Contemporary dancers, international artists from different parts of the world, and traditional Hungarian folk dancers gather for the nineteenth time in Budapest to celebrate the joy of dance and to emphasize the importance of tradition.

The eventful carnival, which is free of charge, will feature a Carnival Parade on the 21st, where nearly 1000 dancers and musicians will dance away the blues between the Pesti Vigadó and Vörösmarty tér, a spectacular gala event on the 20th, and a traditional folk art fair on Vörösmarty tér.

For more programme details, click here: dunakarneval.hu

Words by Tímea Klincsek for XpatLoop.com

Proofread by Írj Jól Szolgáltató Kft