161 result(s) for fire in Community & Culture
Red Sludge Catastrophe Exhibition, Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
- 1 Dec 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"This red sludge relief exhibition shows photos, videos, and childrens drawings of the catastrophe. Also on display are protective clothing and accessories used by volunteers who attended the site. Exhibition tickets are 500 Ft, the whole amount goes to the victims in Devecser. The Hungarian National Museum, Múzeum krt. 14-16 Budapest, transfers all donations to the aid account of the Mayor's ...
'The Walled-up Wife', Hungary's Famous Ballad
- 18 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"There were these masons, nine or twelve, they say. And they took upon themselves to erect a building - strong and beautiful, like none there was before. And they worked day and night. And night and day they worked, but whatever they constructed during the day collapsed at night, and whatever they built during the night fell to the ground by morning.
Budapest Bonfire Night: Expats Double Charity Fun + Funds
- 12 Nov 2010 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The international community in Hungary came together last Friday to raise HUF 1.5 million for charity - over twice the amount donated on the 5th of November last year.
Crane To Carry Munkácsy Paintings Smashes Car In Budapest
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"A fire department crane fell over and destroyed a parked car in Buda Castle early Wednesday.The crane was to lift Mihály Munkácsy's Christ trilogy of paintings into the first floor exhibition room of the National Gallery.
Fully Booked: Xpat Charity Event 'Guy Fawkes* Bonfire Party'
- 7 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to everyone involved with this event, there has been a fantastic response to the invitations sent. The news is all the places are now taken to mix and mingle on Friday 5 November at the InterConti. Registered guests will enjoy a sumptuous selection of 5* food; quality drinks; live music; and many prize opportunities - one lucky guest will drive away with a real Ferrari (experience:) Every ...
Festival Of Lights From India, Millenáris Budapest, 3 November
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Dipavali, also called Divali is one of the most popular festivals in India. It heralds the victory of light over darkness, of gods over demons, of the blessings of the departed souls as ‘good luck’ over ‘trouble’.
'Saint Stephen's Day Celebrations, Budapest, 20 August 2010
- 20 Aug 2010 7:00 AM
- community & culture
"The traditional holiday of the end of the summer, which looks back to several hundred years (originally as the "feast of the new bread"). August 20th is Saint Stephen's Day, when the Basilica bearing the name of this the first Hungarian King pays homage to the patriarch. A water show, a water concert and other large-scale events can be seen in the city, and the highlight of this National Holiday ...
'Harvest Festival', Balatonboglár, Hungary, 19 - 22 August
- 19 Aug 2010 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Balatonboglár is the most important settlement on the southern shore of Lake Balaton when it comes to wine, as is indicated by the fact that it received the title of International City of Grape and Wine. The festival organised around 20th August is a festive occasion not only for wine lovers but also for holidaymakers at the lake.
Synopsis Of New Book By Budapest Expat Steven Kuhn
- 19 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Army Made me into a man but Germany and Europe helped me become a person.” In 1990 Steven E. Kuhn rolled out to the Persian Gulf with the U.S. Army in order to free Kuwait. He experienced the horror and reality of war. Nerve Gas Alarm, Scud and Patriot rocket launches, a tank battle in south Iraq and the death of his friend through friendly fire.
Red Sludge Catastrophe Exhibition, Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
- 1 Dec 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"This red sludge relief exhibition shows photos, videos, and childrens drawings of the catastrophe. Also on display are protective clothing and accessories used by volunteers who attended the site. Exhibition tickets are 500 Ft, the whole amount goes to the victims in Devecser. The Hungarian National Museum, Múzeum krt. 14-16 Budapest, transfers all donations to the aid account of the Mayor's ...
'The Walled-up Wife', Hungary's Famous Ballad
- 18 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"There were these masons, nine or twelve, they say. And they took upon themselves to erect a building - strong and beautiful, like none there was before. And they worked day and night. And night and day they worked, but whatever they constructed during the day collapsed at night, and whatever they built during the night fell to the ground by morning.
Budapest Bonfire Night: Expats Double Charity Fun + Funds
- 12 Nov 2010 7:00 AM
- community & culture
The international community in Hungary came together last Friday to raise HUF 1.5 million for charity - over twice the amount donated on the 5th of November last year.
Crane To Carry Munkácsy Paintings Smashes Car In Budapest
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"A fire department crane fell over and destroyed a parked car in Buda Castle early Wednesday.The crane was to lift Mihály Munkácsy's Christ trilogy of paintings into the first floor exhibition room of the National Gallery.
Fully Booked: Xpat Charity Event 'Guy Fawkes* Bonfire Party'
- 7 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to everyone involved with this event, there has been a fantastic response to the invitations sent. The news is all the places are now taken to mix and mingle on Friday 5 November at the InterConti. Registered guests will enjoy a sumptuous selection of 5* food; quality drinks; live music; and many prize opportunities - one lucky guest will drive away with a real Ferrari (experience:) Every ...
Festival Of Lights From India, Millenáris Budapest, 3 November
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Dipavali, also called Divali is one of the most popular festivals in India. It heralds the victory of light over darkness, of gods over demons, of the blessings of the departed souls as ‘good luck’ over ‘trouble’.
'Saint Stephen's Day Celebrations, Budapest, 20 August 2010
- 20 Aug 2010 7:00 AM
- community & culture
"The traditional holiday of the end of the summer, which looks back to several hundred years (originally as the "feast of the new bread"). August 20th is Saint Stephen's Day, when the Basilica bearing the name of this the first Hungarian King pays homage to the patriarch. A water show, a water concert and other large-scale events can be seen in the city, and the highlight of this National Holiday ...
'Harvest Festival', Balatonboglár, Hungary, 19 - 22 August
- 19 Aug 2010 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Balatonboglár is the most important settlement on the southern shore of Lake Balaton when it comes to wine, as is indicated by the fact that it received the title of International City of Grape and Wine. The festival organised around 20th August is a festive occasion not only for wine lovers but also for holidaymakers at the lake.
Synopsis Of New Book By Budapest Expat Steven Kuhn
- 19 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The Army Made me into a man but Germany and Europe helped me become a person.” In 1990 Steven E. Kuhn rolled out to the Persian Gulf with the U.S. Army in order to free Kuwait. He experienced the horror and reality of war. Nerve Gas Alarm, Scud and Patriot rocket launches, a tank battle in south Iraq and the death of his friend through friendly fire.