39 result(s) for rituals
Abby Trudell, CEO & Founder of Polarity in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2026 5:17 PM
Abby Trudell is the founder of Polarity, a Budapest-based recovery and wellness concept centered on contrast therapy, nervous-system regulation, and community. After more than a decade of working remotely, living in 35 cities, and traveling extensively, Abby found a profound sense of home and purpose in Budapest.
Staycation Inspiration: Special Wellness Stay in Budapest at Danubius Hotel Helia
- 20 May 2026 5:10 PM
- specials
As most expats living here know, wellness is not an indulgence in Budapest, it is part of the local rhythm of life. Natural thermal pools, saunas, swimming, and restorative spa rituals are woven into the culture of the city. That's how Helia stands-out, as this great value four-star located by the Danube has all you need from a quality health resort - plus panoramic river views and more, as this ...
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.
Roman Spring Festival, Aquincum Budapest, 9 - 10 May
- 14 Apr 2026 7:21 AM
- entertainment
The Aquincum Museum is delighted to welcome visitors back for the 35th annual Floralia – Roman Spring Festival. This vibrant event seamlessly blends educational outreach, living history, music, dance, theatre, and gastronomy.
Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary
- 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM
- community & culture
Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.
Memoirs of a Geisha, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 10 January
- 10 Jan 2026 12:25 PM
- contemporary
Yvette Bozsik’s solo performance was inspired by Mineko Iwasaki, the protagonist of Memoirs of a Geisha. The performance takes viewers into the lonely, secretive, and personal world of Women of Dance and Art, the memoir of an elderly dancer who always danced with her whole soul.
Yvette Bozsik’s iconic partner, Tamás Vati, also features in the performance, which reveals the inner work of a ...
Hungarian Recipe Of The Week: Christmas Gingerbread
- 16 Dec 2025 5:40 AM
- food & drink
Gingerbread originated in ancient times with Egyptians and Greeks baking honey-sweetened spiced breads for rituals, but it reached Europe around 992 AD via Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis, who taught French Christians the recipe after fleeing persecution.
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.
The Culture of the Festive Table at Spago Budapest– When Gastronomy Becomes Connection
- 24 Nov 2025 5:05 PM
- specials
Dining has always been more than nourishment – it is a shared experience that brings people together. The recently awarded Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest with its Two MICHELIN Keys, and its MICHELIN-Recommended restaurant, Spago Budapest, invite guests to celebrate the end of the year with heartfelt Sunday Brunches and the now-traditional authentic turkey feasts, where every ...
Abby Trudell, CEO & Founder of Polarity in Budapest
- 22 Sep 2026 5:17 PM
Abby Trudell is the founder of Polarity, a Budapest-based recovery and wellness concept centered on contrast therapy, nervous-system regulation, and community. After more than a decade of working remotely, living in 35 cities, and traveling extensively, Abby found a profound sense of home and purpose in Budapest.
Staycation Inspiration: Special Wellness Stay in Budapest at Danubius Hotel Helia
- 20 May 2026 5:10 PM
- specials
As most expats living here know, wellness is not an indulgence in Budapest, it is part of the local rhythm of life. Natural thermal pools, saunas, swimming, and restorative spa rituals are woven into the culture of the city. That's how Helia stands-out, as this great value four-star located by the Danube has all you need from a quality health resort - plus panoramic river views and more, as this ...
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.
Roman Spring Festival, Aquincum Budapest, 9 - 10 May
- 14 Apr 2026 7:21 AM
- entertainment
The Aquincum Museum is delighted to welcome visitors back for the 35th annual Floralia – Roman Spring Festival. This vibrant event seamlessly blends educational outreach, living history, music, dance, theatre, and gastronomy.
Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary
- 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM
- community & culture
Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.
Memoirs of a Geisha, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 10 January
- 10 Jan 2026 12:25 PM
- contemporary
Yvette Bozsik’s solo performance was inspired by Mineko Iwasaki, the protagonist of Memoirs of a Geisha. The performance takes viewers into the lonely, secretive, and personal world of Women of Dance and Art, the memoir of an elderly dancer who always danced with her whole soul.
Yvette Bozsik’s iconic partner, Tamás Vati, also features in the performance, which reveals the inner work of a ...
Hungarian Recipe Of The Week: Christmas Gingerbread
- 16 Dec 2025 5:40 AM
- food & drink
Gingerbread originated in ancient times with Egyptians and Greeks baking honey-sweetened spiced breads for rituals, but it reached Europe around 992 AD via Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis, who taught French Christians the recipe after fleeing persecution.
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.
The Culture of the Festive Table at Spago Budapest– When Gastronomy Becomes Connection
- 24 Nov 2025 5:05 PM
- specials
Dining has always been more than nourishment – it is a shared experience that brings people together. The recently awarded Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest with its Two MICHELIN Keys, and its MICHELIN-Recommended restaurant, Spago Budapest, invite guests to celebrate the end of the year with heartfelt Sunday Brunches and the now-traditional authentic turkey feasts, where every ...