881 result(s) for folk art
'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.
'Dandling - For Mothers&Children', Palace Of Arts, 17 November
- 16 Nov 2010 11:30 AM
- community & culture
"This series is run by singing teacher Ilona Gróh Gáll. It is aimed at children from three years old and at mothers and fathers who are keen to involve music and movement in the upbringing of their children.
'The Rorschach Band', Merlin Budapest, 17 November
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- entertainment
"Many had tried to define the term indie with little, if any, success. Rorschach had ceased attempting a while ago. They rather do it instead. Members of the band have been playing together in various formations for the best part of the last decade until finally in 2009 they (re)invented the ensemble incumbant for 3 years by then. The foundations are laid down by the musical concepts designed by ...
Spread Holiday Cheer with NAWA Budapest
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Come join in the fun November 19th when the North American Women’s Association gets together to pack up goodies to give to the orphans and seniors it supports on St. Nick’s Day. That’s not all… listen to the music of folk singer Lidia Szulka and young violinists, and start your holiday shopping!
'Pálinka And Sausage Festival', Budapest, 7 - 10 October
- 7 Oct 2010 7:20 AM
- food & drink
"Arguably the most beautiful spot in Budapest is the Savoyan Terrace in the Castle of Buda. This spectacular place will be the venue of the second Palinka and Sausage Festival this October. The Hungarian Palinka Marketing non profit organization created this major cultural and gastronomical event not only to uphold traditions, but also to acquaint them with our national and international visitors ...
Instrument Exhibition, Palace of Arts Budapest, Opens 9 October
- 7 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Our exhibition supplements the series of Saturday morning concert and instrument presentations in which children can encounter folk music from far flung parts of the globe and experience rarely seen instruments. The music of India is characterised by the sitar, which is familiar in Europe and of Persian origin and the bamboo flute, the bansuri (favourite instrument of Krishna) with its six or ...
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
World Music Day In Budapest & Pécs On 1 October
- 29 Sep 2010 9:35 AM
- community & culture
"Continuing the traditions of past years on October 1, the organisers of World Music Day invite the people of Budapest to take part in spontaneous music-making for pleasure. This year the European Cultural Capital has joined the initiative: at a major event they are presenting music and dance culture based on Hungarian folk music that links folks across national borders, ages and musical styles.
Guided Tour in English: Allan Sekula, Ludwig Museum, 18 September
- 17 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Free complementary guided tour in English. Every Saturday at 5 PM. Ludwig Museum`s museum interpreters are available at the temporary exhibitions every day (except Mondays) from 10 AM to 8 PM.
'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.
'Dandling - For Mothers&Children', Palace Of Arts, 17 November
- 16 Nov 2010 11:30 AM
- community & culture
"This series is run by singing teacher Ilona Gróh Gáll. It is aimed at children from three years old and at mothers and fathers who are keen to involve music and movement in the upbringing of their children.
'The Rorschach Band', Merlin Budapest, 17 November
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- entertainment
"Many had tried to define the term indie with little, if any, success. Rorschach had ceased attempting a while ago. They rather do it instead. Members of the band have been playing together in various formations for the best part of the last decade until finally in 2009 they (re)invented the ensemble incumbant for 3 years by then. The foundations are laid down by the musical concepts designed by ...
Spread Holiday Cheer with NAWA Budapest
- 11 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"Come join in the fun November 19th when the North American Women’s Association gets together to pack up goodies to give to the orphans and seniors it supports on St. Nick’s Day. That’s not all… listen to the music of folk singer Lidia Szulka and young violinists, and start your holiday shopping!
'Pálinka And Sausage Festival', Budapest, 7 - 10 October
- 7 Oct 2010 7:20 AM
- food & drink
"Arguably the most beautiful spot in Budapest is the Savoyan Terrace in the Castle of Buda. This spectacular place will be the venue of the second Palinka and Sausage Festival this October. The Hungarian Palinka Marketing non profit organization created this major cultural and gastronomical event not only to uphold traditions, but also to acquaint them with our national and international visitors ...
Instrument Exhibition, Palace of Arts Budapest, Opens 9 October
- 7 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Our exhibition supplements the series of Saturday morning concert and instrument presentations in which children can encounter folk music from far flung parts of the globe and experience rarely seen instruments. The music of India is characterised by the sitar, which is familiar in Europe and of Persian origin and the bamboo flute, the bansuri (favourite instrument of Krishna) with its six or ...
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
World Music Day In Budapest & Pécs On 1 October
- 29 Sep 2010 9:35 AM
- community & culture
"Continuing the traditions of past years on October 1, the organisers of World Music Day invite the people of Budapest to take part in spontaneous music-making for pleasure. This year the European Cultural Capital has joined the initiative: at a major event they are presenting music and dance culture based on Hungarian folk music that links folks across national borders, ages and musical styles.
Guided Tour in English: Allan Sekula, Ludwig Museum, 18 September
- 17 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Free complementary guided tour in English. Every Saturday at 5 PM. Ludwig Museum`s museum interpreters are available at the temporary exhibitions every day (except Mondays) from 10 AM to 8 PM.