Archive for February, 2014

28 Feb

HUNGEXPO – 37 TRAVEL EXHIBITION IN BUDAPEST – DOMESTIC CITY OF PÉCS AS THE GUEST OF HONOR

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On Thursday, February, 27. 2014. at the HUNGEXPO opened its door to the 37 Travel Exhibition in Budapest. Approximately, 500 exhibitors showcasing  on a platform of  30.000 square-meters. Hungary’s most prestigious tourism event of the Year! The domestic city as the guest of honor was chosen from cities in competition by the received materials. Upon  reviewing the candidates,  the finalist as the guest of honor of this year’s Travel Exhibition the city of Pécs was nominated. It may be visited at the 311-booth for those interested to learn more about the city of a handful of offers. Zsolt Páva, mayor of Pécs on Thursday greeted the visitors on the spot arriving to the opening ceremony saying the following:Quote: „Pécs is proud to be the guest of honor at this year’s Travel Exhibition. Pécs earned its title with so many attractions to be visited. Pécs was the European Capital of Culture in 2010., and since then many changes, developments were carried out in the city.This process has not stopped, in 2014 a large-scale developments are taking place in Pécs. As an example, the Cathedral renewal, a look-out for the recovery of the fourth tower, the Museum of Csontváry on reconstruction, modernization of the zoo, and the recently re-opened underground wells citations Mining Museum”.  István Márta, Managing Director, Zsolnay Heritage Management Ltd., saying it is worthwhile to visit Pécs packed with so many sites to see and was glad to say, more guests spend the time even staying an overnight, because thanks to the cultural development of the city, offers many attractions for all age of visitors.  Also talked about the city not only  being a city of cultural heritage, but also having a number of  technological innovations  to offer. Visitors may have access to a free download mobil-application strengthening tourism digital content and their Facebook campaign, whereas visitors may write their own experiences, as creating their own handbook of Pécs. Mentioned a couple of attractions which are introduced at the booth  …  Already seen on the spot the superb Zsolnay ceramic flooring citations. At the screening room continuously a film is screened … The Bóbita giants walking around the booths capturing the attention to follow and take snaps and following them to the booth of  Pécs.  This year the mostly for many will be the visited, not just at the Hungexpo for the first time see by the public is the Apáti Abt giant  Zsolnay vase, missing  for over 107 years,  believed to be a value of 19 million Hungarian Forint. Delightful stop can be made and watch how the lady from the Zsolnay Manufactory is painting the traditional art figures on the Zsolnay bowls just in front of the visitor’s eyes. About  Pécs, in 2010 was awarded the title of European Capital of Culture. This was in possession and led to significant improvements. It had brought  a change dramatically over the public spaces, built the world’s top five best acoustics concert hall belonging to the Kodály Center. Operating a giant library complex known as the Knowledge Center, opened recently on the Hungarian depository recorded Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, renewed the world heritage sites.  Even though Pécs handed over the title of the European Capital of Culture  in 2011 to other European Capitals still continuously having festivals, conferences, operates as a cultural capital of the lively town. Domestic and foreign tourists will be able to visit to see further significant developments in realized value of four billion Hungarian Forint, such as: … The cell Septichora , with ancient Christian memories and the modernization of the Early Christian Mausoleum. Hungary’s first Medieval University to be opened to visit for the general public. The Bishop’s Palace. The downtown Mosque interior and exterior renovation stands also as the part of the project.  The Mosque entrance will be accessible from a completely new doorway and also to visit the crypt will be available. The remonstrated Zoo at Pécs. The Croatian Theater’s building is going through reconstruction, renovation and the expansion of its new wing. The presentation of the Jewish history at the renovated Synagogue and also the Angster Organ Renovation. The Museum of Csontváry, Granary building, the renovation of pilgrim allows the Csontváry priceless legacy may continue on the current site., the House of Martyn. Museum of Miners’ introducing through an exhibition coal and uranium mining history at the Baranya county.

There is still time to visit their booth at the Hungexpo’s  Travel Exhibition, before the closing day on February, 2. 2014.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

27 Feb

BUDAPEST’S HALF MARATHON RENAMED TO W!ZZ AIR BUDAPEST HALF MARATHON!

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W!ZZ AIR, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced the new title sponsorship of the Budapest Half Marathon in partnership with the Budapest Sport Office (BSI). It is the first time in 18 years that the Budapest Half Marathon has changed its name. It will be held this year on  September, 14.,  as the 29th W!ZZ AIR Budapest Half Marathon.

Since the beginning of the competition in 1984 the number of participants has been continuously increasing. In 2013, for the first time, over 12.000 runners have participated in the event and for 2014 it is expected that this record will be broken in September when participants join the W!ZZ AIR Budapest Half Marathon.

In an unprecedented move W!ZZ AIR  also announced it is now one of the major sponsors of the “Run in Budapest” umbrella campaign that unites the 3 biggest Hungarian annual running events, namely … W!ZZ AIR  Budapest Half Marathon, Spar Budapest Marathon and Telekom Vivicitta Half Marathon.

Speaking in Budapest today, József Váradi, CEO of W!ZZ AIR, said: “Today we celebrate W!ZZ AIR’s hometown presence in Hungary. Over the past ten years we have continuously developed our operations, our fleet and route network. We have demonstrated our commitment to Hungary and Hungarian consumers. We at Wizz Air believe in mobility and active living. Our low fares have enabled over 2 million Hungarians to travel in 2013 for work or leisure and it is a fitting partnership to unite the Wizz Air brand with Hungary’s biggest marathons. We aim to enhance the international profile of these events by leveraging the airline’s presence in 35 countries. We call on all Hungarians to join us in the 29th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon. ”

About Wizz Air … Wizz Air is the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, operates a fleet of 45 Airbus A320 aircraft and offers more than 300 routes from 19 bases, connecting 96 destinations across 35 countries. At Wizz Air, a team of over 1,700 aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low ticket prices making Wizz Air the preferred choice of over 13.5 million passengers in 2013.  Data based on Innovata, regarding of scheduled departing seat capacity for the year ended 31 March 2013 (“FY 2013”) and the six months ending 30 September 2013 (“H1 2014”). 1. Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is a region comprised of Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. PRESS RELEASE BY W!ZZAIR

Update by Aggie Reiter

26 Feb

DONATION BY PROCTER & GAMBLE TO DOMESTIC JUNIOR ICE HOCKEY TEAMS

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Eight million Hungarian Forint, donated by Procter & Gamble to domestic junior hockey teams and sports developments.

P & G products with the purchase of future Olympic champions.

During The late morning hours on February, 26. media representatives were called to a press conference held by the representatives of the Procter & Gamble, Tesco Hungary and the Hungarian Olympic Committee. It was a special day for the junior hockey members gathering from  nationwide with 5 teams. Their clubs received a grant of a total of eight million HUF of support to purchase new sports tools, equipments and for expansion in developing the club’s sport facilities.

The P & G existence is present for over 175 years  and has developed the largest campaign of the Thank-you Mom! program. It had  implemented within the framework of which the company’s enduring tribute to their support, commitment and dedication  to the mothers. P & G  in addition to their support the initiative of the Hungarian hockey supply has set aside cca. 25 million USD to support the youth sports. As a result of the program, the company has provided the world with around eight million USD in grants through its brands. Bencze Szabó, MOB – former Hungarian fencer, who has won four Olympic medals in the sabre competitions. He told a story of his own experience by saying , Quote: “When I started fencing my trainer said to me, I am giving you 90% of knowledge, you put 10% of  yourself in the game. When I won my first Olympic Game my trainer told me, now you are at 90% of your knowledge and I am 10% in supporting you.” This example was for the young ice hockey players to keep in mind as to reach the high level in hockey player.

The awarded teams were by previously selected on the basis of the Hungarian Olympic Committee MOB. The five national junior ice hockey teams received a symbolic check of the amount of eight million Hungarian Forint supported by the Procter & Gamble, Tesco Hungary and the MOB leaders and the Campaign Sporting Ambassador, Mr. Levente Szuper.

Returning from Sochi XXI Winter Olympic Games, Gábor Milan Szabó – cross-country the P & G Thank you Mom ! campaign sports ambassador was present with his mother, Maria Anna Szabó, who was by the support of the P & G  present at Sochi with Milan, her husband and her elder son. As Milan recalled it was special day for him and gave him mighty support having his family at his finish. Gave a lot of energy, nothing can be compared to it. The athlete at the press conference received from the representative of the P & G a unique, custom-made Hungarian flag. As Milan had a glance on it, much to his surprise saw sms messages written to him. The greeting and cheer messages were copied from the P & G community site written by Milan fans during the Games.

The awarded little buddies team were by previously selected on the basis of the MOB – Hungarian Olympic Committee.The five national junior ice hockey teams received a symbolic check of the amount of eight million HUF supported by the Procter & Gamble, Tesco Hungary, the MOB leaders and the Campaign Sporting Ambassador, Mr. Levente Szuper.

The press gathering ended by the P & G Mini Cup game. After the press conference,  HC Kiskörös,  Ice Knights – Veszprém, Seals of the Crescent – Jászberény and the mighty KSI – Budapest  ice hockey team members, aged between 6 to 8 shown a 4 minute demo of their game. On the spot we witnessed their talent and knowledge and at the end of the five team’s game in the context of their knowledge the P & G awarded them with a Mini Cup medal. Levente Szuper – former ice hockey goalie, to-day  works as a manager at one of Budapest’s  junior hockey club. Milán Gábor Szabó rewarded every player with the symbol of the P & G Mini Cup gold medal. The 6 to 8 years junior players were moved and watched each other with eyes wide open as the gold medal were handed over and each one-by-one was told perseverance encouraged to believe in themselves that one day they too will be an athlete, the future Olympians, who will say thank-you to their mother for all the support and care they received on the road to sport.

The press conference was presented by P & G consumer promotion program of short films, which the “Thank you Mom” campaign this year’s critically acclaimed film, “Back To Pick Them Up!  – “Never to give up”. The film shows the everyday life of a sporty little ice hockey student in the company of Levente  Szuper. At the same time should not be missing the most important message of “Thank you Mom!” Yes, the sporty family is huge wherever you go around the world. An athlete’s life play a major role in the parents., especially the caring Mother! The Mother’s heart and soul will be always beating as one with her child. When they are small, the mother is the one to hand the good-night hot chocolate – wishing sweet dreams. When they grow up and out at games the mother is there supporting the „grown up child” by encourage,  persistent support, devotion, emotion, care and cheers. Of course the whole family in capital letters is also half way to success.

P&G Thank You, Mom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTASXSAzktw

Here comes 3 short videos added to this update, whereas the little ice hockey buddies play their demo match:

Update, snaps, video by Aggie Reiter

22 Feb

MISS COLOURS INTERNATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BEAUTY CONTEST 2014.

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The eight finalists of Miss Colours Hungary – 2014., have had been chosen on February 22. at the City Park Cafe & Bar apart of the Ice Rink’s in the beautiful neo-baroque building  The competition this year for the first time, thanks to the Rotary Club of Budapest and the Center co-operation, has been released and published internationally. Calls arrived from six countries and 16 candidates were invited from Hungary, Romania, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Mexico, Bolivia, Ukraine. A total of 50 applications arrived. The jury members, interviewed each applicant, by having a short conversation through “appearance via Skype” through an interpreter. The semi-final jury consisting of Bernadett Mrázik – Colours Rehab Ltd – organizer, Dorottya Balló – Rotary Club – Budapest Center,  Vanda Vasas – Colours Miss Hungary 2013, Nóra Nemes – Choreographer, Ferenc Rákóczi – presenter, had chosen ont he spot the 8 semi-final ladies, who were:  Tünde Ferenczi  – 36 years old, Alcsútdoboz – Hobbies: wheelchair dancing, Zumba. „”If I would have the chance, I would tell the people who are so full-fledged human being can live. Exemplary for those who do not know that a woman can be so nice and pretty. To me it would mean the removal of obstacles that would stop the people from the kind of obstacles, which can not or do not want to converge.”  Kinga Ilyés – 31 years old, from Romania, Harghita County – Hobbies: painting, furniture painting, listening to music. „”I think the issue of accessibility can be carried forward if „we wheelchair individuals participate as often as we can in the social life. I think that the society is open to create the necessary conditions for equality, and be informed when we are needy.” Marcia Andrea Cornejo Vargas – 28 years old, from Bolivia – Hobbies: graphic design, singing. “I am currently dealing with graphic and creative design. My dream would come true to be able to come to Hungary and participate at the Miss Colours Contest.”  Valeria Leonova – 22 years, from Ukraine  – Hobbies: handwork, modeling, weightlifting. For me it is rather disappointing to see that some people are pulling up new building complexes and they care less or  do not think that there are individuals who are unattainable to accessible these buildings by wheelchair. I would be glad if I could draw the attention to all that are within this business.” Szilvia Pető – 30 years old from Budapest.  – Hobbies: traveling, reading. “I would help the cause of accessibility? Would provide an application to the Municipality with approving the wheelchair people. Many streets are unavailable to cross between cars, or having to cross the rail trauls. If  that’s not enough, I would as an experimental „subject” would roll along the roadway for the sake of a film that others on the road would notice the importance of us in the wheelchairs, since we are also here!”  Fanni Ilyés – 22 years old, from Rezi – Hobbies: reading, cooking, swimming. Paraolimpic swimmer, participated at the Beijing and London Olympics Games. “Born without legs, with conjoined fingers, but it’s never hindered me almost from anything. I swim competitively for more than eight years, thanks to which I got a lot of opportunities. During my travels, I found that it is easier for those living abroad who are in wheelchairs, since they are already in place to meet these requirements means, therefore, more mobile, more courageous, which promotes social inclusion as well. I would like to achieve the same in Hungary.” She also mentioned, being travelling around the world, she found out that in Miami they deal  a lot for the wheelchair users in the traffic routes, passageways as being constructed  in a manner for environment friendly for folks in use of wheelchair. Hadarag Paula Andrea 22 years old, from Romania  – Hobbies: reading, handwork.” I am disabled since 2009. I think that the wheelchair ladies can be just as beautiful and irradiated as intact counterparts, but beside their beauty we are advantage in being very strong.” Judith Horváth Pálfi – 46 years old, from Veresegyháza  – Hobbies: sports, reading, cinema, theater. „In 1992 had a car accident, broke my spine, so I got a wheelchair. As a fencer I attended five Olympics and I have achieved great success. Would consider it important in the rehabilitation of sports presentation of the more recent victims, and if possible pre-school and school integration”

MISS Colours International Wheelchair Beauty Contest Final on
 March, 22. 2014.  at the Larus Restaurant and Event Center.

Update  and snaps by Aggie Reiter

21 Feb

GET INTO THE MOOD FOR TRAVELING – 4 DAY EXHIBITION – BUDAPEST TRAVEL FAIR.

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“TRAVEL WITH YOUR WHOLE FAMILY”

OR

Be a travelling man, woman, enjoying the company of friends.

HUNGEXPO – Budapest Fair Center –  Entering Gates:  I. and III. –  Entry tickets on the spot.

District X., 10 Albertirsai Rd.

February, 27. – March, 2. 2014.

Opening hours throughout: Thursday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  

Needn’t have to travel 80 days around the World… because at the year’s biggest tourism fair located at Hungexpo Fair Center is just about to open. Anyone visiting the fair can make it to have a peak at several country’s attractions, gastronomy or culture, then after chose which one … places they wish to explore in the forthcoming seasons.

One of the highlights for the visitors of this year beside the discount travel offers may have the luck to be rolling along as a Globe Hikers, by taking part within exciting games, whereas valuable prizes are to be won.

This year, nearly 30 exhibitors  and 500 exhibitors will be present offering their deals.

In 2014 the foreign country guest of honor will be Tunisia and the representatives will be holding plays, craft and theatrical programs, dance presentations and fashion shows to get to know more about their cultures. National honor guest from arriving from the City of Pécs.  Representing Hungary’s Culture, the guest of honor will be coming from the Matyóland (Matyóföld).

This year the fair features last year’s successful Tourism Communication Award competition, the public games, thematic islands and the online meeting calendar as well. Whilst rolling along the travel fair, can be visited the other held trade shows as: Caravan Salon, Vital Port.hu Expo and Bike Expo.

Travel Tourism Communication Award competition. The TRAVEL Tourism Communication Award was granted within the aim to encourage effective communication about the domestic tourism operators and the dissemination of best marketing communication activities with the public and the profession. The goal remains the same as last year , whereas  the organizers have also created opportunities to course work. Proposals will be evaluated by a professional jury, consisting of representatives of the Hungarian National Tourist Office, Tourism Ltd, the Hungarian Marketing Association and the HUNGEXPO representatives. Participation to the daily conference is free of charge, but registration and a valid ticket to the Travel Fair is required. Mind you, these lectures are held in Hungarian language! Upon the end of the Travel Fair, on  February, 27., at the After Party the winners will be announced.

VIII. Caravan Salon … view the exhibition at the “D”  pavilion. This year’s attractions include the RV with a trunk of an electric Smart car which holds and present the (BIWA) residential  trailer.

Meanwhile, waiting for the Prize Draw on the  March, 1 and 2., don’t miss the daily belly dance show at the Majoros International (stand A 313/B) by 4 dancers performing regional folk music, named “liscio” and modern music. The modern musics are the ones in general by dance animators, usually holding at hotels entertainment night-shows for the tourists. Also the visitors will be able to create original wine labels using their own pictures by an E-infoterminal during the whole period of the exhibition.

Update by Aggie Reiter

19 Feb

NATIONAL RESTAURANT WEEK! – ROLLING NOT JUST IN BUDAPEST BUT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY BETWEEN MARCH, 19 AND 23. 2014.

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Talking about Hungarian food … many miss their Mum’s cooking, needn’t have to be sad, cause most of the restaurants during the National Restaurant Week will prepare their dishes  that will  bring back the home tastes which haven’t been forgotten.

HUNGARY WILL BE IN THE MOOD TO GO ON A RIDE, ENJOYING THE HUNGARIAN AND INTERNATIONAL DISHES DURING THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT WEEK!

MARCH, 17 – 23. 2014.

To-day, press and media representatives were called to participate at a hearing, held at one of the most beautiful venues in Budapest at the Robinson Timeless Kitchen  since 1989.  A place to visit, not just to eat and drink, cause at the Robinson your other senses are generated as well such as: a breathtaking view of Mother nature’s City Park and  in between the Robinson  a wide pond splits apart the area from the Vajdahunyad Castle, which is at an arm distance to watch the day-goes-by through the restaurant’s wide windows while enjoying the yummy delights.  A venue which cannot be left out to visit by tourists or foreigners staying, living in Budapest.  After this short intro of the Robinson whereabouts, coming back to the topics regarding to the press call whereas,  László Árpád – owner Robinson restaurant, Balázs Csapody – owner Kistücsök restaurant, Attila Kaszab – business director Godunov Russian-European restaurants, and Tamás Borbély – owner Borbély Family Winery at  Badacsonytomaj … “A land of fiery wines and volcanic flavors!”  welcomed the press representatives. The Borbély winery won the Hungarian Wine Academy award in 2012 and 2013.  László Árpád spoked about the National Restaurant Week around the World. There are DiningCities beside Hungary around the World in South Africa, Austria,  Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Romania which holds their local national restaurants week specialities. Beside Budapest, throughout the country list of five best Hungarian speech-enhancing wines will be in company. At the Robinson  the meals  will be in company brought from the Borbély Family Winery. The Robinson Timeless Kitchen has just opened after the building’s renovation with also adding an extra upstairs floor.   Again, this year more than a 100 top and mid-range restaurants will be offering visitors, usually 3-4 kind of starters or typical Hungarian thick soups, main course and the sweet tooth lovers will be flying high tasting mostly Hungarian cakes and satisfying confectionery delights for all ages.  Booking a table in advance is easy as 1,2,3, at the http://www.etteremhet.hu website.  “The 50 Best Hungarian Restaurant” participating in the program will do their best to serve their guests, so cut-off  dreaming. cause the mouth-watering  menu for lunch or supper is awaiting their guests.  The DiningCity international restaurant recommendation in March for the 6th time this year  in Hungary which is organized by the increasingly popular.  The event ‘s popularity indicates that in recent years has multiplied the number of visitors, as last recorded number was 19.227 visitors choosing the high range (in 2011, the number of guests  were 4,427). Great opportunity to get to know not just the sights-and-sound of Budapest – Hungary, but to find your special taste enjoying high quality, 3 course lunch or supper menu for only the price of 3300HUF. All you have to do is just select from the list of the participating restaurant, hit the date and the number of persons you wish to spend  some time to enjoying Hungarian or International food.  Dispatch Guests with bookings will receive instant confirmation of booking by e-mail, reflecting the reservation has been successful. Can not reserve a table by hand, nor via telephone . The online bookings system is only holding the registration at the above website and on the same website the cancellation can be made as well.

At the end of the press gathering, László Árpád – owner Robinson restaurant  invited  the participants to a taste the full selection of 10 …  yes …  ten  delights of the house to be served during the National Restaurant Week.  Appetizer: Chili-coconut milk flavored, pumpkin cream soup, marinated pike perch, blueberries …  Beef carpaccio, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese …  Buffalo chicken wings, blue cheese sauce, celery. Main courses: BBQ spare ribs, Robinson steak potatoes … Pappardelle, gorgonzola and pears, stripes of beef tenderloin … Chicken ”stew”, cottage dumplings, cucumber salad. Desserts: Floating islands … Chocolate cake, dried apricots with vanilla … Robinson profiteer.

Last but not least, after each-and-every dish ,  noble wines  from the Borbély Family Cellars were supplied to the invited press individuals. Must say a grand selection of wines.

These dedicates at the Robinson can be chosen by the guests from the list of meals and everyone can create  their own 3-course menus.  So grab your chance, get into the mood to learn about the places and restaurants thus enrich new impressions and experiences in Budapest – Hungary.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

8 Feb

INCREDIBLE INDIA – INCREDIBLE INDIAN FILMS IN BUDAPEST – FEBRUARY, 2014.

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Incredible India  = Incredible Film week in Budapest 2014. – A Land of Colourful Spirituality!

February, 7 – 13. 2014.

The Indian Film Week opened on Friday, February 7 at the Pushkin Cinema (District V., 18. Kossuth Lajos Street) titled: “A 100 years of Indian Cinema!”  The annual Indian film festival is from February, 7-13., at the Pushkin Cinema- Between  February 13-16., films will be presented at the Indian Cultural Center (District, II., 14. Búzavirág Str. Budapest). The film screening at the Indian Culture Center are free of charge. Films are screening in original language with Hungarian subtitle.

Before the screening took place, the India Embassy in Budapest held a reception at the Pushkin Cinema where the guests were invited to taste the Indian delights along with the Hungarian wines.The films are screened in Hindi, with Hungarian subtitles. Nine different films, from drama to comedy will be presented throughout the 10 days.

This year the India films is celebrating its 100 years anniversary. Budapest also joins in celebrating the rhythms of India films together with the support of the Indian Embassy along with the Indian Culture Center and the Budapest Film Office, the capital’s largest cinema operator company.

A 100 years in history maybe as a drop of water into the Ocean, but in the Indian film industry it’s been a timeframe, whereas the years meant brought  great development in each decade. To highlight the 100 years history of the Indian film, where else would it be appropriate to arrange the film week, than at one of the most spectacular venue, the almost 100 years old Pushkin Cinema, that retained architecturally its original beauty.  After the opening ceremony on the Friday, February, 7. 2014, at 6.45 p.m. the screening of Mirch Masala (1986), Directed by Ketan Mehta took place. The film won several awards at national festivals and received an award for best feature film at the Hawaii International Festival. During the ten-day festival the audience may not only see Hindus, but not yet projected Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam films. Pre-year nearly a thousand Indian film are  produced, but only 1/5th of them are made in Hindi language, the so-called. “Bollywood” films.

In the line of Indian historical films, see real classics films such as … One of the biggest box-office success, from director Rádzsumar Hirano, (2009) Sholey, the largest revenue producing comedies of recent years The 3 Idiots and a thriller movie Kahaani  (2012) which has won in five recognitions and is the latest international blockbuster. The Lunchbox,  Szudzsoj Ghosh creations of the Hindi film industry “Oscar” for Best Actress, Best Director and Best Cinematography category were awarded. The film is interesting because it challenges the traditional image of the Indian woman, a woman presents a man who successfully maneuvered oriented Indian society.

Also at the Pushkin Cinema an eye-catching temporary exhibition shows the timeline of the most important stages in the Indian film production, introducing great characters, legendary directors, producers, choreographers, singers and of course India’s brightest film stars. Starting from the very first silent film in 1913 until today the largest box-office success.

Come, See and Discover the rhythms of India’s films that match to your heart, colors to your mind. Screenings will be a fantastic opportunity for film fans to meet many of selected, most exciting films which successfully made ​​their debut at  several festival circuit.

It was a great evening!  Film to see during the following days: Pushkin Cinema – Friday, February, 7. 18:45 Hot truth, Saturday, February, 8, 6 p.m. Three half-wit, Sunday, February 9. 6 p.m. The story, Monday, February, 10. 6 p.m. The woman, Tuesday, February 11. 6 p.m. A little sugar, Wednesday, February, 12, 6 p.m. There once was a comedian. Indian Cultural Center – February, 13., 14., 15., 16. , 6p.m. Indian Film Festival.

100 years of Indian Cinema!

 Lectures (free entry) at the Pushkin Cinema’s  Cafeteria

4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Saturday, February, 8. – 9.-  10. 2014.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

7 Feb

THANK YOU MOM! … SOCHI WINTER OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES 2014.

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During the mid afternoon hours on Friday, February, 7., a media and press call was to at the City Park Városligeti Ice Rink Ceremonial Hall, located, between the Heroes’ Square and the Vajdahunyad Castle in the Budapest the capital of Hungary to watch live broadcast of the opening ceremony at the XXIIth Sochi Olympic Winter Games. But at first on behalf by P & G spokesman Mr. Zsolt Karancsi and Dr. Zoltán Magyar  – Vice-President of the Hungarian Olympic Association (MOB) held a short presentation.

At first the P & G spokesman spoke about the company’s part of the objectives and results implemented in the company’s campaign:  Thank  you Mom.  The Procter & Gamble (P & G), is one of the partners of the five-ringed worldwide games. The P & G has set aside 25 million USD to support youth sports, for those who mean the most to mothers: their children. As a result of the program, P & G has provided the world with around $ 8 million in grants through its brands.

Dr. Zoltán Magyar … for elder folks his name  definitely rings the bell as one of the most popular, well-known Hungarian Sportsman of the Pommel Horse, the Olympic champion gymnast, during the70’s. For those born „yesterday” here is a little background of the one-and-only talented sportsman of Hungary, who was the innovative world-class player to introduce for the first time in the world on the Pommel Horse the Hungarian-wanderer… wandering the spindle leaps. I remember, I could have watched his Pommel Horse exercise day-by-day and over-and-over again and convinced I wasn’t on my own! In addition to Montreal and Moscow Olympic championship achieved many fantastic success.  As, World and European Championships with 3 gold merited, won 35 Hungarian championships.) Mr. Magyar talked about his memories shared with his Mum after arriving back home from the Olympias. At his first victory, his Mum awaited for his arrival and when he entered the house his Mum strongly hugged him and took him by the hand into his room. He was asked to wait a second and just about it he heard the sound of the Hungarian anthem filled the air and she told him she would like to live it over again, his victory by standing side-by-side after receiving the gold medal as the Hungarian anthem was played just for him. That was  the best emotional feeling from his Mum, a moment in life he will never forget.

Then followed in the frame of the press conference a roundtable discussion with three Hungarian athletes: Ms. Engi Klara – ice dance Olympian, Ms. Szilvia Szabó  – canoe kayak  Olympian and Mr. Levente Szuper – hockey player.  The three of them all shared some of their most remembered days within their career’s  connected to their family.  All three in a way or the other agreed how much it was important to have that family support during the most needed … to fight with time and energy. Absolutely plays an important role in an athlete’s life, when only just a few meters or minutes are to reach finishing the competition. Often happened by the end of the games the level of their energy drops down and having in mind Mum and family members gives plug–in, the backup battery to manage to win.

Dr. Magyar spoke about the forthcoming Sochi Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games by saying: Quote: „The XXII. Olympic Winter Games will be held from February, 7 to 23, to which 85 countries with more than six thousand athletes of individual and team game start-ups. Seven Olympic sports awards presentations consist of 98 athletes on the podium, which exceeds by 12 of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, 14 Poles and a number of coins were distributed during the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games. The XI. Paralympic Winter Games will be held from March, 7 to 16 in which 45 countries with 1650 athletes of individual and team game will start competing with each other. Five sports and 72 medals will be awarded. During the Sochi 2014 games around 25 thousand volunteers and 13 thousand press, television and radio channels, photographers will be present at these events.

The Sochi Olympic Games are expected to follow approximately three billion television viewers around the Globe.”

Thank you Mom! – Through the eyes of a photographer.

After the press conference we were invited to the P & G’s unique photo exhibition at the Ice Rink Gallery. The exhibition pays a tribute to the mothers of the 2014th XXII. Sochi Winter Olympic Games. P & G sincerely believe that every mother, an Olympic gold medalist parent and children deserves support and recognition for their daily labors. The „Pick Them Back Up” – To never give up,  is the company’s  promotional film. Was  broadcasted at the 2012. London Olympic Games and more than 21 million viewers seen the video at the stadion’s screens and following the games on the telly. He goes  the heartwarming video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57e4t-fhXDs&src_vid=P0EBaWAIleE&feature=iv&annotation_id=channel%3A52c52a89-0-2cf2-8694-47d7b86e3fa

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

6 Feb

A QUICKY NEWSFLASH RELATED TO THE MÁV SYMPHONY ORCHESTER …

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Buoyant start to the year MÁV Symphony Orchester.

Going to be a priceless year with the participation of the MÁV Symphony Orchestra’s prestigious programs. The 2014th years season’s tickets can be purchased starting within the month of February. Beside the season’s ticket there will be also available tickets to a combination of mini-festival programs.

A variety of programs will be given by the MAV Symphony Orchestra in February. In the middle of the month on the 14th works from Erkel, Liszt, Bartók and Kodály will be presented with the participation of Gábor Takács-Nagy and the MÁV Symphony Orchestra. This will be a tribute to the three great Hungarian composers.The concert will take place at the Academy of Music in Budapest starting at 7 p.m.

During the 3rd week of February the Opera of Operas … George Bizet’s Carmen violin concert will be presented by Ernő Kállai who continued to study at the world-famous violinist Itzhak Perlman as a pupil in America. The concert will be held at the Hungarian National Museum from 10 a.m.- 11.30 a.m.

A special series of concerts for Grandchildren and Grandparents will be coming up at end of the month on February, 28. with the presence of the World-renowned Russian-born American virtuoso Alexander Markov, winner of the Paganini’s violin competition. Markov’s talent once drew attention and enthusiasm words by Yehudi Menuhin saying: “One of the most brilliant and most musical and swinging violinist, I’m sure his the name will entered in the Book of violinist forever.” … Menuhin’s prediction came true essentially. The concert will be organized at the Academy of Music.

Single tickets can be purchased at the ticket office: District VI., 28. Andrássy Blvd., or  by dialing: +36 1 555-3310.
The ticket office of the Music Academy: District VI., 8.Liszt Ferenc Square  or by dialing +36 1 321-0690.

Season tickets can be purchased only at the MAV Symphony Orchestra’s HQ’s.,  District VIII., 11. Múzeum  Street – Budapest … Phone: +36 1 338-2664 or e/mail: bjobbagy@mavzenekar.hu

Update by Aggie Reiter

 

4 Feb

SPEND A ROMANTIC DAY IN BUDAPEST … FEBRUARY 14!

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Valentine’s Day … Day of Lovers

Friday, February, 14.  2014.

  Városliget Café & Bar 1895

District XIV., 5, Olof Palme Promenade

It is situated at one of Budapest’s fascinating area. Kind waitresses speaking English and German and naturally Hungarian language.

The venue’s view, especially during the evening time when the lights are on, infront of you is the City’s Ice Rink and behind stands with pride  the Vajda Hunyad  Castle, is like being in a fairytale, great atmosphere.

’Life may race along over stock and stone after this … but one cannot ride away so far as to have the memory of this hour vanishing … there is the stage of touching hands, then those of meeting eyes, the voice and the kiss … the balcony of hugs … and finally, the pinnacle of the tower … Love, for which we all have come to this world.’

Gyula Krúdy

The day’s offer is not only for romancing couples …  Exciting sparkling wine, perfect for clinking glasses with your sweetheart … Special Tafelspitz consisting of: clear, saffron-coloured, boiling hot meat soup with a lot of vegetables and semolina dumplings, marrow-bone served with garlic toast, and as the main attraction: boiled beef with sour cherry sauce, potatoes and horseradish … Heart of strawberries with rhubarb, which guarantees a moment of intimacy … Skating on the City Park Ice Rink, enlivening body and soul alike.

The price of the meal with champagne and ice rink tickets for 2 persons is 9800HUF. Tables must be reserved in advance by paying 50% of  the a/m price. Reservation can be made by calling: +36-30-869-1426, or through e/mail: info@varosligetcafe.hu  …  deadline date:  February, 12, 2014. Guests are welcomed  from 6 p.m. 

Update by Aggie Reiter

 

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