851 result(s) for hungarian folk
Surprising Expats: Ágota Székely, Charity Founder, Felter & Teacher
- 15 Feb 2023 3:05 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Xploring Hungary Video: Busó Festivities at Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 2 Feb 2023 2:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary also has a long tradition of chasing away winter and ushering in spring, and there are many customs and beliefs associated with this tradition. The Busójárás (“Busó-walking”) of Mohács is one of the most important and most well-known such customs, and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Alina Pash Concert, Akvárium Club Budapest, 9 April
- 31 Jan 2023 6:05 AM
- entertainment
The Ukrainian singer's music is as much about traditional folk music as it is about modern electronic music and rap.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 3, Part 8.
- 23 Jan 2023 7:52 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Surprising Expats: Mark Rimmell, Film-Set Decorator, Crown Maker
- 10 Jan 2023 4:16 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Spectacular Celebrations to Kick Off Cultural Capital Season in Veszprém, 21 - 22 January
- 10 Jan 2023 9:21 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The European Capital of Culture title presents “a unique opportunity” for Veszprém and the surrounding area, the regional development minister said, unveiling the program ahead of the official opening this January
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2023 9:24 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper. January 6 not only ends the Christmastide on this, the Twelfth Day of Christmas, but it also marks the beginning of the Carnival Season (Farsang).
Sámuel Baló Trio, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 5 January
- 5 Jan 2023 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Sámuel Baló completed his jazz piano studies in Graz. For the third year in a row, he and his fellow musicians and friends – who have since then lived scattered throughout Europe – meet in Budapest around New Year's Eve to perform together in front of an audience, sharing their (musical) experiences gained in different parts of the world during the past year.
For this concert, they are ...
'The World of Rogues', National Dance Theatre Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2022 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Rogues and highwaymen are typical characters of Hungarian folk traditions. Folk songs, folk tales and ballads preserve the memories of our most famous highwaymen and they feature as a popular topic in folk art. They are often idealised as heroes in folk memory.
This is how “Hungarian Robin Hoods”, our legendary rogues were born: Jóska Sóbri, Imre Bogár, Márton Vidróczky, Bandi Angyal and, ...
Surprising Expats: Ágota Székely, Charity Founder, Felter & Teacher
- 15 Feb 2023 3:05 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Xploring Hungary Video: Busó Festivities at Mohács, 16 - 21 February
- 2 Feb 2023 2:39 PM
- community & culture
Hungary also has a long tradition of chasing away winter and ushering in spring, and there are many customs and beliefs associated with this tradition. The Busójárás (“Busó-walking”) of Mohács is one of the most important and most well-known such customs, and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Alina Pash Concert, Akvárium Club Budapest, 9 April
- 31 Jan 2023 6:05 AM
- entertainment
The Ukrainian singer's music is as much about traditional folk music as it is about modern electronic music and rap.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 3, Part 8.
- 23 Jan 2023 7:52 AM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Surprising Expats: Mark Rimmell, Film-Set Decorator, Crown Maker
- 10 Jan 2023 4:16 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some surprising members of the community, written by Marion Merrick.
Spectacular Celebrations to Kick Off Cultural Capital Season in Veszprém, 21 - 22 January
- 10 Jan 2023 9:21 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
The European Capital of Culture title presents “a unique opportunity” for Veszprém and the surrounding area, the regional development minister said, unveiling the program ahead of the official opening this January
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2023 9:24 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper. January 6 not only ends the Christmastide on this, the Twelfth Day of Christmas, but it also marks the beginning of the Carnival Season (Farsang).
Sámuel Baló Trio, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 5 January
- 5 Jan 2023 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Sámuel Baló completed his jazz piano studies in Graz. For the third year in a row, he and his fellow musicians and friends – who have since then lived scattered throughout Europe – meet in Budapest around New Year's Eve to perform together in front of an audience, sharing their (musical) experiences gained in different parts of the world during the past year.
For this concert, they are ...
'The World of Rogues', National Dance Theatre Budapest, 16 December
- 16 Dec 2022 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Rogues and highwaymen are typical characters of Hungarian folk traditions. Folk songs, folk tales and ballads preserve the memories of our most famous highwaymen and they feature as a popular topic in folk art. They are often idealised as heroes in folk memory.
This is how “Hungarian Robin Hoods”, our legendary rogues were born: Jóska Sóbri, Imre Bogár, Márton Vidróczky, Bandi Angyal and, ...