13 May

Zsolnay Light Festival @ City of Pécs

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Date: Thursay – July, 4. – Sunday – July, 7. 2024.

Venue… the Street of Pécs


In recent years, the Zsolnay Light Festival, which attracts hundreds of thousands of people, has become the highlight of Pécs’ program offering, and it is expected to remain so in 2024. Already have the date of the country’s first and only light festival … at several locations between the streets and iconic buildings of Pécs will be illuminated on the 8th occasion. The four-day festival is a real experience for the whole family, in addition to the light painting, visitors are also welcomed with numerous accompanying programs.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

7 May

Enloose outdoors in the park of Zsolnay Quarter @ the City of Pécs.

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Leave the Capital for 2 days – Picnic on blanket at the City of Pécs.

Saturday – Sunday… June 1 – 2. 2024.

Cultural treats coming up outdoors in the park of Zsolnay Quarter at the City of Pécs. Feel the summer breeze along with the a bunch of enjoyable programs while sitting on picnic blankets! Highlights during the two-day program will be performed by Andrea Malek – Péter Máté, Artisjus and Emerton Award-winning singer-actress Soulistic formation combining jazz and Latin style with Hungarian folk music.

Featured (admission fee) programs:
Saturday – June 1st, singer Gabi Szűcs and actress Judit Schell, as well as the Gabi Szűcs Quintet, will host a musical theater evening titled Wives and Lovers. They tell and sing about famous artists and actresses, such as Marilyn Monroe and Katalin Karády. It will be about love, joy and
about sorrow, about women who are sometimes lovers, sometimes wives: in a complicated relationship with the beloved man.
Sunday -June 2, the concert by Eszter Horgas, Mariann Falusi and the ClassJazz Band is about cool kids who changed the world, including Freddie Mercury, John Lennon and Madonna.

For adults … The open-air concerts that take place during the day invite you on a 360-degree emotional journey with their diverse style and atmosphere. Ex Auro is a flamenco-world music fusion project based on the interaction between dance, piano and vocals Jorge Quesada (piano), Mária Keck (vocals, dance) and Petra Böröcz flamenco performed by a dancer. If you heard in the past or now-a-days not familiar with the Hungarian pop songs of the 90s can now hear them. Enjoy the  Hiphop Boys concert  when they mix the French swing style of the 30s, don’t miss the Creme de la pop concert! The Merry-Go-Round Duo plays sophisticated lounge music combined with evergreens or just today with hits. Their covers include songs by Gershwin, Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars. The Marcello and The Flaming Boppers concert conveys the feeling of rock’n’roll life through the greatest hits of the 50s and 60s; their repertoire includes songs by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry and Jerry Lee Lewis. And the Blue Canarro Group sings about love: there will be Latin, bossanova, evergreen melodies and many happy-sad love songs.

In addition to the concerts, plenty programs will be to catch the eyes for the children.  The factory visit at the Amalgam Collection site in Pécs, thematic guided walks, where you can learn about Miklós Zsolnay’s adventurous life and the secrets of the Zsolnay girls. Two outstanding talents of the Hungarian slam scene, Simon Marci and Zsófi Kemény, will hold a joint slam poetry performance. Éva Botos’s musical stand-up show titled “Slágerlista szötötö” can be heard, during which she is remembered by Generation X with her retro hits from the 80s and 90s and the funny stories associated with them.
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Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

7 May

Exhibition on Big Screen … The Young Picasso

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    Within 85 min. sit back enjoy a virtual guided tour on the big screen.  In May 2024, the iconic episode of the popular series will be back on the big screen for a limited time!

    Premiere date: May, 16. 2024.

    EXHIBITION ON SCREEN is the award-winning and popular British art history film series that presents the careers and biographies of some of history’s most acclaimed artists, in this case Picasso’s oeuvre.

    Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous in art history: his paintings, sculptures and ceramics are ubiquitous, yet few know the remarkable story of his rise to greatness. From this point of view, the film follows Picasso’s path to world fame. How did it come about? For a long time, the role of the early years in its success was overlooked: education, learning leading to extraordinary results. Three cities played a key role in his youth: Malaga, Barcelona and Paris. The filmmakers visited all three and examined their influence on Picasso. The documentary analyses two key periods: the so-called blue and pink era, i.e. the period up to 1907, when he often portrayed himself as, for example, Harlequin. Then, in 1907, the painting Miss Avignon was born, which brought about a turning point not only in his own art, but also in fine art in general. And Picasso was only 25 years old at the time!
    The film was made in collaboration with the museums:  Malaga, Barcelona, Picasso in Paris and MOMA in New York.The film was also shown successfully at the Malaga Film Festival and the Barcelona Film Festival.

    Director: Phil Grabsky.

    In English with Hungarian inscription.

    Age limit over 12 years.

    Central and Eastern European distributor: Pannonia Entertainment Ltd.

    Recommendataion by Aggie Reiter

    28 Apr

    “BitterSweet” Drama – Hungarian State Folk Ensemble @ Budapest

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    Here is a glance and deeply worthwhile for not only tourist living or coming to Budapest to catch up with truely Hungarian traditional folk dance.

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    Upon invitation visiting the renewed performance of the “BitterSweet” at the National House of Traditions on Friday, April, 26. 2024. … venue: District I., 8. Corvin Square – Budapest.

    This Transylvanian Anthology of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble is one of the products of a lengthy artistic process that aims to examine the relevance and significance of our traditional culture in present-day life. This dramatic performance interprets folklore in a contemporary manner and mixes it boldly with modern dramatic forms. The ensemble and the dancers preserve archaic music and folk values ​​found in historical Hungary.

    The BitteSweet is a drama of contrasts: it counterpoints the tragic and the comic, the joy and the sorrow, life and death, confronting the audience with the crucial questions of how to maintain our inherited values in an increasingly globalised society. It seeks a means of preserving our native cultural community that in turn preserves our identity in the chaotic multiplicity of 21st-century life.

    According to the formulation the BitterSweet is a drama of contrasts … it is about micro human lives, which sometimes evokes dramatic, other times lighter, moments that affect the depth of the soul, i.e. it describes life.

    There were several arguments in favor of the renovation of BitterSweet (Édeskeserű) so stated Gábor Mihályi – Director-choreographer in addition to wanting to introduce the performance to young people, it was also an important aspect that the new generation of dancers should experience its staging. Fifteen years ago, when Édeskeserű was staged, visuality was also of utmost importance, recognizing that the audience is no longer necessarily satisfied with the succession of beautiful dances and music remembered but the performance has not lost its relevance.

    The BitterSweet (Édeskeserű) performance … due to its title … is a dance poem based on the eternal tension of opposite forces, reflecting the individual vision of the creators, which rhapsodically counterpoints the comic with the tragic, life with death, joy with sorrow, reflects on the arrangement of Pál István Szalonna – Deputy Director General, artistic director,

    The dramatic dance game choreographed to the song. We could also see very good rhythmic and dynamic male solo dances with very high jumps from the excellent young men, who not only clapped their palms together, but did not spare the thighs, bootlegs, and even the outer and inner ankles with their palms. There was not a single lost or rhythmically lagging step in the dance together. Their applause always clapped together, giving an excellent rhythm to the dance, much to the delight of the enthusiastically applauding audience. Finally, they closed the show with very, very temperamental dance from Kalotaszeg.

    Ladies and Men characteristic dances of the different regions in wonderful authentic folk costumes, was eyescatching great dancing … the audience thanked the excellent singers, musicians and dancers with a standing ovation.

    Further details of a/m show and up coming on the House of Tradition website.

    Riport by Aggie Reiter

    26 Apr

    An invitation from Paddington bear not to London but to Budapest – Tea time from 4 to 5 p.m.

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    In his own home of the British Ambassador’s Residence – Ambassador Paul Fox presented UNICEF’s latest charity initiative, thanks to which Hungarian children can now also receive personalized letter packages from the British’s favorite teddy bear, Paddington, Budapest, 26.04.2024. – Although not in London, but in Budapest, UNICEF Hungary’s latest charity campaign began with an unadulterated British tea party, in which the the world-famous Paddington teddy bears the main role, who sends new letters to the children every month, in which they can learn about exotic countries and even help their friends who have a difficult fate. From now on, there is reason for the little children to wait for the postman, who every month brings a package with their full name from the famous teddy bear. These children whose families join the organization’s regularly support community. The British Embassy, the British Council, Szente Vajk – the Hungarian voice of Paddington. Q.: “Paddington’s teddy bear heritage is deeply rooted in British culture, and for more than 65 years, he has been a role model of kindness and acceptance, and his adventures continue to inspire children around the world to this day,” said Paul Fox, British Ambassador to Hungary.

    Paddington is optimistic, helpful, curious and sensitive to the world and, by the way, despite his Peruvian origin, he writes and speaks in beautiful British English language. The goal of UNICEF’s funnest campaign is Hungarian in addition to entertaining children – education, sensitization, presentation of other cultures and, of course giving assistance. The letter series provides a year-round family experience, during which 12 children and adults can get to know different countries (e.g. Indonesia, Cambodia, Jordan, Syria, Venezuela, Burkina Faso) together.

    The little “world travelers” sends playful tasks, a travel diary, a world map, stickers, postcards and information cards in the packages, which are also excellent for language learning. The monthly fee for the Paddington adventure is also a regular donation, which amount is automatically received by UNICEF every month. With this predictable support, subscribers enable the organization to provide continuous assistance to the most vulnerable children on earth.

    The tea party was pretty much as being in the UK along with bits of sandwiches, yummy sweeties that melt-in-your-mouth – scones with cream and jam. original jams from UK and Hungarian Tesco which provided them on the spot. The timing was between 4 to 5 p.m.

    Just alittle reminder …The ceremonial taking of afternoon tea has been a British tradition for over 200 years. In a time when people only ate twice a day. Happend in the 7th century the hungry Duchess of Bedford requested “something” to munch” to counteract the ‘sinking feeling’ she felt during the late afternoon while waiting for dinner. Her request was met with an afternoon fortification comprising a pot of tea and a light snack taken privately in her boudoir. The afternoon afair in the 19th-century high-society were invited to Woburn Abbey, where tea was taken in the company of friends. Later, when the duchess returned to London, this practice continued as an invitation for “tea and a walking in the fields”.

    Recommended to Hungarian readers … “If you would like to register for Paddington’s special adventures for your child, may do so here: http://www.unicef.hu/paddington – make your child’s day with receiving a gift package brought by the postman that stands their name.

    Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

    22 Apr

    William Shakespeare 460 Anniversary @ Budapest

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    Today celebrating DOUBLE GLOBE DAY!

    William Shakespeare (April, 23. 1564 – 23 April, 23. 1616).

    … Firstly, since 1970, Earth Day has been observed around the GLOBE as a day to raise environmental awareness.

    … Secondly, today April, 22. Shakespeare and the Globe Theater are as two words reflecting to one-another!

    On the occasion of the 460th anniversary of the playwright’s birth, a celebration was held in the special room of the Budapest’s Mariott Hotel which was just a couple of steps away from the Shakespeare statue outside the hotel. The celebration was organized by the Shakespeare Statue Friends Society: Judit Kurucz-Nagy, Kati Todás, dr. Monika Tóth. At the opening of the festive event, after a short introduction into the presenters, a theater gong sounded in style, and then Benji Horváth – actor – founder of the House of Young Dramatists, performed an excerpt from “The Storm” – Prospero’s monologue. Afterwards, flutist Judit Nagy and her student Bianka Urbán performed music from Shakespeare’s time. Then listen to XXX Sonnet by Zsóka Szabó – editor of M5channel Hungarian Television. Dance artist Dr. Monika Tóth took us back with her beautiful performance into the world of renaissance dances. We were able to relive Hamlet: Hecuba’s monologue performed by Lőrincs Tarján – Szkéné Theater actor. After a short break, Shakespeare’s era resumed, played by Károly Ambrus tárogató (The táragó is the Stradivarius of wind instruments. Its relative combines the characteristics of the saxophone, clarinet, oboe and bassoon). The performance of the students from the Eötvös József High School class 8/A played “Shakespeare’s quotes in Hungarian and English”  … well done. It was uplifting to listen to Győző Mihályi – Jászai award-winning artist reminisce about his stage roles in countless Shakespeare plays.
    One of the highlights  the invited guest architect Judit Osskü’s commemoration of dr. Jozsef Finta, who  early past away this year.  Dr. József Finta, who initially looked and discussed at several round about, locations, finally desided the Mariott Hotel (formerly Hotel Intercontinental) have Shakeespeare statue outside at the hotel’s restaurant terrace. He also designed the set of memorial plaques on which the history of the statue can be read in Hungarian and English (unfortunately, the English decription is kinda messy as the weather has slightly damaged it, which is still waiting for the inscriptions to be republished in readable form). There are also the  names on the memorial wall connected to the Hungarian Shakespeare cult summary of famous literary translators, directors, theater directors, writers, writers, and actors.

    The Shakespeare statue lives on as the world’s number one playwright who comes to his audience as an actor to offer himself with kind attention.

    This work of art is a worthy memorial, which draws England, Australia and Hungary into a spiritual circle and pays tribute to the genius of William Shakespeare.

    (About the history of the statue its creator, the sculptor Andor Mészáros (Budapest,1900, †Melbourne, 1972) who emigrated to Australia, created the Avon swan statue for the Australian city of Ballart in 1960. Retired Hungarian prosecutor Dr. Károly Nagy was visiting abroad in 1998 visit the venue, decided that it would be good to set up the valuable work of art at home! The artist’s son, the sculptor Michael Mészáros, undertook the creation of the negative of the original statue, after which donations had to be collected for the transport home and casting; the work was finally completed by the sculptor Gábor Mihály.)

    In April, 23. 2003. the Budapest Shakespeare statue committee gave green light also for the memorial wall made according to the idea and plan of the epitaph Dr. Jozsef Finta,  the bronze statue of an actor bowing to his audience. This is a replica …. as said earlier …  in 1960 stands the original in the town of Ballarat, Vic. Australia.

    In Hungary the cult of Shakespeare – the Avon swan really has an extremely large presence. In the theater season fourteen Shakespeare plays are performed in twenty theaters in Hungary.

    At the end of the presentations a good looking and delicious Globe formation of carott cake was served. Thereafter, a group of performers stood outside as a sign of respect and layed wreat, the Australian Society of Friends also placed a wreath beside “The Actor’s” statue.

    Last but not least … The statue looks to the other side of the River  Danube and, like the figure bowing as the actor,  gazing up on the Castle Theater, as if paying homage to the Hungarian Theater.

    Tourist walking on the Pest side of the Capital along the banks of the River Danube worthwhile to stop for a minute … take a snap … have a thought or two of England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”

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    Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

    19 Apr

    Flash Back … Badacsonyi Wine Region 2024 @ New York Palace Budapest.

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    The biggest event of the Badacsonyi wine region moved to Budapest for one day for the thirteenth time and, as in previous years, it was once again a huge success. Looking back to the Badacsony in New York Palace/ Rome Hall on March 23 moved a wide range of fans of Badacsony region wine makers year-after- year. The high-quality event organized this year with a record number of exhibitors has been unbroken from the beginning. A clear proof of this is that the Rome hall was already filled with representatives of the press and the profession in the early afternoon, and then with the general public. For the large-scale Badacsony in New York event, which has a long history, the winemakers brought the most characteristic and beautiful wines of their winery, so lovers of Badacsony wines could taste more than 200 excellent wines from 38 wineries. In the place full of champagne, the visitors could also get to know the outstanding representatives of the wine industry. At the event created as a symbol of togetherness – where the guests could get a taste of the atmosphere of Badacsony and the excellent wineries that operate in the region by screenings of short films. Badacsony is the most important event in the life of introducing the wine region at the New York Palace. Furthermore to get to know the winemakers of other wine regions who were present. Not many wine regions can say that they have been able to show themselves in the midst of so much interest for many years. You could get to know the wine region not only with winemakers, but also with the offer of tourist attractions, quality accommodation and restaurants. Was spread the news about the forthcoming event the “Kéknyelű Picnic” (venue: next to Káptalantót at the Istvándy Liget which will be held for the sixth time on May 14. Minding the visitors a heartmelting experience on the plate and in the wine offerings to taste 10 wineries of the Badacsony region whom will be going to be set up on the spot.  Also the series of events with a decade-long history, the Wine Triathlon will be back, all contributed and continue to contribute to the success of the wine region.

    Riport by Aggie Reiter

    18 Apr

    Third stop 2024 five-a-side Pentathon World Cup series @ Budapest – Hungary.

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    This morning was held at the Ludovika Arena the press event to spread the news  about to the forthcoming Hungarian Pentathlon international competition.

    Ludovika Campus – April 23-28, Budapest will be the host to the third stop of the 2024 five-a-side World Cup series.

    The competition package consisting of 4+1 events basically determines the positions that can be acquiring in the world rankings, which will ultimately be worth an Olympic quota.

    Gábor Balogh – President of the Hungarian Pentathlon  Association (MÖSZ), emphasized in his opening speech, that Hungary is bidding for the 2027 Pentathlon World Championships which will be an Olympic qualification competition. this will also be discussed with Klaus Schormann –  President of the International Pentathlon Federation, who is visiting our country next week. Last but not least was told by him the MÖSZ is preparing a new strategy, which is expected to be ready – in force in July, as the sport itself will be renewed, and after the Olympics from January 2025, the organization will form cooperation on new foundations, focusing on new Pentathlon elements … OCR (Obstackle Course Racing), and hopefully will improve the organization of supply.

    Another fresh flash news by the president was made, that Hungary is bidding to be hold in the year 2027 the Pentathlon World Cup, which will be an Olympic qualification competition as well. The timing is also fortunate, as the Hungarian pentathlon will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary.

    Attila Mizsér – General secretary of the organization, explained the importance of the World Cup and the domestic expectations. The competition package consisting of 4+1 events which basically determines the place in the world ranking positions that will ultimately be worth an Olympic quota. Domestic competitors are the rules according to which, instead of four, six per gender can enter the competition, the two that can be obtained for departure to Paris. Was said – expecting 160 athletes from 40 countries coming to Hungary to participate in the World Cup adding, that the cream of today’s top five, among others, the Olympic silver medalist and the winner of this year’s first World Cup Ahmed Elgendy, world leader Mohanad Shaban, two-time defending world champion Elena Micheli and the defending European champion Giorgio Malan  on the spot in the competition.

    The general secretary detailed the program: the women’s qualifiers will be held on Tuesday and the men’s on Wednesday, followed by the semi-finals on Thursday and Friday in the same order, the women’s finals on Saturday morning, the men’s finals in the afternoon, and the mixed relay competition on Sunday afternoon. He added that the fencing of the semi-final athletes will be held a day earlier compared to the other numbers, and on Sunday morning a make-up competition will be organized – since last year, the young age groups have been training on an obstacle course instead of riding.

    Michelle Gulyás – multiple prize-winning pentathlete competing in the World Cup reported the gratifying fact that her preparation is going well, she feels that she is in better shape than before the World Cup held in Cairo.

    Csaba Bőhm – men’s medalist pentathlon, said that the men’s field is very high-level, among others the Egyptians are coming with very strong competitors, but the French and the British have a chance
    too. At the same time, he noted that his preparation is going well, and although he was sick after Cairo, he has now recovered and is looking forward to the competition.

    The Secretary General highlighted that for the first time in Budapest, there will be a family and sports festival at the same time.  Within the framework of the Fan Zone, many activities related to the pentathlon, such as … mini-orientation to the light hunter, target shooting, ninja wall, electric stabbing pad, child-compatible OCR, laser shooting, face painting, angry birds, cornhole, pen, giant bubble blower, unique tattoo prinker or reflex game. All ages are guaranteed to find something to enjoy, relax, watching the sporty competitions during the week-end festival which can be visited for free of charge!

    In the closing speech, an invitation call to sporty lovers to the Ludovika Arena … especially for the finals on Saturday, to support the Hungarian excellence together!

    Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

    16 Apr

    The Olympic Flame Took Off For The Paris Olympics

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    Olympic flame for Olympic Games Paris 2024 lit in spectacular ceremony

    Friday, July, 26. – Sunday, Aug, 11. 2024.

    To-day marks 100 days until the Paris Olympics.  During a traditional ceremony organised by the Hellenic Olympic Committee, the Olympic flame was brought to life at the archaeological site of Olympia – the cradle of the World Games in Greece.

    The ancient tradition sight was covered into a hiccup cloudy skies preventing the ritual of lighting the torch by way of the Sun. Therefore, was in use of a metal mirrow. A ceremony took place on th spot which was meant to provide a link between the modern event and the original Greek event.  Now after heads to Athens where it will be handed over to the Paris Olympic officials. Ten thousand torch bearers will carry the flame across twelve thousand kilometers to its final destination … Paris Olympia.

    On April, 27. the Olympic torch’s journey across Greece will conclude in the port of Piraeus, where it will board the Belem bound for Marseille. This majestic vessel, listed as a historic monument, is France’s oldest three-masted schooner. It was launched in 1896, the year of the first modern Olympic Games.

    Aerial view of the Belem

    The modern games was recreated in the 19th century. The Games were held in the honor of Zeus who is probably known of all the Greek gods as the ancient king of the Olympia the king of ancient King Gods. The Olympia Game repeated every four years which was considered very important religion and sporting event. This year kicking off 19 days of competition with a series of 329 events.

    This year not quite clear yet how the Olympic flame will reach Paris, dispite in the past people did alsort of remarkable gimmicks … beamed the flame down by saltelite in 1976 …  also the flame longed up to Mt. Everest … one of the most sightful waywas to carry the flame was underwater.  In 2024 we will see.

    Update by Aggie Reiter

    15 Apr

    Van Gogh’s “Japonisme” Exhibition on Screen Hungary

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    The British visual arts documentary series exhibition on screen is now back from this year’s March.

    Van Gogh’s “japonisme”  is truely to be explored … at one of the Art Cinemas … and to not to be missed.

    Directed by David Bickerstaff  Van Gogh & Japan takes the viewers from the critically acclaimed exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, to the beauty of Provence and the enigma of Japan.  Viewers may see Van Gogh’s personal letters and written accounts by friends and contemporaries this extraordinary and moving film reveals the fascinating story of Van Gogh’s little-known deep connection to Japanese art … even though he had never traveled to Japan. The film explores how Japanese society has developed an affinity for Van Gogh’s work in engagement with the culture.

    The fim gives an overview featuring from contemporary artists, including calligrapher Tomoko Kawao and performance artist Tatsumi Orimoto, Van Gogh & Japan provides revealing and modern perspectives on the rich, symbiotic relationship between Van Gogh and Japan – 2019.

    On screen along with the filming crew will be travelling the viewers not only to France and the Netherlands, but also to Japan to further investigate the remarkable legacy that influenced Van Gogh so much and made him the artist we know today.

    The 90 minutes long film is ecommended for 12+.

    The documentary is brought to the viewers by Pannonia Entertainment Ltd.

    Riport by Aggie Reiter

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