103 result(s) for ancient state
'Sunlegend', Festival Theatre Budapest, 17 November
- 16 Nov 2015 8:03 AM
- entertainment
A long-held dream of the artists of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble was realised when they encountered the fresh, dynamic music of Nikola Parov, a popular but unusual ethnic blend incorporating ancient motifs while utilising saxophone, drums and brass instruments. The music is combined here on stage with the most lively and energetic movements of Hungarian folk dance, creating a veritable ...
Hungary Offers Help With Cultural Sites Destroyed In Iraq
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary is prepared to provide help in assessing the scale of damage done recently by extremists to ancient cultural sites in Iraq as well as restoration work, a state secretary of the foreign ministry said on Friday. Hungarian experts with extensive knowledge of these sites and a wellestablished network of contacts would start field work as soon as the military situation allows, said István ...
Nabucco Premiere At Erkel Theatre Budapest, 13 February
- 6 Feb 2015 8:06 AM
- community & culture
Until the past season, a production by András Mikó had featured in the programme for almost thirty years, since 1987. It had been performed 236 times.
Hungarian State Opera Celebrates 130 Years
- 26 Sep 2014 9:08 AM
- community & culture
It has been exactly 130 years since the Budapest Opera opened its gates on 27 September, 1884. The Hungarian State Opera commemorates the anniversary of the opening with crowds in period costumes, an extraordinary gala concert, the premier of a film, and the publication of a historical book.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Creative Industry Boom In Hungary - Startup Companies Appear At Every Corner
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The successors of Ernő Rubik, creator of the Rubik's Cube, require both creativity and perseverance to succeed, a recent publication on Hungarian creativity in the 21st century reveals. Despite the difficulties, startup companies continue to pop up and flourish, and represent a perceivable factor of the Hungarian economy.
Ancient Roman Seuso-Treasure Repatriated To Hungary
- 26 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Government has acquired and repatriated seven pieces of the unique, priceless, ancient Roman silver treasure known as the Seuso-treasure.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Stag Song, Festival Theatre, 30 Jan
- 29 Jan 2014 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The stag is an ancient symbol – and its discarded and regrown antlers have come to represent eternal renewal. The stag is at once a demon, a wizard, and a fairy or king of the dead capable of drawing those who hunt it into a new and different world. For us, the hunters of the 21st century, striving to escape subjugation and find freedom, Szarvasének (Stag Song) conjures up a kind of mythical ...
Escape From Budapest To W Bangkok
- 7 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Bangkok at its brightest! That's the promise of this ultra stylish property set in the pulsating heart of the Thai capital. Surrounded by spicy street markets, vibrant nightlife, top shops and restaurants, W Bangkok offers a unique mix of cutting-edge design and passion for fashion, music and entertainment.
'Sunlegend', Festival Theatre Budapest, 17 November
- 16 Nov 2015 8:03 AM
- entertainment
A long-held dream of the artists of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble was realised when they encountered the fresh, dynamic music of Nikola Parov, a popular but unusual ethnic blend incorporating ancient motifs while utilising saxophone, drums and brass instruments. The music is combined here on stage with the most lively and energetic movements of Hungarian folk dance, creating a veritable ...
Hungary Offers Help With Cultural Sites Destroyed In Iraq
- 30 Mar 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Hungary is prepared to provide help in assessing the scale of damage done recently by extremists to ancient cultural sites in Iraq as well as restoration work, a state secretary of the foreign ministry said on Friday. Hungarian experts with extensive knowledge of these sites and a wellestablished network of contacts would start field work as soon as the military situation allows, said István ...
Nabucco Premiere At Erkel Theatre Budapest, 13 February
- 6 Feb 2015 8:06 AM
- community & culture
Until the past season, a production by András Mikó had featured in the programme for almost thirty years, since 1987. It had been performed 236 times.
Hungarian State Opera Celebrates 130 Years
- 26 Sep 2014 9:08 AM
- community & culture
It has been exactly 130 years since the Budapest Opera opened its gates on 27 September, 1884. The Hungarian State Opera commemorates the anniversary of the opening with crowds in period costumes, an extraordinary gala concert, the premier of a film, and the publication of a historical book.
Xpat Opinion: An Outstanding Memoir Of Hungary During World War II
- 1 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
History buffs who take an interest in central Europe and Hungary have long been at a disadvantage. The body of good works on Hungarian history remains largely in Hungarian. There are some great exceptions, of course, like Sir Bryan Cartledge’s work. But relatively speaking, really good stuff — especially about the 20th century — is difficult to find in English.
Creative Industry Boom In Hungary - Startup Companies Appear At Every Corner
- 23 May 2014 9:00 AM
- business
The successors of Ernő Rubik, creator of the Rubik's Cube, require both creativity and perseverance to succeed, a recent publication on Hungarian creativity in the 21st century reveals. Despite the difficulties, startup companies continue to pop up and flourish, and represent a perceivable factor of the Hungarian economy.
Ancient Roman Seuso-Treasure Repatriated To Hungary
- 26 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Government has acquired and repatriated seven pieces of the unique, priceless, ancient Roman silver treasure known as the Seuso-treasure.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Stag Song, Festival Theatre, 30 Jan
- 29 Jan 2014 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The stag is an ancient symbol – and its discarded and regrown antlers have come to represent eternal renewal. The stag is at once a demon, a wizard, and a fairy or king of the dead capable of drawing those who hunt it into a new and different world. For us, the hunters of the 21st century, striving to escape subjugation and find freedom, Szarvasének (Stag Song) conjures up a kind of mythical ...
Escape From Budapest To W Bangkok
- 7 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Bangkok at its brightest! That's the promise of this ultra stylish property set in the pulsating heart of the Thai capital. Surrounded by spicy street markets, vibrant nightlife, top shops and restaurants, W Bangkok offers a unique mix of cutting-edge design and passion for fashion, music and entertainment.