11 result(s) for strikes in Community & Culture
Hungarian Orchestra Brings Down the House On European Tour
- 3 Apr 2023 5:44 PM
- community & culture
The Budapest Festival Orchestra took Europe’s most prestigious concert halls by storm, from Berlin to Luxembourg and the Philharmonie de Paris. Seven venues, more than 9000 people in the audience and nearly 10,000 kilometers covered, spanning snow-capped mountaintops and sun-drenched Mediterranean towns.
Complete Program of Budapest Festival Orchestra's Jubilee Season is Available
- 10 Mar 2023 2:18 PM
- community & culture
Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra are celebrating their 40th birthday during the 2023-2024 season.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2023 9:24 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper. January 6 not only ends the Christmastide on this, the Twelfth Day of Christmas, but it also marks the beginning of the Carnival Season (Farsang).
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2021 10:37 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Szilveszter: New Year’s Eve In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2017 2:40 AM
- community & culture
Hungary’s capital really does have something for everyone on NYE, as well as the spectacular fireworks many bars and clubs ‘push the boat out’ with special year-end celebrations, Danube cruises party through the heart of Europe, top hotels and a range of restaurants put on memorable menus, and street parties bring crowds together to welcome in 2018. Read on for top tips about where the party's ...
Billy Elliot - The Musical Returns To Erkel Theatre On 4 July
- 4 Jul 2017 10:06 AM
- community & culture
The all-star cast of Lee Hall and Elton John's Billy Elliot – The Musical has returned to the Erkel Theatre. The most prominent Hungarian permieres of the summer of 2016 featured many popular stage actors who will reprise their roles this summer accompanied by a new generations of children.
Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...
New Year In Hungary – Cheerful & Relaxed
- 22 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Advent, a time of contemplation, and the Christmas holidays which are usually celebrated within the family, are followed by a night of cheerful company: New Year’s Eve. It is a night of boisterous, carefree celebration with family or friends.
Budapest Poet Kindles New Collection
- 26 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Scottish poet, writer, Budapest resident and sometime XpatLoop contributor Paul St John Mackintosh has just released his first collection of poetry, The Golden Age, on Kindle, published by Quills. In fact it's more of a reissue, after 15 years out of print from a small publisher long folded, but the Kindle is not only starting to show its mettle as a platform for serious verse, but also now ...
Hungarian Orchestra Brings Down the House On European Tour
- 3 Apr 2023 5:44 PM
- community & culture
The Budapest Festival Orchestra took Europe’s most prestigious concert halls by storm, from Berlin to Luxembourg and the Philharmonie de Paris. Seven venues, more than 9000 people in the audience and nearly 10,000 kilometers covered, spanning snow-capped mountaintops and sun-drenched Mediterranean towns.
Complete Program of Budapest Festival Orchestra's Jubilee Season is Available
- 10 Mar 2023 2:18 PM
- community & culture
Iván Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra are celebrating their 40th birthday during the 2023-2024 season.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2023 9:24 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper. January 6 not only ends the Christmastide on this, the Twelfth Day of Christmas, but it also marks the beginning of the Carnival Season (Farsang).
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2021 10:37 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Szilveszter: New Year’s Eve In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2017 2:40 AM
- community & culture
Hungary’s capital really does have something for everyone on NYE, as well as the spectacular fireworks many bars and clubs ‘push the boat out’ with special year-end celebrations, Danube cruises party through the heart of Europe, top hotels and a range of restaurants put on memorable menus, and street parties bring crowds together to welcome in 2018. Read on for top tips about where the party's ...
Billy Elliot - The Musical Returns To Erkel Theatre On 4 July
- 4 Jul 2017 10:06 AM
- community & culture
The all-star cast of Lee Hall and Elton John's Billy Elliot – The Musical has returned to the Erkel Theatre. The most prominent Hungarian permieres of the summer of 2016 featured many popular stage actors who will reprise their roles this summer accompanied by a new generations of children.
Xpat Insights: 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 'Another Hungarian Tragedy'
- 4 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
One month from now, sixty years ago on 4 November 1956, a large Soviet force invaded Budapest and other regions of the country. The Hungarian resistance continued until 10 November, during which time 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed in the conflict. Below are key insights into what happened on 4 November 1956, over the next few days, and then afterwards as 200,000 Hungarians ...
New Year In Hungary – Cheerful & Relaxed
- 22 Dec 2015 8:02 AM
- community & culture
Advent, a time of contemplation, and the Christmas holidays which are usually celebrated within the family, are followed by a night of cheerful company: New Year’s Eve. It is a night of boisterous, carefree celebration with family or friends.
Budapest Poet Kindles New Collection
- 26 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Scottish poet, writer, Budapest resident and sometime XpatLoop contributor Paul St John Mackintosh has just released his first collection of poetry, The Golden Age, on Kindle, published by Quills. In fact it's more of a reissue, after 15 years out of print from a small publisher long folded, but the Kindle is not only starting to show its mettle as a platform for serious verse, but also now ...