98 result(s) for local history in Community & Culture
What Does This Hungarian Saying Mean? "More Was Lost At Mohács!"
- 28 Aug 2024 11:55 AM
- community & culture
The local saying is often used in difficult times to put a situation in perspective, as it basically means "Worse things have happened". The saying is drawn from Hungarian history, specifically the disaster at Mohács, where Hungary suffered a devastating defeat after an unstoppable attack by the Ottoman Empire.
Open Churches Weekend, Szentendre, 6 - 8 September
- 15 Aug 2024 2:45 PM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- community & culture
Organ, cello, flute, jazz piano, period instruments and the most beautiful instrument, singing voice, will be heard in nine churches and three prayer houses of Szentendre at the sacral, all-arts festival organized by the Ferenczy Museum Center, Magyar Nemzet reports.
Quick Guide to Top Lists Series of Inspiration for Expats in Hungary
- 24 Jul 2024 9:42 AM
- community & culture
As you may well have experienced, however long you've been an expat in Hungary, there are always fascinating discoveries to make.
Guided Tour in English of 'Kós 140', Műcsarnok Budapest, 29 June
- 6 Jun 2024 7:21 AM
- community & culture
The works in this exceptionally rich oeuvre show that Károly Kós' vision of landscape and settlement is in fact a relationship between nature and humankind.
International Women's Day Celebrated in Hungary on 8 March
- 4 Mar 2024 7:22 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, local men usually give flowers to the women in their every year on March 8th, and it is wise for expat men to follow this tradition ;)
List of XpatLoop Writers with Examples of Original Content
- 21 Feb 2024 2:20 PM
- community & culture
Here are some of the key contributors of original content on XpatLoop.com - each is named with one or two example articles to showcase each person's style.
Interview: Emese Danks, Member of Advisory Board of the BFO's Managing Director
- 19 Jan 2024 8:14 AM
- community & culture
Emese Danks has been involved in the work of the advisory board of the BFO’s managing director, Orsolya Erdődy, for several years.
Happy Birthday Budapest – 150 Years Old Today
- 16 Nov 2023 8:23 AM
- community & culture
150 years ago on 17 November 1873, the city of Budapest was established by the unification of Pest, Buda and Óbuda. The origins of Budapest can be traced to the 4th century BC when the Celts occupied parts of Hungary. It was later conquered by the Roman Empire, which established the town of Aquincum around AD 100 on the site of today's city of Budapest.
Top 5 Reasons Expats Should Learn Hungarian
- 27 Sep 2023 6:21 PM
- community & culture
Hungarian is a notoriously challenging language for non-native speakers, with complex grammar rules and a vast vocabulary. However, for expats living in Hungary, there are many reasons why it's worth taking the time and effort to learn the language.
What Does This Hungarian Saying Mean? "More Was Lost At Mohács!"
- 28 Aug 2024 11:55 AM
- community & culture
The local saying is often used in difficult times to put a situation in perspective, as it basically means "Worse things have happened". The saying is drawn from Hungarian history, specifically the disaster at Mohács, where Hungary suffered a devastating defeat after an unstoppable attack by the Ottoman Empire.
Open Churches Weekend, Szentendre, 6 - 8 September
- 15 Aug 2024 2:45 PM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- community & culture
Organ, cello, flute, jazz piano, period instruments and the most beautiful instrument, singing voice, will be heard in nine churches and three prayer houses of Szentendre at the sacral, all-arts festival organized by the Ferenczy Museum Center, Magyar Nemzet reports.
Quick Guide to Top Lists Series of Inspiration for Expats in Hungary
- 24 Jul 2024 9:42 AM
- community & culture
As you may well have experienced, however long you've been an expat in Hungary, there are always fascinating discoveries to make.
Guided Tour in English of 'Kós 140', Műcsarnok Budapest, 29 June
- 6 Jun 2024 7:21 AM
- community & culture
The works in this exceptionally rich oeuvre show that Károly Kós' vision of landscape and settlement is in fact a relationship between nature and humankind.
International Women's Day Celebrated in Hungary on 8 March
- 4 Mar 2024 7:22 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, local men usually give flowers to the women in their every year on March 8th, and it is wise for expat men to follow this tradition ;)
List of XpatLoop Writers with Examples of Original Content
- 21 Feb 2024 2:20 PM
- community & culture
Here are some of the key contributors of original content on XpatLoop.com - each is named with one or two example articles to showcase each person's style.
Interview: Emese Danks, Member of Advisory Board of the BFO's Managing Director
- 19 Jan 2024 8:14 AM
- community & culture
Emese Danks has been involved in the work of the advisory board of the BFO’s managing director, Orsolya Erdődy, for several years.
Happy Birthday Budapest – 150 Years Old Today
- 16 Nov 2023 8:23 AM
- community & culture
150 years ago on 17 November 1873, the city of Budapest was established by the unification of Pest, Buda and Óbuda. The origins of Budapest can be traced to the 4th century BC when the Celts occupied parts of Hungary. It was later conquered by the Roman Empire, which established the town of Aquincum around AD 100 on the site of today's city of Budapest.
Top 5 Reasons Expats Should Learn Hungarian
- 27 Sep 2023 6:21 PM
- community & culture
Hungarian is a notoriously challenging language for non-native speakers, with complex grammar rules and a vast vocabulary. However, for expats living in Hungary, there are many reasons why it's worth taking the time and effort to learn the language.