501 result(s) for members 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.
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.
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary Celebrates 30th Anniversary
- 8 Dec 2025 2:45 PM
- https://bbj.hu/
- community & culture
Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary says it has become a network of companies and professionals committed to sustainable business, innovation, and ethical values.
Hungarian State Opera Presents: Lohengrin in a Steampunk Setting, 18 & 20 November
- 15 Nov 2025 6:29 AM
- community & culture
In a spectacular production featuring an international and Hungarian cast, Wagner’s Lohengrin is presented by the Hungarian State Opera on 15 November 2025, directed by András Almási-Tóth and conducted by Martin Rajna.
Hungarian Pavilion One of Top Attractions at Osaka World Expo
- 15 Oct 2025 6:06 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Pavilion captivated more than one million visitors at the 2025 Osaka World Expo. Statistics show Hungary’s participation was a resounding success, offering a unique interpretation of the Expo’s central theme by focusing on tradition, the harmony between humanity and nature, and the idea of building the future upon the values of the past.
Double Anniversary Concert Ahead at Liszt Academy Budapest
- 7 Oct 2025 7:13 AM
- community & culture
This special double anniversary concert will be held on October 25 in the Great Hall of the Liszt Academy. The event celebrates both the tenth anniversary of the Festival Academy Budapest and the twentieth anniversary of the Romanian SoNoRo festival, which is associated with it as a strategic partner.
Unique Hungarian Instruments to Unite in Budapest on October 1st - Cimbalom & Tárogató Concert
- 29 Sep 2025 1:34 PM
- community & culture
The special meeting of two unique Hungarian instruments, the tárogató and the cimbalom, is the focus of the joint concert by Zoltán Erdő, Jenő Lisztes and Anima Musicae, which will be held at the Pesti Vigadó to mark the occasion of World Music Day.
'Touch of Humility' Exhibition at Bible Museum in Budapest
- 8 Sep 2025 4:38 PM
- community & culture
A special exhibition titled The Touch of Humility at the Bible Museum runs until November 25. The new temporary exhibition presents almost fifty works of art selected from the collection of Gyula Kemény.
New Sisi Painting: Godollo Palace Obtains Previously Unknown Portrait of Queen Erzsebet
- 15 Jul 2025 6:48 AM
- community & culture
A previously unknown portrait of Queen Elisabeth (known as Sisi in Hungary), painted by György Raab in 1867, has been acquired by the Gödöllő Royal Palace for over HUF 30 million, Minister of Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó announced.
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.
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.
Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary Celebrates 30th Anniversary
- 8 Dec 2025 2:45 PM
- https://bbj.hu/
- community & culture
Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hungary says it has become a network of companies and professionals committed to sustainable business, innovation, and ethical values.
Hungarian State Opera Presents: Lohengrin in a Steampunk Setting, 18 & 20 November
- 15 Nov 2025 6:29 AM
- community & culture
In a spectacular production featuring an international and Hungarian cast, Wagner’s Lohengrin is presented by the Hungarian State Opera on 15 November 2025, directed by András Almási-Tóth and conducted by Martin Rajna.
Hungarian Pavilion One of Top Attractions at Osaka World Expo
- 15 Oct 2025 6:06 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Pavilion captivated more than one million visitors at the 2025 Osaka World Expo. Statistics show Hungary’s participation was a resounding success, offering a unique interpretation of the Expo’s central theme by focusing on tradition, the harmony between humanity and nature, and the idea of building the future upon the values of the past.
Double Anniversary Concert Ahead at Liszt Academy Budapest
- 7 Oct 2025 7:13 AM
- community & culture
This special double anniversary concert will be held on October 25 in the Great Hall of the Liszt Academy. The event celebrates both the tenth anniversary of the Festival Academy Budapest and the twentieth anniversary of the Romanian SoNoRo festival, which is associated with it as a strategic partner.
Unique Hungarian Instruments to Unite in Budapest on October 1st - Cimbalom & Tárogató Concert
- 29 Sep 2025 1:34 PM
- community & culture
The special meeting of two unique Hungarian instruments, the tárogató and the cimbalom, is the focus of the joint concert by Zoltán Erdő, Jenő Lisztes and Anima Musicae, which will be held at the Pesti Vigadó to mark the occasion of World Music Day.
'Touch of Humility' Exhibition at Bible Museum in Budapest
- 8 Sep 2025 4:38 PM
- community & culture
A special exhibition titled The Touch of Humility at the Bible Museum runs until November 25. The new temporary exhibition presents almost fifty works of art selected from the collection of Gyula Kemény.
New Sisi Painting: Godollo Palace Obtains Previously Unknown Portrait of Queen Erzsebet
- 15 Jul 2025 6:48 AM
- community & culture
A previously unknown portrait of Queen Elisabeth (known as Sisi in Hungary), painted by György Raab in 1867, has been acquired by the Gödöllő Royal Palace for over HUF 30 million, Minister of Culture and Innovation Balázs Hankó announced.