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Entry is free, so if you fancy a taste of a pig that came close to extinction just a few decades ago, pop along for a bite of magnificent mangalica meat - said to be tastier and healthier than regular pork. As you may know, this festival is named after a delicious furry pig that's indigenous to Hungary, this year the event is held again at Szabadság tér in downtown Budapest, between 8-10 February.
Calling all English speaking jazz lovers in Budapest toThe Harmonia Jazz Workshop at the Budapest Jazz Club with a kick-off at 20.00 on Friday, 8th February 2013 proudly presents the Gyula Babos Balance.
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). Pictured: presenting the haggis in Budapest to honor 'Rabbie' Burns.
Almost 240 guests were treated to a splendid Scotish style 5-course dinner worthy of the 5-star hotel, complete with beer sponsored by Heineken, wines sponsored by Varga Pincészet and Hangácsi és Fia, as well as whiskies sponsored by Diageo (Johnnie Walker) and WhiskyNet.
Love'n'go in Budapest last night was dance to remember, in a run-down former art cinema, the setting for this provocative performance, set-up by an intro speech (comical shout, due to the lack of a mic) by director Eva. The show started by intriguing and engaging us, the audience became the dancers, and before we knew it many guests were laughing out loud, then almost crying, and were finally left feeling moved and inspired. The blaring soundtrack blended numbers from Star Wars and Bond movies, hip lounge tracks, emotional classical music, plus an acoustic Britney Spears tune sang by a man. Oh how we all clapped at the end, great entertainment, I'd love to go again... For now here below is a video clip of Éva Duda's earlier work, Stop'n Go...
Donations welcome for refurbishing the intensive-care unit of the SOTE II. Department of Paediatrics, Budapest. The SOTE II. Department of Paediatrics, Budapest in Tűzoltó Street plays an outstanding role in the treatment of sick children in Hungary: this is where half of the children suffering from leukaemia and tumour-related illnesses, among others, are treated. To ensure proper and high-quality treatment for them, the intensive-care unit of the Clinic needs refurbishing, and to finance this the Robert Burns International Foundation in Hungary is seeking donations from generous benefactors.
Would you like to try the Soundburgers, Bicycledrum, Giant Cajon, Jimity, Keyboard Shaker, Ghetto Marimbula, Little Trough, Tiny Burger, Handlebar Pressureflute, Wooden Dog, Paper dog and many other instruments made out of recycled industrial trash? Do you also want to conduct an orchestra playing these instruments? Yes? Then you're welcome to the 'Jurányi Art Incubator Session' in Budapest on Sunday.
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