" Thousands bid farewell to Mamo Grum at Farkasrét cemetery,Budapest remembering his vibrant spirit and unwavering dedication to Hungarian hospitality."
Just came across this unusual article in Blikk about the extraordinary life of Mamo Grum! It is quite uncommon to come across articles or discussions that highlight the valuable contributions made by migrants to Hungarian society. There is a palpable sense of unease and silence surrounding this topic.
Is this the beginning of a new era? Will they change that narrative? They sparked my curiosity.
During my investigation, I discovered that this remarkable man, who was previously an officer in the Ethiopian army, actually arrived in Hungary in 1984. Can you imagine the incredible adventures he must have experienced by that time ?
He had a challenging time adjusting to the European weather, the Hungarian language, and the different culture for a period of 2-3 years.
However, he gradually began to feel more at ease with his new life in Budapest.
He attended Medical University and, after graduating, worked as a dentist for six years.
In 1996, his interest shifted to the catering business.
He made the decision to introduce the lively and diverse flavors of Africa to the city of Budapest.He opened the first Ethiopian restaurant in town and named it Lalibela.
Though he had positive reviews on his restaurant .
He must haved realized that that the demand for it in Budapest isn't as huge as he thought! So he totally tried to ride the wave of the latest trends and also serving traditional favorites to those living in Budapest .
He has been serving affordable and tasty Hungarian dishes, such as stuffed cabbage rolls, at festivals. He was present at the Hungaroring. Later, he supplied meat to all the famous Turkish, Arab, and Greek restaurants downtown.
That is why many people in the catering business simply referred to him as "The Gyros King."
Rest in peace...
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