• Invitation: Parno Graszt & Latcho Drom Concert, Festival Theatre Budapest, 26 September

    • 24 Sep 2012 9:00 AM

    Parno Graszt is Romany for “white horse”, where the colour represents purity and the equine animal is a symbol of freedom. The Roma folk ensemble bearing this name was founded 20 years ago, during which time its nine members have themselves gathered a wealth of musical material from the 1,300-strong village of Paszab and its surroundings in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county. Their songs are authentic and maintain the ancient and lively quality of local tradition, something that extends to the band's live performances.

  • Hungary: The China Connection, Asia Center Budapest

    • 21 Sep 2012 1:00 AM

    "More than 10,000 Chinese live in Hungary - more than in any other country in central Europe. Though xenophobia is a reality there, the Chinese community has been largely tolerated.The Hungarian government sees ties with the Chinese as a way to help revive the country's weak financial situation.

  • Invitation: International Food Events In Budapest

    • 20 Sep 2012 12:40 PM

    The 'National Gastro Days' at what's also called the Great Market Hall in Budapest - located at the Pest end of Liberty Bridge - are held each week from Thursday to Saturday. Every week in 2012 sees a different country introduce its national culinary wonders, as well as cultural treats. Previous events this year have featured food from Latin-America, India, Africa, Bulgaria, and Croatia. Currently India is the country in focus, read on for the full schedule of events, and a few shopping tips.

  • Xpat Opinion: Budapest Chinese Market Closing?

    • 20 Sep 2012 1:03 AM

    2014 Update: It was closed down. Hungary is not the most multicultural nation on the planet. 95% Magyar, 2% Roma, and the rest of us. Around 100,000 Chinese live in Hungary, and Budapest has its own Chinatown, well, a sprawling China-shanty-town. It's a real oddity, and if not the most immediate of local attractions, it is a side of the city that's bafflingly interesting, in a grimy kind of way. The authorities are threatening imminent closure, and if they do shut it down I hope provision is made for those of us who want decent Asian food and cheap perfume in the same place.

  • Video Invitation: Budapest Wine Festival, Until 16 Sept.

    • 12 Sep 2012 1:02 AM

    In 2012 this world famous festival will feature around 5000 different wines, from 15 countries, and 220 wineries. Held again in the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Buda Castle, wine lovers can mix and mingle with the most talented winemakers in Hungary - many are proud winners at prestigious international and domestic wine competitions. As always the winemakers will be happy to chat and answer any questions from wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Read on to find out how they plan to take wine tasting to a different level, and for more about the food and musical entertainment on offer too.

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