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Welcome & Thanks for joining in here along with fellow Xpats in the Loop!

You're in good company together with thousands of expats & high-level locals.

First up, here's a quick look at 10 + 1 top events on this long weekend - many are free!

1. Magnificent St. Stephen’s Hall in Budapest Offers Free Guided Tours

2. Margaret Island Open-Air Theatre presents 'Bánk Bán' on 20 August

3. Dance in the Garden: 'Prizma', Várkert Bazár Budapest, 20 August

4. Electric Fortress Outdoor Festival, Monostor, 20 – 21 August

5. Festival of Folk Arts, Royal Castle Budapest, 20 – 22 August

6. Zemplén Music Festival, Tokaj, Now On Until 22 August

7. Charity Opera Gala in Eiffel Park Budapest, 21 August

8. Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest Starts 22 August

9. Free Concerts at Műcsarnok: 'Voices of Budapest'

10. Free Mini Concerts Outdoors Around Budapest

+1. Free Exhibition: Frottages of Light, Capa Center

You can see more events below and in our Calendar.

We really hope you like what's in it for you this week.

Yours with best wishes, Team XpatLoop

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Calendar highlights

'Witchy Weekend' in Tokaj Wine Region

A small, under the radar festival in Tarcal with open cellars, outstanding wines, good food and music in the World Heritage wine region.

19 August - Tarcal

'Dance in the Garden' presents Prizma

The main focus of Éva Duda Company's newest production 'Prizma' is how the world turned upside down around us - what we need now is a new way of thinking and new perspectives...

20 August - Várkert Garden Budapest

Budaörs Air Show - Free admission

Exciting all-day event with air demonstrations, special ground attractions, and children's programs for families. Admission is free of charge, but subject to a 'vaccine certificate'.

21 August - Budaörs

Festival Of Folk Arts - Free admission

During the 3 days of events attendees can meet an Azeri carpet weaver, Kazakh jewelry designer, Kyrgyz traditional costume designer, Turkish Ebru artist, Uzbek Batik artist and Tatar leather makers, amongst others.

20 - 22 August - Buda Royal Castle

'Greek Inclusion': Migration Stories from Yesterday & Today

Kristóf Kelemen takes guests on a virtual 'subjective guided tour' in Pécs, through stories layering world events, Hungarian history and episodes from his personal life.

23 August - Trafó Budapest

Tour of St. Stephen’s Hall - Free admission

This magnificent hall is open for free guided tours between 20 and 31 August. Tours take 20 minutes and allow visitors to explore the reconstructed historical hall and related exhibition.

24 August - Royal Castle Budapest

'UbikEklektik Festival'

This has been a countryside community + art festival by creative collectives since 2013. It strives to show the beauty in the unusual and the new - their main mottos include innovation, education, new rituals, and more!

25 August - Felsőtárkány

Specials

Win This Summer in Hungary with Sixt Rent a Car

Rent a car from Sixt Hungary between 9 - 31 August and you may win in their special 'Summer Sweepstake'. Click this headline for details.

Pollen Allergy: 'Why is an Investigation Important', By Dr. Rose

With the advent of the ragweed season, those who are sensitive will face difficult weeks if they are not prepared in time for the symptoms that regularly arrive in summer’s second half, explains Dr. Rose Private Hospital in Budapest.

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This TV service for expats in Hungary provided by fellow expat Jerry gives you all UK channels, plus stations from 38 other counties including a wide range from Europe, USA, Canada, South America, plus films and box-sets.

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