14 result(s) for travel inspiration in Community & Culture
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Witness a Huge Hungarian Music World Record Attempt in Buda Castle
- 19 May 2026 5:18 AM
- community & culture
Over 500 Hungarian citera (Hungarian folk zither) players will gather on May 30 in the Lion Courtyard of Buda Castle to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest citera ensemble. The event pays tribute to the instrument and Hungarian folk music traditions while showcasing the power of communal music-making, the organisers said.
Kariko to Receive Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oxford
- 28 Apr 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Nobel Prize-winning researcher Katalin Kariko, the first female to receive the prize, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford in June, after receiving similar degrees from two US universities in May, according to information from the University of Szeged (SZTE), in southern Hungary.
Hokusai and the Evolution of Manga: New Exhibition Opens at the Museum of Ethnography Budapest
- 27 Apr 2026 12:52 PM
- community & culture
Budapest’s Museum of Ethnography is currently hosting a compelling exploration of Japanese visual culture, centering on the works of the legendary Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849).
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
New Hungarian Operas Based on Novels Presented at Eiffel Art Studios
- 16 Mar 2026 4:42 PM
- community & culture
A love story worthy of a Hollywood romance and a thought-provoking psychological thriller unfold at the world premieres of the new one-act operas by György Selmeczi and János Vajda.
Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary
- 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM
- community & culture
Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.
New Harvard Research Traces Hungarian Language Origins
- 23 Feb 2026 2:50 PM
- community & culture
Recent genetic research led by scientists at Harvard University is reshaping what we thought we knew about the origins of Hungarian and other Uralic languages. The findings suggest that the roots of Hungarian may lie far deeper in Siberia than previously believed — and that the language’s westward journey began more than 4,000 years ago.
Students in Hungary Supported to Study at World’s Best Universities Via Stipendium Peregrinum
- 6 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- community & culture
With the Stipendium Peregrinum Scholarship Programme, the government provides scholarships to study at the world's best universities and covers travel and accommodation costs for young Hungarians, the minister of culture and innovation said.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Witness a Huge Hungarian Music World Record Attempt in Buda Castle
- 19 May 2026 5:18 AM
- community & culture
Over 500 Hungarian citera (Hungarian folk zither) players will gather on May 30 in the Lion Courtyard of Buda Castle to attempt a Guinness World Record for the largest citera ensemble. The event pays tribute to the instrument and Hungarian folk music traditions while showcasing the power of communal music-making, the organisers said.
Kariko to Receive Honorary Doctorate from the University of Oxford
- 28 Apr 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Nobel Prize-winning researcher Katalin Kariko, the first female to receive the prize, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Oxford in June, after receiving similar degrees from two US universities in May, according to information from the University of Szeged (SZTE), in southern Hungary.
Hokusai and the Evolution of Manga: New Exhibition Opens at the Museum of Ethnography Budapest
- 27 Apr 2026 12:52 PM
- community & culture
Budapest’s Museum of Ethnography is currently hosting a compelling exploration of Japanese visual culture, centering on the works of the legendary Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849).
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
New Hungarian Operas Based on Novels Presented at Eiffel Art Studios
- 16 Mar 2026 4:42 PM
- community & culture
A love story worthy of a Hollywood romance and a thought-provoking psychological thriller unfold at the world premieres of the new one-act operas by György Selmeczi and János Vajda.
Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary
- 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM
- community & culture
Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.
New Harvard Research Traces Hungarian Language Origins
- 23 Feb 2026 2:50 PM
- community & culture
Recent genetic research led by scientists at Harvard University is reshaping what we thought we knew about the origins of Hungarian and other Uralic languages. The findings suggest that the roots of Hungarian may lie far deeper in Siberia than previously believed — and that the language’s westward journey began more than 4,000 years ago.
Students in Hungary Supported to Study at World’s Best Universities Via Stipendium Peregrinum
- 6 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- community & culture
With the Stipendium Peregrinum Scholarship Programme, the government provides scholarships to study at the world's best universities and covers travel and accommodation costs for young Hungarians, the minister of culture and innovation said.