303 result(s) for sand in Community & Culture
Xpat Opinion: Teachers’ Revolt Brewing In Hungary?
- 21 Jan 2016 7:00 AM
- community & culture
I have the distinct feeling that something is afoot in Hungary, something the self-satisfied Orbán government is not prepared for. I see the beginnings of a movement that may well overcome the current apathy and resignation of Hungarian society and produce active resistance to the Orbán regime.
Awards Granted In London Mark Hungarian Culture Day
- 20 Jan 2016 3:04 AM
- community & culture
Choral conductor Peter Broadbent and architect Sándor Váci have been awarded the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic, Officer’s Cross at an event marking the Day of Hungarian Culture in London. The awards granted at the Hungarian embassy are to recognise their work promoting Hungarian culture and Hungarian-British relations in the UK.
Now On: Modern Times In Hungarian Art, National Gallery Budapest
- 28 Dec 2015 9:10 AM
- community & culture
The renovated central rooms on the second floor of the museum give place to the permanent exhibition of twentieth-century art which presents the most decisive artists and endeavours from the period between the turn of the century and the end of World War II. In the section concentrating on art between 1896 and 1945, about 150 paintings, 30 sculptures and 200 medals are on display. In this ...
Celebrate End Of The Year 2015 With Wine & Music In Budapest On 30 December
- 21 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
It has become a tradition for the "Hundred Member" Gipsy Orchestra to give a gala concert on December the 30th in Budapest Congress Centre. The audience will get the chance to hear the pieces of Liszt, Brahms, Strauss and Khachaturian in the interpretation of outstanding musicians.
Christmas Fair At Basilica In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2015 6:55 AM
- community & culture
During the Advent fair on Saint Stephen’s Square, the area of the Basilica is turning into a magical festive quarter. From the last weekend of November visitors may enter this joyful world decorated with Christmas lights. Here the festive ambience of the 5-week long Christmas preparation is ensured by almost 200 programmes, the handicrafts of 80 vendors and the international food and drink ...
The Budapest Times: Charities Benefit By HUF 2.7 Million From Expatriates
- 15 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Exactly HUF 2.7 million was raised by 250-plus expatriates and locals at XpatLoop.com’s Annual Party for Charity last week, held in the Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s historic ballroom. The Bonfire Night event featured plenty of refreshments, live music, exotic dancers, a laser show, virtual bonfire and fireworks. It was the 15th birthday celebration of Hungary’s most popular portal for Xpats, and ...
See What Happened @ The Xpat Party For Charity, 5 November
- 11 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
250+ Xpats came together in the Corinthia Hotel's historic ballroom to raise money for charity at XpatLoop's 15th birthday celebration. It featured plenty of refreshments, live music, exotic dancers, a laser show, virtual bonfire + fireworks, all adding up make it an enjoyable and worthwhile occasion. Praise is due to all event supporters, as this annual XpatLoop.com fundraiser proved a bigger ...
The Budapest Times: Mix And Mingle For Good Causes - XpatLoop’s Annual Party For Charity
- 30 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
This year’s annual XpatLoop birthday bash in the Corinthia’s Grand Ballroom will be supporting UNICEF Hungary, Lions Club of Budapest and the local Csodalámpa (Magic Lamp) Foundation, which since 2003 has acted on more than 2686 wishes by 3- to 18-year-old Hungarian children who have life-threatening illnesses.
Fully Booked: Xpat Party For Charity, Corinthia Ballroom, 5 November
- 29 Oct 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to an excellent response, registration is now complete. 100's of Xpats are on the official guest list for XpatLoop's 15th birthday bash in Corinthia's historic ballroom, featuring plenty of refreshments and a few surprises, all adding up to make this an enjoyable and worthwhile social networking event.
Xpat Opinion: Teachers’ Revolt Brewing In Hungary?
- 21 Jan 2016 7:00 AM
- community & culture
I have the distinct feeling that something is afoot in Hungary, something the self-satisfied Orbán government is not prepared for. I see the beginnings of a movement that may well overcome the current apathy and resignation of Hungarian society and produce active resistance to the Orbán regime.
Awards Granted In London Mark Hungarian Culture Day
- 20 Jan 2016 3:04 AM
- community & culture
Choral conductor Peter Broadbent and architect Sándor Váci have been awarded the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic, Officer’s Cross at an event marking the Day of Hungarian Culture in London. The awards granted at the Hungarian embassy are to recognise their work promoting Hungarian culture and Hungarian-British relations in the UK.
Now On: Modern Times In Hungarian Art, National Gallery Budapest
- 28 Dec 2015 9:10 AM
- community & culture
The renovated central rooms on the second floor of the museum give place to the permanent exhibition of twentieth-century art which presents the most decisive artists and endeavours from the period between the turn of the century and the end of World War II. In the section concentrating on art between 1896 and 1945, about 150 paintings, 30 sculptures and 200 medals are on display. In this ...
Celebrate End Of The Year 2015 With Wine & Music In Budapest On 30 December
- 21 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
It has become a tradition for the "Hundred Member" Gipsy Orchestra to give a gala concert on December the 30th in Budapest Congress Centre. The audience will get the chance to hear the pieces of Liszt, Brahms, Strauss and Khachaturian in the interpretation of outstanding musicians.
Christmas Fair At Basilica In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2015 6:55 AM
- community & culture
During the Advent fair on Saint Stephen’s Square, the area of the Basilica is turning into a magical festive quarter. From the last weekend of November visitors may enter this joyful world decorated with Christmas lights. Here the festive ambience of the 5-week long Christmas preparation is ensured by almost 200 programmes, the handicrafts of 80 vendors and the international food and drink ...
The Budapest Times: Charities Benefit By HUF 2.7 Million From Expatriates
- 15 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Exactly HUF 2.7 million was raised by 250-plus expatriates and locals at XpatLoop.com’s Annual Party for Charity last week, held in the Corinthia Hotel Budapest’s historic ballroom. The Bonfire Night event featured plenty of refreshments, live music, exotic dancers, a laser show, virtual bonfire and fireworks. It was the 15th birthday celebration of Hungary’s most popular portal for Xpats, and ...
See What Happened @ The Xpat Party For Charity, 5 November
- 11 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
250+ Xpats came together in the Corinthia Hotel's historic ballroom to raise money for charity at XpatLoop's 15th birthday celebration. It featured plenty of refreshments, live music, exotic dancers, a laser show, virtual bonfire + fireworks, all adding up make it an enjoyable and worthwhile occasion. Praise is due to all event supporters, as this annual XpatLoop.com fundraiser proved a bigger ...
The Budapest Times: Mix And Mingle For Good Causes - XpatLoop’s Annual Party For Charity
- 30 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
This year’s annual XpatLoop birthday bash in the Corinthia’s Grand Ballroom will be supporting UNICEF Hungary, Lions Club of Budapest and the local Csodalámpa (Magic Lamp) Foundation, which since 2003 has acted on more than 2686 wishes by 3- to 18-year-old Hungarian children who have life-threatening illnesses.
Fully Booked: Xpat Party For Charity, Corinthia Ballroom, 5 November
- 29 Oct 2015 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Thanks to an excellent response, registration is now complete. 100's of Xpats are on the official guest list for XpatLoop's 15th birthday bash in Corinthia's historic ballroom, featuring plenty of refreshments and a few surprises, all adding up to make this an enjoyable and worthwhile social networking event.