960 result(s) for folk music
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.
Invitation: Annual Charity Gala By Lions Club Budapest
- 31 Jan 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The All Nations Lions Club Budapest presents its XI. Annual Charity Gala Concert on 13 March: "come and let blind pianist Tamás Érdi share the magic of music with you, tickets are available now!", say the expat organisers. The proceeds of the concert will support the talent development of children in state care here, and also the local "Music for the Blind" Programme. Drinks and finger food will ...
Now On: 'Research On Sacred Song', Museum Of Ethnography In Budapest
- 25 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungarian, songs sung by a religious congregation either in church, or on other liturgical occasions, are known as "népénekek," translated for the purposes of this exhibition as "vernacular sacred songs". These include not only church songs, but also songs associated with various religious folk customs, songs of greeting, and songs sung at wakes. Most vernacular sacred songs were not folk ...
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.
Invitation: Annual Charity Gala By Lions Club Budapest
- 31 Jan 2013 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The All Nations Lions Club Budapest presents its XI. Annual Charity Gala Concert on 13 March: "come and let blind pianist Tamás Érdi share the magic of music with you, tickets are available now!", say the expat organisers. The proceeds of the concert will support the talent development of children in state care here, and also the local "Music for the Blind" Programme. Drinks and finger food will ...
Now On: 'Research On Sacred Song', Museum Of Ethnography In Budapest
- 25 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
In Hungarian, songs sung by a religious congregation either in church, or on other liturgical occasions, are known as "népénekek," translated for the purposes of this exhibition as "vernacular sacred songs". These include not only church songs, but also songs associated with various religious folk customs, songs of greeting, and songs sung at wakes. Most vernacular sacred songs were not folk ...