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From Gypsy Beats To ‘Spaghetti Balkan’: 120% World Music At Sziget Festival Budapest
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The OTP Bank World Music Party Stage has celebrated the 20th Sziget with 120% of world music and the feedbacks were so positive that the organizers aim to crank up this year’s show! So not only the big names of the genre, but also the most important Central and Eastern European acts will be on stage, mainly representing the Balkan and ska-based craziness.
24 New Names Confirmed For Sziget Festival Budapest 2013
- 14 Mar 2013 7:59 AM
- entertainment
The colorful and diverse line-up of Sziget Festival 2013 is building up well, with 24 new acts freshly announced for various stages: many are new-comers to Sziget, but there will be many acts that have proven popular in previous editions of the event too. The non-stop week of party fun will be held this year between 5-12 August.
Upcoming Events & Activities In Budapest This March
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
After a long winter March comes with hope and normally temperatures that make Scandinavians think it is summer. So, what has Budapest got to offer tourists dropping by in March?
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Invitation: Budapest Fish Festival, Akvárium Club, This Weekend
- 14 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- food & drink
This free event in downtown Budapest is basically an excuse to sell a bit of fresh fish, but there's more to it than that. Beside the fact that eating fish has beneficial health effects, it also plays a part in important local feasts - such as the traditional Christmas menu of carp - yet Hungarians need more encouragement to cook up a fish dish in this landlocked country. Related consumption in ...
Invitation: Budapest Charity Concert For Anniversary Of Japanese Earthquake
- 14 Feb 2013 10:50 AM
- community & culture
Date & time: Saturday 2 March at 4 pm at Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest (Address: 1133 Budapest, Hegedus Gyula u. 52-54.) This charity event is organized by Hungarian - Japan Music Circle.
Invitation: Clannad (IRE) Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 16 February
- 14 Feb 2013 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Clannad are one of the most popualr Irish bands. Their music is bordering on folk and folk rock, traditional Irish, Celtic and New Age, incorporating elements of smooth jazz and Gregorian chant. They have won several notable awards, including a Grammy, a BAFTA, an Ivor Novello and a Billboard Music Award.
6th Mangalica Festival In Budapest, This Weekend
- 7 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- food & drink
Entry is free, so if you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, pop along for a bite of magnificent mangalica meat - said to be tastier and healthier than regular pork. As you may know, this festival is named after a delicious furry pig that's indigenous to Hungary, this year the event is held again at Szabadság tér in downtown Budapest, between 8-10 February.
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.
From Gypsy Beats To ‘Spaghetti Balkan’: 120% World Music At Sziget Festival Budapest
- 18 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The OTP Bank World Music Party Stage has celebrated the 20th Sziget with 120% of world music and the feedbacks were so positive that the organizers aim to crank up this year’s show! So not only the big names of the genre, but also the most important Central and Eastern European acts will be on stage, mainly representing the Balkan and ska-based craziness.
24 New Names Confirmed For Sziget Festival Budapest 2013
- 14 Mar 2013 7:59 AM
- entertainment
The colorful and diverse line-up of Sziget Festival 2013 is building up well, with 24 new acts freshly announced for various stages: many are new-comers to Sziget, but there will be many acts that have proven popular in previous editions of the event too. The non-stop week of party fun will be held this year between 5-12 August.
Upcoming Events & Activities In Budapest This March
- 28 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
After a long winter March comes with hope and normally temperatures that make Scandinavians think it is summer. So, what has Budapest got to offer tourists dropping by in March?
Xpat Opinion: Living In The Hungarian Countryside
- 21 Feb 2013 10:35 AM
- getting around
Once upon a time, László and Linda Kondor would have been greatly entertained by the idea that urbanites such as themselves would be happy retiring in Kapolcs Village on a vineyard estate in the Hungarian countryside. Both had lived, and worked for decades in both the city of Chicago and Budapest, but late 2007 found them doing just that - walking away from all they owned and retiring to the ...
Invitation: Budapest Fish Festival, Akvárium Club, This Weekend
- 14 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- food & drink
This free event in downtown Budapest is basically an excuse to sell a bit of fresh fish, but there's more to it than that. Beside the fact that eating fish has beneficial health effects, it also plays a part in important local feasts - such as the traditional Christmas menu of carp - yet Hungarians need more encouragement to cook up a fish dish in this landlocked country. Related consumption in ...
Invitation: Budapest Charity Concert For Anniversary Of Japanese Earthquake
- 14 Feb 2013 10:50 AM
- community & culture
Date & time: Saturday 2 March at 4 pm at Adina Apartment Hotel Budapest (Address: 1133 Budapest, Hegedus Gyula u. 52-54.) This charity event is organized by Hungarian - Japan Music Circle.
Invitation: Clannad (IRE) Concert, A38 Ship Budapest, 16 February
- 14 Feb 2013 10:00 AM
- entertainment
Clannad are one of the most popualr Irish bands. Their music is bordering on folk and folk rock, traditional Irish, Celtic and New Age, incorporating elements of smooth jazz and Gregorian chant. They have won several notable awards, including a Grammy, a BAFTA, an Ivor Novello and a Billboard Music Award.
6th Mangalica Festival In Budapest, This Weekend
- 7 Feb 2013 11:00 AM
- food & drink
Entry is free, so if you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, pop along for a bite of magnificent mangalica meat - said to be tastier and healthier than regular pork. As you may know, this festival is named after a delicious furry pig that's indigenous to Hungary, this year the event is held again at Szabadság tér in downtown Budapest, between 8-10 February.
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.