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Xpat Community Newsletter, 19 December

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

1. First up, here are a few free-time ideas for you for over the holidays:
* Winter Light Exhibitions Brighten Five Hungarian Cities
* Video: Christmas Tram In Budapest During Festive Season
* New Light Shows & Fixed-Price Menus at Budapest’s Key Xmas Markets

2. Next up, as always there are trending Headlines, essential Info + new Movies & Specials to discover:

➤ Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Set to Play here, First Wave of Acts Announced for Revamped Sziget Festival.

3. Also below you can see a wide variety of Daily Events - for more just check-out our handy Calendar:

➤ The Ultimate Dance Party: Girlhood Music Party, Opera Performance: Händel & Mozart's Messiah.

We trust you like what’s in it for you this week.
Best wishes, Team XpatLoop.com

Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays

All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!

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Watch: First Wave of Acts Announced for Revamped Sziget Festival in Budapest

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Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Set to Play in Budapest Next Year

'Absurd': Charges Proposed Against Budapest Mayor

Watch: Santa Run in Budapest for Charity

Calendar highlights


	Song Cycle: Sommerreise Sommerreise reverses Schubert’s Winterreise: a soprano's summer tale of a woman arriving, lover vanishing, & rebirth. Director stages it surreal in a Barbie world—dolls mirror life's games, tragedies, & trophies. Thursday 18 December - Vígszínház Budapest
	Ballroom & Drag Show Edition: Popshe The dance floor will be the domain of ballroom dancers and drag queens — a spectacular, energetic show you won't forget. Before and after the show, POPSHE residents will keep you dancing all night long. Friday 19 December - A38 Ship Budapest
	The Ultimate Dance Party: Girlhood Music Party Carefree musical party vibe from sister's room — freedom, self-expression, belting songs. Reconnect with inner magic-believer. Dress: white, pink, glitter, denim — like 2014 Tumblr. Party all night! Saturday 20 December - Akvárium Klub Budapest
	Budapest Jazz Orchestra - Christmas Concert Budapest Jazz Orchestra traces jazz from 1920s big band to contemporary, performing with US greats like George Duke, Joe Lovano, Peter Erskine, Jane Monheit, Ken Peplowski. Recent guests: Orsi Urbán & Adrienn Fehér. Sunday 21 December - Budapest jazz Club
	Opera Performance: Händel & Mozart's Messiah Baron van Swieten commissioned Mozart to arrange Händel's Messiah among others; Mozart shortened & enriched it with new instruments. While most perform Händel's original today, Hungarian State Opera revives Mozart's version as a joint genius gift—still a festive delight 250 yrs later. Monday 22 December -Opera House Budapes
	Folk Dance by Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Wonderful Nativity Hungarian State Folk Ensemble’s nativity programme evokes anticipation & waltzing angels in starlight, immersing in Christmas wonderland. Comic & heart-warming scenes countdown to Jesus' birth with games, Christian traditions, folk customs—snowman, snow fairy, or shaman horse may dance! Tuesday 23 December - National Concert Hall Budapest
	Hard Rock Concert: Zorall Xmas Zorall, legendary Hungarian hard rock band, delivers high-energy timeless anthems defining rock generations. Their Christmas show fuses festive cheer with raw guitar riffs to scream along to. Guests: Helldiver & Black Jack. Thursday 25 December - Barba Negra Budapest

Specials

	Festive Experiences at Matild Palace Budapest Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, once again awaits its guests with enchanting experiences: during the festive season, one of the city’s most impressive landmarks will glow with warm lights, delightful aromas, and exceptional gastronomic creations.
	Britannica: Hungary’s Leading A Level & IGCSE School Britannica International School Budapest proudly stands as Hungary’s top A Level and IGCSE school, delivering exceptional academic results year after year. For the second consecutive year, our students have achieved remarkable success, with one student earning the highest mark in Hungary for A Level Mathematics and another achieving the highest mark in Hungary for IGCSE English Language.
	Gala Concert & Dinner: 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra, 30 December The 29th music @ wine celebration has already become a tradition, where every year on December 30, the world’s one and only 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra gives a grand gala concert. 100 musicians play at the same time on the grand concert, performing popular melodious tunes while the audience is tasting selected outstanding wines of Hungarian wineries.
	Are You Missing UK TV In Hungary? Here's Your Solution, Including UK Premier League! This TV service for expats in Hungary gives you all UK channels, and stations from other counties including the USA, plus the latest films and box series ..it’s simple to set up with 3 leads (power, HDMI, Internet) and you’re away.
	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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