77 result(s) for scottish in Community & Culture
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.
Upcoming Event: St. Andrew’s Night, Le Meridien Budapest, 1 December
- 30 Nov 2012 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Following the success of past years, Le Meridien Budapest will organise its traditional St. Andrew’s night on December 1st in 2012. Once again the world champion Fife Police Pipe Band will fly in to entertain guests, so remember to mark your calendars!
Robert Burns International Foundation Website Gets A Makeover
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Words by Robin Marshall: If you have been in Hungary for at least a year, the chances are you have already heard of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the biggest charity fundraisers in the country. But you may be less aware of the foundation behind it, and that is something organizers are aiming to fix.
Another Super Scottish Supper In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2012 1:06 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Big' Burns Supper, held last Saturday at the Corinthia, raised almost HUF 5 million for children’s hospitals in Hungary. This traditional Caledonian event, held annually around the world, recalls the words and deeds of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Feedback from guest was positive, "This is a great example of how generous the Scots are, it's a top class evening," said Patrick ...
Budapest Burns Supper, 15th Anniversary Bonanza
- 19 Jan 2012 12:16 AM
- community & culture
28 January 2012 will be the 15th anniversary of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the leading expat charity fund raising events of the year. The organisers are promising a night to remember in honour of this landmark Scottish soiree. Read on for more details by Robin Marshall.
Fully Booked: Budapest Bonfire Night Party, 5 November
- 5 Nov 2011 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Update: We’re delighted to report there’s been a fantastic response to our invitation to mix and mingle with fellow Xpats this Saturday the 5th of November, on ‘Bonfire Night’. We’re practically at a comfortable capacity already, but if you haven’t registered yet there are one or two places left to join-in this annual social networking extravaganza at the InterConti.
'Lest We Forget' By British Ambassador Greg Dorey
- 19 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"For the last couple of weeks I and colleagues from the British Embassy have been wearing artificial poppies in our lapels or pinned to our clothes. And lots of Hungarian friends and acquaintances have been asking me why we do this.
Budapest Bonfire Night: An Expat Success For Charity
- 17 Nov 2009 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Bonfire Night in Budapest went with a real bang on 5 November 2009. British Ambassador to Hungary Mr. Greg Dorey (pictured), guest of honour at this XpatLoop.com event, started proceedings with an informative and entertaining speech about this UK tradition, aka Guy Fawkes Night, to a packed house at the local InterContinental Hotel.
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
16th Annual Budapest Burns Supper: Another Success For Hungarian Foundation
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.
Upcoming Event: St. Andrew’s Night, Le Meridien Budapest, 1 December
- 30 Nov 2012 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Following the success of past years, Le Meridien Budapest will organise its traditional St. Andrew’s night on December 1st in 2012. Once again the world champion Fife Police Pipe Band will fly in to entertain guests, so remember to mark your calendars!
Robert Burns International Foundation Website Gets A Makeover
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Words by Robin Marshall: If you have been in Hungary for at least a year, the chances are you have already heard of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the biggest charity fundraisers in the country. But you may be less aware of the foundation behind it, and that is something organizers are aiming to fix.
Another Super Scottish Supper In Budapest
- 2 Feb 2012 1:06 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Big' Burns Supper, held last Saturday at the Corinthia, raised almost HUF 5 million for children’s hospitals in Hungary. This traditional Caledonian event, held annually around the world, recalls the words and deeds of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Feedback from guest was positive, "This is a great example of how generous the Scots are, it's a top class evening," said Patrick ...
Budapest Burns Supper, 15th Anniversary Bonanza
- 19 Jan 2012 12:16 AM
- community & culture
28 January 2012 will be the 15th anniversary of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the leading expat charity fund raising events of the year. The organisers are promising a night to remember in honour of this landmark Scottish soiree. Read on for more details by Robin Marshall.
Fully Booked: Budapest Bonfire Night Party, 5 November
- 5 Nov 2011 8:04 AM
- community & culture
Update: We’re delighted to report there’s been a fantastic response to our invitation to mix and mingle with fellow Xpats this Saturday the 5th of November, on ‘Bonfire Night’. We’re practically at a comfortable capacity already, but if you haven’t registered yet there are one or two places left to join-in this annual social networking extravaganza at the InterConti.
'Lest We Forget' By British Ambassador Greg Dorey
- 19 Nov 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"For the last couple of weeks I and colleagues from the British Embassy have been wearing artificial poppies in our lapels or pinned to our clothes. And lots of Hungarian friends and acquaintances have been asking me why we do this.
Budapest Bonfire Night: An Expat Success For Charity
- 17 Nov 2009 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Bonfire Night in Budapest went with a real bang on 5 November 2009. British Ambassador to Hungary Mr. Greg Dorey (pictured), guest of honour at this XpatLoop.com event, started proceedings with an informative and entertaining speech about this UK tradition, aka Guy Fawkes Night, to a packed house at the local InterContinental Hotel.