212 result(s) for hungarian traditions in Community & Culture
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 21 Dec 2025 10:06 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary a key element of celebrating Christmas is the traditional custom of the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 16 Dec 2025 5:35 PM
- community & culture
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 1 December, and goes on until Christmas Day.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2025 7:41 AM
- community & culture
"Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Lucia or Luca’s day - luca napja) is one of the richest in customs and superstitions in Hungary. Before the Gregorian calendar reform, it was the shortest and darkest day of the year, and it marked the beginning of the winter solstice. It is for this reason that numerous traditions and fertility games are linked to this special day.
Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary
- 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM
- community & culture
A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.
All Saints' Day Holiday in Hungary on 1 November
- 27 Oct 2025 5:01 AM
- community & culture
Observed annually on November 1st in many Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant countries, it is also known as All Hallows’ Day or All Hallows’ Tide. On this public holiday in Hungary, most shops and public offices are closed.
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.
Watch: Hungary's Folk Culture is Alive & Welcoming
- 8 Oct 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary possesses a remarkably rich vein of folk traditions — a dynamic heritage that expats in Hungary should certainly explore. This deeply rooted culture, encompassing both preserved knowledge and living practices, is a significant part of why the Hungarian countryside is a popular destination for cultural tourism.
Experience History in Hungary for Free: Middle Ages 'Coming to Life', 11 October
- 26 Sep 2025 8:03 AM
- community & culture
The Middle Ages will come to life at the Fékomadta Festival, which begins on the eve of October 9. This year, the free event series will last three days, and in addition to Zsámbék, both Visegrád and Esztergom have joined the program in 2025.
Liszt Festival in Budapest Blends Local, International, Classical & Contemporary, 9 – 22 October
- 15 Sep 2025 5:30 PM
- community & culture
The fifth Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival will once again take centre stage in Budapest this autumn, bringing together leading figures from classical and contemporary music while also embracing cross-genre collaborations and a wide spectrum of the arts. Organised by Müpa Budapest, the festival runs from 9 – 22 October.
Expat Explainer: Christmas Day Customs in Hungary
- 21 Dec 2025 10:06 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary a key element of celebrating Christmas is the traditional custom of the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 16 Dec 2025 5:35 PM
- community & culture
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 1 December, and goes on until Christmas Day.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2025 7:41 AM
- community & culture
"Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Lucia or Luca’s day - luca napja) is one of the richest in customs and superstitions in Hungary. Before the Gregorian calendar reform, it was the shortest and darkest day of the year, and it marked the beginning of the winter solstice. It is for this reason that numerous traditions and fertility games are linked to this special day.
Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary
- 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM
- community & culture
A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.
All Saints' Day Holiday in Hungary on 1 November
- 27 Oct 2025 5:01 AM
- community & culture
Observed annually on November 1st in many Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant countries, it is also known as All Hallows’ Day or All Hallows’ Tide. On this public holiday in Hungary, most shops and public offices are closed.
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.
Watch: Hungary's Folk Culture is Alive & Welcoming
- 8 Oct 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary possesses a remarkably rich vein of folk traditions — a dynamic heritage that expats in Hungary should certainly explore. This deeply rooted culture, encompassing both preserved knowledge and living practices, is a significant part of why the Hungarian countryside is a popular destination for cultural tourism.
Experience History in Hungary for Free: Middle Ages 'Coming to Life', 11 October
- 26 Sep 2025 8:03 AM
- community & culture
The Middle Ages will come to life at the Fékomadta Festival, which begins on the eve of October 9. This year, the free event series will last three days, and in addition to Zsámbék, both Visegrád and Esztergom have joined the program in 2025.
Liszt Festival in Budapest Blends Local, International, Classical & Contemporary, 9 – 22 October
- 15 Sep 2025 5:30 PM
- community & culture
The fifth Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival will once again take centre stage in Budapest this autumn, bringing together leading figures from classical and contemporary music while also embracing cross-genre collaborations and a wide spectrum of the arts. Organised by Müpa Budapest, the festival runs from 9 – 22 October.