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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.
UNICEF Hungary Partners with Police Force to Promote Children’s Rights
- 21 Nov 2025 11:58 AM
- community & culture
Marking World Children’s Day, UNICEF Hungary said it is partnering with the national police headquarters ORFK to promote child safety and the protection of children’s rights.
Chinese Clay Soldiers Arrive in Budapest
- 20 Nov 2025 6:08 AM
- community & culture
Ten clay soldiers have arrived in Budapest from China, soon to be part of a large-scale exhibition of terracotta soldiers of the first Chinese emperor titled The Guardians of Eternal Life at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary
- 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM
- community & culture
A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.
National Festival of 'Joy & Cheerfulness' in Hungary, Until 30 August
- 28 Aug 2025 12:44 PM
- community & culture
The Vidor Festival in Nyíregyháza begins on August 22, featuring music concerts, theater performances, film screenings and exhibitions.
MiraTone - A Festival in Hungary That Knows No Borders, 24 - 31 August
- 13 Aug 2025 7:54 AM
- community & culture
An eight-day celebration of musical diversity, featuring masterpieces by 27 composers and driven by an inspiring vision.
Verdi's Nabucco Opera Premiere, Margaret Island Theatre Budapest, 24 & 26 July
- 15 Jul 2025 8:51 AM
- community & culture
This season, the organisers once again welcome audiences with the grandeur of opera premieres. In keeping with their longstanding tradition, they have invited internationally acclaimed vocalists to perform the lead roles in two major productions — renowned stars who have brought Verdi’s emotionally charged Nabucco to life on the world’s most prestigious opera stages.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book Two, Chapter 7, Part 2
- 21 May 2025 5:45 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Donizetti's Maria Stuarda, Opera House Budapest
- 10 May 2025 9:49 AM
- community & culture
Starring Klára Kolonits, Gabriella Balga, and Juraj Hollý in the leading roles, conducted by Martin Rajna and directed by Máté Szabó, a full-scale stage production of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda is being presented for the first time in Hungary.
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.
UNICEF Hungary Partners with Police Force to Promote Children’s Rights
- 21 Nov 2025 11:58 AM
- community & culture
Marking World Children’s Day, UNICEF Hungary said it is partnering with the national police headquarters ORFK to promote child safety and the protection of children’s rights.
Chinese Clay Soldiers Arrive in Budapest
- 20 Nov 2025 6:08 AM
- community & culture
Ten clay soldiers have arrived in Budapest from China, soon to be part of a large-scale exhibition of terracotta soldiers of the first Chinese emperor titled The Guardians of Eternal Life at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary
- 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM
- community & culture
A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.
National Festival of 'Joy & Cheerfulness' in Hungary, Until 30 August
- 28 Aug 2025 12:44 PM
- community & culture
The Vidor Festival in Nyíregyháza begins on August 22, featuring music concerts, theater performances, film screenings and exhibitions.
MiraTone - A Festival in Hungary That Knows No Borders, 24 - 31 August
- 13 Aug 2025 7:54 AM
- community & culture
An eight-day celebration of musical diversity, featuring masterpieces by 27 composers and driven by an inspiring vision.
Verdi's Nabucco Opera Premiere, Margaret Island Theatre Budapest, 24 & 26 July
- 15 Jul 2025 8:51 AM
- community & culture
This season, the organisers once again welcome audiences with the grandeur of opera premieres. In keeping with their longstanding tradition, they have invited internationally acclaimed vocalists to perform the lead roles in two major productions — renowned stars who have brought Verdi’s emotionally charged Nabucco to life on the world’s most prestigious opera stages.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book Two, Chapter 7, Part 2
- 21 May 2025 5:45 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Donizetti's Maria Stuarda, Opera House Budapest
- 10 May 2025 9:49 AM
- community & culture
Starring Klára Kolonits, Gabriella Balga, and Juraj Hollý in the leading roles, conducted by Martin Rajna and directed by Máté Szabó, a full-scale stage production of Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda is being presented for the first time in Hungary.