35 result(s) for royal family in Community & Culture
The Life Of Miklós Ybl, Architect Of Várkert Bazár In Budapest
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Miklós Ybl was born on April 6th, 1814 in a wealthy trading family in Székesfehérvár. From 1825 he studied in the Imperial and Royal Polytechnique Institute. From 1832 he worked and studied at two famous Hungarian architects Mihály Pollack and Henrik Koch.
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Award-Winning Hungarian Violinist Plans Musical Salon In Budapest – An Interview
- 19 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Bela Bartok’s Sonatas for Violin and Sonata for Violin on audio CD has won the prestigious international Gramophone Award. Zoltan Kocsis (laureate of the Hungarian Kossuth Prize twice) plays the piano and Barnabas Kelemen (Kossuth Prize laureate) plays the piano. Kelemen received the Gramophone Award in London in September.
Cancelled: Budapest's First 'Renaissance & Medieval Festival'
- 10 Oct 2013 12:01 PM
- community & culture
History is set to come alive in the Buda Castle this weekend with a medieval themed festival held around the Royal Palace. It's the first of its kind in this magnificent venue, it promises historical games and challenges, medieval style dresses and tools... As it's a family event there won’t be any beheading, burning and boiling, garroting, flogging or impaling, so don't expect to re-live the ...
Invitation: Easter Merriment In Budapest, Catle District, 30 March - 1 April
- 29 Mar 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
It is the second time that the three events reflecting the heritage of centuries - Easter related traditions and customs - is being organised in the Royal Palace of the Buda Castle. Besides the arts and crafts fair, visitors can enjoy a multicultural program throughout the weekend, including world music concerts, dance ensembles, blues and rock, special performances for kids.
Xpat Opinion: Rolling Into War, Rolling Into Art
- 19 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the late 1930s, Europe teetered on the verge of what would soon become The 1939-1945 War, or to Americans, the Second World War. Out in Hungary, one newspaper editor was frustrated. He wasted far too much time filling up fountain pens and cleaning up smudged pages. He was annoyed that the sharp tip of his fountain pen often tore the paper.
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
'A Diamond Weekend', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 11 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Did you see the celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this weekend? I thought they were spectacular. The procession of boats down the river Thames was majestic. The concert outside Buckingham Palace was fabulous and star-studded. And the street parties around the UK looked like such joyful occasions. Certainly the one I went to at the British International School in Budapest was a lot of ...
Invitation: Easter Merriment In Budapest Royal Castle, 7 - 9 April
- 6 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This three day event reflects on the heritage of centuries: Easter traditions and customs, Kids’ events, arts and crafts fair, Hungarian food-fair, folk dance ensembles, concerts featuring Márta Sebestyén, Ági Szalóki, Ghymes, Kolompos, Gryllus and many more.
The Life Of Miklós Ybl, Architect Of Várkert Bazár In Budapest
- 10 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Miklós Ybl was born on April 6th, 1814 in a wealthy trading family in Székesfehérvár. From 1825 he studied in the Imperial and Royal Polytechnique Institute. From 1832 he worked and studied at two famous Hungarian architects Mihály Pollack and Henrik Koch.
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Award-Winning Hungarian Violinist Plans Musical Salon In Budapest – An Interview
- 19 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Bela Bartok’s Sonatas for Violin and Sonata for Violin on audio CD has won the prestigious international Gramophone Award. Zoltan Kocsis (laureate of the Hungarian Kossuth Prize twice) plays the piano and Barnabas Kelemen (Kossuth Prize laureate) plays the piano. Kelemen received the Gramophone Award in London in September.
Cancelled: Budapest's First 'Renaissance & Medieval Festival'
- 10 Oct 2013 12:01 PM
- community & culture
History is set to come alive in the Buda Castle this weekend with a medieval themed festival held around the Royal Palace. It's the first of its kind in this magnificent venue, it promises historical games and challenges, medieval style dresses and tools... As it's a family event there won’t be any beheading, burning and boiling, garroting, flogging or impaling, so don't expect to re-live the ...
Invitation: Easter Merriment In Budapest, Catle District, 30 March - 1 April
- 29 Mar 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
It is the second time that the three events reflecting the heritage of centuries - Easter related traditions and customs - is being organised in the Royal Palace of the Buda Castle. Besides the arts and crafts fair, visitors can enjoy a multicultural program throughout the weekend, including world music concerts, dance ensembles, blues and rock, special performances for kids.
Xpat Opinion: Rolling Into War, Rolling Into Art
- 19 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the late 1930s, Europe teetered on the verge of what would soon become The 1939-1945 War, or to Americans, the Second World War. Out in Hungary, one newspaper editor was frustrated. He wasted far too much time filling up fountain pens and cleaning up smudged pages. He was annoyed that the sharp tip of his fountain pen often tore the paper.
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
'A Diamond Weekend', By Jonathan Knott, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 11 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Did you see the celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this weekend? I thought they were spectacular. The procession of boats down the river Thames was majestic. The concert outside Buckingham Palace was fabulous and star-studded. And the street parties around the UK looked like such joyful occasions. Certainly the one I went to at the British International School in Budapest was a lot of ...
Invitation: Easter Merriment In Budapest Royal Castle, 7 - 9 April
- 6 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This three day event reflects on the heritage of centuries: Easter traditions and customs, Kids’ events, arts and crafts fair, Hungarian food-fair, folk dance ensembles, concerts featuring Márta Sebestyén, Ági Szalóki, Ghymes, Kolompos, Gryllus and many more.