33 result(s) for advisor in Community & Culture
Emre Elivar & Işin Metin Concert With The Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
- 4 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
It might not be obvious but Hungarian and Turkish music history and folk music have a lot in common. This concert presents two excellent Turkish musicians and introduces Turkish music to the audiences. Composed by Ahmed Adnan Saygun, the ‘Bartók of Turkey’ in 1975, Ritual Dance melts elements of Western music and Turkish authentic folk music in a unique way.
Cultural Ties Core Of Hungary - France Relations
- 18 Dec 2013 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Cultural ties are the solid core of relations between France and Hungary, Gergely Prőhle, deputy state secretary for foreign affairs, said in Paris on Thursday at an event celebrating the raising of diplomatic ties between the two countries to embassy level 50 years ago.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Is Touring The US, Has Ambitious Plans
- 3 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble is touring the United States; there will be a concert to help elderly musicians who are stewards of traditions; a new full-size program featuring dances from Sub-Carpathia will be compiled; and decision has been made to expand the Museum of Applied Folk Art. We have interviewed László Kelemen, director-general of the Hungarian Heritage House in Budapest.
Obama Officially Announces Bell As New U.S. Ambassador To Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- community & culture
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State, which the White House describes as a key Administration post. XpatLoop reported at the end of September that Bell’s vetting process had apparently been concluded, and only formal Hungarian approval was required before her appointment. "She raised more than $500,000 for the Obama ...
Invitation: TEDxDanubia 2013, Budapest, 22 March
- 14 Mar 2013 2:55 AM
- community & culture
We would like to introduce you an unconventional conference, the TEDxDanubia. This is the first official, independently organized TEDx event in Hungary based on the legendary TED conferences. The goal of the conference is to bring together the most exciting, most innovative and most inspiring thinkers and creators of the region and cross the lines of our everyday lives.
Relics Of Martyred Prime Minister Imre Nagy Are Back In Hungary
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A suitcase once belonged to Imre Nagy was handed over to Katalin Jánosi, Nagy's granddaughter and the Imre Nagy Foundation yesterday, in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. It has recently been obtained from Bosnia and Hercegovina and will be kept in the Imre Nagy Memorial House of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Holocaust Survivor & Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel Returns Hungarian Award
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A right-wing columnist downplays the importance of Elie Wiesel’s decision to return the highest Hungarian state honour in protest against what he sees as the government’s efforts to restore anti-Semitic icons. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, believes that the case will receive international attention and further harm the image of the Orbán government. A centrist commentator notes that the ...
Another Super Scottish Supper In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2012 1:06 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Big' Burns Supper, held last Saturday at the Corinthia, raised almost HUF 5 million for children’s hospitals in Hungary. This traditional Caledonian event, held annually around the world, recalls the words and deeds of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Feedback from guest was positive, "This is a great example of how generous the Scots are, it's a top class evening," said Patrick ...
U.S. Embassy: Active Citizenship Award
- 30 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"The U.S. Embassy in Hungary has launched an initiative to recognize active citizenship. On January 26, Ambassador Kounalakis presented the first award to the Hungarian Baptist Aid.
Emre Elivar & Işin Metin Concert With The Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra
- 4 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
It might not be obvious but Hungarian and Turkish music history and folk music have a lot in common. This concert presents two excellent Turkish musicians and introduces Turkish music to the audiences. Composed by Ahmed Adnan Saygun, the ‘Bartók of Turkey’ in 1975, Ritual Dance melts elements of Western music and Turkish authentic folk music in a unique way.
Cultural Ties Core Of Hungary - France Relations
- 18 Dec 2013 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Cultural ties are the solid core of relations between France and Hungary, Gergely Prőhle, deputy state secretary for foreign affairs, said in Paris on Thursday at an event celebrating the raising of diplomatic ties between the two countries to embassy level 50 years ago.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Is Touring The US, Has Ambitious Plans
- 3 Dec 2013 12:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble is touring the United States; there will be a concert to help elderly musicians who are stewards of traditions; a new full-size program featuring dances from Sub-Carpathia will be compiled; and decision has been made to expand the Museum of Applied Folk Art. We have interviewed László Kelemen, director-general of the Hungarian Heritage House in Budapest.
Obama Officially Announces Bell As New U.S. Ambassador To Hungary
- 8 Nov 2013 11:40 AM
- community & culture
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Colleen Bradley Bell – Ambassador to Hungary, Department of State, which the White House describes as a key Administration post. XpatLoop reported at the end of September that Bell’s vetting process had apparently been concluded, and only formal Hungarian approval was required before her appointment. "She raised more than $500,000 for the Obama ...
Invitation: TEDxDanubia 2013, Budapest, 22 March
- 14 Mar 2013 2:55 AM
- community & culture
We would like to introduce you an unconventional conference, the TEDxDanubia. This is the first official, independently organized TEDx event in Hungary based on the legendary TED conferences. The goal of the conference is to bring together the most exciting, most innovative and most inspiring thinkers and creators of the region and cross the lines of our everyday lives.
Relics Of Martyred Prime Minister Imre Nagy Are Back In Hungary
- 6 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A suitcase once belonged to Imre Nagy was handed over to Katalin Jánosi, Nagy's granddaughter and the Imre Nagy Foundation yesterday, in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. It has recently been obtained from Bosnia and Hercegovina and will be kept in the Imre Nagy Memorial House of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Holocaust Survivor & Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel Returns Hungarian Award
- 29 Jun 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A right-wing columnist downplays the importance of Elie Wiesel’s decision to return the highest Hungarian state honour in protest against what he sees as the government’s efforts to restore anti-Semitic icons. A left-wing pundit, on the other hand, believes that the case will receive international attention and further harm the image of the Orbán government. A centrist commentator notes that the ...
Another Super Scottish Supper In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2012 1:06 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Big' Burns Supper, held last Saturday at the Corinthia, raised almost HUF 5 million for children’s hospitals in Hungary. This traditional Caledonian event, held annually around the world, recalls the words and deeds of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Feedback from guest was positive, "This is a great example of how generous the Scots are, it's a top class evening," said Patrick ...
U.S. Embassy: Active Citizenship Award
- 30 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"The U.S. Embassy in Hungary has launched an initiative to recognize active citizenship. On January 26, Ambassador Kounalakis presented the first award to the Hungarian Baptist Aid.