Xpat Guide: 2018 Burns Celebrations
- 25 Jan 2018 3:12 PM
Tonight many expats around the world will sing a Scottish song, probably after a wee dram of whiskey, and perhaps some haggis, to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns. In Budapest there are a whole host of Burns Night events taking place this year, not all on January 25th, here’s your guide to what’s on here in honour of the man Hungarians call the Scottish Petőfi.
Firstly it’s worth mentioning there are many parallels between Petőfi Sándor and Rabbie Burns, follow this link to read more about these two great bards, along with other fun facts about the interesting links between Hungarians and Scots.
25 January: 'Alchemists Burns Night' @ Brody Studios. A popular twist on the traditional Burns Night celebration, as Dez and co combine the great bard's poetry with a cocktail tasting, traditional food & music.
27 January: Budapest Burns Night Supper @ Corinthia Hotel Budapest. Organized by the Robert Burns International Foundation - a local charity organization that has raised over EURO 1 million to help Hungarian children in need.
28 January: The Corinthia hosts a ‘Scottish Brunch’ - complete with live bagpipe music, haggis and a range of whiskies to taste.
30 January: The Wee Burns @ St Columba’s Scottish Church in Budapest. Tickets are modestly priced and include a 3-course dinner including drinks, traditional music and dance. For more info contact Revd. Aaron Stevens
Lastly, here’s quick mention of the private Burns celebration held by Her Majesty’s Ambassador last night, XpatLoop was invited and a photo gallery will soon be published for you to see what went on – so please stay tuned!
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