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Now On: 'What Is Hungarian? Contemporary Answers', Műcsarnok Budapest
- 23 Aug 2012 12:45 PM
- community & culture
National identity has been one of the most prominent topics of Hungarian public discussions for more than two centuries now. Questions appear in numerous works of art, particularly after the birth of Historicism, the last great consistent stylistic trend of Romanticism. In the first part of the 19th century, in the so-called Reform Era, in the wake of German treatises on the character of nations, ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Invitation: Hungarian Gospel Festival, Solymár, 25 August
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Though gospel is not a typical Hungarian music style, fans of gospel can attend Hungarian Gospel Festival located in Solymár /a stone-throw from Budapest/ on 25th August /Saturday/.
Invitation: New Orleans Swing Festival, Festival Theatre, 26 August
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Travelling the smallest distance geographically but the furthest back in time are Thomas Gansch & The Dixieland All Stars from Austria. Gansch’s name is not only familiar to fans of traditional jazz, as for years he strengthened the ranks of the Vienna Art Orchestra. This big band founded by Mathias Rüegg grew to become one of the leading orchestras of its kind in Europe and was renowned both for ...
Open Studios & The Diversity Of The Design Profession In Budapest
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Open Studios program of Budapest Design Week organised between September 28th and October 7th in 2012 has become a real favourite of the designfest since its launch four years ago. In 2012 another 14 design studios and workshops represent the diversity of Hungarian design, reveal the daily routine, the results, the work of designers for the wide public
Invitation: BuSho Film Festival, Budapest, 4 - 9 September
- 21 Aug 2012 1:00 AM
- entertainment
The festival was established in 2004 by a group of young Hungarian filmmakers in order to fill a gap in the category of short film, but over the years it became clear that it was about much more. The international breakthrough came rapidly on the 3rd festival in 2007 when shorts were screened from 45 countries.
Invitation: New Orleans Swing Festival, Festival Theatre, 25 August
- 20 Aug 2012 9:10 AM
- entertainment
It is rare to find an international heavyweight jazz ensemble in which a Hungarian artist is the leader. And yet the Gusztáv Csík Trio is just such a group and it is no exaggeration to describe its leader as a living legend. Csík began his career at the Dália Jazz Club with Aladár Pege, his unparalleled style influenced as much by Duke Ellington as by Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson. His ...
Invitation: New Orleans Swing Festival, Festival Theatre Budapest, 24 August
- 20 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Since its inception in 2005, the New Orleans Swing Festival has been continually raising the stakes. Not only have the leading lights in Hungarian ragtime, Dixieland and swing paid their respects to traditional jazz at the Palace of Arts, they have also been joined by outstanding musicians from the region at large and even from across the Atlantic. For the eighth edition of the series, the ...
Ceremonial Fireworks In Budapest On 20 August Will Begin At 9.00 p.m
- 20 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The evening fireworks display that attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators each year is a must in the series of 20 August events in the capital. True to traditions, the ceremonial fireworks will begin at 9.00 p.m. The primary spectator area is the section of the Danube Banks between Petőfi Bridge and Margit Bridge.
Now On: 'What Is Hungarian? Contemporary Answers', Műcsarnok Budapest
- 23 Aug 2012 12:45 PM
- community & culture
National identity has been one of the most prominent topics of Hungarian public discussions for more than two centuries now. Questions appear in numerous works of art, particularly after the birth of Historicism, the last great consistent stylistic trend of Romanticism. In the first part of the 19th century, in the so-called Reform Era, in the wake of German treatises on the character of nations, ...
Hundreds Of Thousands Celebrated The Anniversary Of The Foundation Of The State In Budapest
- 22 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In the evening of 20 August, the day that marks the anniversary of the foundation of the Hungarian State, more than half a million people watched the ceremonial fireworks display held on the Danube Banks. The ceremonial events attracted much attention and were held in high spirits; thousands of tourists were able to share the festive atmosphere of one of Hungary’s greatest national holidays.
Invitation: Hungarian Gospel Festival, Solymár, 25 August
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Though gospel is not a typical Hungarian music style, fans of gospel can attend Hungarian Gospel Festival located in Solymár /a stone-throw from Budapest/ on 25th August /Saturday/.
Invitation: New Orleans Swing Festival, Festival Theatre, 26 August
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Travelling the smallest distance geographically but the furthest back in time are Thomas Gansch & The Dixieland All Stars from Austria. Gansch’s name is not only familiar to fans of traditional jazz, as for years he strengthened the ranks of the Vienna Art Orchestra. This big band founded by Mathias Rüegg grew to become one of the leading orchestras of its kind in Europe and was renowned both for ...
Open Studios & The Diversity Of The Design Profession In Budapest
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Open Studios program of Budapest Design Week organised between September 28th and October 7th in 2012 has become a real favourite of the designfest since its launch four years ago. In 2012 another 14 design studios and workshops represent the diversity of Hungarian design, reveal the daily routine, the results, the work of designers for the wide public
Invitation: BuSho Film Festival, Budapest, 4 - 9 September
- 21 Aug 2012 1:00 AM
- entertainment
The festival was established in 2004 by a group of young Hungarian filmmakers in order to fill a gap in the category of short film, but over the years it became clear that it was about much more. The international breakthrough came rapidly on the 3rd festival in 2007 when shorts were screened from 45 countries.
Invitation: New Orleans Swing Festival, Festival Theatre, 25 August
- 20 Aug 2012 9:10 AM
- entertainment
It is rare to find an international heavyweight jazz ensemble in which a Hungarian artist is the leader. And yet the Gusztáv Csík Trio is just such a group and it is no exaggeration to describe its leader as a living legend. Csík began his career at the Dália Jazz Club with Aladár Pege, his unparalleled style influenced as much by Duke Ellington as by Bill Evans and Oscar Peterson. His ...
Invitation: New Orleans Swing Festival, Festival Theatre Budapest, 24 August
- 20 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- entertainment
Since its inception in 2005, the New Orleans Swing Festival has been continually raising the stakes. Not only have the leading lights in Hungarian ragtime, Dixieland and swing paid their respects to traditional jazz at the Palace of Arts, they have also been joined by outstanding musicians from the region at large and even from across the Atlantic. For the eighth edition of the series, the ...
Ceremonial Fireworks In Budapest On 20 August Will Begin At 9.00 p.m
- 20 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The evening fireworks display that attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators each year is a must in the series of 20 August events in the capital. True to traditions, the ceremonial fireworks will begin at 9.00 p.m. The primary spectator area is the section of the Danube Banks between Petőfi Bridge and Margit Bridge.