Carnival celebrations at a Hungarian retirement home: János Bődey’s best photograph

Why it matters: The photograph offers a poignant look into the lives and wisdom of residents at a Hungarian retirement home.
- János Bődey photographed two elderly women, Magdolna (87) and Irén (86), dressed as a bride and groom during a Carnival celebration at a retirement home in Páty, near Budapest.
- Magdolna shared her secret to a happy life, stating it was "good genes."
- Irén offered her own wisdom for a happy life, advising to "avoid borrowing money."
János Bődey captured a heartwarming moment at a Hungarian retirement home's Carnival celebration, featuring 87-year-old Magdolna and 86-year-old Irén dressed as a bride and groom. Their playful costumes offered a glimpse into their perspectives on a happy life, with Magdolna attributing it to "good genes" and Irén advising against borrowing money.



