Early-Bird Tickets Available: Come Celebrate & Support Unicef
Thanks to many loyal party partners, we’re honoured to inform you about this annual English community event.
* You’re warmly invited to meet up with the English speaking community on this special occasion - held at the Premium Section of Etele Cinema - for an evening of entertainment, social networking and free-flowing refreshments.
* You'll be in good company with friendly expats & cosmopolitan locals from Hungary’s business, diplomatic & cultural circles at this popular annual gathering to mark the Patron Saint of England, AKA Szent György.
* Every nationality is welcome for a red carpet reception featuring an ‘All You Can Eat’ International Buffet, Fine Wines & Spirits, ‘Back to Black’ Film Screening, and an Afterparty with a DJ playing English hits -plus an amazing prize auction will help UNICEF Hungary.
You can see full details below and via this invitation link – which is constantly updated:
Invitation: St. George's Day Event in Budapest Supporting UNICEF, Wednesday 24 April
We hope to see you there to celebrate together.
Yours with very best wishes, Team XpatLoop
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* Limited availability, it's best to reserve your place now to avoid missing out.
Guests of Honour Include
* Paul Fox, UK Ambassador to Hungary
* Ragnar Almqvist, Irish Ambassador to Hungary
* Antónia Mészáros, Executive Director, UNICEF Hungary
Feedback from UK Ambassador Fox
“I was delighted to attend the St George’s Day celebration in Budapest in previous years, and I am grateful to XpatLoop.com for organising these events.”
Program Highlights
1. Warm Welcome from Master of Ceremonies Alexis Latham, including a short yet powerful Shakespeare Recital, as St. George's Day in England is the birthday of William Shakespeare.
2. ’Back to Black’ Film celebrating of the most iconic English female musician of the 21st century, honouring Amy Winehouse's artistry, wit, and honesty - Her music. Her life. Her legacy.
Shown in the superb surroundings of the Etele Cinema Premium rooms, where you can enjoy the movie from super-comfortable and adjustable luxury reclining armchairs.
3. DJ Woods will start out with an intro to English classical music (Elgar, Purcell, Handel), and after the film he'll spin English soul, pop and rock hits during the afterparty.
Free-Flowing Drinks
* English Whisky & Gin tasting by Cotswolds + WhiskyNET,
* Sparkling Welcome Selection by Bortodoor,
* Cider & Beer by James Joyce Budapest,
* Fruity Local Pálinka from Márkházi,
* Selection of Coke products,
* Costa Coffee.
International Street-Food Buffet
* Tarragon & Turkey Ragout Soup, Mushroom Cream Soup, Meatballs & Mash + Brown Sauce,
* Pasta with Bolognese Sauce, or Bell Pepper Ragout with Chicken, or Wild Mushroom Sauce,
* Pizza Varieties, Burrito + Guacamole, Salad Bar - all the above by Etele Cinema Premium,
* Chicken / Paneer Tikka Masala, Jeera Rice + Malabar Paratha - by Bombay Indian Restaurant,
* Kebabs + Hummus, Muhammara and Baba Ghannouj - by Leila’s Authentic Lebanese Cuisine,
* Selection of special Ice Cream Treats - by Cloud9,
* 'Guilt-Free Sweets' by Zsolnay Café in Radisson Blu Beke Hotel
* Cinema snacks - by Etele Cinema Premium.
Wine & Cheese Selection
* Fine wine tasting featuring Dúzsi Tamás Winery from Szekszárd, Gilvesy from Szent-György Hill, Hilltop from Neszmély, Pajzos Tokaj from Tokaj, Polgár Family Winery from Villány, Szeremley Wine House from Badacsony.
* English & Local Cheese Nibbles served with Fresh Fruit & Nuts - by Tesco.
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* Limited availability, it's best to get yours now.
Ticket Types
1. Early-Bird Tickets: HUF 16,500 per person.
Limited Number Available, First Come First Served.
(Ticket Price Includes the Simple Pay Booking Fee & 27% VAT).
2. Advance Tickets: HUF 19,500 per person.
Limited Number Available, First Come First Served.
(Ticket Price Includes the Simple Pay Booking Fee & 27% VAT).
3. On The Spot Tickets: HUF 30,000 per person.
Reservation required, payable upon arrival.
Click here to reserve these tickets in advance.
Welcome Gifts
* Pair of cinema tickets from ETELE Cinema
* Free Membership for 1 month to Kifli.hu Premium Service
Feedback from Ambassador of The Netherlands
“This St George’s Event is a cultural highlight in the Budapest Spring season. A rich programme filled with excellent food, drinks and lots of entertainment made for a huge fundraising effort to the benefit of UNICEF’. Much kudos to Xpatloop for organising this major event in such an impeccable manner!"
Event Sponsors
Platinum: B+N Referencia Ltd.
Sapphire: Taxually
Diamond: Britannica International School, The British International School Budapest.
Please Consider Sponsoring
* There are various packages available to suit different sizes of company and budgets.
Click here to arrange a discussion about sponsorship opportunities
Charity Element to Support UNICEF Hungary
* An auction hosted by TV star Zsuzsa Demcsák will help children in need via the Hungarian National Committee of UNICEF - the United Nations Children’s Fund.
Auction Prizes Include
* Special Test Drive Prize by Aston Martin Budapest (Value: Priceless!),
* VIP Package from Budapest Airport - Departures & Arrivals bud:vip services for two persons (Value HUF 340.000),
* Six-pack of Unicum Riserva from Sándor Zwack (value: HUF 72.000).
Event Supporters
British Embassy, BBJ, flowerMe, Funcode, Prohuman, S3 Entertainment Europe
Feedback from Irish Ambassador Ronan Gargan
“St. George’s Day was a wonderful event last year, showcasing the best of what England has to offer, not least the great music that has emerged from England over the decades, which is enjoyed by legions of fans in Ireland. The night also had a very worthy cause, raising money for UNICEF. A thoroughly enjoyable evening!"
Dress Code
* Smart Casual - Guests are invited to dress up for the occasion in their fav party outfit if they wish, plus there will be a prize for the best Amy Winehouse costume.
* Tips: Wear something blue if you want to, as it was said to be St. George's favourite colour. You could also wear a red rose if you wish, as another St. George's Day tradition involves pinning a rose to your lapel - both these dress code tips are optional of course.
Important Notes
* As photos and video will be taken at this community event, all participating guests consent to such images being taken and published by the organisers & partners for reference purposes.
* The organisers reserve the right to change the program timing and content if necessary. Tickets are not transferable and refunds are not available.
Key Details
* Age: 18+
* Location: Etele Cinema Premium Level, 1119 Budapest, Hadak útja 1.
* By joining in this elegantly relaxed and worthwhile community event you can socialise, eat, drink, network, and perhaps even dance if you want!
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* Limited availability, it's best to get yours now.
Timing Summary
Registration and Cheese & Wine reception starts at 6pm featuring classical English music, Welcome address at 7pm followed by Street Food Buffet, UNICEF Auction at 8.00pm, Film screening at 8.30pm followed by AfterParty with DJ Woods until midnight.
Fun Facts
* This unifying saint was born in Turkey, and is recognised far and wide: St. George is celebrated in Ukraine and throughout Iraq and Lebanon, he even has a state holiday named after him in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and less surprisingly in Georgia’s calendar too.
* As well as England, St. George is also the patron saint of Bulgaria, Georgia, Portugal, Romania, as well as the Spanish communities of Cáceres, Alcoy, Aragon and Catalonia - see more here.
* English has 360 million native speakers, 1 billion people use it as a 2nd language, and it is the official language in 67 countries.
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Feedback from Previous Event
Benjamin Turner, Principal, The British International School Budapest:
“A wonderful evening celebrating the best of English food, music and more, with the worthy cause of raising funds for UNICEF. Thank you to XpatLoop.com for putting the event together, I look forward to next year!”
Neil McGarry, Principal, Britannica International School: "It was fantastic to be one of the sponsors for this year's St George's celebration. The atmosphere was electric and I really enjoyed talking to such a wide range of international guests."
Penny Brett, Director, American International School Budapest: “Thoroughly enjoyable evening, great hospitality and company. Good to get together to support such a worthwhile initiative.”
This international community event is presented by XpatLoop.com - Your Expat Community Portal
* You can see what happened last year here / and what happened in 2022 via this hyperlink.
