8 result(s) for torchlight in Community & Culture
National Holiday Marks '56 Revolution: Events in Budapest, 22 - 23 October
- 20 Oct 2025 6:32 AM
- community & culture
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against Soviet control, sparked by student protests on October 23. Demanding freedom and independence, Hungarians briefly overthrew the communist regime before Soviet forces crushed the uprising.
Experience History in Hungary for Free: Middle Ages 'Coming to Life', 11 October
- 26 Sep 2025 8:03 AM
- community & culture
The Middle Ages will come to life at the Fékomadta Festival, which begins on the eve of October 9. This year, the free event series will last three days, and in addition to Zsámbék, both Visegrád and Esztergom have joined the program in 2025.
Savaria Carnival in Hungary, 21 - 24 August - Largest Historical Carnival in Central Europe
- 24 Jun 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Despite financial difficulties, this year's XXIV Savaria Historical Carnival in Szombathely will last four days, and will be held between August 21-24, the city's deputy mayor, who is also responsible for culture announced.
'International Palace Games', Visegrád, 9 - 11 July
- 8 Jul 2021 6:51 AM
- community & culture
The International Palace Games of Visegrád is the largest medieval festival in Hungary, held annually at the second weekend of July.
Events On 23 October Are About Heroism, Tribute & Freedom
- 21 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
At a press conference, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha stated that heroism, tribute and freedom will be the central ideas of the commemoration organized for the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
Events In Budapest On 23 October
- 21 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 23 October 1956, the revolt against Soviet occupation and Communist repression began as a demonstration of university students in Budapest. After the student demonstrations, hundreds of thousands outside the House of Parliament listened to Imre Nagy’s speech in which he promised reforms. The bloody volley shot into the unarmed crowd at the building of the Hungarian Radio resulted in the growth ...
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Joins March Of The Living Procession
- 22 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Ambassador Kounalakis joined more than 15,000 marchers in a torchlight procession along the banks of the Danube on April 18, 2010 to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.
Savaria Historic Carnival, Szombathely, 20 - 23 August
- 11 Aug 2009 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Staged on the last weekend in August, the events of Savaria Historic Carnival pay tribute to Szombathely's historic past. Around a hundred thousand participate in the events which include historical games and a procession of the residents dressed in period costumes. The festivities truly bring bygone days to life from Roman times to the Baroque period.
National Holiday Marks '56 Revolution: Events in Budapest, 22 - 23 October
- 20 Oct 2025 6:32 AM
- community & culture
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against Soviet control, sparked by student protests on October 23. Demanding freedom and independence, Hungarians briefly overthrew the communist regime before Soviet forces crushed the uprising.
Experience History in Hungary for Free: Middle Ages 'Coming to Life', 11 October
- 26 Sep 2025 8:03 AM
- community & culture
The Middle Ages will come to life at the Fékomadta Festival, which begins on the eve of October 9. This year, the free event series will last three days, and in addition to Zsámbék, both Visegrád and Esztergom have joined the program in 2025.
Savaria Carnival in Hungary, 21 - 24 August - Largest Historical Carnival in Central Europe
- 24 Jun 2025 5:39 PM
- community & culture
Despite financial difficulties, this year's XXIV Savaria Historical Carnival in Szombathely will last four days, and will be held between August 21-24, the city's deputy mayor, who is also responsible for culture announced.
'International Palace Games', Visegrád, 9 - 11 July
- 8 Jul 2021 6:51 AM
- community & culture
The International Palace Games of Visegrád is the largest medieval festival in Hungary, held annually at the second weekend of July.
Events On 23 October Are About Heroism, Tribute & Freedom
- 21 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
At a press conference, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha stated that heroism, tribute and freedom will be the central ideas of the commemoration organized for the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
Events In Budapest On 23 October
- 21 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 23 October 1956, the revolt against Soviet occupation and Communist repression began as a demonstration of university students in Budapest. After the student demonstrations, hundreds of thousands outside the House of Parliament listened to Imre Nagy’s speech in which he promised reforms. The bloody volley shot into the unarmed crowd at the building of the Hungarian Radio resulted in the growth ...
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Joins March Of The Living Procession
- 22 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"Ambassador Kounalakis joined more than 15,000 marchers in a torchlight procession along the banks of the Danube on April 18, 2010 to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust.
Savaria Historic Carnival, Szombathely, 20 - 23 August
- 11 Aug 2009 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Staged on the last weekend in August, the events of Savaria Historic Carnival pay tribute to Szombathely's historic past. Around a hundred thousand participate in the events which include historical games and a procession of the residents dressed in period costumes. The festivities truly bring bygone days to life from Roman times to the Baroque period.