53 result(s) for historical heritage in Community & Culture
New Initiative to Protect Traditional First Names Launched in Hungary
- 14 Oct 2025 2:02 PM
- community & culture
A new committee made up of government ministers, academics, cultural experts, and representatives from Hungary’s minority communities has been formed to oversee the preservation and promotion of Hungarian and minority first names.
Guests of Honour Unveiled for Budapest International Book Festival, 2 - 5 October
- 26 Sep 2025 9:05 AM
- community & culture
Romania and Danish author Janne Teller will be country and guest of honour at the 30th Budapest International Book Festival, held between Oct 2 and 5 at the Balna Center of Military Culture, organisers said.
Ancestors Days: Celebrating Hungary’s Ancient Heritage, 8 - 10 August
- 5 Aug 2025 9:13 AM
- community & culture
Ancestors Day, one of Hungary’s largest heritage festivals, will once again take place in the southern village of Bugac from August 8 to 10. The three-day event will feature horseback archery, traditional strength sports, cultural exhibitions, and family-friendly programmes.
Expat Explainer: The Miracle Stag - Important Symbol of Hungarian Identity
- 23 Jun 2025 5:02 PM
- community & culture
Known in Hungarian as Csodaszarvas, The Miracle Stag is prominent narratives in Hungarian folklore, and so is worth knowing about by expats in the loop. While not an official national emblem, it remains one of the most enduring mythological symbols connected to the origins of the Hungarian people.
Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it ...
Csárda & Kéknyelű: Traditional Hungarian Inn & Rare Grape Variety Declared Hungarikums
- 2 Jun 2025 12:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary’s Committee for Hungarikums has recently added two new treasures to its prestigious national register: the csárda, a traditional Hungarian inn, and Badacsony kéknyelű, a rare native grape variety grown exclusively in the Lake Balaton region. These are now officially recognised as Hungarikums – exceptional elements of Hungary’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
- 5 May 2025 5:28 PM
- community & culture
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
March 15 Holiday in Hungary: Free Programmes at National Museum
- 10 Mar 2025 6:52 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will give a speech in the National Museum's garden on March 15, the national holiday commemorating Hungary's 1848/49 revolution and freedom fight, the Government Information Centre (KTK) said.
Outdoor Photography Exhibition Commemorates the Siege of Budapest at Várkert Bazár
- 17 Feb 2025 5:54 AM
- community & culture
On display until 31 March. The Várkapitányság is marking the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Budapest with a poignant outdoor photography exhibition titled "Twelve Weeks in Hell – The Siege of Budapest on Castle Hill." The exhibition opened on Thursday along the ramp leading to the Gloriette at Várkert Bazár.
New Initiative to Protect Traditional First Names Launched in Hungary
- 14 Oct 2025 2:02 PM
- community & culture
A new committee made up of government ministers, academics, cultural experts, and representatives from Hungary’s minority communities has been formed to oversee the preservation and promotion of Hungarian and minority first names.
Guests of Honour Unveiled for Budapest International Book Festival, 2 - 5 October
- 26 Sep 2025 9:05 AM
- community & culture
Romania and Danish author Janne Teller will be country and guest of honour at the 30th Budapest International Book Festival, held between Oct 2 and 5 at the Balna Center of Military Culture, organisers said.
Ancestors Days: Celebrating Hungary’s Ancient Heritage, 8 - 10 August
- 5 Aug 2025 9:13 AM
- community & culture
Ancestors Day, one of Hungary’s largest heritage festivals, will once again take place in the southern village of Bugac from August 8 to 10. The three-day event will feature horseback archery, traditional strength sports, cultural exhibitions, and family-friendly programmes.
Expat Explainer: The Miracle Stag - Important Symbol of Hungarian Identity
- 23 Jun 2025 5:02 PM
- community & culture
Known in Hungarian as Csodaszarvas, The Miracle Stag is prominent narratives in Hungarian folklore, and so is worth knowing about by expats in the loop. While not an official national emblem, it remains one of the most enduring mythological symbols connected to the origins of the Hungarian people.
Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it ...
Csárda & Kéknyelű: Traditional Hungarian Inn & Rare Grape Variety Declared Hungarikums
- 2 Jun 2025 12:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary’s Committee for Hungarikums has recently added two new treasures to its prestigious national register: the csárda, a traditional Hungarian inn, and Badacsony kéknyelű, a rare native grape variety grown exclusively in the Lake Balaton region. These are now officially recognised as Hungarikums – exceptional elements of Hungary’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
- 5 May 2025 5:28 PM
- community & culture
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
March 15 Holiday in Hungary: Free Programmes at National Museum
- 10 Mar 2025 6:52 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will give a speech in the National Museum's garden on March 15, the national holiday commemorating Hungary's 1848/49 revolution and freedom fight, the Government Information Centre (KTK) said.
Outdoor Photography Exhibition Commemorates the Siege of Budapest at Várkert Bazár
- 17 Feb 2025 5:54 AM
- community & culture
On display until 31 March. The Várkapitányság is marking the 80th anniversary of the Siege of Budapest with a poignant outdoor photography exhibition titled "Twelve Weeks in Hell – The Siege of Budapest on Castle Hill." The exhibition opened on Thursday along the ramp leading to the Gloriette at Várkert Bazár.