The Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble is a performing group based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The ensemble’s mission is to promote and present traditional Hungarian folk dances and to preserve the history of Hungarian folk culture in all its forms. The Eszterlánc Hungarian Folk Ensemble has been celebrating and showcasing Hungarian folk culture in the Bay Area since 1977 through presentations to the Hungarian community and the general public. The Ensemble consists of twelve to twenty young adults ranging from age 16 and up. Most are of Hungarian heritage, although membership has never been limited to those with Hungarian backgrounds.