567 result(s) for day of hungarian culture
Xpat Opinion: Centennial Of Franz Josef’s Death: Hungarians & Monarchy
- 29 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was one hundred years ago, on November 21, 1916, that Franz Josef I, Austrian emperor and Hungarian king, died. His death couldn’t have been unexpected since he was 86 years old and had been on the throne for 68 years. When he died, Austria-Hungary, his creation, was slowly edging toward military collapse and revolution. His death was interpreted by his subjects as an ominous sign of the end ...
Budapest Through The Lens: 6 Films that Capture Hungarian History & Culture
- 23 Nov 2016 8:01 AM
- entertainment
By Andrew Davison: Budapest is an iconic city, with stunning architecture, a vibrant atmosphere and a storied history, so naturally, it’s a city that attracts filmmakers, both locally and from abroad. As Budapest lends itself to being dressed up as Paris, Berlin or even Buenos Aires, you’ll find its familiar streets disguised in dozens of modern movies.
Fungarian: Why Is Halloween Strange For Hungarians?
- 30 Oct 2016 8:10 AM
- community & culture
November 1st is national holiday. According to the Catholic calendar, it’s All Saints’ Day – but Hungarians call it Day of the Dead (Halottak napja), when traditionally it’s a family obligation to tend the graves of their closest relatives.
Lit by thousands of candles, the cemeteries are a melancholic and beautiful sight on this day. The most common flower of the season people put on the graves ...
3 Very Scary Halloween Events In Budapest
- 28 Oct 2016 1:04 AM
- community & culture
Halloween is often thought to be an American ‘invention’, however its roots go back to Celtic culture, it's popular in all English speaking countries, and increasingly so in Hungary. Read on for more details about a 3 day Halloween Food Truck Party, an underground Halloween themed tunnel run, and the Budapest Charity Pumpkin Fest.
Contemporary Arts Festival, Now On Until 23 October
- 14 Oct 2016 5:35 AM
- community & culture
The CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival presents some of the greatest contemporary performers from Hungary and abroad, including Yann Tiersen, Hiromi, Plaid and the Southbank Gamelan Players, Squarepusher’s project band, Shobaleader One, Krzysztof Penderecki, Yellowjackets, the FAMILIE FLÖZ and Krisztián Gergye’s Company.
HVG Interview: Former PM Says Hungary Now Full Of Russian Spies
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Ferenc Gyurcsány appearing in the September 15th edition of hvg: “This is a country in a very dark place, without big common positive experiences and successes.” – Ferenc Gyurcsány
French Culture In Bridging Europe Festival’s Spotlight
- 20 Sep 2016 9:01 AM
- community & culture
French culture will be in the spotlight at this year’s Bridging Europe festival to be held between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27 in the Budapest Palace of Arts (Müpa), the organisers said. The festival will offer unique concerts, literary and dance performances and films as well as feature international stars to illustrate how France has won inspiration from international art movements and integrated ...
National Gallop, Heroes Square, 16 - 18 September
- 15 Sep 2016 12:55 PM
- entertainment
The biggest equestrian festival in Hungary is arranged every year in Budapest at the majestic Heroes Square. The first National Gallop was held in 2008, and since then became a very popular event filled with Hungarian culture, featuring action filled horse races.
Főzdefeszt, Városliget, 9 - 11 September
- 9 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- food & drink
The reds are already in the pantry so let’s celebrate Hungarian Craft-beer for the 12th time this September at Főzdefeszt!
Xpat Opinion: Centennial Of Franz Josef’s Death: Hungarians & Monarchy
- 29 Nov 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
It was one hundred years ago, on November 21, 1916, that Franz Josef I, Austrian emperor and Hungarian king, died. His death couldn’t have been unexpected since he was 86 years old and had been on the throne for 68 years. When he died, Austria-Hungary, his creation, was slowly edging toward military collapse and revolution. His death was interpreted by his subjects as an ominous sign of the end ...
Budapest Through The Lens: 6 Films that Capture Hungarian History & Culture
- 23 Nov 2016 8:01 AM
- entertainment
By Andrew Davison: Budapest is an iconic city, with stunning architecture, a vibrant atmosphere and a storied history, so naturally, it’s a city that attracts filmmakers, both locally and from abroad. As Budapest lends itself to being dressed up as Paris, Berlin or even Buenos Aires, you’ll find its familiar streets disguised in dozens of modern movies.
Fungarian: Why Is Halloween Strange For Hungarians?
- 30 Oct 2016 8:10 AM
- community & culture
November 1st is national holiday. According to the Catholic calendar, it’s All Saints’ Day – but Hungarians call it Day of the Dead (Halottak napja), when traditionally it’s a family obligation to tend the graves of their closest relatives.
Lit by thousands of candles, the cemeteries are a melancholic and beautiful sight on this day. The most common flower of the season people put on the graves ...
3 Very Scary Halloween Events In Budapest
- 28 Oct 2016 1:04 AM
- community & culture
Halloween is often thought to be an American ‘invention’, however its roots go back to Celtic culture, it's popular in all English speaking countries, and increasingly so in Hungary. Read on for more details about a 3 day Halloween Food Truck Party, an underground Halloween themed tunnel run, and the Budapest Charity Pumpkin Fest.
Contemporary Arts Festival, Now On Until 23 October
- 14 Oct 2016 5:35 AM
- community & culture
The CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival presents some of the greatest contemporary performers from Hungary and abroad, including Yann Tiersen, Hiromi, Plaid and the Southbank Gamelan Players, Squarepusher’s project band, Shobaleader One, Krzysztof Penderecki, Yellowjackets, the FAMILIE FLÖZ and Krisztián Gergye’s Company.
HVG Interview: Former PM Says Hungary Now Full Of Russian Spies
- 23 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Interview with Ferenc Gyurcsány appearing in the September 15th edition of hvg: “This is a country in a very dark place, without big common positive experiences and successes.” – Ferenc Gyurcsány
French Culture In Bridging Europe Festival’s Spotlight
- 20 Sep 2016 9:01 AM
- community & culture
French culture will be in the spotlight at this year’s Bridging Europe festival to be held between Sept. 21 and Sept. 27 in the Budapest Palace of Arts (Müpa), the organisers said. The festival will offer unique concerts, literary and dance performances and films as well as feature international stars to illustrate how France has won inspiration from international art movements and integrated ...
National Gallop, Heroes Square, 16 - 18 September
- 15 Sep 2016 12:55 PM
- entertainment
The biggest equestrian festival in Hungary is arranged every year in Budapest at the majestic Heroes Square. The first National Gallop was held in 2008, and since then became a very popular event filled with Hungarian culture, featuring action filled horse races.
Főzdefeszt, Városliget, 9 - 11 September
- 9 Sep 2016 9:02 AM
- food & drink
The reds are already in the pantry so let’s celebrate Hungarian Craft-beer for the 12th time this September at Főzdefeszt!