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In Hungary a key element of celebrating Christmas is the traditional custom of the Bethlehem Shepherd’s play (betlehemes játék). The present-day version of the Bethlehem folk play originates from the 19th-20th century, although it may date back as far as the medieval times.
Director Ildiko Enyedi on Sunday received the Femme de Cinema Sisley - Les Arcs award at the Les Arcs film festival in France, founded in 2013 to highlight the work of outstanding female filmmakers.
Gingerbread originated in ancient times with Egyptians and Greeks baking honey-sweetened spiced breads for rituals, but it reached Europe around 992 AD via Armenian monk Gregory of Nicopolis, who taught French Christians the recipe after fleeing persecution.
The Chinese community in Budapest invites you to join us in the celebration of Chinese New Year of the Horse, in Budapest’s Chinatown, on 7-8 February 2026.
The 29th music @ wine celebration has already become a tradition, where every year on December 30, the world’s one and only 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra gives a grand gala concert. 100 musicians play at the same time on the grand concert, performing popular melodious tunes while the audience is tasting selected outstanding wines of Hungarian wineries.
Event organiser StarLadder will host a Counter-Strike 2 Major in Budapest, officials were delighted to announce in the capital.
Budapest’s Christmas markets opened on November 14, signaling the start of the city’s festive season. Since then Vörösmarty tér and the area around St. Stephen’s Basilica become lively hubs of holiday activity, with sparkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and the sounds of carols filling the air.
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