"The Hungarian National Museum offers a unique programme: The hustle and bustle of museums on May Day !Open from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Entrance is free.Time is running. Do not hesitate to come!
Why?
Because this is a programme...
*where more than a hundred museums are present from all over Hungary and beyond the borders.
*where there are more than 90 programmes within two days.
*where popular Hungarian bands perform the music of various peoples.
*where you can have a rest under the shade of trees in the garden and taste some delicious bites.
*where 60-70 artisans offer fine, unique products.
*where children can participate in the course of historic events at the Historical Play-Ground.
*where you may visit the spectacular exhibition on the history of Hungary in the museum building
*where you are warmly welcome for some artisans' work at the various museums' tents.
On stage at the Statue of Arany János in the Museum garden:
May 17, Saturday
10.00am Opening ceremony
11.00am Valcer Dance Studio
12.00am Roll Dance Wheelchair Combi Dance Group
1.00pm Inana (folk music)
2.30pm 7határ (world music)
4.00pm Jambient (blues, funky, jazz)
5.30pm Kormorán (traditional fold music)
7.00pm Póka Angéla and the Fekete Tej (blues, gospel)
May 18, Sunday
10.00am Vodku (folk music)
11.00am Baranya Hunting Horn Band
12.00am Hubai Jenő Music School
12.30am Drawing lots for membership in the Museum of Fine Arts
1.00pm Veresegyházi Traditionalist Group
2.30pm Sültü (folk music)
4.00pm Napra (world music)
5.30pm Jazz Steps (swing)
7.00pm Kaláka (folk music)
Programmes in the building:
May 17, Saturday 1.30 pm
Éva Veidinger: Renaissance centres in Hungary (guided tour in German)
May 17, Saturday 4.00 pm
Júlia Oswald: An introduction to our glass, ceramics and porcelain collection (guided tour in English)
We kindly welcome you on both days!"
Source: reneszanszev2008.hu
15.05.2008