276 result(s) for monument
Recirquel Budapest: 'Solus Amor', Palace of Arts, 4 July
- 1 Jul 2025 5:34 PM
- community & culture
Directed and choreographed by Bence Vági, the artistic director of Recirquel, Solus Amor (“Love Alone”) fuses contemporary circus with classical and modern dance in a monumental production that employs “cirque danse,” a genre created with and by the company in the course of several years.
Spectacular 'Zsolnay Light Festival' in Pécs, 3 - 6 July
- 1 Jul 2025 3:25 PM
- community & culture
One of the most popular events in Pécs, the Zsolnay Light Festival, famous for its spectacular public building paintings and light painting competitions, will begin on Thursday. This time, in addition to the downtown locations, programs will also be offered in the local cultural district.
Expat Explainer: The Miracle Stag - Important Symbol of Hungarian Identity
- 23 Jun 2025 5:02 PM
- community & culture
Known in Hungarian as Csodaszarvas, The Miracle Stag is prominent narratives in Hungarian folklore, and so is worth knowing about by expats in the loop. While not an official national emblem, it remains one of the most enduring mythological symbols connected to the origins of the Hungarian people.
Xploring Hungary Video: Sárvár - A Historic Spa Town with Royal Connections
- 13 Jun 2025 8:43 AM
- getting around
Nestled along the banks of the River Rába in western Hungary’s Vas County, the town of Sárvár (pop. ~16,000) is a charming destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known internationally for its healing thermal waters and stunning Renaissance castle, Sárvár offers a perfect blend of relaxation and discovery.
Remembering Trianon: ‘Day of National Unity’ Commemorated Tragic Treaty for Hungary
- 5 Jun 2025 12:00 PM
- community & culture
Hungary observes 4 June as the Day of National Unity, declared in 2010 to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Trianon in 1920. The treaty, imposed without Hungarian participation at the post-WWI Paris Peace Conference, marked a major geopolitical and emotional turning point in the nation’s history.
Danube Art Ensemble: Beautiful Mezőség, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 13 May
- 13 May 2025 5:20 PM
- contemporary
From Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály through György Martin and Sándor Tímár to Ferenc Novák, the diverse folk art of the Mezőség region has attracted the interest of many collectors. Therefore, Zsolt Juhász, the bandleader and director, must have had plenty of resources to work with when he thought about the show:
“We want to show our feelings, our love for the region and its beauty. A ...
Watch: March of the Living Held in Budapest
- 12 May 2025 2:04 PM
- community & culture
The 21st March of the Living event was held in Budapest on Sunday afternoon with participants marching from the Shoes on the Danube Bank monument, crossing Chain Bridge and then to the Varkert Bazaar area.
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
- 5 May 2025 5:28 PM
- community & culture
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
Insider’s Guide: Műcsarnok - ‘Hall of Art’ in Budapest: A Tradition of Creative Surprises
- 25 Apr 2025 10:57 AM
- community & culture
While Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts may house impressive old masters, the ‘Hall of Art’ here is where you'll encounter what's happening now - and often, what’s coming next. Whether you’re a seasoned gallery-goer or just looking for something fresh and unexpected, Műcsarnok is an essential stop on Budapest’s artistic map.
Recirquel Budapest: 'Solus Amor', Palace of Arts, 4 July
- 1 Jul 2025 5:34 PM
- community & culture
Directed and choreographed by Bence Vági, the artistic director of Recirquel, Solus Amor (“Love Alone”) fuses contemporary circus with classical and modern dance in a monumental production that employs “cirque danse,” a genre created with and by the company in the course of several years.
Spectacular 'Zsolnay Light Festival' in Pécs, 3 - 6 July
- 1 Jul 2025 3:25 PM
- community & culture
One of the most popular events in Pécs, the Zsolnay Light Festival, famous for its spectacular public building paintings and light painting competitions, will begin on Thursday. This time, in addition to the downtown locations, programs will also be offered in the local cultural district.
Expat Explainer: The Miracle Stag - Important Symbol of Hungarian Identity
- 23 Jun 2025 5:02 PM
- community & culture
Known in Hungarian as Csodaszarvas, The Miracle Stag is prominent narratives in Hungarian folklore, and so is worth knowing about by expats in the loop. While not an official national emblem, it remains one of the most enduring mythological symbols connected to the origins of the Hungarian people.
Xploring Hungary Video: Sárvár - A Historic Spa Town with Royal Connections
- 13 Jun 2025 8:43 AM
- getting around
Nestled along the banks of the River Rába in western Hungary’s Vas County, the town of Sárvár (pop. ~16,000) is a charming destination rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known internationally for its healing thermal waters and stunning Renaissance castle, Sárvár offers a perfect blend of relaxation and discovery.
Remembering Trianon: ‘Day of National Unity’ Commemorated Tragic Treaty for Hungary
- 5 Jun 2025 12:00 PM
- community & culture
Hungary observes 4 June as the Day of National Unity, declared in 2010 to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Trianon in 1920. The treaty, imposed without Hungarian participation at the post-WWI Paris Peace Conference, marked a major geopolitical and emotional turning point in the nation’s history.
Danube Art Ensemble: Beautiful Mezőség, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 13 May
- 13 May 2025 5:20 PM
- contemporary
From Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály through György Martin and Sándor Tímár to Ferenc Novák, the diverse folk art of the Mezőség region has attracted the interest of many collectors. Therefore, Zsolt Juhász, the bandleader and director, must have had plenty of resources to work with when he thought about the show:
“We want to show our feelings, our love for the region and its beauty. A ...
Watch: March of the Living Held in Budapest
- 12 May 2025 2:04 PM
- community & culture
The 21st March of the Living event was held in Budapest on Sunday afternoon with participants marching from the Shoes on the Danube Bank monument, crossing Chain Bridge and then to the Varkert Bazaar area.
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
- 5 May 2025 5:28 PM
- community & culture
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
Insider’s Guide: Műcsarnok - ‘Hall of Art’ in Budapest: A Tradition of Creative Surprises
- 25 Apr 2025 10:57 AM
- community & culture
While Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts may house impressive old masters, the ‘Hall of Art’ here is where you'll encounter what's happening now - and often, what’s coming next. Whether you’re a seasoned gallery-goer or just looking for something fresh and unexpected, Műcsarnok is an essential stop on Budapest’s artistic map.