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Xpat Community Newsletter, 19 September

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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment here, along with fellow friendly Xpats in the loop!
You're in good company with 1000's of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community.

1. First for your interest are 3 fresh Interviews with expats you may know, or want to know:
* Astrid Harz, Austrian Ambassador to Hungary,
* Ken White, Director, Clarke & White Real Estate Hungary,
* Caroline McCallum, Head of Secondary, British International School Budapest.

2. As always below there's fresh News, Information & Inspiration + Movies & Specials:
E.g. Hungary Floods Round-Up, Free Ricky Martin Event, Airbnb Ban Ahead in Bp District.

3. Plus there's Events for Xpats for these days, hand-picked from our Handy Calendar:
E.g. 100th Food Truck Show, Interior Design Fair, Flying Dutchman Opera, Plastic Pick Up.

Now we hope you like what's in it for you below.
Yours with best wishes, Team XpatLoop

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Calendar highlights

Dutch Jazz: Ponga

Ponga is a special Dutch group that thrives on the possibilities of free improvisation, which is at the core of everything they play. Their performances blend compositional forms, infectious grooves, and unconventional melodies.

Thursday 19 September - Opus Jazz Club Budapest

Interior Design Fair: S/ALON Budapest

This annual fair presents the latest interior design trends, this year from 20-22 September. So for three days in total, the world of inspiring homes like you've seen in interior design magazines will be within reach here in Budapest.

Friday 20 September - Budapest Aréna

Community Initiative: Plastic Pick Up

This is your chance to give back to the community, in particular the Buda Hill surrounding Hűvösvölgy. Held in coordination with the Plastic Pick Up Hungary Group, and supported by the IHBC.

Saturday 21 September - Hűvösvölgy Budapest

100th Food Truck Show in Budapest

Almost every truck involved here has won some kind of award in the recent years, and they will all be happy to show you how street food has evolved over the past 10 years.

Sunday 22 September - Vámház körút Budapest

Improv Theatre: Course in English

No acting experience is required: At the end of the block of 10 sessions the group will have the opportunity to perform together and showcase their skills to an audience.

Monday 23 September - Flow Theatre Budapest

Moving News Pics: World Press Photo Exhibition

You can visit the World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 in Budapest as part of its world-wide tour, showcasing the stories that matter with photography from the 67th annual contest.

Tuesday 24 September - Biodóm Budapest

Wagner's Opera: The Flying Dutchman

The hero of Wagner's immortal oeuvre is the cursed Dutchman, who may set foot on dry land only once every seven years, and who first among the long list of Wagner heroes yearns for the miracle of redemption through love...

Wednesday 25 September - Opera House Budapest

Specials

Special Four Hands Dinner At Spago Budapest

On 8 October, a special series of gastronomic events will kick off at the Michelin-recommended Spago Budapest. István Szántó, the restaurant's executive chef, will be presenting a four-hands dinner with István Akács, head chef of Pajta Restaurant, celebrating the best of Hungarian cuisine.

The Mediterranean Diet’s Secret to Longevity, by Dr. Rose

The Mediterranean lifestyle combines healthy eating with physical activity and quality time spent with family and friends. Its health benefits have been confirmed by numerous scientific studies. Click this headline for more from Dr. Rose Private Hospital Budapest.

Fashion Insight: Sartoria Melina Trunk Show in Budapest

The world of unique, hand-stitched leather outerwear is very limited. Very few people around the world make the coats and jackets shown in the pictures at a master level. Sartoria Melina is among the very few and some say they are the best. Click this headline for more info.

Special Effects Ltd. Appoints New CEO in Hungary

For the first time in its 42-year history, the event service provider has appointed a former global FMCG executive as CEO. With the arrival of András Palkó, Special Effcts Ltd. - the key player in both domestic and international business tourism - has reached an exciting milestone.

Gundel's Sign Language Film in Top 3 at 3 Minute Film Festival

Gundel Restaurant's film on sign language communication came second at one of the world's most prestigious short film festivals. The 3 Minute Film Festival in Santa Barbara celebrates the creativity and message of three-minute films and is a highly regarded event among filmmakers.

Hungary Joins the World Wellness Weekend Movement Again

In a world increasingly focused on wellness and vitality, World Wellness Weekend returns for its 8th edition from September 20-22, 2024, with a powerful call to action: “Good Health and Wellbeing for All!” 

Job Opportunity: Content Manager @ XpatLoop.com

The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and the media partners, writers, photographers of XpatLoop. The main responsibilities and requirements of this key member of the team are summarised in this article.

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