Invitation: Diplomatic Fair, This Sunday

  • 23 Nov 2017 10:55 AM
Invitation: Diplomatic Fair, This Sunday
Xpats are cordially invited to the seventh edition of the Diplomatic Fair, organised by the Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest under the patronage of Mrs. Anita Herczegh, Spouse of the President of the Republic of Hungary (pictured above at this fair last year).

Held in 2017 on 26 November from 10am to 4pm, the event will again raise funds for local children's charities.

"Visitors can buy goods from the stalls of Embassies from 45 countries, taste national dishes from 20 countries, and win great raffle prizes," Bridget Lindsay, President of DSB, told us.

Team XpatLoop have attended for many years, and highly recommend this exceptional expat community event - don't be put off by the enhance security this year, drivers see note below.

Video: Indian Traditional Dance at the 3rd Diplomatic Charity Fair in 2013. Main photo: Anita Herczegh at the Diplomatic Fair last year at the stand of Embassy of the Republic of Serbia.


This popular annual expat event also offers concerts by performers from India, Slovakia and Serbia, plus a Kid’s Corner with children’s programs.

The aim of the Diplomatic Fair is to represent the countries present through cultural activities such as music, dance, traditional crafts, souvenirs, and food, as well as to raise funds to benefit good causes in Hungary.

The following Hungarian Charities will be benefitting from funds raised at the Diplomatic Fair 2017:

'Our House'  (A mi házunk) foundation in Esztergom, offering educational and social support for disadvantaged children and adolescents, particularly from Roma families;

Sofi  - Special Education and Development Institute for children with intellectual and physical disabilities in Budapest;

Heim Pál (Children's Hospital ), Madarász utca Unit - Urology Unit, Budapest.

Last but not least Paediatric Haematology and Stem-Cell Transplantation Unit for Children, Budapest (Egyesített Szent István & Szent László korház)

Location:
InterContinental Hotel Budapest
V. Apáczai Csere János u. 12.

Date and time:
Sunday 26 November 2017, 10:00 - 16:00

Entry fee:
HUF 500 - free for kids

Drivers Note:
Road closures for Sunday, 26 November have been confirmed for the area around InterContinental where the Diplomatic Fair will take place, check the map below regarding restricted car access.



More:
Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest




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