11 result(s) for folk culture in Interviews
Ragnar Almqvist Irish Ambassador to Hungary
- 16 Oct 2023 6:40 PM
The son of a Swedish folklorist and Irish writer, Ragnar Almqvist was born and raised in Dublin. Educated through the Irish language, he took degrees in English literature, German and Economics, joining Ireland’s diplomatic service in 2008. He is joined in Budapest by his wife, Ailbhe Keating, and daughters, Freja and Sadhbh.
Andrea Gerák, Singer
- 31 Aug 2021 6:07 PM
Andrea started her career as a folk dancer way back already in her childhood. These days, beside singing, she writes poems, short stories and articles on a variety of subjects, and also enjoys photography.
Dr. Fadi Elhusseini, Acting Head of Mission, Embassy of the State of Palestine in Hungary
- 27 Apr 2021 12:40 PM
He held several positions at the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as at embassies of Palestine in Turkey, Egypt and the Palestinian General Delegation in Canada.
Alexandra Ivanoff: Voice Coach, Arts Journalist
- 22 May 2020 12:41 PM
This New Yorker came to Hungary for the rich musical life, she says. Living in Budapest since 2015, she’s been learning and listening to as much Hungarian music as possible.
Jennifer Walker, British-Hungarian Writer
- 19 Sep 2018 4:23 PM
Jennifer Walker is a British-Hungarian writer, whose sordid past includes a PhD in nuclear physics. She has has since thrown caution to the wind and works as a writer full time.
Robert Kabai, Managing Director, Hunscapes Tours
- 24 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
When I was a child, one of my favorite passtimes was to climb a tree and silently enjoy the peace of this protected setting. Later I became more social, managing student associations and a university club, organizing parties, trips and other events that bring people together.
Xpat Interview: Stephen Spinder, Award Winning Photographer
- 22 Jun 2015 12:00 PM
Stephen Spinder is an American professional photographer, artist, dancer, originally from Rochester, NY. He graduated from SUNY Oswego in upstate New York and continued his formal education at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Xpat Interview: Julianna Kovács, Managing Director, B2Sky Hungary Travel Agency
- 16 Jul 2014 12:00 PM
Julianna Kovacs – managing director of B2Sky Hungary travel agency and airline GSA company - has spent more than 25 years in airline and tourism industry.
XpatLoop Interview: Yves Giacometti, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
- 20 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Passions come and passions go, so the trick is to keep things percolating. For now, Yves Giacometti is into Budapest. “This is a city that needs to be discovered,” says the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, who arrived in “the Paris of Eastern Europe” in late 2010 and plunged into local culture with the aid of erudite guides, an all-Hungarian concierge staff and ...
Ragnar Almqvist Irish Ambassador to Hungary
- 16 Oct 2023 6:40 PM
The son of a Swedish folklorist and Irish writer, Ragnar Almqvist was born and raised in Dublin. Educated through the Irish language, he took degrees in English literature, German and Economics, joining Ireland’s diplomatic service in 2008. He is joined in Budapest by his wife, Ailbhe Keating, and daughters, Freja and Sadhbh.
Andrea Gerák, Singer
- 31 Aug 2021 6:07 PM
Andrea started her career as a folk dancer way back already in her childhood. These days, beside singing, she writes poems, short stories and articles on a variety of subjects, and also enjoys photography.
Dr. Fadi Elhusseini, Acting Head of Mission, Embassy of the State of Palestine in Hungary
- 27 Apr 2021 12:40 PM
He held several positions at the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as at embassies of Palestine in Turkey, Egypt and the Palestinian General Delegation in Canada.
Alexandra Ivanoff: Voice Coach, Arts Journalist
- 22 May 2020 12:41 PM
This New Yorker came to Hungary for the rich musical life, she says. Living in Budapest since 2015, she’s been learning and listening to as much Hungarian music as possible.
Jennifer Walker, British-Hungarian Writer
- 19 Sep 2018 4:23 PM
Jennifer Walker is a British-Hungarian writer, whose sordid past includes a PhD in nuclear physics. She has has since thrown caution to the wind and works as a writer full time.
Robert Kabai, Managing Director, Hunscapes Tours
- 24 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
When I was a child, one of my favorite passtimes was to climb a tree and silently enjoy the peace of this protected setting. Later I became more social, managing student associations and a university club, organizing parties, trips and other events that bring people together.
Xpat Interview: Stephen Spinder, Award Winning Photographer
- 22 Jun 2015 12:00 PM
Stephen Spinder is an American professional photographer, artist, dancer, originally from Rochester, NY. He graduated from SUNY Oswego in upstate New York and continued his formal education at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Xpat Interview: Julianna Kovács, Managing Director, B2Sky Hungary Travel Agency
- 16 Jul 2014 12:00 PM
Julianna Kovacs – managing director of B2Sky Hungary travel agency and airline GSA company - has spent more than 25 years in airline and tourism industry.
XpatLoop Interview: Yves Giacometti, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
- 20 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Passions come and passions go, so the trick is to keep things percolating. For now, Yves Giacometti is into Budapest. “This is a city that needs to be discovered,” says the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, who arrived in “the Paris of Eastern Europe” in late 2010 and plunged into local culture with the aid of erudite guides, an all-Hungarian concierge staff and ...