116 result(s) for hungarian folklore
'The Walled-up Wife', Hungary's Famous Ballad
- 18 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"There were these masons, nine or twelve, they say. And they took upon themselves to erect a building - strong and beautiful, like none there was before. And they worked day and night. And night and day they worked, but whatever they constructed during the day collapsed at night, and whatever they built during the night fell to the ground by morning.
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
Pécs Zsolnay Cultural Quarter Shows Zsolnay Collection
- 6 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Since 01 September 2010 people can view the Zsolnay porcelain collection of László Gyugyi American collector at the Sikorski House in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter. The exhibition entitled the 'Golden Age of Zsolnay' displays such unique pieces that were born in the most successful period of the factory.
'Hungarian Folklore Performance', Duna Palace, 13 August
- 13 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Enjoy a very special evening with one of the best Hungarian Folk Ensembles in Budapest. You will experience a performance by either the "Hungarian State Folk Ensemble", the "Danube Folk Ensemble" or the "Rajkó Folk Ensemble". After the great show, you are invited to a Dinner & Cruise® on the Danube, with traditional Hungarian and European style food!
'Hungarian Folklore Performances', Budai Vigadó, 20 July
- 19 Jul 2010 12:06 PM
- entertainment
"The "Hungarian State Folk Ensemble", the "Danube Folk Ensemble" and the "Rajkó Folk Ensemble" are three of the best professional Hungarian folk ensembles and perform in this series the greatest of Hungarian Folklore.
Swirl Of World Musicians And Farewell Concert At Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 8 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"This year's World Music Stage at Sziget is seeing the greatest international artists and most interesting aspiring stars of the world music genre. Between 11th and 16th August, this venue is about to give a taste of the best of Eastern-European world music artists, and of course Hungarian specialities of the genre cannot be missed either.
'Easter Festival', Hollókő, 4 - 5 April
- 4 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"At Easter old and young of the village put on ornamented folk clothes and during two days the old Easter traditions of the village get a revival. Whole- day folklore programmes, display of folk articles for purchase, artisans’ presentations, gastronomic specialties, games for children."
'Honvéd Dance Theatre', Festival Theatre, 6 March
- 4 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"The great “evergreen” of Hungarian literature, Sándor Petőfi’s Sir John (János vitéz) of 1844 has been revived in numerous guises over the years. Johnny Corn has been an operetta hussar, a cartoon film hero, a star of a pantomime and who knows how many other versions are still to come.
'The Walled-up Wife', Hungary's Famous Ballad
- 18 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"There were these masons, nine or twelve, they say. And they took upon themselves to erect a building - strong and beautiful, like none there was before. And they worked day and night. And night and day they worked, but whatever they constructed during the day collapsed at night, and whatever they built during the night fell to the ground by morning.
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
Pécs Zsolnay Cultural Quarter Shows Zsolnay Collection
- 6 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Since 01 September 2010 people can view the Zsolnay porcelain collection of László Gyugyi American collector at the Sikorski House in the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter. The exhibition entitled the 'Golden Age of Zsolnay' displays such unique pieces that were born in the most successful period of the factory.
'Hungarian Folklore Performance', Duna Palace, 13 August
- 13 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Enjoy a very special evening with one of the best Hungarian Folk Ensembles in Budapest. You will experience a performance by either the "Hungarian State Folk Ensemble", the "Danube Folk Ensemble" or the "Rajkó Folk Ensemble". After the great show, you are invited to a Dinner & Cruise® on the Danube, with traditional Hungarian and European style food!
'Hungarian Folklore Performances', Budai Vigadó, 20 July
- 19 Jul 2010 12:06 PM
- entertainment
"The "Hungarian State Folk Ensemble", the "Danube Folk Ensemble" and the "Rajkó Folk Ensemble" are three of the best professional Hungarian folk ensembles and perform in this series the greatest of Hungarian Folklore.
Swirl Of World Musicians And Farewell Concert At Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 8 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"This year's World Music Stage at Sziget is seeing the greatest international artists and most interesting aspiring stars of the world music genre. Between 11th and 16th August, this venue is about to give a taste of the best of Eastern-European world music artists, and of course Hungarian specialities of the genre cannot be missed either.
'Easter Festival', Hollókő, 4 - 5 April
- 4 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"At Easter old and young of the village put on ornamented folk clothes and during two days the old Easter traditions of the village get a revival. Whole- day folklore programmes, display of folk articles for purchase, artisans’ presentations, gastronomic specialties, games for children."
'Honvéd Dance Theatre', Festival Theatre, 6 March
- 4 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"The great “evergreen” of Hungarian literature, Sándor Petőfi’s Sir John (János vitéz) of 1844 has been revived in numerous guises over the years. Johnny Corn has been an operetta hussar, a cartoon film hero, a star of a pantomime and who knows how many other versions are still to come.