5 result(s) for feather in Community & Culture
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2025 7:41 AM
- community & culture
"Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Lucia or Luca’s day - luca napja) is one of the richest in customs and superstitions in Hungary. Before the Gregorian calendar reform, it was the shortest and darkest day of the year, and it marked the beginning of the winter solstice. It is for this reason that numerous traditions and fertility games are linked to this special day.
Rare Renaissance Marble Carving Unearthed in Visegrád Castle
- 3 Jul 2024 1:53 PM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- community & culture
A unique Renaissance altarpiece has been discovered at Visegrád Castle (Central-Hungary).
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 3, Part 9.
- 31 Jan 2023 6:56 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.
Amazing Hungarian Pictures Among 'Bird Photographer Of The Year' Finalists
- 12 Apr 2021 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Chosen from some 22,000 entries from 73 countries, the 2021 finalists of the Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition have been unveiled. Two Hungarians and one Czech are among those competing for the £5,000 cash prize.
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.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2025 7:41 AM
- community & culture
"Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Lucia or Luca’s day - luca napja) is one of the richest in customs and superstitions in Hungary. Before the Gregorian calendar reform, it was the shortest and darkest day of the year, and it marked the beginning of the winter solstice. It is for this reason that numerous traditions and fertility games are linked to this special day.
Rare Renaissance Marble Carving Unearthed in Visegrád Castle
- 3 Jul 2024 1:53 PM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- community & culture
A unique Renaissance altarpiece has been discovered at Visegrád Castle (Central-Hungary).
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 3, Part 9.
- 31 Jan 2023 6:56 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.
Amazing Hungarian Pictures Among 'Bird Photographer Of The Year' Finalists
- 12 Apr 2021 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Chosen from some 22,000 entries from 73 countries, the 2021 finalists of the Bird Photographer of the Year (BPOTY) competition have been unveiled. Two Hungarians and one Czech are among those competing for the £5,000 cash prize.
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.