2,374 result(s) for world music
Invitation: Edvin Marton & Vienna Strauss Orchestra, Budapest Congress Centre, 25 December
- 21 Dec 2012 10:50 AM
- community & culture
The original Vienna Strauss Orchestra was formed by none other than Mr. Johann Strauss himself in 1825 to perform his compositions. Masterpieces like “The Blue Danube” Waltz, “The Vienna Blood” Waltz, “Tritsch-Tratsch” Polka, The Radetzky March and many many more were created by the magnificent Strauss Dynasty Foundation.
Budapest Christmas Fair At Vörösmarty Square
- 21 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- shopping
The Budapest Christmas Market is said to be amongst the ten best Christmas markets in Europe. The 'spectacular fair' takes place in the heart of the city every year from mid-November until the end of December. It's the 14th time the fair is organised at Vörösmarty Square, this year the award-winning 'Paint Up! Visualpower Group' will light-paint the facade of 100 year old Gerbaud Coffee House ...
XpatLoop Interview: Yves Giacometti, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
- 20 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Passions come and passions go, so the trick is to keep things percolating. For now, Yves Giacometti is into Budapest. “This is a city that needs to be discovered,” says the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, who arrived in “the Paris of Eastern Europe” in late 2010 and plunged into local culture with the aid of erudite guides, an all-Hungarian concierge staff and ...
Invitation: Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 21 December
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club is back in action at a new venue (address at the bottom) with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 21st December 2012 proudly presenting the Gyarfas Trio featuring Csaba Deseo & Tommy Vig (US).
Xpat Interview: Sachi Okuyama, Owner of Okuyama no Sushi Restaurant
- 16 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Sachi Okuyama-san, the owner of Japanese restaurant Okuyama no Sushi (located in the basement of the 'Kolosy House', Budapest 1036, Kolosy square 5-6.), was born on a small island in Japan and knows fish like the back of his hand.
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
Xpat Opinion: Not Only The University Students Are Unhappy In Hungary
- 12 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Already yesterday news leaked out from government circles that taking on the university students might not have been the brightest idea. Even Zsolt Bayer warned the government that it must take the students seriously because otherwise “we might be swept away.” Orbán and his old college friends who run the country nowadays should know the strength of a student revolt, he warned. It’s enough to ...
First Hungarian Film & TV Awards Hosted In Budapest In 2013
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Hakan Yildiz (actor and director) and a group of up and coming independent filmmakers are organizing Hungary’s first official film and TV awards in 2013. The event will feature awards for the best Hungarian films and television productions.
Tokaj-Hegyalja Market Gets In Festive Mood This Sunday
- 7 Dec 2012 5:00 AM
- entertainment
This Sunday’s Tokaj-Hegyalja market provides the ideal excuse for a pre-Christmas trip to Hungary’s UNESCO-listed wine region and the opportunity to pick up presents made by local artisans, as well as world-class wines.
Invitation: Edvin Marton & Vienna Strauss Orchestra, Budapest Congress Centre, 25 December
- 21 Dec 2012 10:50 AM
- community & culture
The original Vienna Strauss Orchestra was formed by none other than Mr. Johann Strauss himself in 1825 to perform his compositions. Masterpieces like “The Blue Danube” Waltz, “The Vienna Blood” Waltz, “Tritsch-Tratsch” Polka, The Radetzky March and many many more were created by the magnificent Strauss Dynasty Foundation.
Budapest Christmas Fair At Vörösmarty Square
- 21 Dec 2012 10:30 AM
- shopping
The Budapest Christmas Market is said to be amongst the ten best Christmas markets in Europe. The 'spectacular fair' takes place in the heart of the city every year from mid-November until the end of December. It's the 14th time the fair is organised at Vörösmarty Square, this year the award-winning 'Paint Up! Visualpower Group' will light-paint the facade of 100 year old Gerbaud Coffee House ...
XpatLoop Interview: Yves Giacometti, General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest
- 20 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Passions come and passions go, so the trick is to keep things percolating. For now, Yves Giacometti is into Budapest. “This is a city that needs to be discovered,” says the General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, who arrived in “the Paris of Eastern Europe” in late 2010 and plunged into local culture with the aid of erudite guides, an all-Hungarian concierge staff and ...
Invitation: Harmonia Jazz Workshop, Budapest Jazz Club, 21 December
- 17 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest to The Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club is back in action at a new venue (address at the bottom) with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 21st December 2012 proudly presenting the Gyarfas Trio featuring Csaba Deseo & Tommy Vig (US).
Xpat Interview: Sachi Okuyama, Owner of Okuyama no Sushi Restaurant
- 16 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
Sachi Okuyama-san, the owner of Japanese restaurant Okuyama no Sushi (located in the basement of the 'Kolosy House', Budapest 1036, Kolosy square 5-6.), was born on a small island in Japan and knows fish like the back of his hand.
Christmas Market At Vajdahunyad Castle In Budapest
- 13 Dec 2012 11:00 AM
- shopping
Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque landmark in Budapest's City Park, is hosting a Christmas market until 23 December. Along with the fair stalls set up in the courtyard of the castle, visitors can see seasonal performances and hear Christmas concerts. Many Hungarian wine makers will be present, and of course mulled wines will be available as well as traditional Hungarian dishes. Belgian beers ...
Xpat Opinion: Not Only The University Students Are Unhappy In Hungary
- 12 Dec 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
Already yesterday news leaked out from government circles that taking on the university students might not have been the brightest idea. Even Zsolt Bayer warned the government that it must take the students seriously because otherwise “we might be swept away.” Orbán and his old college friends who run the country nowadays should know the strength of a student revolt, he warned. It’s enough to ...
First Hungarian Film & TV Awards Hosted In Budapest In 2013
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Hakan Yildiz (actor and director) and a group of up and coming independent filmmakers are organizing Hungary’s first official film and TV awards in 2013. The event will feature awards for the best Hungarian films and television productions.
Tokaj-Hegyalja Market Gets In Festive Mood This Sunday
- 7 Dec 2012 5:00 AM
- entertainment
This Sunday’s Tokaj-Hegyalja market provides the ideal excuse for a pre-Christmas trip to Hungary’s UNESCO-listed wine region and the opportunity to pick up presents made by local artisans, as well as world-class wines.