960 result(s) for folk music
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.
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.
Invitation: Music Of Hungary's Regions, Palace Of Arts, 23 February
- 21 Feb 2014 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Once a month, the Music of our Regions series is incorporated into the Sunday programme of the Palace of Delights. With the help of outstanding musicians, masters of traditional instruments and dance masters, children can take their first dance steps and get to know the traditions of the country’s regions. Through stories, games, customs, music, songs and the distinctive instruments of individual ...
See What Happened @ Mangalica Festival In Budapest
- 13 Feb 2014 8:50 AM
- food & drink
On a cold, wet Sunday afternoon, what better way to enjoy yourself than with some wonderful food and drink? And the crowds did come out to enjoy the annual Mangalica Festival. If you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, the magnificent mangalica meat is said to be even tastier and healthier than regular pork.
Sziget Festival In Budapest: New Names In 2014 Line-Up
- 13 Feb 2014 8:35 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of all-star names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. In the heart of Budapest Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Skrillex, Jake Bugg and London Grammar will also perform. The Island of Freedom is held between 11-18 August.
Invitation: Mangalica Festival, Budapest, 7 - 9 February
- 6 Feb 2014 6:00 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 7 - 9 ...
Invitation: Busó Festival, Mohács, Hungary, 27 Feb - 4 March
- 5 Feb 2014 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Ever wondered what an ancient carnival would look like? Just 40 kilometers from Farmotel Stefania the historic town of Mohács hosts the UNESCO-protected Busó festival. It marks the end of winter, featuring ‘Busós’, frightening-looking costumed people, most of men, wearing wooden masks and big woolly cloaks.
Invitation: Jazz Legends, National Concert Hall Budapest, 1 February
- 30 Jan 2014 8:02 AM
- entertainment
How can the story of half a century be encapsulated in two hours? Formed in 1963, vocal group The Swingle Singers will endeavour to do even more this evening in a show put together for the 50th anniversary of their foundation, throwing in some new numbers as well.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Stag Song, Festival Theatre, 30 Jan
- 29 Jan 2014 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The stag is an ancient symbol – and its discarded and regrown antlers have come to represent eternal renewal. The stag is at once a demon, a wizard, and a fairy or king of the dead capable of drawing those who hunt it into a new and different world. For us, the hunters of the 21st century, striving to escape subjugation and find freedom, Szarvasének (Stag Song) conjures up a kind of mythical ...
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.
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.
Invitation: Music Of Hungary's Regions, Palace Of Arts, 23 February
- 21 Feb 2014 8:01 AM
- entertainment
Once a month, the Music of our Regions series is incorporated into the Sunday programme of the Palace of Delights. With the help of outstanding musicians, masters of traditional instruments and dance masters, children can take their first dance steps and get to know the traditions of the country’s regions. Through stories, games, customs, music, songs and the distinctive instruments of individual ...
See What Happened @ Mangalica Festival In Budapest
- 13 Feb 2014 8:50 AM
- food & drink
On a cold, wet Sunday afternoon, what better way to enjoy yourself than with some wonderful food and drink? And the crowds did come out to enjoy the annual Mangalica Festival. If you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, the magnificent mangalica meat is said to be even tastier and healthier than regular pork.
Sziget Festival In Budapest: New Names In 2014 Line-Up
- 13 Feb 2014 8:35 AM
- entertainment
The organizers of Sziget have announced a new list of all-star names, already confirmed for the 2014 event. In the heart of Budapest Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Skrillex, Jake Bugg and London Grammar will also perform. The Island of Freedom is held between 11-18 August.
Invitation: Mangalica Festival, Budapest, 7 - 9 February
- 6 Feb 2014 6:00 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 7 - 9 ...
Invitation: Busó Festival, Mohács, Hungary, 27 Feb - 4 March
- 5 Feb 2014 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Ever wondered what an ancient carnival would look like? Just 40 kilometers from Farmotel Stefania the historic town of Mohács hosts the UNESCO-protected Busó festival. It marks the end of winter, featuring ‘Busós’, frightening-looking costumed people, most of men, wearing wooden masks and big woolly cloaks.
Invitation: Jazz Legends, National Concert Hall Budapest, 1 February
- 30 Jan 2014 8:02 AM
- entertainment
How can the story of half a century be encapsulated in two hours? Formed in 1963, vocal group The Swingle Singers will endeavour to do even more this evening in a show put together for the 50th anniversary of their foundation, throwing in some new numbers as well.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Stag Song, Festival Theatre, 30 Jan
- 29 Jan 2014 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The stag is an ancient symbol – and its discarded and regrown antlers have come to represent eternal renewal. The stag is at once a demon, a wizard, and a fairy or king of the dead capable of drawing those who hunt it into a new and different world. For us, the hunters of the 21st century, striving to escape subjugation and find freedom, Szarvasének (Stag Song) conjures up a kind of mythical ...