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11 Feb

Leisure and Pleasure … Come Rain Come Shine!

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To-day Neckermann Travel Tours – Hungary held a presentation regarding to introduce the variety options of the Thomas Cook Tourist Agency offers to the “New Generation of travellers”. These were … Sentido … a little luxury, CC Cook’s Club … New Generation Hotels, Sunwing … Tailored for Kids, Sunprime Hotels … Adults, Casa Cook Hotels …Bohemian lifestyle, Sun Connect Resorts … Families … Family vacation , Smartline … Vacation wisely.  Both partnership goes back to 2001 to Germany when Thomas Cook Travel Agency  joined Neckermann group. Thomas Cook family, one of the best known and respected brands in the travel industry operating 21 markets and offer holidays to most countries around the world.

Cook’s Club Design Hotels… Cook’s Club builds on the success of the boutique hotel: youthful style, demanding care and services to meet the needs of the digital generations at a price that can attract a wider audience.

Looking for a laid-back spirit … for like-minded people to revel, lower stress levels, explore or enjoy some well-needed downtime not too mention having tasty farm-to-table ethos, sharing food.  Thomas Cook’s Club – “New Generation Hotels” … unique color palette for each hotel … well-being for the body, mind and soul … locally sourced menu, inspired by destination. Not only do these hotels focus on good music, great drinks and fantastic food, but can find an incredible atmosphere that’ll define the guests.  Love seeing what’s under the waves?  Find the most inspiration and will not be boring. Visiting the most breathtaking natural attraction? Thomas Cook hotels have change their in-and-outside style from the hotels that “looked like hospitals” from in-and-outside. They refurnished the rooms with more friendly Swedish made products. Upgraded with unique color palette for each hotel kept in mind, well-being for the body, mind and soul. The food is not just the usual old buffet style served, but from locally sourced menu, inspired by destination. The guest may have a chat with the local chief about the food received on their table … where the ingredients are from. DJ’s are to comfy the guest whether morning, daytime, evening or late night.

Retreats to value-for-money possible to choose from many different types. Whether skipping away from the daily routine to a land of striking ancient ruins, glorious emerald coasts, enjoying  stunning holiday resorts and so much on the travelers mind,  The beautiful sandy beach is also great for „Y” generation. These trips can be for short stays depending the time to spend out of the daily rush at home.  Retreats to value-for-money possible to choose from many different types. Whether package holidays, last-minute offers, reaching the dreams, travel with their new premium brand Thomas Cook Signature will take their travelers to the most beautiful hotels in the world to relax with the signature comfort.

In a nutshell: The Thomas Cook Group is the oldest and best known name in leisure travel with a history of innovation that started in 1841. By the end of 1850 Thomas Cook began to contemplate foreign trips to Europe, the United States and the Holy Land. Expanded his business in Britain and Europe in 1855. In the coming years traveled almost throughout the globe. In the 21st century launched the largest travel groups, with new logo and brandy identity. Today, Thomas Cook one of the world’s leading leisure travel groups. Thomas Cook’s vision is to be the best-loved holiday company, delivering inspiring, personalized holiday experiences for all its customers.

Update Aggie Reiter

4 Feb

“Tracking Piedone’s Footprint” – „Slapping Hero” – portrait film of Bud Spencer.

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“Tracking Piedone’s Footprint” – Hungarians favorite flying fists – slapping machine arrived to the Hungarian cinemas, introducing the most comprehensive portrait of Bud Spencer.

Piedone,  the spaghetti western guy, placed himself into the hearts of many movie lovers across  the World. Originally, started his career as a successful athlete, he was a professional swimmer and water polo player. He was the first Italian swimmer to achieve a one-minute result in 100m freestyle. For many of us, luckily he stepped out of the pool and began filming and became an actor and what an awesome actor!

The extended version, color, Hungarian portrait, 90 mins, 2019. Hungarian sync. Age limit above 6 years old.

There is hardly a generation who has not met … seen any Piedone films. Many say those where the days when heading to the movie was a real gig, growing up on his movies. During the period of the 70s-80s gained such a success not just in Hungary but throughout the world,  even yet to-day … no matter how many time it was seen before is still extremely popular. Bud Spencer – born Carlo Pedersoli went ahead June, 27.2016. in Rome at the age 86. His fans mourned around the world. Gone with him a true renaissance man of our modern age.
This year would he would be 90 years old. Unfortunately, our „slapping hero” is no longer with us. In honor to the anniversary, within the 90-minute-cut cinema film can catch-up, hear interviews from his era’s artists, never seen archival materials, family photos, his former athletes, colleagues and co-workers talking about Bud Spencer, and of course bits-and-pieces of his iconic films will also not be missing.

The film was recorded for over four years in five countries with forty-five contributors. The film presents a lifetime of the legendary to the less well-known side of his exceptional personality.

Carlo Pedersol more better known as the tough fists Bud Spencer portrait film had its premiere  on February 28, 2019  at Budapest, Szeged, Debrecen, Balassagyarmat, Szombathely, Eger, Szentendre, Zalaegerszeg, Jászberény, Nyergesújfalú … to reach fans at the four corner of Hungary.

The film was brought to Hungary by the Pannonia Entertainment Ltd.

Update by Aggie Reiter

3 Feb

Seventh Chocolate Carnival @ Pécs – 2019.

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In February, beside the famous Venice Carnival in Italy,  the Season’s of Carnival in Hungary brings the Carnival mood in the air with chocolates made in Hungary.  For many around the world believe “chocolates are their best friend!” and cannot argue in that. Chocolate has been around the world throughout decades of civilization,  it has been present yesterday, to-day and tomorrow for many sweet tooth individuals.

It was announced at the press meeting that this year the Seventh Chocolate Carnival will be organized at the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter  between

February, 9-10. 2019.

Opening hours: February,9. 10 a-m. – 6.30 p.m.   February, 10 a.m. –6 p.m.

Not too far from the capital, is the City of Pécs, the 5th largest city in Hungary which is around 2000 years old and  is a popular destination for visitors interested in history and culture.

After last year’s sensation made milk chocolate, black chocolate and white chocolate, this year the fourth type of chocolate, “the ruby chocolate” will get its starring role. The pink Ruby will play a major role at the carnival

Besides the entertaining events there will be professional events, offering entertainment opportunities for all ages. At the Chocolate Carnival 25 chocolate related programs at 20 stages … 18 exhibitors.

During the 2 days the children on the spot: Marzipan marshalling exercise, children can make edible figures from colorful marzipan, and Chocolate Paint Chocolate Paint, and spray with tiny sugar dips. With the show at the entrance, the visitors of the Chocolate Carnival will receive a 15% discount on all exhibitions of the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, the Labor-Interactive Magic Space, and visiting the Planetarium and the Magic Wonders.   Throughout the event also a 3D printer works will be operating in the foreground. And for the really little ones: The Total Art Association is waiting for them with an animated playhouse Dumplings with Arthur. … “Gombóc Artur”.

The local visitors may enjoy the Choco Carnival, as well as foreigners staying, working in the city and beside visiting the “Chocoville’s”  wonderful tastes, worthwhile to roll over to the remarkable venues such as: the Csontváry Museum, the Synagogue, Pécs Cathedral, Sopianae Early Christian Mausoleum, famous Zsolnay ceramics and Turkish ruins, Mosque of Pasha Qasim, Zsolnay Fountain at the downtown venue. Also to visit the one-and-only Beatles Museum in Central Europe. Pécs is the 5th largest city in Hungary is around 2000 years old and this city is a popular destination for visitors interested in history and culture.

Was more than 4000 last year’s visitor number, and hopefully there will be more visitors to experience the smooth mouth-watering tastes.

 Update Aggie Reiter

1 Feb

Dance of Elves at the Italian Institute of Culture – La ridda dei folletti – Budapest

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6.30 p.m. – Thursday, February, 7. 2019.

Italian Institute of Culture – Giuseppe Verdi Hall

District, VIII., 8. Bródy Sándor Street.

It is always very exciting when different continents and distant cultures meet … Tibor Szomora violinist Artistic Director at the Con Spirito Chamber Orchestra will be heard at his concert introducing how does the Italian music connects to Argentina and Hungary. Guest conductor Sebastiano De Filippi – Con Spirito Chamber Orchestra.

The prominent Hungarian string orchestra and the famous conductor of the Chamber Orchestra of the Argentine Parliament will hold an unforgettable music journey from the Baroque to XX. Century.

An event that should not be missed. Mandatory Reservation until 4 February, 4. 2019. through |iicbudapest@esteri.it

For attention  … Only members of the Italian Cultural Institute with a valid membership card (+1) may participate.

Update Aggie Reiter

31 Jan

Boots List – Sausage Taxi Tour – City of Gyula

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Campaign – In Gyula to Gyulai Sausage on 8 wheels!

Make your own Boot List!

These were the welcoming words to the media, press invited persons at the Gyulai Meat Shop in the City of Gyula at the transfer of fees in connection to the performance review of the Hotels and Service Providers evaluation lodging 2017/18 year.

However, at first a bit back to have to go a year or two. The first step joint with local companies gathering goes back to the year 2014. At first the joint promotion and image campaign began with the Gyula Castle Bath, Gyulai Tourist Office Ltd. and Gyula Meat Ltd. In 2014 took the initiative from Gyula to Gyula. The goal was in the presentation to introduce more widely the Hungaricum – the Gyulai sausage. This option was and is highlighted then and even to-day by flyers placed on desks at the hotels to draw attention to the tourists visiting Gyula as an option to visit the meat shop and purchase delicacies. After all, as the saying goes … nothing is better than your own experience. The highest number of the guests from hotel’s arrived to shop showing the leaflet received at the hotel, the Gyula Meat Ltd. as a gesture rewarded the hotel for their support with a present of their products.  By the autumn of 2017, the Visit Gyula city program included as an option for tourist staying in Gyula to join the Gyula Sausage Tour.

In 2018, a joint collaboration was launched with Gyulavári Castle, Gyula Tourism Ltd. and Gyulai Meat Ltd. with the pedestrian sightseeing tour and the Gyulai Sausage Taxi on the Road. Was so successful that the opportunity to once a week  tour was upgraded to twice a week back-and-forth to the store and for the passengers on the Gyulai Sausage Taxi. Passengers could enjoy the trip while on a small sightseeing tour as well.

Highlighting some mouth-watering  appetizing flavors of the Gyulai Meat products … Dry Sausages, Salamis, the Gyulai sausages and salamis have characteristic taste, which formed by the microclimate of valley of Körös rivers, the traditional smoking technology, produced by the history of one-hundred years. The Gyulai-Royal Deer products in the line was awarded with Hungarian Quality Product Award in 2014, and was selected for New Product Expo in Amsterdam in 2015. It is a real gourmand delicacy!  The Liver Pastes is very popular among kids. Besides the classical taste there is one other flavor with a touch Marjoram. The Ham and Cold Cuts are one of the main favorites, especially the so-called Mályvádi ham, which is heavenly tasty. Once tasted it surely be favorite but can only be purchased at the  local shop or at the presence of Gyula Meat on a gastro event. Was awarded with Hungarian Quality Product Award. The name Mályvádi comes from the nearby Mályvádi forest. Cooked-Smoked Products, besides the traditional drying method, cooked and smoked sausages and cold cuts are also popular. The Hungarian „paprika potatoes” are not real without the Gyulai lecho sausage. Lacto-free meat products are also made at the Gyula Meat Factory. In 2013 the Gyulai Sausage was graded HUNGARICUM by the Technical Committee. Also in 2015 Gyulahús Ltd. was awarded by Hungarian Product Economy Grand Prix. The „Gyulai” brand also won the title of HungarianBrands, SuperBrands and Business Superbrands. The line of the Gyulai-Royal Deer products in 2014 received the Hungarian Product Grand Prix.

Sausage  goes well with beer  … they are pretty good in company! Within visiting Gyula would be a pitty to miss the Brewery – City tour – Sausages! This year at the Gyulavári Castle a range of gastronome is at their fingertips … “Alakor” organic wheat beer, the “Corner” Brewing beer for tasting by the visitors. The plant plan is to strengthen their 6 beer on the tap with bio products as well. Gastro tour every Wednesday of the week from 2 p.m. – 5.45 p.m. departing from in front of the Tourinform Office, maximum 12 persons.

Beers and a visit to the World of Tastes every Thursday of the week from 3 p.m. – 7.45 p.m. departing from the Tourinfom Office, maximum 12 persons. Beer Corner has a selection of Elixbeer craft beer: India Pale Ale, Gyulavári Stout, White Wheat beer.

Last but not least it was said beside the above heard at the press gathering the Gyulai Meat Shop’s wish is to reach at least once a week at the hotels in Gyula to introduce at the daily breakfast the wide variety of Gyulai Meat products, so for the tourists and locals arriving from other regions of Hungary would meet the flavors.

Update, snaps by Aggie Reiter

30 Jan

Czech Film Carnival – Toldi Art Movie – Budapest – 2019

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TOLDI Art Movie – Budapest

District, V.,  36-38 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Rd.

The Toldi Movie is the most modern art-house in Budapest and a popular venue for film festivals and events since 1932 and soon coming to hold its next film festival i.e. Film Carnival  from February, 13. – February, 17. 2019. The traditional Czech film carnival arrives within February as  the month represent the  season of the carnivals. The Toldi Art Movie will be screening the best of contemporary Czech filmmakers movies with the new faces, film debut and genre experimentation.

The Czech movies are the rich harvest of  year 2018  and now offering a menu to choose by being the lovers of the   Czech film to have a pleasant and joyful time at the movies. Probably there are Czech speaking individuals  staying in Budapest on a tour , who have not seen these film at their homeland and for them it may be a good opportunity to layback and watch some of them early evening here at the Toldi Art Movie.

Films are screened in original language with Hungarian subtitles.

The audience can meet the film directors and actors at the end of some of the screenings.

The main sponsor of the Czech Film Carnival is once again the “Staropramen” Prague’s one of the most famous beer in the world.

Tickets can be purchased on the spot at the box office 30 minutes before the first screening takes place. Online booking system is also available on the Toldi Art Movie web page.

Update by Aggie Reiter

28 Jan

70th Republic Day of India in Hungary

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The Embassy of India in Hungary celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India on Jan 26, 2019.

The celebration started in the morning hours with H.E. Ambassador Kumar Tuhin unfurling the national flag at the Embassy premises. Also read out the message from the President of India and raised the National Flag of India.

The celebrations continued in the evening hours by  attendance  to invited members of the Diplomatic Corps, dignitaries, senior government functionaries, prominent representatives, the Indian community, Hungarian political, business and cultural scenes, also by India’s friends and supporters.

At first the evening proceeded with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and the two countries anthem. The India Ambassador to Hungary H.E. Kumar Tuhin and appearance of Guest of honor Ms Cecilia Szilas, State Secretary for Development of Eastern Relations in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially opened the celebration event at the Budapest’s  Marirott Hotel.

Ambassador Kumar Tuhin conveyed his festive greetings to the audience and said that India’s relations with Hungary is steadily growing and the interaction in diverse sectors, especially in economic and commercial sectors, is increasing. Hungary had been one of the first to recognize India’s sovereignty and the two had established diplomatic relations in 1948. India was one of Hungary’s most important trade partners and other links included over 200 Indian students coming to Hungary and around 40 Hungarian students going the other way.

He continued by emphasizing the significance of this year’s celebration as it not only marks 70 years of India – Hungary diplomatic relations but also 70 years of the promulgation of the Indian Constitution. (The  Republic Day commemorates the occasion on January 26, 1950 when India, after gaining independence from Great Britain in 1947, adopted its Constitution … 1949. January 26 was already an auspicious day for India because in 1930 it was declared as Independence Day by no less than “The Father of the Nation” – Mahatma Gandhi.  H.E. Tuhin said India had the largest, most vibrant and probably fastest growing democracy in the world. Hungary had been one of the first to recognize India’s sovereignty.

Ms Szilas expressed her warm wishes for the occasion and outlined the commitment of the Ministry in strengthening the diplomatic relations between India and Hungary in future.

A video was broadcasted for the invited guests  to have a peck into the official celebration in New Delhi – where more than l.5 billion India individuals awoke up to their special day … the Republic Day of India. Below a full overview of the celebration in India can be followed:

https://aziz-group.kz/watch/PM-Modi-attends-the-70th-Republic-Day-Celebrations-in-New-Delhi/HuHeddxtXew

The Ambassador expressed his thanks to the guests for attending and celebrating this special day together.

The highlight of the evening was followed by the group rendered enchanting Hungarian musicians and Kathak performance by Sonali Roy and her group on a soulful Sufi song sung by Abida Parveen.

Entertainment and Flavors were not missing … After the colorful cultural program a reception followed to experience ” The Taste of Incredible India”!

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

24 Jan

Pope Francis – Pilgrim Trip – Csíksomlyó -Transylvania

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At the royal waiting room of the Western Railway Station Budapest  representatives of the MÁV-START Ltd. jointly with the Mission Tours Travel Agency announced the following: Keeping the tradition for over the past 8 years to  travel to Csíksomlyó/Transylvania Pentecostal pilgrimage is kept in 2019 as well. The traveling route time is around 20’H and thereafter a short walk to the venue itself. This year for the first time there will be separate wagons for the disabled individuals and for bicycles. Families can also travel comfortably. The travelers may receive jointly spiritual healing from a spiritual leader on the train, giving the travelers peace and harmony during the travel. There will be two wagon to carry the needy, orphan, children with foster parents.

The Csíksomlyó Pilgrimage is to honor the miraculous Virgin Mary statue held at Pentecost every year, and the papal to visit for the first time this year to Csíksomlyó where many Hungarians live will hold a mass at the venue one week earlier this year. Pope Francis visit is due to June, 1. 2019.  The pilgrimage train to Csíksomlyó is especially organized in connection to this event.

The Blessed Virgin Pentecostal Pilgrimage Train to Csíksomlyó, will operated by three-piece assembly, complemented by a multi-purpose InterCity + wagon in the morning hours.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

21 Jan

Herald News … Hear To-day … Here Tomorrow … David Duchovny … Budapest

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During his European tour 2019. – “Every Third Thought” will be held in Budapest from now in 21 days!”

When hearing the name David Duchovny, the first thing that comes to mind might be Fox Mulder, special agent of The X-Files or Hank Moody – Californication, the Double Golden Globe Award winner.

This time, however, the celebrated actor takes a break from the silver screen to show his musical side. Every Third Thought Tour released in 2018 is David’s second album crafted with elements of folk, classic rock and pop, showcasing Duchovny’s eclectic influences. David has earlier performed this album on tour in the USA, Australia and New Zealand and now  “Mr. Moody Mulder” coming on stage to Europe.

Duchovny emerged to become one of the most highly acclaimed actors in Hollywood as the star in one of the well-renowned television series in the past for over two decades within The X-Files. His name is also synonymous with television shows such as Aquarius, Californication, Twin Peaks, amongst cult feature films, Kalifornia,  The Rapture and Julia Has Two Lovers.

Over the course of his career, David Duchovny has been an award-winning actor, film-maker, director and published author with already out with three bestselling novels.

During his 2019 tour for the first time coming to  Budapest/Hungary. Meet, See, Hear the actor, screenwriter, songwriter, film-maker, director,  best-selling author,  and now the singer Mr. Moody!

Monday, February, 11. 2019 …  8 p.m. … MOM Culture Center – Budapest …  District, XII., 18. Csörsz Street

Don’t miss the gig!

 

Update by Aggie Reiter

18 Jan

Showcasing living tradition of the „Buso walks” @ Budapest

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January, 12 – 5 March, 5. 2019

Hungarian Heritage House – Kallós Zoltán – exhibition hall.

District, I., 8. Corvin Square – Budapest

Fifteen Mohács “Buso’s” and the Poklade band also participating.

The exhibition is showcasing the revolutionary tradition of the „Buso walks” … in other words … „Masked Monster Carnival” celebration that is taking place  each at the city of Mohács.  It is also recognized by UNESCO as an intellectual cultural heritage. The history of the “Buso walk” in Mohács has undergone various changes, but in its renewed formation it has survived to this day and has been renewed its form.

First of all … the traditional Carnival, brings back celebrating  drunkenness and revelry  the week before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Secondly, it’s the reenactment of a historic victory by the Šokci, a Croatian ethnic minority that has a large populous in Mohács.

As the story goes … „”Buso walks”is a national tradition dating back to the early Middle Ages. The townspeople fled the city to escape the Ottoman Turks who had invaded in 1526. Hiding in the forest, they were approached by an old mystic who told them to don masks, weapons, and bells, and that a night would appear to lead them into battle. Some nights later, when the masks were fashioned, the knight arrived and led them home to Mohács where the racket of bells led the Turks to believe they were plagued by demons. They deserted the town, and the locals had their homes back. Another, more ancient version tells that by the “Buso walks” are chasing away winter itself.

At the “Buso walks” are participants dressed in woolly cloaks and head coverings, wearing grotesque wooden masks, baggy trousers and leather moccasins; their identity is hidden, allowing them to engage in mischievous, good-natured pranks. They attempt to frighten away winter with a number of noisy devices: sheep’s bells, rattles during the”Buso walks” with horns and even cannons.

These masks can be viewed especially by foreigners and tourist staying in Budapest for the time being, to take some more memories back home from their stay in Budapest.

Visiting the exhibition free of charge.

Opening hours: Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. or until the end of exhibition.

Photo by Répásy Zsolt

Update by Aggie Reiter

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