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Folk Music - Can Hungarian Music Be The Next New Wave?
- 5 Dec 2014 7:00 AM
- entertainment
Fonó recently made it into 12th place among the world's top publishers of world music. So, maybe it's a bit too early qualify the recording market as DOA. There's a good chance that Hungarian folk music, dressed up just a bit differently, might become as hot on the world market as Africa or the Balkans were a few years ago.
Diplomatic Charity Fair, InterContinental Budapest, 30 November
- 28 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- shopping
Intercontinental Hotel Budapest will host the fourth Diplomatic Fair, a charity event featuring theatre performances, children programmes and a raffle, on Sunday. Visitors will get a chance to buy goods from 45 national stands and taste dishes from 30 countries, Katalin Skaper, the deputy head of organiser Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest, said.
Moiseyev Ballet Comes To Hungary, 6 - 10 December
- 25 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The name of Igor Moisevey (born in 1906 in Kiev) became well-known by the style named after him, which he created by alloying the dances of different peoples with the elements of traditional ballet. He learnt dancing in the studio of the Great Theatre in Moscow. In 1924 he was already dancing in the Bolsoi, then became solo dancer and later ballet master. In the 1920’s and 30’s he wandered around ...
Now On: Unicorn is More Than Nation, Knoll Gallery Budapest
- 15 Nov 2014 12:04 AM
- community & culture
The exhibition „Unicorn is more than Nation“ deals with the virulent topic „nation“. The artists elaborate the issue partly in a fundamental, partly in a humorous way. The exhibited works reflect different forms of the legitimation of nationalist ideologies. On the one hand its history and how it can be constructed, on the other hand the folk traditions and folklore, which have the power to ...
Emiliana Torrini (IS), A38 Ship Budapest, 19 November
- 3 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
The Islandic mistress with enchanting voice Emilíana Torrini performs this year only two-three times on the continent, so her show on the A38 Ship will be a truly special one. Performer of the Jungle Drum and Gollam songs, author and producer of Kylie Minogue's Slow, emblematic singer of the Thievery Corporation smashes again Budapest, this time aboard the A38 Ship.
Hungarian Start-Ups Advise Against Internet Tax
- 1 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
A group representing globally recognised Hungarian start-ups, including NNG, Prezi and Ustream, issued a statement in defence of the internet on Thursday after the government submitted a budget bill that still includes the proposed internet tax.
Top 3 Must-See Cities In Hungary Outside Budapest
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Although Budapest is far the largest city and the capital of Hungary, visitors and travelers should look beyond its borders. The Hungarian countryside is not just about ‘puszta’ and Balaton lake, charming cities and towns full of culture and history welcome guests in every corner of the country. For the opening of Hungary Today’s new ‘Lifestyle” column, we have collected the three best must-see ...
Video: Sausage Festival This Weekend In Békéscsaba, Hungary
- 24 Oct 2014 2:55 AM
- food & drink
The 18th Békéscsaba Sausage Festival takes place this weekend between October 23 and 26 as preparations are already well underway for the event. The festival, called Kolbászfesztivál in Hungarian, is one of the most prominent culinary events of the year, a four-day program revolving around the traditional Hungarian sausage.
Polish Days, Central Market Hall Budapest This Weekend
- 16 Oct 2014 9:10 AM
- shopping
The next country in the National Days series is Poland. Similar to our previous events, there will be folk art and brochures.Visitors will find information on Polish meat products and could also buy them at our permanent booth.
Folk Music - Can Hungarian Music Be The Next New Wave?
- 5 Dec 2014 7:00 AM
- entertainment
Fonó recently made it into 12th place among the world's top publishers of world music. So, maybe it's a bit too early qualify the recording market as DOA. There's a good chance that Hungarian folk music, dressed up just a bit differently, might become as hot on the world market as Africa or the Balkans were a few years ago.
Diplomatic Charity Fair, InterContinental Budapest, 30 November
- 28 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- shopping
Intercontinental Hotel Budapest will host the fourth Diplomatic Fair, a charity event featuring theatre performances, children programmes and a raffle, on Sunday. Visitors will get a chance to buy goods from 45 national stands and taste dishes from 30 countries, Katalin Skaper, the deputy head of organiser Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest, said.
Moiseyev Ballet Comes To Hungary, 6 - 10 December
- 25 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The name of Igor Moisevey (born in 1906 in Kiev) became well-known by the style named after him, which he created by alloying the dances of different peoples with the elements of traditional ballet. He learnt dancing in the studio of the Great Theatre in Moscow. In 1924 he was already dancing in the Bolsoi, then became solo dancer and later ballet master. In the 1920’s and 30’s he wandered around ...
Now On: Unicorn is More Than Nation, Knoll Gallery Budapest
- 15 Nov 2014 12:04 AM
- community & culture
The exhibition „Unicorn is more than Nation“ deals with the virulent topic „nation“. The artists elaborate the issue partly in a fundamental, partly in a humorous way. The exhibited works reflect different forms of the legitimation of nationalist ideologies. On the one hand its history and how it can be constructed, on the other hand the folk traditions and folklore, which have the power to ...
Emiliana Torrini (IS), A38 Ship Budapest, 19 November
- 3 Nov 2014 8:04 AM
- entertainment
The Islandic mistress with enchanting voice Emilíana Torrini performs this year only two-three times on the continent, so her show on the A38 Ship will be a truly special one. Performer of the Jungle Drum and Gollam songs, author and producer of Kylie Minogue's Slow, emblematic singer of the Thievery Corporation smashes again Budapest, this time aboard the A38 Ship.
Hungarian Start-Ups Advise Against Internet Tax
- 1 Nov 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
A group representing globally recognised Hungarian start-ups, including NNG, Prezi and Ustream, issued a statement in defence of the internet on Thursday after the government submitted a budget bill that still includes the proposed internet tax.
Top 3 Must-See Cities In Hungary Outside Budapest
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Although Budapest is far the largest city and the capital of Hungary, visitors and travelers should look beyond its borders. The Hungarian countryside is not just about ‘puszta’ and Balaton lake, charming cities and towns full of culture and history welcome guests in every corner of the country. For the opening of Hungary Today’s new ‘Lifestyle” column, we have collected the three best must-see ...
Video: Sausage Festival This Weekend In Békéscsaba, Hungary
- 24 Oct 2014 2:55 AM
- food & drink
The 18th Békéscsaba Sausage Festival takes place this weekend between October 23 and 26 as preparations are already well underway for the event. The festival, called Kolbászfesztivál in Hungarian, is one of the most prominent culinary events of the year, a four-day program revolving around the traditional Hungarian sausage.
Polish Days, Central Market Hall Budapest This Weekend
- 16 Oct 2014 9:10 AM
- shopping
The next country in the National Days series is Poland. Similar to our previous events, there will be folk art and brochures.Visitors will find information on Polish meat products and could also buy them at our permanent booth.