201 result(s) for folk groups
See What Happened @ The Xpat Party For Charity on Bonfire Night, 5 November
- 11 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
Over 250 Xpats came together in the Corinthia Hotel's historic ballroom to raise money for charity at XpatLoop's 15th birthday celebration. Praise is due to all event supporters, as this annual XpatLoop.com fundraiser proved a bigger success than ever, with nearly exactly HUF 2.7 m raised.
Xpat Opinion: Criticism & Self-Criticism Of Hungarian Teachers
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written many times about the state of Hungarian education, which in the last 25 years has gone through multiple changes, not necessarily for the better. In the past I usually concentrated on the quality of education and teaching methods and bemoaned the fact that, as far I can see, life hasn’t changed very much in the last 60-70 years in the average Hungarian school. But now I would like ...
Summer Weekends In Balatonfüred, Hungary
- 1 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Around the Lake Balaton there are few resort cities and one of them Balatonfüred is located on its northern shore. The city is very charming for its pier, harbor and camping site. In addition to that, beautiful nature, mineral springs, spas, yachting and local wines make it a popular touristic destination. In easy access to the city, there are two more places to visit – Tihany village and ...
'A Celebration Of Folk Music', Palace Of Arts, 17 January
- 16 Jan 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Last year's Celebration of Folk Music was not limited to the evening gala performance, and this year's show on 17 January will be the same. This free programme of folk music and dance awaits families from 3 o'clock in the afternoon in the Glass Hall and Foyer of the Palace of Arts.
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.
Giora Feidman & Gitanes Blondes, Music Academy Budapest, 6 September
- 4 Sep 2014 10:45 AM
- community & culture
In his cooperation with the Munich based ensemble Gitanes Blondes Giora Feidman chose a new path. So far his Klezmer line-ups were groups he put together himself and had them following his sound concepts. In Gitanes Blondes for the first time he met a grown band with their own particular handwriting – in Giora Feidman’s opinon the best Klezmer group, no doubt, he encountered so far.
Balkan Fanatik, Margaret Island Budapest, 14 August 8pm
- 12 Aug 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Balkan Fanatik is an award-winning Greek-Hungarian electro-ethno band. It started in 2002 by Georgios Tzortzoglou (Yorgos) and Gábor Lepés (Lepe). Their goal is to help preserve the musical heritage of Eastern-Europe and the Balkans, to pass this on to young audiences with progressive electronic music. Balkan Fanatik injects synth-pop, hip hop, and contemporary electronic dance music into ...
International Folk Dance Festival In Szeged, Hungary Starts Today
- 8 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The 26th annual International Folk Dance Festival in Szeged will open on Tuesday with a dance parade. Szeged’s long-standing tradition of folk dance festivals dates back to 1966. This year’s event will feature nine dance groups, including teams from Turkey, Romania, Serbia and the Czech Republic.
Whitsun Festivities At Skanzen, Szentendre, Hungary, 8 - 9 June
- 6 Jun 2014 9:02 AM
- community & culture
On 8 and 9 June Whitsun will celebrated in an international circle. India will be our special guest beside the 13 Hungarian communities.
See What Happened @ The Xpat Party For Charity on Bonfire Night, 5 November
- 11 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
Over 250 Xpats came together in the Corinthia Hotel's historic ballroom to raise money for charity at XpatLoop's 15th birthday celebration. Praise is due to all event supporters, as this annual XpatLoop.com fundraiser proved a bigger success than ever, with nearly exactly HUF 2.7 m raised.
Xpat Opinion: Criticism & Self-Criticism Of Hungarian Teachers
- 14 Oct 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
I have written many times about the state of Hungarian education, which in the last 25 years has gone through multiple changes, not necessarily for the better. In the past I usually concentrated on the quality of education and teaching methods and bemoaned the fact that, as far I can see, life hasn’t changed very much in the last 60-70 years in the average Hungarian school. But now I would like ...
Summer Weekends In Balatonfüred, Hungary
- 1 Jun 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
Around the Lake Balaton there are few resort cities and one of them Balatonfüred is located on its northern shore. The city is very charming for its pier, harbor and camping site. In addition to that, beautiful nature, mineral springs, spas, yachting and local wines make it a popular touristic destination. In easy access to the city, there are two more places to visit – Tihany village and ...
'A Celebration Of Folk Music', Palace Of Arts, 17 January
- 16 Jan 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
Last year's Celebration of Folk Music was not limited to the evening gala performance, and this year's show on 17 January will be the same. This free programme of folk music and dance awaits families from 3 o'clock in the afternoon in the Glass Hall and Foyer of the Palace of Arts.
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.
Giora Feidman & Gitanes Blondes, Music Academy Budapest, 6 September
- 4 Sep 2014 10:45 AM
- community & culture
In his cooperation with the Munich based ensemble Gitanes Blondes Giora Feidman chose a new path. So far his Klezmer line-ups were groups he put together himself and had them following his sound concepts. In Gitanes Blondes for the first time he met a grown band with their own particular handwriting – in Giora Feidman’s opinon the best Klezmer group, no doubt, he encountered so far.
Balkan Fanatik, Margaret Island Budapest, 14 August 8pm
- 12 Aug 2014 9:04 AM
- entertainment
Balkan Fanatik is an award-winning Greek-Hungarian electro-ethno band. It started in 2002 by Georgios Tzortzoglou (Yorgos) and Gábor Lepés (Lepe). Their goal is to help preserve the musical heritage of Eastern-Europe and the Balkans, to pass this on to young audiences with progressive electronic music. Balkan Fanatik injects synth-pop, hip hop, and contemporary electronic dance music into ...
International Folk Dance Festival In Szeged, Hungary Starts Today
- 8 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The 26th annual International Folk Dance Festival in Szeged will open on Tuesday with a dance parade. Szeged’s long-standing tradition of folk dance festivals dates back to 1966. This year’s event will feature nine dance groups, including teams from Turkey, Romania, Serbia and the Czech Republic.
Whitsun Festivities At Skanzen, Szentendre, Hungary, 8 - 9 June
- 6 Jun 2014 9:02 AM
- community & culture
On 8 and 9 June Whitsun will celebrated in an international circle. India will be our special guest beside the 13 Hungarian communities.