits the area around the new Kesztyűgyár Community Centre with His Worship Gábor Demszky, Mayor of Budapest. The centre is located in the eighth district of Budapest.

The Governor General tours a neighbourhood in the 8th district of Budapest to witness the City’s efforts to improve living conditions in the neighbourhood.

Her Excellency is greeted by Hungarian students from a nearby school who attend the Kesztyűgyár Community Centre.

The Governor General chats with Hungarian children at the Kesztyűgyár Community Centre. The centre is located in the eighth district of Budapest, and is part of the City’s efforts to improve living conditions in the neighbourhood.

The Governor General chats with Hungarian children at the Kesztyűgyár Community Centre. The centre is located in the eighth district of Budapest, and is part of the City’s efforts to improve living conditions in the neighbourhood.

Delegate and singer songwriter from Halifax, Jordan Croucher sings for youth at the Centre.

The Governor General receives the Key to the City of Budapest from His Worship Gábor Demszky, Mayor of Budapest.

The Governor General signs the Golden Book of the City of Budapest at the Kesztyűgyár Community Centre.

Ms. Csilla Sárkány, director of Kesztyugyár centre and Mr. György Alföldi, Chief Architect and CEO of Rev8 Plc present hand-knit gloves to Her Excellency. The Kesztyugyár Centre is a remodelled glove factory.