280 result(s) for holiday in Community & Culture
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations In Budapest
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On Friday, several buildings in Budapest were lit up in green in celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. On Sunday, the Irish national holiday was celebrated by a parade around the city. The Hungarian capital has joined the campaign of the Irish Tourist Board to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day worldwide.
Hungary To Increase Spending On Culture By Euro 201 Million
- 16 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
The government will spend 65 billion forints (EUR 201m) more on cultural projects in 2017 than last year, the prime minister said on Wednesday. Addressing a gala dinner in honour of recipients of the Kossuth Prize on Hungary’s March 15 national holiday, Viktor Orbán said that the country’s new economic model was working well and could ensure the necessary funds.
Fifty Prayer Wheels Unveiled In Zalaszántó Buddhist Stupa
- 9 Mar 2017 5:08 AM
- community & culture
The consecration of the fifty brass prayer wheels performed by two Tibetan monks, Drupon Konchok Jigmet and Drupon Konchok Lhundup before hundreds of devotees and interested visitors at the beginning of Tibetan Lunar New Year holiday.
Good Friday Becomes Public Holiday In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Parliament yesterday declared Good Friday a holiday, starting this year, when the religious commemoration falls on April 14. As Easter Monday is already a national holiday, Easter weekends will be four days long in Hungary.
International Women's Day Celebrated In Hungary On 8 March
- 6 Mar 2017 6:02 AM
- community & culture
Women's Day (WD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many ...
Govt Plans To Introduce Good Friday Public Holiday
- 10 Feb 2017 7:10 AM
- community & culture
The performance of the economy is such that the government is considering introducing a public holiday on Good Friday, the minister of human resources said at a meeting of the National Economic and Social Council. Zoltán Balog noted at the event on Thursday that the same initiative had been made four years ago but now the conditions were in place to allow such a move.
Müpa Winter Open Air: Ice – Music – Experience
- 28 Dec 2016 8:52 AM
- community & culture
On until 31 December. Visitors can enjoy winter fun on a whole new level at the Müpa Winter Open Air opening on 4 December, where the Müpa Melody Wheel, a real ice rink as well as quality programmes in the Tent set up next to the skating rink await visitors.
Christmas Traditions In Hungary
- 23 Dec 2016 8:05 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary the Christmas tree is decorated on Christmas Eve, 24 December. In addition to the usual decorations, also chocolate pieces in bright wrappings are used. In the Hungarian tradition the Christmas present is brought by baby Jesus in the evening. Religious people follow the (Jesus kid) tradition and they go to the midnight mass, too.
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas*
- 22 Dec 2016 7:44 AM
- community & culture
The team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas*. We hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year, and we’re grateful to every reader and partner for all the positive support. Here's wishing you a joyful + prosperous 2017.
Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations In Budapest
- 22 Mar 2017 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On Friday, several buildings in Budapest were lit up in green in celebration of Saint Patrick’s Day. On Sunday, the Irish national holiday was celebrated by a parade around the city. The Hungarian capital has joined the campaign of the Irish Tourist Board to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day worldwide.
Hungary To Increase Spending On Culture By Euro 201 Million
- 16 Mar 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
The government will spend 65 billion forints (EUR 201m) more on cultural projects in 2017 than last year, the prime minister said on Wednesday. Addressing a gala dinner in honour of recipients of the Kossuth Prize on Hungary’s March 15 national holiday, Viktor Orbán said that the country’s new economic model was working well and could ensure the necessary funds.
Fifty Prayer Wheels Unveiled In Zalaszántó Buddhist Stupa
- 9 Mar 2017 5:08 AM
- community & culture
The consecration of the fifty brass prayer wheels performed by two Tibetan monks, Drupon Konchok Jigmet and Drupon Konchok Lhundup before hundreds of devotees and interested visitors at the beginning of Tibetan Lunar New Year holiday.
Good Friday Becomes Public Holiday In Hungary
- 8 Mar 2017 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Parliament yesterday declared Good Friday a holiday, starting this year, when the religious commemoration falls on April 14. As Easter Monday is already a national holiday, Easter weekends will be four days long in Hungary.
International Women's Day Celebrated In Hungary On 8 March
- 6 Mar 2017 6:02 AM
- community & culture
Women's Day (WD), originally called International Working Women's Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many ...
Govt Plans To Introduce Good Friday Public Holiday
- 10 Feb 2017 7:10 AM
- community & culture
The performance of the economy is such that the government is considering introducing a public holiday on Good Friday, the minister of human resources said at a meeting of the National Economic and Social Council. Zoltán Balog noted at the event on Thursday that the same initiative had been made four years ago but now the conditions were in place to allow such a move.
Müpa Winter Open Air: Ice – Music – Experience
- 28 Dec 2016 8:52 AM
- community & culture
On until 31 December. Visitors can enjoy winter fun on a whole new level at the Müpa Winter Open Air opening on 4 December, where the Müpa Melody Wheel, a real ice rink as well as quality programmes in the Tent set up next to the skating rink await visitors.
Christmas Traditions In Hungary
- 23 Dec 2016 8:05 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary the Christmas tree is decorated on Christmas Eve, 24 December. In addition to the usual decorations, also chocolate pieces in bright wrappings are used. In the Hungarian tradition the Christmas present is brought by baby Jesus in the evening. Religious people follow the (Jesus kid) tradition and they go to the midnight mass, too.
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas*
- 22 Dec 2016 7:44 AM
- community & culture
The team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas*. We hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year, and we’re grateful to every reader and partner for all the positive support. Here's wishing you a joyful + prosperous 2017.