500 result(s) for traditional in Community & Culture
33rd National Dance House Festival & Fair, Budapest, 30 March
- 27 Mar 2014 8:01 AM
- community & culture
One of the chief responsibilities of the Dance House Association is to organize the annual national festival of dance houses, a great display of genres and movements in folk art. Some 3500 participants are expected to attend the next, 33rd occasion. One of the most important folklore festivals in Hungary, the National Dance House Festival and Fair is an annual review of folk music, dance and ...
Irish Craic In The Making In Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- community & culture
The Irish-Hungarian Business Circle is organising an Irish festival this weekend, joining Ireland’s iconic Saint Patrick Day celebrations worldwide. Festival-goers will get to see a green-hued procession, do some jigs and fill their bellies in Instant Klub, in central Budapest, on Sunday afternoon.
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Washington Has Embraced Hungarian Folk Culture
- 13 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Washington has embraced Hungarian folk culture, which is capable of innovation, colourful and traditional yet modern – said Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics this Tuesday in Budapest at the premiere of the documentary ‘Hungarian Fence’, dealing with Hungary’s status as guest of honour at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington last year.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
St. Patrick's Gala Dinner, Le Meridien Budapest, 22 March
- 6 Mar 2014 7:40 AM
- community & culture
Since its inauguration in 2008, one of our signature events has been the St. Patrick's Day Gala dinner. The dinner offers a five-star experience with Irish music, Irish dancing, and specially selected Irish foods and drink.
Now On: Beautiful Handicrafts Of Japan, Museum Of Ethnography Budapest
- 20 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Traveling Exhibition of Japan Foundation intorduces the beauty of long-lasting traditional craftsmanship of Tohoku. The Tohoku region, known for its beautiful mountains and seascapes as well as its rich local culture and history, suffered damage and destruction of unprecedented proportions.
Xpat Opinion: Dating In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Valentine's Day is quickly looming and once again hoards of hopeless romantics are left with the dilemma of how to best woo their loved ones. So for all you Hungarian heartthrobs out there, here are but a few of the country's most romantic and indulgent hotspots. Forget about a dozen roses, these are sure fire ways to win the heart of your Valentine!
Event Report: Far East At Millenáris Park Budapest
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, Far East and Hungarian artists, musicians, as well as sportsmen have greeted the Year of the Horse on February 1st, at the Millenáris. The festival awaited its visitors with kung-fu, traditional Chinese medicine, children programmes, exhibitions, calligraphy, Far East gastronomy, concerts, and movies previously unknown to the Hungarian audience. At the ...
33rd National Dance House Festival & Fair, Budapest, 30 March
- 27 Mar 2014 8:01 AM
- community & culture
One of the chief responsibilities of the Dance House Association is to organize the annual national festival of dance houses, a great display of genres and movements in folk art. Some 3500 participants are expected to attend the next, 33rd occasion. One of the most important folklore festivals in Hungary, the National Dance House Festival and Fair is an annual review of folk music, dance and ...
Irish Craic In The Making In Budapest
- 14 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- community & culture
The Irish-Hungarian Business Circle is organising an Irish festival this weekend, joining Ireland’s iconic Saint Patrick Day celebrations worldwide. Festival-goers will get to see a green-hued procession, do some jigs and fill their bellies in Instant Klub, in central Budapest, on Sunday afternoon.
Ceremonial Programs In Budapest On 15 March
- 13 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 was one of many of the European Revolutions of 1848 and closely linked to other revolutions of 1848 in the Habsburg areas. The revolution in the Kingdom of Hungary grew into a war for independence from the Austrian Empire, ruled by the Habsburg monarchy.
Washington Has Embraced Hungarian Folk Culture
- 13 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Washington has embraced Hungarian folk culture, which is capable of innovation, colourful and traditional yet modern – said Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics this Tuesday in Budapest at the premiere of the documentary ‘Hungarian Fence’, dealing with Hungary’s status as guest of honour at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington last year.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
St. Patrick's Gala Dinner, Le Meridien Budapest, 22 March
- 6 Mar 2014 7:40 AM
- community & culture
Since its inauguration in 2008, one of our signature events has been the St. Patrick's Day Gala dinner. The dinner offers a five-star experience with Irish music, Irish dancing, and specially selected Irish foods and drink.
Now On: Beautiful Handicrafts Of Japan, Museum Of Ethnography Budapest
- 20 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Traveling Exhibition of Japan Foundation intorduces the beauty of long-lasting traditional craftsmanship of Tohoku. The Tohoku region, known for its beautiful mountains and seascapes as well as its rich local culture and history, suffered damage and destruction of unprecedented proportions.
Xpat Opinion: Dating In Hungary
- 13 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Valentine's Day is quickly looming and once again hoards of hopeless romantics are left with the dilemma of how to best woo their loved ones. So for all you Hungarian heartthrobs out there, here are but a few of the country's most romantic and indulgent hotspots. Forget about a dozen roses, these are sure fire ways to win the heart of your Valentine!
Event Report: Far East At Millenáris Park Budapest
- 6 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, Far East and Hungarian artists, musicians, as well as sportsmen have greeted the Year of the Horse on February 1st, at the Millenáris. The festival awaited its visitors with kung-fu, traditional Chinese medicine, children programmes, exhibitions, calligraphy, Far East gastronomy, concerts, and movies previously unknown to the Hungarian audience. At the ...