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5 Mar

NEWSFLASH … MADISON PERFUMERY – BUDAPEST – INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY

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WOMAN'S DAY

“NO ONE IS BORN AS A WOMAN … SHE BECOMES ONE” – Simone de Beauvoir

Madison  Perfumery – (Opera Patika) – Budapest – District VI.,  36. Andrássy Road

http://www.madisonperfumery.com

The International Women’s Day is just around the corner  and the Madison perfumery wish to  add something on this special day by having in preparing some treats for the Ladies already lovely and to be more gorgeous.
On the 8th of March the store’s gift is packed with unique treat. A 30% discount on some lines of By Terry products and 20% on some of the Deborah Lippmann nail polish shades.

This Saturday, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., professional make-up artist, Kinga Odorán, is there for visitors giving make-up consultations.

All the Ladies, who buy any MADISON products on Saturday, receive a complimentary make-up beauty care from Kinga, which can be fulfilled by making personally or through a call on +361-269-20-16 or +36-30-288-5833 an appointment.

Wishing a wonderful Women’s Day! – Madison  Perfumery Budapest

 www.madisonperfumery.com

District VI.,  36. Andrássy Road – Budapest

 +36 1 269 20 16

budapest@madisonperfumery.com

4 Mar

„SIRHA” – HUNGEXPO – INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, INTERNATIONAL CUISINE WITH HUNGARIAN FLAVORS

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More than 250 exhibitors from over 15 countries  at 10,000 square meters, with a variety of professional culinary programs, between March, 10-12. 2014., at the HUNGEXPO – Budapest – Hungary.

On March, 4., a  press conference was held at the Sofitel Hotel , Budapest to spread the news of one of biggest exhibition and fair to Open it’s gate at the HUNGEXPO – Budapest. The press gathering  was held by: CEO  Gábor Ganczer – HUNGEXPO Ltd.,  Imre Horvath – CEO of METRO Ltd. , dr. Peter Simon –  Deputy general manager of the Hungarian National Tourist Office , Zoltan Hamvas – President of the Hungarian Academy of Bocuse d’Or , Zsuzsanna Hermann – Editor Trade magazine, Ms. Klára Tihanyi a media partner of the exhibition, Director of the exhibition , and Zoltan Kolonics – „SIRHA”  Ambassador confectionery.  In addition to domestic firms, 20% of the exhibitors  are arriving from abroad.

Imagen „SIRHA”  as an Island of goods,  where the food, the baking and confectionery industry, the hotel and catering industry and gastronomy  comes alive at the  venue  at Hungexpo  as a new international trade fair. It is organized by GL Events , a subsidiary of the Hungexpo Ltd. After having been previously held at Lyon , Istanbul, Moscow, Geneva and Shanghai it will be the first time in our country . The exhibition to be held is worth to visit, whereas it represents the ongoing flowering and culinary excellence in our  home kitchen, these were the welcoming  words to  the invited media and professional staff by Gábor Ganczer CEO Hungexpo Ltd.

Dr. Simon Peter – deputy general manager of the Hungarian National Tourist Office highlighted the variety of offers at the AMC’s booth, whereas the Hungarian diverse range of products, including authentic „SIRHAN”  wines will be sparkling during show.

At this international forum  professional, representatives of the domestic industry will receive the utmost professional support by the key technical partner  the METRO Ltd.

The METRO Trading Co. Ltd. is looking ahead to a special and busy year  celebrating its  20th year at domestic and 50th year being available at international  venues. This  anniversary celebration will the METRO Ltd. a unique international trade exhibition , to be along at the „SIRHAN”  with the Bocuse d’Or great professionals as a partner on this Jubilee year. When the „Q” was  raised as an idea of joining the exhibition , there was no question that the METRO partner will be in the series of events , just as the Bocuse d’Or Academy, was at the Lyon World finals on along being supporting our company.  ” METRO Ltd” brings the 21st century’s culinary delights to the „SIRHAN” , where every visitor  can feel free to dip into the supply of a variety of programs , just like as a customer  at the market. Approximately  having an exhibition  and lectures, joint workshops with professional  ​​regional and national leaders, VIP lounge , barista demonstrations at an 800 square meter of booth where the guest arriving to these presentations. The international trade will play a prominent role at the “SIRHA”  in food and hospitality exhibition. said Mr. Imre Horváth, CEO – METRO Ltd.

A couple of exhibitions in brief taking place at the first time on the  international  level  of „SIRHA” : Dessert Competition … The exhibition pastry Ambassador Zoltán Kolonics, Gerbeaud creative pastry chef will be in assistance at the jury staff of experts. The project aims to uptake in our country the creative confectionery, to provide a forum for progressive, multi-cultural desserts. Innovation and competitiveness …  Will be under the organization by the Trade Magazine. The exhibitors may enter in four categories with their products and their services as: food, confectionery and bakery industry, machinery and technology. Furniture and Wood Industry … Under the leadership of the Hungarian Furniture and Wood Industry Association, a wide-spread of the latest trends, different style of furniture and wood industry products will be out on display showing the visitors many features in taste and style. Future Store Innovations … This year, for groups within 25-30 people may watch the moderator about what is to be in hand for the future, and to see on the shelves the next time they come across in the stores. Food Industry Exchange … Beside  of  having  small stalls by additional exhibitors, they  will also have the opportunity  to listen, take part at the  lectures. Bocuse d’Or Hungarian Selection … The semi-final  „SIRHA” international competition will take place at the Hungexpo. The 6 chef’s training has already started its preparing in January, and already know that the constituent elements of the menu is the Swedish pig, oysters, scallops and black cod. The Bocuse d’Or has more than two decades in history naturalized throughout the world. It is a kind of racing, where you are prepared to work in front of the jury members who are already the world’s greatest chef.  Here at this point, Mr.Zoltan Kolonics mentioned an important information by saying, the Hungarian Bocuse d’Or Academy submitted the application to the Bocuse d’Or Europe 2016. Out of four competitor two remained, one is Vienna the other is Budapest… Lets  keep our fingers crossed and hope for being having the honor to organize  the international gathering in 2016. at the Hungexpo in Budapest .

Become a visitor to this huge international trade meeting where  during the three days  all sence will be awake with having the pleasure to concentrate on the current gastronomic trends , the latest solutions for the food and …  the cream on top of the cake  … on t he final day the culinary delights  will be featuring by the World’s masterful  chefs  at the  Bocuse d’Or competition with selection of Hungarian cooks to be crowned.  See  „SIRHA” food supplies of what the organizers, the sponsors will be providing on regional levels to the outstanding professionals.

The visitor registration, the exhibitor list and more detailed program information on the website of the exhibition can find: www.sirha-budapest.hu

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

3 Mar

TUNESIA – GUEST OF HONOR AT THE TRAVEL EXHIBITION – HUNGEXPO – BUDAPEST – 2014.

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TUNISIA TRAVEL TEMPT THE HUNGARIANS

The annual Hungary’s largest Tourism Trade Show and Exhibition took place at the Hungexpo … letting folks to go around five continent within a week-end. Getting to know close and far countries culture, the beauty that lies in them and the trade marks in their gastronomy.

Uncountable discount offers of domestic and international travel were at the visitors fingertips.

At the Travel Exhibition was Tunisia as the guest of honor  and at their press conference reported the country’s concept of unified marketing. Tunisia’s ambassador to Hungary- Abderraouf Betbaieb said that much thanks to the our country because of the support from Hungary during the course of the transition to democracy.

Ben Zakour Leith –  Director of the Tunisian National Tourism Office, said that with pleasure by saying “Tunisia reopened tourism representation in Budapest”. This year, new approach set to develop the image of Tunisia and Promote the country, and do their best to raise awareness to Hungarians towards Tunisia as a destinations. Within the media promotion he wished to present and introduce in a creative way how anyone to visit Tunisia can relax and explore in one day traveling  from North to South… from East to West exploring different venues, for example, can bath at sunrise in the morning on the Island of Djerba …  traveling during the afternoon hours trekking riding on a camel in the Sahara -… spending time in the land of culture at ancient Carthage …  splashing into the Sea and enjoying the sandy seashore … participating at traditional folklore shows …  excluding the day having a Thalassa therapy treat. ALL IN ONE DAY! Mr. Leith also added: Quote: ” a large-scale advertising campaign will begin from May through  Hungary’s commercial televisions and online sites. Also on tram in Budapest line number 4 and 6  as well as the number 47 and 49 will advertise Tunisia’s tourist attractions. Among the agency’s medium-term plans are that by 2016 the number of Hungarian visitors  to Tunisia will reach the number of fifty thousand.”

At the Tunisia booth, fashion show of gorgeous folk art outfits, as a gift, a  Tunisians artist wrote Hungarians names in arabic language, which was a great success and having the Tunisians musicians and dancers holding a short performance to please the audience.

Last but not least, the Tunisian Ambassador to Hungary invited the media representatives to the Budapest’s  Amphitheater of the French Institute  to the Tunisian National Folklore Ensemble evening’s show combined with Tunisian snacks and indeed a very tasty fruit liquor and wine from Tunisia. This event was  an arrangement within the frameworks of the Francophone  Festival.

Video at the Hungexpo Travel Exhibition – Tunisia booth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8GScl7zrgo

 National Ballet of Tunisian Popular Art at the Amphitheater of the French Institute, organised by the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to Hungary disclosed on April, 7.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDeGyOytlaY  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1tjpnCfUH0

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

3 Mar

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS – ENGLISH LANGUAGE EXHIBITION OPENING IN BUDAPEST

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The National Library of Foreign Literature and Ireland Embassy of  Hungary cordially invites you and your friends at the opening exhibition on

Tuesday, March, 4. at 5 p.m.

„The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats.”

The exhibition will be opened by His Excellency Kevin Dowling, Ireland’s Ambassador to Hungary.

Also during the event, the Yeats Society of Hungary will be introduced by Mr. Patrick Molnár.

The English-language exhibition in Hungary is to be the first presented to see, introducing the life of Yeats, the poet and writer born in Dublin, 13 June, 1865 – January, 28. 1939.  (He was the foremost figures of 20th century literature. A pillar of both the Irish and British literary. Also served as an Irish Senator for two terms. Yeats with others along founded the Abbey Theater where he worked as its chief during its early years. In 1923 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as the first Irishman. Yeats is generally considered as one of the few writers who completed their greatest works after being awarded the Nobel Prize. Yeats was a very good friend of American expatriate poet and Bollingen Prize laureate Ezra Pound. Yeats wrote the introduction for Rabindranath Tagore’s Gitanjali, which was published by the India Society.

He finished his education years in Dublin and in London. He studied poetry in his youth and from an early age was fascinated by both Irish legends and the occult. Those topics feature in the first phase of his work, which lasted roughly until the turn of the 20th century. His earliest volume of verse was published in 1889. From 1900, Yeats’s poetry grew more physical and realistic. He largely renounced the transcendental beliefs of his youth, though he remained preoccupied with physical and spiritual masks, as well as with cyclical theories of life. … source:wikipedia )

The exhibition can be visited between March, 4. up till March, 20. 2014.

Venue: National  Library of Foreign Literature – Atrium Hall 

District V., 11. Molnár Street. Budapest

The exhibition is support by the Embassy of Ireland, NKA

Update  by Aggie Reiter

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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WIZZAIR

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

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