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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment here, along with fellow friendly Xpats in the loop!
You're in good company with 1000's of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community.

1. Firstly here's an update about the expat community event next week for St. George's Day:
* New VIP's are joining-in and now 90% of the seats have been reserved for Wednesday 24 April.

2. You can see example Events for Xpats happening these days listed below and in the Calendar:
E.g. Spring Lantern Festival, Asian Street Food Show, I Bike Budapest: Parade & Party, Brass Circus.

3. Also for your interest there are new Movies, fresh Specials, plus News, Information & Inspiration:
E.g. Top Terrace Spots, Budapest Rent Skyrockets, Pedestrians Reclaim Rakpart, Uber Confirms Return.

Now we hope you like what's in it for you below.
Yours with best wishes, Team XpatLoop

Final Call: Last Places Left - You Can Reserve Yours Online Now

You'll be in good company with friendly folks from Hungary’s business, diplomatic & cultural circles at this popular annual gathering to mark the Patron Saint of England, AKA Szent György.

Every nationality is welcome for a red carpet reception featuring Fine Wine Tasting, Super Street-Food, ‘Back to Black’ Film Screening + musical Afterparty with an expat DJ playing English hits.

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Calendar highlights


	Free Entry: Asian Stret Food Festival Enjoy fresh flavours of the Far East, including authentic classics, plus exotic sips. Go to try delicious Asian dishes you might not know yet, plus live music, refreshing drinks, and special decorations. 18 April - Botellón Terrace
	Spring Lantern Festival Spend a magical evening at the spectacular Lantern Festival – a unique festivity for lovers of Chinese culture, but also for families and for those who simply want to enjoy an unforgettable moonlit walk. 19 April - Budapest Zoo
	I Bike Budapest: Parade & Afterparty I bike Budapest is not just a bike parade, thousands are cycling through the city to make Budapest a city where anyone can ride a bike regardless their age. 20 April - Jane Haning Rakpart Budapest
	Ballet Performance: Classical Bravura The Hungarian National Ballet invites you to its perhaps most elegant quadruple bill at the magnificent auditorium of the Budapest Opera House. Accompanied by a symphony orchestra, the one-act choreographies based on classical technique are true gems of the genre. 21 April - National Opera House in Budapest
	Not Just for Kids: 'Brass Circus' Ideal for children aged 10-14, and parents too, this show is inspired by circus performances and explores the boundaries between music and the art of movement, interwoven with plenty of play and lots of humour. 22 April - Festival Theatre Budapest
	World Music: Omar Faruk Tekbilek & His Ensemble Despite growing up surrounded by musical instruments, it took quite a long time for him to eventually settle on a career in music. Always powerfully drawn to the sacred, Omar is one of Turkey's most influential performers of world music. 23 April - National Concert Hall
	Expat Community Event: St. George's Day Celebration You’re warmly invited to meet up with expats and friendly locals - including a few VIP's - for an evening full of English-related entertainment, social networking & free-flowing refreshments. Funds raised from the live auction all go to UNICEF. 24 April - ETELE Cinema Premium Budapest

Specials

	ETELE Cinema Wows: Child-Friendly Movie Theater & Reclining Seats The next-generation Etele Plaza in Budapest hosts a unique cinema experience with state-of-the-art sound technology, reclining seats, a room particularly designed for children, and premium services for movie enthusiasts.
	Special Effects Hungary Acquires Ownership Stake in DMC Agency One of Hungary's leading event service providers has announced acquiring a stake in Motivation Global Ltd., thereby strengthening the longstanding working relationship between the two companies.
	Clams Available at La Pescheria in Budapest The benefits of clams are many. Whether steamed, fried or grilled, clams are a delicious and nutritious seafood, adding variety to your diet. Click this headline to know more and to find out where to get them super fresh in Budapest.
	Job Opportunity: Content Manager @ XpatLoop.com The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and the media partners, writers, photographers of XpatLoop. The main responsibilities and requirements of this key member of the team are summarised in this article.

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