244 result(s) for traditions in Community & Culture
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).
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 13 Dec 2022 9:05 AM
- http://puszta.com/eng
- 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.
Hungarian String Band, Lipizzan Horse Breeding on UNESCO List
- 2 Dec 2022 6:50 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The Hungarian string band tradition and Lipizzan horse breeding traditions are among new inscriptions on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Directorate of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Skanzen Open Air Museum in Szentendre said.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 28 Nov 2022 5:48 AM
- community & culture
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 27 November, and goes on until Christmas Day.
Hungarian Traditions On Week Of Dead: All Saints’ Day & All Soul’s Day
- 26 Oct 2022 3:49 PM
- community & culture
In the 8th century Pope Gregory III has started the holiday of the All Saints’ Day, which is celebrated on the first day of November.
'Bridging Europe Festival', Palace of Arts Budapest, Now on Until 28 September
- 21 Sep 2022 8:42 AM
- community & culture
The joint festival of Müpa Budapest and the Budapest Festival Orchestra always lends an exciting flavour to the start of the new season: besides classical concerts, it also features jazz, popular music and film screenings.
'International Book Festival', Millenáris Budapest, 29 Sept – 2 October
- 20 Sep 2022 12:44 PM
- community & culture
The 27th International Book Festival Budapest will take place between 29 September and 2 October.
'Liszt Fest' International Cultural Festival in Budapest Starts on 7 October
- 10 Sep 2022 7:16 AM
- community & culture
Domingo, Ólafsson, Coltrane, Neue Oper Wien, Hiatus Kaiyote – here are the first names from the programme of the Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival in Budapest.
'Danube Carnival', in Budapest, 3 - 12 June
- 2 Jun 2022 1:13 PM
- community & culture
From the organisers: It is our great pleasure that the international flurry of the Danube Carnival, with a history of more than a quarter of a century, can whirl the audience with its unique and colourful cavalcade this year again.
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).
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 13 Dec 2022 9:05 AM
- http://puszta.com/eng
- 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.
Hungarian String Band, Lipizzan Horse Breeding on UNESCO List
- 2 Dec 2022 6:50 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The Hungarian string band tradition and Lipizzan horse breeding traditions are among new inscriptions on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the Directorate of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Skanzen Open Air Museum in Szentendre said.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 28 Nov 2022 5:48 AM
- community & culture
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 27 November, and goes on until Christmas Day.
Hungarian Traditions On Week Of Dead: All Saints’ Day & All Soul’s Day
- 26 Oct 2022 3:49 PM
- community & culture
In the 8th century Pope Gregory III has started the holiday of the All Saints’ Day, which is celebrated on the first day of November.
'Bridging Europe Festival', Palace of Arts Budapest, Now on Until 28 September
- 21 Sep 2022 8:42 AM
- community & culture
The joint festival of Müpa Budapest and the Budapest Festival Orchestra always lends an exciting flavour to the start of the new season: besides classical concerts, it also features jazz, popular music and film screenings.
'International Book Festival', Millenáris Budapest, 29 Sept – 2 October
- 20 Sep 2022 12:44 PM
- community & culture
The 27th International Book Festival Budapest will take place between 29 September and 2 October.
'Liszt Fest' International Cultural Festival in Budapest Starts on 7 October
- 10 Sep 2022 7:16 AM
- community & culture
Domingo, Ólafsson, Coltrane, Neue Oper Wien, Hiatus Kaiyote – here are the first names from the programme of the Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival in Budapest.
'Danube Carnival', in Budapest, 3 - 12 June
- 2 Jun 2022 1:13 PM
- community & culture
From the organisers: It is our great pleasure that the international flurry of the Danube Carnival, with a history of more than a quarter of a century, can whirl the audience with its unique and colourful cavalcade this year again.