69 result(s) for 20 august holiday in Community & Culture
St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:47 AM
- community & culture
This year, 20 August celebrations will be held under the slogan “The country – together as one”. A special feature of this year’s events is that the series of programmes Nagyon Balaton (Very Balaton!) will include colourful family events, concerts and fireworks in several towns along the shores of Lake Balaton to commemorate the foundation of the Hungarian State.
Family Programmes On St Stephen's Day, Budapest, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:45 AM
- community & culture
Visitors are offered a variety of folk dance shows and concerts on Clark Ádám Square. Stilts parade, inauguration of Hungary’s birthday cake, traditional dancers, folk singers, and the performance of the popular TV production, School of Singing will offer real family entertainment.
Invitation: Jazz Concert At The Palace Of Arts Budapest, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:43 AM
- community & culture
Some things never change – holiday celebrations among them. And so, too, the Festive Jam Session which has now become an indispensable part of the programme at the Palace of Arts, will take place as just one of many events in the capital to mark the 20 August holiday. This year, as in every year since 2005, the Palace of Arts puts on a series of free jazz concerts inside and outside the building ...
Invitation: 'Blessing Of The Bread' Celebration, Budapest. 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The blessing of the bread is a traditionally integral part of the celebrations of 20 August. Traditionally, the first bread made of the newly harvested wheat was prepared for the day of St Stephen. The bread adorned with a ribbon in the national colours is the symbol of the national holiday.
British Embassy In Budapest Announces Compressed Summer Hours
- 20 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The British Embassy in Budapest will work compressed summer hours between Monday, 1 July 2013 and Friday, 30 August 2013. The opening hours during this period will be Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm, Friday, 8am to 1pm.
Video Report: National Holiday Celebrated Across Hungary
- 23 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
On 20 August, celebrations across Hungary have marked the national holiday in honour of the first Christian king of Hungary and the foundation of the Hungarian state. In the morning, the national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament in Budapest, in a ceremony attended by President Janos Áder, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and other government members, as well as diplomats, representatives ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Updated: Official Plans For August 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 17 Aug 2012 9:10 AM
- community & culture
The celebrations will begin on August 19 when the 'Street of Hungarian Flavours' will open at noon between the Buda side of the Erzsébet híd and Bem tér. Awards will be presented for Hungary’s best cake, sugar-free cake and ice cream. Pop music will play on Clark Ádám tér and on Bem tér from 8pm. Formal events start on Kossuth tér at 8.30 a.m. on August 20. The national flag will be hoisted with ...
Family Programmes On The Danube Banks In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
Parents and children may enjoy the national holiday festivities on the the banks of the Danube, where there will be pop and classical music concerts, dance shows, and puppet theatre performances from 10 a.m. onwards. Read on for a full program of events for families.
St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:47 AM
- community & culture
This year, 20 August celebrations will be held under the slogan “The country – together as one”. A special feature of this year’s events is that the series of programmes Nagyon Balaton (Very Balaton!) will include colourful family events, concerts and fireworks in several towns along the shores of Lake Balaton to commemorate the foundation of the Hungarian State.
Family Programmes On St Stephen's Day, Budapest, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:45 AM
- community & culture
Visitors are offered a variety of folk dance shows and concerts on Clark Ádám Square. Stilts parade, inauguration of Hungary’s birthday cake, traditional dancers, folk singers, and the performance of the popular TV production, School of Singing will offer real family entertainment.
Invitation: Jazz Concert At The Palace Of Arts Budapest, 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:43 AM
- community & culture
Some things never change – holiday celebrations among them. And so, too, the Festive Jam Session which has now become an indispensable part of the programme at the Palace of Arts, will take place as just one of many events in the capital to mark the 20 August holiday. This year, as in every year since 2005, the Palace of Arts puts on a series of free jazz concerts inside and outside the building ...
Invitation: 'Blessing Of The Bread' Celebration, Budapest. 20 August
- 15 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The blessing of the bread is a traditionally integral part of the celebrations of 20 August. Traditionally, the first bread made of the newly harvested wheat was prepared for the day of St Stephen. The bread adorned with a ribbon in the national colours is the symbol of the national holiday.
British Embassy In Budapest Announces Compressed Summer Hours
- 20 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The British Embassy in Budapest will work compressed summer hours between Monday, 1 July 2013 and Friday, 30 August 2013. The opening hours during this period will be Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4:30pm, Friday, 8am to 1pm.
Video Report: National Holiday Celebrated Across Hungary
- 23 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
On 20 August, celebrations across Hungary have marked the national holiday in honour of the first Christian king of Hungary and the foundation of the Hungarian state. In the morning, the national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament in Budapest, in a ceremony attended by President Janos Áder, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén and other government members, as well as diplomats, representatives ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Updated: Official Plans For August 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 17 Aug 2012 9:10 AM
- community & culture
The celebrations will begin on August 19 when the 'Street of Hungarian Flavours' will open at noon between the Buda side of the Erzsébet híd and Bem tér. Awards will be presented for Hungary’s best cake, sugar-free cake and ice cream. Pop music will play on Clark Ádám tér and on Bem tér from 8pm. Formal events start on Kossuth tér at 8.30 a.m. on August 20. The national flag will be hoisted with ...
Family Programmes On The Danube Banks In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 12:50 PM
- community & culture
Parents and children may enjoy the national holiday festivities on the the banks of the Danube, where there will be pop and classical music concerts, dance shows, and puppet theatre performances from 10 a.m. onwards. Read on for a full program of events for families.