1,544 result(s) for folk
Rufus Wainwright, Palace Of Arts Budapest, 3 April
- 1 Apr 2014 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Born in 1973, American-Canadian singer, lyricist and composer Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright makes music that defies easy classification. He has released seven albums of his own, has written film scores and classical operas, and put Shakespeare’s sonnets to music for a play by Robert Wilson.
33rd National Dance House Festival & Fair, Budapest, 30 March
- 27 Mar 2014 8:01 AM
- community & culture
One of the chief responsibilities of the Dance House Association is to organize the annual national festival of dance houses, a great display of genres and movements in folk art. Some 3500 participants are expected to attend the next, 33rd occasion. One of the most important folklore festivals in Hungary, the National Dance House Festival and Fair is an annual review of folk music, dance and ...
Exclusive Hungarian Wine Auction In Tokaj Wine Region This April
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
On 26th April 2014 guests will have the opportunity to bid for twenty-two unique wines from outstanding producers at the Great Tokaj Wine Auction held in the Knights’ Hall of Sárospatak Castle. The starting price of the lots (a traditional Gönc barrel of 136 litres) ranges from a couple of thousand to over ten thousand Euros.
Székely Days In Central Market Hall Budapest, 20 - 22 March
- 18 Mar 2014 8:04 AM
- food & drink
The Central Market Hall will transform into Transylvania for 3 days. Visitors will have a chance to acquaint themselves with the traditional gastronomy, attire, tourist attractions and culture of the Transylvanian people.
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Hurts, Nero And Modestep Coming To VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2014 8:10 AM
- entertainment
With new names added to the line-up there are more than twenty international stars playing at the 22nd VOLT Festival this summer. Due to a huge demand Hurts will return this year to Sopron, while thousands are eagerly waiting for the live shows of Nero and Modestep as well. Karnivool, the chart topping Milky Chance and The Strypes – opening for the Arctic Monkeys - are also part of the program.
Washington Has Embraced Hungarian Folk Culture
- 13 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Washington has embraced Hungarian folk culture, which is capable of innovation, colourful and traditional yet modern – said Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics this Tuesday in Budapest at the premiere of the documentary ‘Hungarian Fence’, dealing with Hungary’s status as guest of honour at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington last year.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
New All-Stars Announced for VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 27 Feb 2014 2:40 AM
- entertainment
New all-stars were added to the VOLT Festival line-up. The organizers announced Thirty Seconds To Mars, You Me at Six, Birdy and many others to this year’s program. A mysterious post on the official Facebook page revealed that the event will be one day longer this time, however details will follow only next week.
Rufus Wainwright, Palace Of Arts Budapest, 3 April
- 1 Apr 2014 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Born in 1973, American-Canadian singer, lyricist and composer Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright makes music that defies easy classification. He has released seven albums of his own, has written film scores and classical operas, and put Shakespeare’s sonnets to music for a play by Robert Wilson.
33rd National Dance House Festival & Fair, Budapest, 30 March
- 27 Mar 2014 8:01 AM
- community & culture
One of the chief responsibilities of the Dance House Association is to organize the annual national festival of dance houses, a great display of genres and movements in folk art. Some 3500 participants are expected to attend the next, 33rd occasion. One of the most important folklore festivals in Hungary, the National Dance House Festival and Fair is an annual review of folk music, dance and ...
Exclusive Hungarian Wine Auction In Tokaj Wine Region This April
- 24 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- food & drink
On 26th April 2014 guests will have the opportunity to bid for twenty-two unique wines from outstanding producers at the Great Tokaj Wine Auction held in the Knights’ Hall of Sárospatak Castle. The starting price of the lots (a traditional Gönc barrel of 136 litres) ranges from a couple of thousand to over ten thousand Euros.
Székely Days In Central Market Hall Budapest, 20 - 22 March
- 18 Mar 2014 8:04 AM
- food & drink
The Central Market Hall will transform into Transylvania for 3 days. Visitors will have a chance to acquaint themselves with the traditional gastronomy, attire, tourist attractions and culture of the Transylvanian people.
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Hurts, Nero And Modestep Coming To VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 13 Mar 2014 8:10 AM
- entertainment
With new names added to the line-up there are more than twenty international stars playing at the 22nd VOLT Festival this summer. Due to a huge demand Hurts will return this year to Sopron, while thousands are eagerly waiting for the live shows of Nero and Modestep as well. Karnivool, the chart topping Milky Chance and The Strypes – opening for the Arctic Monkeys - are also part of the program.
Washington Has Embraced Hungarian Folk Culture
- 13 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Washington has embraced Hungarian folk culture, which is capable of innovation, colourful and traditional yet modern – said Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics this Tuesday in Budapest at the premiere of the documentary ‘Hungarian Fence’, dealing with Hungary’s status as guest of honour at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington last year.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
New All-Stars Announced for VOLT Festival In Hungary
- 27 Feb 2014 2:40 AM
- entertainment
New all-stars were added to the VOLT Festival line-up. The organizers announced Thirty Seconds To Mars, You Me at Six, Birdy and many others to this year’s program. A mysterious post on the official Facebook page revealed that the event will be one day longer this time, however details will follow only next week.