Cultural Association of Onga - Qunitessence Pálinka Competitions
quin·tes·sence /ˌkwinˈtesəns/ noun 1. the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
The Cultural Association Onga was founded on 25 February 1999. Since its foundation, the Association has been seeking points of reference for respect for the Hungarian cultural heritage, ancestors, , local traditions and cultural values. For years, The Cultural Association Onga has attached great importance to the cultural history of Hungarian pálinka. In this context, the Association has, among many other initiatives, created a unique national collection of pálinka glasses in the Darvas Community House and Museum in Onga, organised an exhibition on the history of County Archives, organised lectures, training courses in pálinka competitions, judging and appreciation, published a series of articles on the history of the Hungarian Pálinka Culture in the local newspaper and on the Internet.
The Association is also the initiator and organizer of the Onga Pálinka Competition, which has grown into one of the largest national pálinka competitions in the country; the Quintessence Competition.
In addition, the Cultural Association of Onga has created and runs the Onga Fruit Bank and “Tankert “ (Learning Orchards) programme, and is the initiator and organizer of the local native fruit competition.
The Association holds exemplary civil relations with Hungarian organizations in Historical Upland and Transcarpathia.
2021 Quintessence Pálinka Competition Winner:
Best commercial distillery and winner of the competition: 1 Csepp Pálinka Distillery
Best pálinka of the competition: 1 Csepp Apricot Pálinka
Source: okeonga.hu