Here's a sample of snapshopts from the American International School of Budapest 's annual festival for charity, held on Sunday 30 March, 11am-3pm

Celebrating cultural differences, the school community plus vendors from in and around the city came together for international entertainment, food, games and prizes. It proved to be a very popular event, attracting 100s of expats and locals alike (collectively termed 'Xpats' by us).
 
Money raised from this annual festival will go to humanitarian charities and cultural arts and enrichment progra...
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The International Women’s Club Association of Budapest (IWCA) organised a special night out on Saturday March 8th, 6:00-11:00pm and many Xpat ladies attended (plus one or two surprise men).

The event featured an International buffet, open bar with wine, beer and special girly cocktails. Great raffle prizes and karaoke made the night unforgettable for everyone that joined-in.

A special performance of three one-act ballets.

By Composer Igor Stravinsky, Choreographer Bozsik Yvette, Set Designer Khell Zsolt, Costume Designer Velich Rita, Ballet master Végh Krisztina, Choreographer's Assistant Gombai Szabolcs.

Featuring: Bride Boros Ildikó, Grum N. N. Young couple Sahra Maira, Szegõ András, Parents Gáspár Orsolya, Kováts Gergely Csanád, Bacskai Ildikó, Nagyszentpéteri Miklós 

For information about futher performances visit Opera.hu
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The local Intercontinental Hotel invited clients and partners to enjoy an 'All Nations Carnival Party' to celebrate the arrival of Spring.

Guests were treated to a fine selection of food from carnival locations all around the world. There were separate Baroque and Brazilian dance shows, plus dance lessons for all those talented / brave enough to join in on stage.

The party also included a raffle for the best costumes, and winners of a carnival themed quiz won tickets for weekend breaks at various InterContinental Hotels, Malév Hungarian Airline tickets, plus gifts from Sam...
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Around 200 local Xpats celebrated the 15th Birthday Party of the BBJ at the local Kempinski Hotel on 7 February 2008 from 7.30pm until 10pm. 

The event featured short presentations from its new management, guest speakers wishing the paper well, dance performances, a harp player, business card draw, cocktails, Hilltop wine, soft drinks with great food and service from the Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest.