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Xpat Community Newsletter, 22 October

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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. Here's a quick look at a wide range of special happenings on these days for your free-time enjoyment:

➤ National Holiday Marks Hungary's 1956 Revolution: Commemorative Events in Budapest, 22 - 23 October
➤ Rakpart Closing Weekend - Free Events by Danube, 24 - 26 Oct  ➤ Katy Perry Concert in Budapest, 27 Oct 
➤ Csaba Sausage Festival on this Long Holiday Weekend ➤ Pinball Championship in Budapest, 23 - 27 Oct
➤ National Bird Festival, 24 - 26 Oct ➤ Budapest Showcase Hub: Club Fest with 30 Acts from 15 Countries
➤ JazzFest Budapest: Concert Series Starts 26 Oct ➤ Diana Krall at Budapest National Concert Hall, 27 Oct

2. Next, as always there are trending Headlines, essential Info, plus new Movies & Specials to discover:
➤ State of Emergency, Hungary Safest Country, Exceptional Hungarian Inflation, Budapest Peace Summit?

3. Also below you can see a wide variety of Daily Events - for more check-out our handy Calendar:
➤ Free Open House at Parliament, Pumpkin Lantern Festival, National Bird Show, English Stand-Up.

Best wishes for the long National Holiday weekend!
Yours with kind regards, Team XpatLoop.com

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Calendar highlights

Morcheeba Concert

Celebrating 30 years, this UK band has long offered an island of chilled sounds amid everyday chaos. Their new album, Escape The Chaos, continues the legendary trip-hop group's signature blend of soothing, immersive music.

Wednesday 22 October - Barba Negra Budapest

Free Open House at Budapest's Parliament

Due to national holiday there will be an open day in the House of Parliament. Visitors will have the chance to see the Holy Crown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free for all visitors on this day of the year.

Thursday 23 October - Hungarian Parliament

National Bird Show

The event showcases an extraordinary collection of parrots, cockatoos, and other exotic bird species from across the globe, gathered under one roof for three lively days. Visitors can also pose for photos with macaws.

Friday 24 October - Lurdy Ház Budapest

Pumpkin Lantern Festival

Join in with your family and friends to see amazing glowing lanterns – or bring your own carved pumpkin – and help support children in need with a donation of non-perishable food collected by The Children’s Catering Foundation.

Saturday 25 October - Heroes' Square Budapest

Vintage Vehicle Exhibition

Budapest’s Glass House hosts a special vintage car exhibition with 100+ historic vehicles, including a 110-year-old Renault, a Ford Model T, and famous film cars like the Porsche 928, Titanic’s Renault, and a rare Citroën 2CV.

Sunday 26 October - The Glass House

English Language Stand-Up Comedy

It’s a fun, informal Open Mic Night where you can try your hand at stand-up or simply enjoy the show with a drink in hand. Expect a mix of local and international comedians - no two nights are ever the same here.

Tuesday 21 October - Hoff House Budapest

Café Brasil Contemporary Dance Show

This unique dance blends Latin rhythms with Hungarian compositions, featuring dancers reciting lyrics and portraying magical café characters, turning everyday joys, sorrows, and stories into vibrant, stylised movement.

Wednesday 29 October - National Dance Theatre Budapest

Specials

New Sales Director at Matild Palace Budapest: Suzanna Zourabyan

Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel Budapest, is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanna Zourabyan as the property’s Director of Sales. Click this headline to know more about her.

Exclusive Interview with István Pesti, Chef of Platán Gourmet in Tata

This year marks ten years since István Pesti arrived in Tata, bringing a new culinary vision that gradually transformed the Platán experience. What began as a single restaurant has evolved over the years into a diverse gastronomic world — today encompassing a fine-dining restaurant, a bistro and a manor house.

Canadian Lobster Dinner, InterContinental Budapest, 22 November

The Canadian Lobster Dinner by CCCH is well known as one of the most iconic business community events in Budapest. It has been running for 31 years and attracts many of Hungary’s most prominent business leaders. You're warmly invited to join in!

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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