St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest On 20 August
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
August 20th is Hungary's National Day commemorating King Stephen, the first king of the Hungarian sand the founder of the Hungarian state. He led in the Catholicism with the protection of Rome. He was canonised and became St. Stephen on 20th August 1083. On this day the whole country celebrates with concerts, Holy Mass and fireworks.
Timetable for St. Stephen's Day celebrations 2016:
at Kossuth square / Parliament
08:30-09:30 Raising of the National flag of Hungary, Defence Minister István Simicskó's speech, official ceremony, Formal speech of the President János Áder
09:00-20:00 Hungarian ‘street of flavours' (food stalls) on Lánchíd Street
10:00-18:00 Open Day in the Parliament
in the Buda Castle
10:00-21:00 Festival of Folk Arts
14:30 Procession from the St. George Square and Ecumenical bread-blessing at the St. Stephen statue.
at the Adam Clark Square
12:00-21:00 Family programmes and concerts
10:00 Programs for children with the Buborék ensemble
11:00 Cutting up the Cake of the Nation
11:30 Showcase of the St.Stephen's Day bread
16:00 Petruska concert
17:30 Supernem concert
19:00 Anna and the Barbies concert
20:00 Messaging with the Petőfi Radio
at the St. Stephen's Basilica
17:00 Holy Mass and procession of St.Stephen's Holy Right Hand
at the Danube (between the Chain Bridge and Liberty Bridge)
21:00-21:30 Fireworks
Don't hesitate to join any of the programs above and get closer to this nation. Explore the city, along with Hungarian gastronomy and be amazed at the breathtaking fireworks at the end of the day.
Source: gotohungary.com
Republished with permission
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