174 result(s) for carnival
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.
Hungarian Violonist's Family Filed A $400 Million Compensation Lawsuit Against Costa Concordia
- 8 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Law firm Ronai & Ronai filed a $400 million compensation lawsuit in New York on Monday on behalf of the family of Sándor Fehér against the owners and operators of the luxury liner Costa Concordia. Fehér, a violinist employed on the ship, died when the ship ran aground and capsized off the coast of Tuscany on January 13.
Danube Multicultural Carnival In Budapest, 9-17 June
- 7 Jun 2012 11:00 AM
- entertainment
This international festival in Budapest includes a series of international dance and music programs. The carnival atmosphere will be enhanced by the various forms of artistic expression involved including folk dance and music, contemporary dance, world music, symphonic and brass music. In addition to traditional Hungarian and modern dance groups, the carnival will incorporate many performers from ...
New Names For A Brand New Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 31 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival happily announces another group of confirmed acts for the 20th edition. Main Stage will host UK indie rockers Maxïmo Park and legendary East Coast crew, The Roots. Holland’s famous Kraak & Smaak will give a great live show at the Arena and there are four new additions to the line-up of the A38 stage, including Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel, beatbox phenomenon Beardyman, ...
Report: 'Rethink / Re-Button' Hungarian Fashion & Design Award Winners
- 4 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
"A dress designed by a young architect sewn from tiny wooden slats inspired by Hungarian folk architecture won the Rethink/re-button! Magyar is the Mode Contest contest invited for the second time by Design Terminal, a background institution of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice. A record number of 1000 entries were submitted this year.
Kafka In Katona József Theatre In Budapest For English-Speakers
- 15 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"The blockbuster hit, Rattledanddisappeared is on show in March with English subtitles in Katona József Theatre. The show, premiered in 2006, was inspired by Franz Kafka’ The Trial, and staged in a grotesque and carnival-like way, resulting in an overturned and colorful reflection of Kafka’s world. Featuring Tamás Keresztes, Ervin Nagy, Vilmos Vajdai and others.
Carnival By Szputnyik Shop In Budapest
- 17 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
"Carnival is just around the corner! It is high time to get prepared and take possession of those party clothes, masks and perhaps a costume or two. Drop by and stroll around at one of the Szputnyik shops. Both boutiques are eclectic time-capsules, offering everything from vintage and retro fashion to brand new design – and above all that quarry of impressive customs and masks.
'Hungarian Busójárás' In Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:35 AM
- community & culture
"Held in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular traditional event that has become a popular attraction in Hungary. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the invaders. Children go along shaking feather and sawdust filled stockings. A medieval cannon is taken along and a huge fire ...
Invitation: James Ensor Exhibition, Kogart House Budapest
- 10 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
James Ensor (1860–1949) was one of the most important artists of late-19th century Belgium. His art may have followed the formal solutions of late symbolism, but he was to be acknowledged as an important precursor by several avant-garde trends in the 20th century, particularly Expressionism.
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.
Hungarian Violonist's Family Filed A $400 Million Compensation Lawsuit Against Costa Concordia
- 8 Aug 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Law firm Ronai & Ronai filed a $400 million compensation lawsuit in New York on Monday on behalf of the family of Sándor Fehér against the owners and operators of the luxury liner Costa Concordia. Fehér, a violinist employed on the ship, died when the ship ran aground and capsized off the coast of Tuscany on January 13.
Danube Multicultural Carnival In Budapest, 9-17 June
- 7 Jun 2012 11:00 AM
- entertainment
This international festival in Budapest includes a series of international dance and music programs. The carnival atmosphere will be enhanced by the various forms of artistic expression involved including folk dance and music, contemporary dance, world music, symphonic and brass music. In addition to traditional Hungarian and modern dance groups, the carnival will incorporate many performers from ...
New Names For A Brand New Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 31 May 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival happily announces another group of confirmed acts for the 20th edition. Main Stage will host UK indie rockers Maxïmo Park and legendary East Coast crew, The Roots. Holland’s famous Kraak & Smaak will give a great live show at the Arena and there are four new additions to the line-up of the A38 stage, including Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel, beatbox phenomenon Beardyman, ...
Report: 'Rethink / Re-Button' Hungarian Fashion & Design Award Winners
- 4 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
"A dress designed by a young architect sewn from tiny wooden slats inspired by Hungarian folk architecture won the Rethink/re-button! Magyar is the Mode Contest contest invited for the second time by Design Terminal, a background institution of the Ministry of Public Administration and Justice. A record number of 1000 entries were submitted this year.
Kafka In Katona József Theatre In Budapest For English-Speakers
- 15 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
"The blockbuster hit, Rattledanddisappeared is on show in March with English subtitles in Katona József Theatre. The show, premiered in 2006, was inspired by Franz Kafka’ The Trial, and staged in a grotesque and carnival-like way, resulting in an overturned and colorful reflection of Kafka’s world. Featuring Tamás Keresztes, Ervin Nagy, Vilmos Vajdai and others.
Carnival By Szputnyik Shop In Budapest
- 17 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- shopping
"Carnival is just around the corner! It is high time to get prepared and take possession of those party clothes, masks and perhaps a costume or two. Drop by and stroll around at one of the Szputnyik shops. Both boutiques are eclectic time-capsules, offering everything from vintage and retro fashion to brand new design – and above all that quarry of impressive customs and masks.
'Hungarian Busójárás' In Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 9 Feb 2012 11:35 AM
- community & culture
"Held in Mohács, the 'Busójárás' is a spectacular traditional event that has become a popular attraction in Hungary. It is both a celebration of the end of winter and of the occasion during the Turkish occupation when the villagers put on frightening masks to drive away the invaders. Children go along shaking feather and sawdust filled stockings. A medieval cannon is taken along and a huge fire ...
Invitation: James Ensor Exhibition, Kogart House Budapest
- 10 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
James Ensor (1860–1949) was one of the most important artists of late-19th century Belgium. His art may have followed the formal solutions of late symbolism, but he was to be acknowledged as an important precursor by several avant-garde trends in the 20th century, particularly Expressionism.