55 result(s) for carnival in Community & Culture
National Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, Budapest, 28 February
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A selection of works with a connection to Vienna feature at this special concert. Born 115 years ago, Erich Wolfgang Korngold caused a sensation as a composer while still a child – perhaps predestined to do so by his given middle name of Wolfgang. Among the greats of the time, he captured the attention of Mahler, Puccini, Richard Strauss, Sibelius, Arthur Nikisch and Károly Goldmark. He was aged ...
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 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 ...
Pastoral Opera In Two Acts, Opera House Budapest, 12 December
- 3 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
“Ascanio in Alba is a really unknown one even among Mozart’s unknown operas, but I do believe in this piece. This is a rarity which is only performed here in Europe. A young “lion” shows its nails in it, who wanted to succeed as an opera composer. And what happened? He was commissioned to compose an opera. And he immediately exercised some irony on this form of art. In my view this piece is like ...
Xpat Review: Notting Hill Carnival In Budapest
- 22 Sep 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
As summer finally drew to a close, the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary joined the Corinthia Hotel Budapest in a truly London-style event – the Notting Hill Carnival. On Thursday night over 130 guests shared their holiday memories in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel. After a warm welcome from Mr. Gergely Mikola, BCCH Chairman and Mr. Adrian Ellis, General Manager of the hotel, a live ...
BCCH Event: 'Notting Hill Carnival', Corinthia Hotel Budapest, 16 September
- 10 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Corinthia Hotel Budapest kindly invite you to the BCCH's season opening event celebrating the Notting Hill Carnival on Thursday, 16 September 2010, 18:00 (registration from 17:30)to Exhibition Hall, Corinthia Hotel Budapest (1073 Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 43-49.).
'Flower Carnival', Debrecen - Hungary, 16 - 21 August
- 16 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Joining the national celebrations on St. Stephen’s Day the 20th August is going to be an unforgettable day for all in Debrecen. It is going to be unforgettable for the organizers of the carnival since they prepare the event with many good ideas, much teamwork and creativity. It is going to be unforgettable for the visitors too because they will witness a spectacular event with much fun and ...
'Wine Carnival', Debrecen, 6 - 8 August
- 3 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The regular event of the first weekend of August, which with its accompanying musical programmes, popularizes civilized wine drinking in a qualitative way. Besides tasting the wines of the invited wineries and producers, top-class musical programmes entertain the visitors.
Savaria Historic Carnival, Szombathely, 20 - 23 August
- 11 Aug 2009 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Staged on the last weekend in August, the events of Savaria Historic Carnival pay tribute to Szombathely's historic past. Around a hundred thousand participate in the events which include historical games and a procession of the residents dressed in period costumes. The festivities truly bring bygone days to life from Roman times to the Baroque period.
National Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, Budapest, 28 February
- 27 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
A selection of works with a connection to Vienna feature at this special concert. Born 115 years ago, Erich Wolfgang Korngold caused a sensation as a composer while still a child – perhaps predestined to do so by his given middle name of Wolfgang. Among the greats of the time, he captured the attention of Mahler, Puccini, Richard Strauss, Sibelius, Arthur Nikisch and Károly Goldmark. He was aged ...
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 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 ...
Pastoral Opera In Two Acts, Opera House Budapest, 12 December
- 3 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
“Ascanio in Alba is a really unknown one even among Mozart’s unknown operas, but I do believe in this piece. This is a rarity which is only performed here in Europe. A young “lion” shows its nails in it, who wanted to succeed as an opera composer. And what happened? He was commissioned to compose an opera. And he immediately exercised some irony on this form of art. In my view this piece is like ...
Xpat Review: Notting Hill Carnival In Budapest
- 22 Sep 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
As summer finally drew to a close, the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary joined the Corinthia Hotel Budapest in a truly London-style event – the Notting Hill Carnival. On Thursday night over 130 guests shared their holiday memories in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel. After a warm welcome from Mr. Gergely Mikola, BCCH Chairman and Mr. Adrian Ellis, General Manager of the hotel, a live ...
BCCH Event: 'Notting Hill Carnival', Corinthia Hotel Budapest, 16 September
- 10 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary and the Corinthia Hotel Budapest kindly invite you to the BCCH's season opening event celebrating the Notting Hill Carnival on Thursday, 16 September 2010, 18:00 (registration from 17:30)to Exhibition Hall, Corinthia Hotel Budapest (1073 Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 43-49.).
'Flower Carnival', Debrecen - Hungary, 16 - 21 August
- 16 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Joining the national celebrations on St. Stephen’s Day the 20th August is going to be an unforgettable day for all in Debrecen. It is going to be unforgettable for the organizers of the carnival since they prepare the event with many good ideas, much teamwork and creativity. It is going to be unforgettable for the visitors too because they will witness a spectacular event with much fun and ...
'Wine Carnival', Debrecen, 6 - 8 August
- 3 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The regular event of the first weekend of August, which with its accompanying musical programmes, popularizes civilized wine drinking in a qualitative way. Besides tasting the wines of the invited wineries and producers, top-class musical programmes entertain the visitors.
Savaria Historic Carnival, Szombathely, 20 - 23 August
- 11 Aug 2009 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Staged on the last weekend in August, the events of Savaria Historic Carnival pay tribute to Szombathely's historic past. Around a hundred thousand participate in the events which include historical games and a procession of the residents dressed in period costumes. The festivities truly bring bygone days to life from Roman times to the Baroque period.