128 result(s) for hungarian language in Community & Culture
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
A Century of ‘Soup, Soap, and Salvation’: Introducing Salvation Army in Hungary
- 18 May 2026 5:34 AM
- community & culture
For those of us who call Hungary home, understanding the deeper layers of our adopted country's history and social fabric is incredibly rewarding. While many of us are familiar with the global presence of the Salvation Army (Üdvhadsereg), few expats realize just how deeply rooted the organization is right here in Hungary.
Kariko to Receive Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oxford
- 28 Apr 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Nobel Prize-winning researcher Katalin Kariko, the first female to receive the prize, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford in June, after receiving similar degrees from two US universities in May, according to information from the University of Szeged (SZTE), in southern Hungary.
Margó Festival of Literature & Book Fair, Budapest, 9 - 11 April
- 9 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
- community & culture
For those looking to dive into Hungary’s rich intellectual scene, the Margó Literary Festival has established itself as the premier forum for book lovers since its debut in 2011. Transcending the boundaries of a traditional book fair, Margó has evolved into a dynamic cultural powerhouse that bridges the gap between authors and the public through music, performance, and lively debate.
Guest of Honour Revealed for Budapest International Book Festival
- 2 Apr 2026 6:14 AM
- community & culture
Irish author Colm Toibin will be the guest of honour at the 31st Budapest International Book Festival, to be held on the Hungexpo fair grounds between 1 - 4 October, the organiser Hungarian Association of Book Publishers and Distributors (MKKE) said.
Exclusive Guided Tour of René Burris Exhibition, Műcsarnok Budapest, 28 March
- 26 Mar 2026 12:25 PM
- community & culture
Exclusive guided tour of René Burri's exhibition Utopia with Andréa Holzherr, exhibition director at Magnum Photos. Program in English with Hungarian interpretation.
New Hungarian Operas Based on Novels Presented at Eiffel Art Studios
- 16 Mar 2026 4:42 PM
- community & culture
A love story worthy of a Hollywood romance and a thought-provoking psychological thriller unfold at the world premieres of the new one-act operas by György Selmeczi and János Vajda. Royal Highness and The Verdict are to be performed for the first time on 11 April 2026 at the Hungarian State Opera’s Eiffel Art Studios, conducted by Kálmán Szennai and directed by Máté Szabó. The premiere ...
'Danube Dance' Showcase at Hungarian National Theatre: Jelen/Lét Festival, 14 - 22 March
- 10 Mar 2026 5:47 AM
- community & culture
The Danube Art Ensemble, founded in 1957 as one of Hungary's leading traditional folk ensembles with 30 dancers and a 7-member orchestra, will perform Danube Ballads at Budapest's National Theater on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m., kicking off the ninth Jelen/Lét festival.
New Harvard Research Traces Hungarian Language Origins
- 23 Feb 2026 2:50 PM
- community & culture
Recent genetic research led by scientists at Harvard University is reshaping what we thought we knew about the origins of Hungarian and other Uralic languages. The findings suggest that the roots of Hungarian may lie far deeper in Siberia than previously believed — and that the language’s westward journey began more than 4,000 years ago.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
A Century of ‘Soup, Soap, and Salvation’: Introducing Salvation Army in Hungary
- 18 May 2026 5:34 AM
- community & culture
For those of us who call Hungary home, understanding the deeper layers of our adopted country's history and social fabric is incredibly rewarding. While many of us are familiar with the global presence of the Salvation Army (Üdvhadsereg), few expats realize just how deeply rooted the organization is right here in Hungary.
Kariko to Receive Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oxford
- 28 Apr 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Nobel Prize-winning researcher Katalin Kariko, the first female to receive the prize, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford in June, after receiving similar degrees from two US universities in May, according to information from the University of Szeged (SZTE), in southern Hungary.
Margó Festival of Literature & Book Fair, Budapest, 9 - 11 April
- 9 Apr 2026 12:00 PM
- community & culture
For those looking to dive into Hungary’s rich intellectual scene, the Margó Literary Festival has established itself as the premier forum for book lovers since its debut in 2011. Transcending the boundaries of a traditional book fair, Margó has evolved into a dynamic cultural powerhouse that bridges the gap between authors and the public through music, performance, and lively debate.
Guest of Honour Revealed for Budapest International Book Festival
- 2 Apr 2026 6:14 AM
- community & culture
Irish author Colm Toibin will be the guest of honour at the 31st Budapest International Book Festival, to be held on the Hungexpo fair grounds between 1 - 4 October, the organiser Hungarian Association of Book Publishers and Distributors (MKKE) said.
Exclusive Guided Tour of René Burris Exhibition, Műcsarnok Budapest, 28 March
- 26 Mar 2026 12:25 PM
- community & culture
Exclusive guided tour of René Burri's exhibition Utopia with Andréa Holzherr, exhibition director at Magnum Photos. Program in English with Hungarian interpretation.
New Hungarian Operas Based on Novels Presented at Eiffel Art Studios
- 16 Mar 2026 4:42 PM
- community & culture
A love story worthy of a Hollywood romance and a thought-provoking psychological thriller unfold at the world premieres of the new one-act operas by György Selmeczi and János Vajda. Royal Highness and The Verdict are to be performed for the first time on 11 April 2026 at the Hungarian State Opera’s Eiffel Art Studios, conducted by Kálmán Szennai and directed by Máté Szabó. The premiere ...
'Danube Dance' Showcase at Hungarian National Theatre: Jelen/Lét Festival, 14 - 22 March
- 10 Mar 2026 5:47 AM
- community & culture
The Danube Art Ensemble, founded in 1957 as one of Hungary's leading traditional folk ensembles with 30 dancers and a 7-member orchestra, will perform Danube Ballads at Budapest's National Theater on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m., kicking off the ninth Jelen/Lét festival.
New Harvard Research Traces Hungarian Language Origins
- 23 Feb 2026 2:50 PM
- community & culture
Recent genetic research led by scientists at Harvard University is reshaping what we thought we knew about the origins of Hungarian and other Uralic languages. The findings suggest that the roots of Hungarian may lie far deeper in Siberia than previously believed — and that the language’s westward journey began more than 4,000 years ago.


















