Archive for May, 2018

“Stairway to India” – economic, culinary, tourism event in Budapest

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The India Ambassador’s resident was surely fascinating venue a real tourism venue and worthwhile walking dozen-and-dozen up the

“Stairway to India”

so told the Ambassador as greeting and thanking the invitation.

A composite event on promotion of India States –  their economic, culinary and tourism potentials, coupled with a food pairing and wine-tasting event was organised at Embassy Residence on May 12, 2018. The event also promoted samples of wineries from Hungary’s regions as well as from India.

The States of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West-Bengal, and their ”Make in India” potential, were showcased to a distinguished audience of around 200 dignitaries from government and businesses from Hungary. VIP guests included former PM Péter Medgyessy,  Dr. Pana Petra, Deputy State Secretary for Foreign Trade, Mr. Szilveszter Bus, Deputy State Secretary for Southern Opening, MFAT. The event also showcased a Rajasthani folk dance, which was performed by Ms. Judith Abraham, followed by a puppet show by Markus theatre.

In his welcome speech, Ambassador Rahul Chhabra also informed the guests about the upcoming 4th International Day of Yoga and 3rd Ganga Danube-Festival and introduced to audience and the media present, the famous Hungarian actress – Boglarka CsoszYoga Brand Ambassador.

The event was very well received by the visitors. Many took the occasion and inquired about the different states and regions with the tourism opportunities India has to offer.

Just a glimpse into the Rajasthani folk dance:

Update snaps, video: Aggie Reiter

Tunisian cuisine cooking in Budapest

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A special cooking experience!

Location was at Gastropolis Cooking School, District, XIII., 9. Hegedűs Gy. Street – Budapest

One of the rare occasions that a Tunisian chef visit to Hungary. This, by the way was about a Tunisian cooking show with help by arriving to Budapest the  well-known Tunisian chief to learn the basic Tunisian cuisine recipes. At this special event  Hexc. Samia Ilhem Ammar – Tunis Ambassador to Hungary was invited to highlight the show and support the competitors by Head, Tunisian National Tourist Office – Budapest.

The invited participants were selected in groups by 3, as to prepare a 3-course of traditional Tunisian menu and each team took the ride with plus an extra pinch of their own taste and to the looks.

Jury members were: Fruzsina Viszkok – YouTube vlogger – Tunisia fan, János Jancsa – Bamba Marha Burger Bar owner, Street Kitchen, András Wolf – Chefs – chef jury member, New York Café executive chef – member of the Bocuse d’Or Academy

At the end of the simultaneous cooking, the jury’s prizes were awarded to the winner team,  and as to the best team they will be automatically invited in the coming fall to a gastronomic – Tunisian press tour.

At the end of the celebration the  members of the cooking teams were invited to enjoying the supper cooked by them.

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

 

Pentecost at the Castle Garden Bazaar – 2018

Herczku Ágnes folk singer – photo by _BacsiRobertLaszlo

Summer in the City … Festival season on the go!

May, 19. – 21. 2018.

The Várkert Bazaar has a three-day program series waiting for those who wish to relax at the long weekend of Pentecost. Free open-air family programs are available at Ybl Miklós Square and Neo-Renaissance Garden: handicrafts, various toys and concert halls. There will be a handicraft fair, and gastronomic experiences will be provided by streetfoods. In the evenings, star guitarists give a free concert, including Radics Gigi, Kelemen Coat and Hiperkarma. Hello Wood is again guaranteed by Hello Wood: after the puffy eggs, giant swings will decorate the Ybl Miklós space, which visitors can try out!

Participation to the programs are free of charge.

Update Aggie Reiter

Works of Dana Lixenberg – Imperial Courts – Mai Manó House – Budapest

  Mai Manó House – District, VI., 20. Nagymező Street – Budapest

Exhibition opens from May, 25. 2018. until Aug, 16. 2018.

Can be visited through Tuesday – Sunday  from Noon – 7 p.m.

Curator: Claudia Küssel, leading curator of Mai Manó House

Dana Lixenberg (1964 Amsterdam, NL) is considered as one of the outstanding voices in contemporary documentary photography.

Her sensitive and personal approach to socially vulnerable communities were close to her. She studied photography at the London College of Printing from 1984 to 1986 and at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie in Amsterdam from 1987 until 1989. Lixenberg has exhibited at museums and institutions including: Aperture, New York; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam; Centre Photographique, Rouen; MMK, Frankfurt; The Photographer’s Gallery, London; Busan Biennial, Busan; Huis Marseille, Amsterdam; Kunsthal, Rotterdam; Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam; FOAM, Amsterdam; Frans Halsmuseum De Hallen, Haarlem; and LACPS, Los Angeles.

Dana Lixenberg – Imperial Courts 1993-2015  holds the outcome of a long-term photographic project. In 1992, Lixenberg was asked by a Dutch magazine to travel to South Central Los Angeles and document the tense situation that had arisen in the aftermath of Rodney King’s brutal beating by LA police and the subsequent acquittal of all the police officers who had been at the scene. Lixenberg visited the area of the riots and slowly a relationship evolved with the residents of the Imperial Courts social housing project, in the Watts area of Los Angeles.

In her projects Lixenberg’s focus is often on individuals and communities struggling to survive with dignity amid difficult social conditions. Although the residents were initially wary of Lixenberg, she nevertheless managed to develop a long-term relationship with them. With her large format camera she returned on countless occasions to Imperial Courts over a period of twenty-two years.

Editorial works by Lixenberg are often published in newspapers and magazines such as Newsweek, Vibe, The New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker and Rolling Stone. Last year Lixenberg won the prestigious Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for her work on the Imperial Courts project. Besides black and white portraits and landscapes, the exhibition at the Mai Mano House comprises of video recordings, an audio installation, and a web documentary. A book that was published on the project by Roma Publications has also won several awards.

The exhibition has been realised with the kind support of the Royal Netherlands Embassy in Budapest, the Mondriaan Fund and the National Cultural Fund in Hungary.

Upon press release

Update Aggie Reiter

GODDESS I WOMAN – Latest Exhibition – Hopp Ferenc Asian Art Museum – Budapest

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Latest Exhibition:  GODDESS I  WOMAN – Hopp Ferenc Asian Art Museum

Thursday, of May, 10. 2018, the exhibition can be visited until January, 6. 2019.

District, VI., 103. Andrássy Rd. – Budapest

The invited guests were welcomed by Dr. Györgyi Fajcsák – director of the Ferenc Hopp Art Museum of Asia. The exhibition was opened – Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Deputy Mayor of Human Resources and Hexc. Rahul Chhabra, India Ambassador to Hungary. The exhibition was unveiled by curator Robert Válóczi –indologist.
During the exhibition opening ceremony, classical elements, dances choreographed “Goddess” syllabus by artists: Somi Panni Bharatanath (South Indian Dance), Saumya Shukla Kathak (Northern Indian Dance), Turi Flower Odyssey (Eastern Indian Dance), Gabriella Tóth Conjuncture (dance of the Ándhra Pradés State).

The main purpose of the new exhibition of the Hopp Museum is to present the various forms of appearance of the Hindu Goddess according to their female role. The majority of objects presented came from the Indian Hopp Museum collection of material, to engage in works that reflect contemporary artists, Abhisék Singh custom visuals, which also focused on the person of the Goddess.

The Déví cult and the traditional female roles in India.

For the Goddess or as it is called in India, the various regional cults associated with Dévi have a long history of the Indian subcontinent. The Déví cult and the traditional female roles in India from the age of the Indus Valley to the 21st century globalized society, the Goddess was worshiped and the inhabitants of India still worship today.

The Goddess, like Hinduism itself, has many faces, and has a different tradition for each face and every form of appearance. Show as the Young Beauty who enchants the gods and mortals alike. Show as the faithful Wife who gently sits on his husband’s lap.Show as the Mother, the Creator of all things and of all living things. But also show as the Wild Warrior who destroys evil and saves the world from destructionn.

At the exhibition each room show the different passionate woman. E.g. the pictures illustrating the love affairs of the Krishna and Radha social taboos placed on the walls of the hall are illustrative examples of how passionate love for God can lead to all Hindu goals of life: the liberation of the everlasting revolutions of the rebirths (samsara).

The opening ceremony ended with the Raga Fusion:  Zoltán Lantos violinist and Pt Rajesh Gangani “table artist” concert. Thereafter the Goddness I Woman  exhibition was open to view.

In addition to the works of art they are presented for the first time QR codes and Augmented Reality (Augmented Reality) with support in contemplation on the subject,

Update  snaps, video by Aggie Reiter

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First Dormeo Home Store – Budapest – Allee Shopping Center.

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The Best Good Night’s Sleep comes with the Best Comfort!

The bedding products not only look good, but surely cozy enough to have a Good Night Sleep!

Opening of the first Dormeo Home Store in Budapest at the Allee  Shopping Center. On this occasion a little party was thrown with “Bogi”- the singer performance and other celebs with welcoming exotic snacks.

Many of us have less time to relax in the fast-paced world. To overcome this situation, Dormeo Home recommends with their bedding that you indulge in 100% in them.  With the bedding… mix and match different colors and create your own looks.The pillows with softness and coziness gives extra luxury sleep. The “Hero” blanket is classic stylish and also decorative with pillow by simply bed throw.

With cozy mattresses bought by  Dormeo Home store are perfectly supporting by the body, not just the neck, the back, the lower back and leg section, so in the morning to start the day is better … it is not just a dream to sleep well. In addition the store has it all in one place from the bed linens, pillows, quilts, mattresses with the selection of practical kitchen ware and household utensils also thought of the costumers needs of today.

The Dormeo story started with a single foam mattress in 2002. This led to a “revolution” and the brand started changing people’s perception about sleeping habits, quickly becoming the synonym for mattresses by offering customers innovations, good value for money, safe purchase and best service. Today DORMEO® brand offers an array of high quality sleeping and living products: mattresses, toppers, pillows, duvets, beddings, living room items, bathroom accessories and is an expert for sleeping solutions. Dormeo has more than 300 products in portfolio and is a globally trusted sleep expert brand with millions of satisfied customers and millions of products sold all over the world.

Dormeo has international presence and more than 15 years of expertise and is leader in bringing innovations and new materials to markets. For development in Dormeo numerous verification are made by international, acknowledged, independent and authorized institutions. More than 8 million loyal users and several awards are proof that Dormeo is on the right track. All products are based on innovative technologies and quality materials to provide optimal comfort and ensure healthy sleeping.

Opening hours: from Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Allee Shopping Center – Dormeo Home Store – on the 2nd. floor.

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – Budapest – 2018.

The world-famous Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox arrives to Budapest to put a spell on the audience with the last century’s classic sounds.

They are on their new European tour again and coming to Budapest

May, 17. 2018.,

8 p.m.  – Papp László Budapest Sports Arena.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Juke chosen music, colorful instrumentation, matched the songs with great musicians, not to mention the performers catchy beautiful voices enchanting the fans.

With Postmodern style, a unique feeling of life and a great atmosphere for those around the globe to enjoy their favorites live. Scott Bradlee’s creativity has no limit, he is the one who invents everything that is so successful in making music, songs, concerts, and videos.

The audience can experience a real historical music journey that rolls back in time to the American music world of the 1920s.

The Postmodern Jukebox music blurs the boundaries between the generations. The postmodern style stop all gaps, within their live show.

The  PMJ  is not a band, rather a lifestyle and is going to bring the Budapest’s audience quite a unique breathtaking show.

Tickets can be purchased on the spot at local ticket office and/or through…

http://www.eventim.hu/en/tickets/scott-bradlees-postmodern-jukebox-budapest-papp-laszlo-sportarena-443328/event.html?

Update Aggie Reiter

Exhibition – Ari Kupsus Gallery – Works by students of the Academy of Fine Arts Budapest.

 

 Exhibition Opening of works by students of the Academy of Fine Arts Budapest.

Furthermore, handing out of the scholarships of the Ari S. Kupsus Salon Concert Society

Wednesday, May, 9. 2018.

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.  

District, VIII. 23/b Bródy Sándor Str. Budapest

The exhibition will be on view till May, 18. 2018.

​ The Ari Kupsus Gallery signed an agreement with the Academy of Fine Arts in February 2010 in regards to its intent to arrange art exhibition every year in May for the Academy’s most promising 4th grade students of the Painting Faculty. The works on display at the gallery are chosen by a jury out of more than 300 works based on the portfolios submitted by the students.

The Ari S Kupsus Salon Concert Society has extended its charity activities from supporting of classical music students of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, since 1996, to the support of talented students of the Academy of Fine Arts Budapest. In addition to the scholarships awarded to the music students at the Gala Award Salon Concert held at the Embassy of Finland every year in February, this year eighteen scholarships in fine arts will be handed over by society’s Art Collectors Club to promising art students of the Painting Faculty at the Academy of Fine Arts.

The winners of these awards will be announced at the exhibition opening event.

Source: Ari Kupsus Gallery

Update Aggie Reiter

“Elvis“ – „The Wonder of You“ with Priscilla Presley – Budapest

Elvis in Concert  – European Tour 

Papp László – Sport Arena – Budapest

June, 6. 2018. 

Hopefully, not on my own by saying Elvis was one of the most influential and legendary cultural icons the world has ever witnessed. With music talent that knew no end, and good looks that could kill the girls, ladies.

A little do we know about Elvis Presley had a secret relationship with Sophia Loren, but find out on June, 6. 2018. when Priscilla Presley talks about Elvis the King”s Life.

The rumor that the Italian actress, Sophia Loren and king of Rock’n’Roll, Elvis Presley, are in love with each other in her fifties. Whether romance is really a scary love, or a friendship that has grown to a grave in the lives of two celebrities, little is known to this day.

The successful actress, Sophia Loren, and Elvis Presley, who was already a hero then, met for the first time in 1958 in Hollywood, Paramount Studios. The King had a dense year: he lost his mother, then went to the military to meet his later wife, Priscilla Ann Beaulieu, ten years younger. In the same year he filmed the movie King Creole (which was also directed by Michael Curtiz from Hungary), in which he played the main role. According to the reports, Sophia Loren was the one who saw Elvis at the movie’s capital and approached him and introduced herself to him.

They say there was much more to them than simple friendships. Every time Sophia Loren was filmed, at that time, on average, three films were produced on her starring, thanks to her producer and husband Carlo Ponti- who had been known overseas since 1958. They say the actress was lonely in Hollywood without her family and friends, a close friend said, trying to replace Elvis Presley’s gap in her heart.

Some rumors were told that the King was flamboyant for the sexy diva, fascinated by her humor and beauty.  They both got along like a house on fire and they had remained in love and kept in touch until this death. Many people question the existence of strange love, even in the face of their over-heated erotic images, and the King’s kiss kissing the neck of the Italian actress. It is true that Presley was harnessed with many actresses as Loren’s love life gave a constant theme to gossip.

However, Priscilla Presley is supposed to react sensitively to this day the sound of Sophia Loren’s name.

Priscilla Presley will tell stories of their relationship and commenting perhaps from the perspective of so many years the story of Sophia may be found out of the life of the King.

Update Aggie Reiter

“Rolling to You” – French – Belgium movie – Premiere 2018.

National premiere

June, 7. 2018.

“Rolling to You”

Comedy – by Franck Dubosc.
(Original title: Tout le monde debout – French. Belgium movie 2018.)
1H 48 min

Synopsis:
Jocelyn is a successful businessman, selfish and misogynist. He tries to seduce a young pretty woman by pretending to be handicapped, till the day she presents him her sister in a wheelchair.

Cast: Franck Dubosc, Alexandra Lamy, Elsa Zylberstein, Gérard Darmon, Caroline Anglade, Laurent Bateau, Claude Brasseur, François-Xavier Demaison, Christophe Canard, Sam Chemoul

The film will be available in the original language, both subtitles and synchronized.

Update Aggie Reiter