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There is a wide range of cultural events taking place until 24 April in downtown Budapest. The aim is to provide high quality entertainment to the residents of Budapest and the visitors of the capital with cultural events, applied arts presentations, folk music and folk dance shows.

In addition to cultural events, 72 artists and workshops have the opportunity to showcase their skills. Some fine work of folk artists, craftsmen, designers, creators of innovative craft-works and artisan food makers were selected by a professional jury.

So the Spring Fayre features traditional products, as well as, objects of folk art in a modern, re-thought format and creations from various designers. This year the cuisine of the middle class and the peasants will be in focus, and bread baking is an exciting attraction, and the fabulous weather makes it all that more enjoyable.

Words and photos by Russell Skidmore for XpatLoop.com
After an extensive career in advertising - as an Art Director & Creative Director in London, Paris and Budapest for leading agencies - Russel transferred the skills and knowledge gained to the development of his own successful company covering wedding, event, PR and portrait photography: www.russell-skidmore-photography.co.uk