41 result(s) for cold war in Community & Culture
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary: Chapter 2, Part 1.
- 26 Oct 2022 9:47 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash in Budapest - 'Smashing Success' say Guests
- 6 May 2022 4:23 PM
- community & culture
The first large scale St. George's Day event in Budapest raised over HUF 2 million for charity, entertaining a full house with a feast of English music, a funny take on a Shakespeare piece, and a great variety of refreshments, games, prizes, + dancing.
Xpat Explainer: Hungarian Easter Egg Traditions
- 12 Apr 2022 1:13 PM
- community & culture
Local Easter eggs are decorated with simple geometric shapes or ornamented with swirls of plants and flowers. Ancient symbols sometimes feature too: the wheel of the sun, or the cockscomb, for example.
Meet The Tree-Planting “Commando” Making Budapest A Little Greener
- 3 Mar 2021 3:16 PM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- community & culture
Unlike Prague, Budapest is not known for being home to many public parks. So András Györfi took matters in his own hands and created a self-proclaimed Tree Commando to make the Hungarian capital just a little bit greener. Having already planted up to 250 trees personally, András believes that everyone should do their part to help save the environment. He certainly has.
International Bartók Plus Opera Festival In Miskolc Delighted Audiences Again in 2019
- 4 Jul 2019 1:36 PM
- community & culture
Miskolc is the fourth largest city in Hungary, it’s also the county capital of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and the regional centre of Northern Hungary. Surprisingly, given its importance, many expats have yet to visit. If you ever need a special reason why, then the Bartók Plus Opera Festival is a good one!
Duna Art Ensemble: 'Our Beloved Kalotaszeg', Mupa, 30 December
- 28 Dec 2018 3:40 PM
- https://www.mupa.hu/en
- community & culture
"If we judge this land of Kalotaszeg from the window of a train dashing across its length, then we might determine that the overwhelming part of it is monotonous, dreary, even sad.
Video: Hungary Celebrates Easter With A Special Sprinkling Tradition
- 29 Mar 2018 3:50 PM
- community & culture
Each year a special Easter tradition takes place around Hungary, as is always witnessed by many in a small village located in north-eastern Hungary. Visitors beware: you may get wet, as the video below shows.
See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Harvest Festival Networking Event, Sofitel
- 21 Sep 2017 12:30 PM
- community & culture
100+ Xpats, including many high-level members of international community in Budapest, came together to socialise at XpatLoop's latest networking event - this time at Sofitel's magnificently located Chain Bridge hotel. This 'Harvest Festival' themed occasion featured beautiful riverside views, fine finger food, 'wine casino games', and unlimited quality wine tasting.
Invitation: Xpat Social Networking, Sofitel Hotel, 15 September
- 14 Sep 2017 12:26 PM
- community & culture
You're warmly invited to join the international community in Budapest to enjoy a beautiful riverside view, fine finger food, 'wine casino games', and unlimited fine wine tasting at Sofitel's 5* Chain Bridge Hotel.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary: Chapter 2, Part 1.
- 26 Oct 2022 9:47 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash in Budapest - 'Smashing Success' say Guests
- 6 May 2022 4:23 PM
- community & culture
The first large scale St. George's Day event in Budapest raised over HUF 2 million for charity, entertaining a full house with a feast of English music, a funny take on a Shakespeare piece, and a great variety of refreshments, games, prizes, + dancing.
Xpat Explainer: Hungarian Easter Egg Traditions
- 12 Apr 2022 1:13 PM
- community & culture
Local Easter eggs are decorated with simple geometric shapes or ornamented with swirls of plants and flowers. Ancient symbols sometimes feature too: the wheel of the sun, or the cockscomb, for example.
Meet The Tree-Planting “Commando” Making Budapest A Little Greener
- 3 Mar 2021 3:16 PM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- community & culture
Unlike Prague, Budapest is not known for being home to many public parks. So András Györfi took matters in his own hands and created a self-proclaimed Tree Commando to make the Hungarian capital just a little bit greener. Having already planted up to 250 trees personally, András believes that everyone should do their part to help save the environment. He certainly has.
International Bartók Plus Opera Festival In Miskolc Delighted Audiences Again in 2019
- 4 Jul 2019 1:36 PM
- community & culture
Miskolc is the fourth largest city in Hungary, it’s also the county capital of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and the regional centre of Northern Hungary. Surprisingly, given its importance, many expats have yet to visit. If you ever need a special reason why, then the Bartók Plus Opera Festival is a good one!
Duna Art Ensemble: 'Our Beloved Kalotaszeg', Mupa, 30 December
- 28 Dec 2018 3:40 PM
- https://www.mupa.hu/en
- community & culture
"If we judge this land of Kalotaszeg from the window of a train dashing across its length, then we might determine that the overwhelming part of it is monotonous, dreary, even sad.
Video: Hungary Celebrates Easter With A Special Sprinkling Tradition
- 29 Mar 2018 3:50 PM
- community & culture
Each year a special Easter tradition takes place around Hungary, as is always witnessed by many in a small village located in north-eastern Hungary. Visitors beware: you may get wet, as the video below shows.
See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Harvest Festival Networking Event, Sofitel
- 21 Sep 2017 12:30 PM
- community & culture
100+ Xpats, including many high-level members of international community in Budapest, came together to socialise at XpatLoop's latest networking event - this time at Sofitel's magnificently located Chain Bridge hotel. This 'Harvest Festival' themed occasion featured beautiful riverside views, fine finger food, 'wine casino games', and unlimited quality wine tasting.
Invitation: Xpat Social Networking, Sofitel Hotel, 15 September
- 14 Sep 2017 12:26 PM
- community & culture
You're warmly invited to join the international community in Budapest to enjoy a beautiful riverside view, fine finger food, 'wine casino games', and unlimited fine wine tasting at Sofitel's 5* Chain Bridge Hotel.