141 result(s) for 20 august celebration in Articles
Budapest Zoo Is 150 Years Old
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- entertainment
It’s been 150 years since Hungary’s very first zoo, the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden in the heart of the capital opened its gates to the public on August 9, 1866, writes hvg.hu. It was back at the end of the 18th century that the first public zoos were opened in Western Europe, the zoo in Vienna, for instance, began welcoming visitors in 1780.
Events On 23 October Are About Heroism, Tribute & Freedom
- 21 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
At a press conference, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha stated that heroism, tribute and freedom will be the central ideas of the commemoration organized for the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
Festival Of Folk Arts, Buda Castle, 18 - 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
The Festival of Folk Arts (Mesterségek Ünnepe) brings the finest Hungarian craftsmen and their work to Buda Castle from across the country. They bring a variety of different folk crafts ranging from woodcarving to egg painting. Visitors can partake in many of the activities, as well as enjoy live folk music and dance performances.
Security To Be Stepped Up During Aug 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s August 20 national holiday will be “all about security” with much greater police presence on the streets than ever before, a defence ministry official said.
St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest On 20 August
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
August 20th is Hungary's National Day commemorating King Stephen, the first king of the Hungarian sand the founder of the Hungarian state. He led in the Catholicism with the protection of Rome. He was canonised and became St. Stephen on 20th August 1083. On this day the whole country celebrates with concerts, Holy Mass and fireworks.
St Germain, Incognito, Earth, Wind & Fire @ Paloznak Jazz Picnic, 1 - 6 August
- 4 Aug 2016 2:30 AM
- entertainment
This weekend the village of Paloznak will be the capital of jazz at Lake Balaton for three days, as the Paloznak Jazz Picnic returns with a star-studded program. In the past 5 years the event grew to be a summer celebration attracting thousands of guests with its Balaton Uplands vibe, jazz concerts worth watching while lounging in the grass, quality local wines and top notch international and ...
A Lot Of Long Weekends To Come Next Year In Hungary
- 26 Jul 2016 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Napi.hu writes that there will be seven long weekends in 2017 by the estimations of Officina.hu. The final list of public holidays will be unraveled as soon as the order scheme of the Minister for National Economy becomes public. It seems like work schedule will be different in 2017 compared to the previous years, as workers will be able to enjoy many three-day long weekends and, what’s probably ...
Sziget Festival Program Is Now Complete
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget, the week-long festival in the middle of Budapest, has a colorful and exciting program variety that is now considered ready. The more than 1500 programs taking place non-stop on the island can now be checked on the festival website. Less than 5% of the Sziget passes are available at the moment and with the current sales dynamic they will most probably sell out by the end of June.
See 1000 Years Of Hungarian History In 14 Minutes
- 21 Apr 2016 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Both locals and tourists may enjoy the high-tech 3D time travel experience through Hungarian history that’s taking place at the 700-year-old St. Michael’s Chapel in the Castle District.
Budapest Zoo Is 150 Years Old
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- entertainment
It’s been 150 years since Hungary’s very first zoo, the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden in the heart of the capital opened its gates to the public on August 9, 1866, writes hvg.hu. It was back at the end of the 18th century that the first public zoos were opened in Western Europe, the zoo in Vienna, for instance, began welcoming visitors in 1780.
Events On 23 October Are About Heroism, Tribute & Freedom
- 21 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
At a press conference, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha stated that heroism, tribute and freedom will be the central ideas of the commemoration organized for the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
Festival Of Folk Arts, Buda Castle, 18 - 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
The Festival of Folk Arts (Mesterségek Ünnepe) brings the finest Hungarian craftsmen and their work to Buda Castle from across the country. They bring a variety of different folk crafts ranging from woodcarving to egg painting. Visitors can partake in many of the activities, as well as enjoy live folk music and dance performances.
Security To Be Stepped Up During Aug 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s August 20 national holiday will be “all about security” with much greater police presence on the streets than ever before, a defence ministry official said.
St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest On 20 August
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
August 20th is Hungary's National Day commemorating King Stephen, the first king of the Hungarian sand the founder of the Hungarian state. He led in the Catholicism with the protection of Rome. He was canonised and became St. Stephen on 20th August 1083. On this day the whole country celebrates with concerts, Holy Mass and fireworks.
St Germain, Incognito, Earth, Wind & Fire @ Paloznak Jazz Picnic, 1 - 6 August
- 4 Aug 2016 2:30 AM
- entertainment
This weekend the village of Paloznak will be the capital of jazz at Lake Balaton for three days, as the Paloznak Jazz Picnic returns with a star-studded program. In the past 5 years the event grew to be a summer celebration attracting thousands of guests with its Balaton Uplands vibe, jazz concerts worth watching while lounging in the grass, quality local wines and top notch international and ...
A Lot Of Long Weekends To Come Next Year In Hungary
- 26 Jul 2016 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Napi.hu writes that there will be seven long weekends in 2017 by the estimations of Officina.hu. The final list of public holidays will be unraveled as soon as the order scheme of the Minister for National Economy becomes public. It seems like work schedule will be different in 2017 compared to the previous years, as workers will be able to enjoy many three-day long weekends and, what’s probably ...
Sziget Festival Program Is Now Complete
- 17 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget, the week-long festival in the middle of Budapest, has a colorful and exciting program variety that is now considered ready. The more than 1500 programs taking place non-stop on the island can now be checked on the festival website. Less than 5% of the Sziget passes are available at the moment and with the current sales dynamic they will most probably sell out by the end of June.
See 1000 Years Of Hungarian History In 14 Minutes
- 21 Apr 2016 12:35 PM
- community & culture
Both locals and tourists may enjoy the high-tech 3D time travel experience through Hungarian history that’s taking place at the 700-year-old St. Michael’s Chapel in the Castle District.