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22 Sep

3IN1 – ALL CONNECTED TO HARLEY DAVIDSON

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OPEN DAY AT THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON STORE – HARLEY’S SUPERMODELS OF 2014  –  URIAH HEEP CONCERT – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE.

The Harley-Davidson Store had the distinguished honor to present the 2014th year’s latest models  at an „Open Day” in Budapest.  Connected to the event, Harley-Davidson riders from all over the country and even from abroad  the snare motorists pumped up their horsepower to be here at the joint program connected to the bikers parade held in the frame of International Day of Peace and Non-Violence.   Special guests arrived to take part, be present at this outstanding event. Not unknown in the world to rock fans, the legendary British rock band Uriah Heep. The rock legends hit the ball 3in1… changed their scheduled tour routes to be able to participate at the the Harley’s  bikers parade, visiting the Harley Davidson Saloon and last but not least to give the rock lovers a superb  concert in  the evening hours at the PeCsa Music Club at Budapest.

During the morning hours presentations and pre-registrations  were out  for  those of interest who to hop on a bike to have a test drive. From noon until 1 p.m. the bikers boomed around the Str.,  Ave.,  Blvd., of Budapest joining the demonstration held to the Peace and Nonviolence International Day. Throughout the day there  were  family programs as well. The Uriah Heep’s music wasn’t missing at the saloon’s backyard, where the Hungarian Tribute Band played all their hits and young and old folks absolutely enjoyed their music and were stunned by the great performance. Even when  Bernie  and  David, members of the Uriah Heep band went closer to the stage had a wide smile their face  and nodding their heads  actually expressed their appreciation of the band’s performances.

As mentioned, the Harley Davidson store  was pleased to introduce on this Open Day the Harley-Davidson Supermodels,  these were the models which were the products of several years of intensive research and by now time has come to present them also here in Budapest:  FXDB Dyna Street Bob, XL 883N Iron, VRSCDX V-Road Night Road Special, FLHX Street Guide, Ultra Limited, XL 1200X Forty Eight, FXDF Fat Bob.   These motorcycle marvels  are equipped with the latest Hi-Tech  engines.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

20 Sep

MOVIE ON “KINCSEM” … “MY TREASURE” … THE WONDER MARE PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

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Next spring will start the shooting of “Kincsem” – “My Treasure”, the wonder mare of Hungary!

The movie’s first run will be out in the spring of 2015.

The idea of making a film about “Kincsem” – “My Treasure,”  was born one day before the sunrise at dawn about five years ago  these were Mr,  Losonczi beginning words at the press conference at  the recent International Press Conference, held at the “Kincsem” Horse Racing Park – Budapest.

The movie is on the road in the  stage of preperation.The film’s script is by Mr. Géza Bereményi. The playwright Mr. Géza Szőcs, poet and Chief adviser to the prime minister who said, quote: the history of the one-time wonder horse can help to overcome the desire and knowledge to become important again in the Hungarian psyche. Mr. Gábor Losonci, the producer informed the press and media representatives, about the film as to be a joint co-production with British, Russian, German, Austrian and American team. Concerning the rolls, there will be six Hungarian main characters, and soon the casting will start. Two Academy  Award-winning actors (no names out), including the director from the overseas, United States of America. Even though we all at present were anxious to hear the names filling the casts, it  seemed to be early to get the answer. As we were told … “Until the contract is signed – sealed delivered  the secret remains a secret who are to come to join  shoting.the movie. “He also pointed out by „winning” the American stars, it will most probably tickle  the movie lovers to see what they are up to in this superb background history of  “Kincsem”, the wonder horse . Expecting to have a big audience to see  the movie.  Last, but not least the producer talked about the role to play “Kincsem” – My Treasure  as to be a tough job to exactly find the same  horse outside endowments.  He continued, saying the will be three horses just outside the stable. “Why three horses? Many may ask… we need to be sure to shoot the movie by not taking any chances, whether the horse is fit, reliable, energetic and just like the humans to count on having different temper and many other circumstances should be kept in mind.  So … the horses will go through the casting procedure as well. In Hungarian language, the horse is called  “Ló” by pronouncing the word would stand in English language  “Low” … i.e. the Horses will go through the “Low Casting” procedure. Yes, the words have different meaning, depending what language it is spoken, interesting  in sence of coincidences.  So, the crew will shop around in Europe, for the proper horse also visiting Baden-Baden. The producer also talked about the background remuneration of the two American actors and director, calculated budget and stated that the three fame make up half of the budget. Mr. Losonci also talked about the production costs He said, they are not taking advantage government support, nor from the Hungarian National Film Fund to provide the necessary resources. Most of the support are coming from the ground of entrepreneurs and investors.

At the press gathering we also found out why a question marks stood beside  Ms. Fanni Weisz’s name, the former beauty queen of Hungary.  The producer  revealed the answer to the question by saying Ms. Fanni Weisz will be the Goodwill Ambassador,  and also will play a role in the movie.  Ms.Elena Drapeko, Russian actress, first deputy chairman of the Duma Culture Committee, will also be in the movie as the Kincsem’s trainer as playing his wife. We found out one Hungarian actors Mr. Sándor Oszter, who for sure will be a superb role in the movie.

Also held  a ride on honor by  young talented  horseriders at the Kincsem Park and the goblets seen on the snaps were the prize for the first 3 winners.

Now about “KIncsem”, My Treasure, the wonder mare (CV) in a nutshell …

Many horse race lovers around the Globe have had probably heard about “Kincsem” –  My Treasure,  the wonder mare who was born on March, 17. 1874. The world-famous Hungarian horse raced 54 times and won all then races. “Kincsem” –  My Treasure career began quite early at the age of two years, her  trainer was Mr. Robert Hesp who use to live in England, and later come over to Göd – Hungary (outside area at Budapest). The racehorse was admired during its races while traveling half of Europe. Unfortunately, the discovering of joint injuries worn it out from racing at the age of six. thereafter, it  became a breeding mare, and had been taken to  Tápiószentmárton.  “Kincsem”  – My Treasure – passed away March, 17. 1887.

In the history of horseracing there hasn’t been a horse  who came even close to be as many occasions to be the champion like the “Kincsem” – My Treasure, who also achieved making the whole Hungarian racehorse breeding  to gain to be world-famous.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

20 Sep

FIRST INTERNATIONAL AND SIXTH NATIONAL HORSE RACE – HEROES SQUARE – BUDAPEST

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Here comes the Sixth National Gallop Race …

September, 20-22. Heroes Square – Budapest …

this year for the first time as the …

First International Gallop Race.

 

As it was stated at the press and media conference, Hungary’s real roots and one of the most well-known tradition of cultivating the National Gallop has provided and proved over a thousand years many recognition and remembrance of past, which says „This Nation were grown on horses!

Mr. Peter Szijjártó, the Prime Minister’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations, expressed his honor to be asked to be the patronage of the National Gallop. As he said, quote: “Hungary has become now a trademark, has have had a series of equestrian events. Now again the Hungarians can show the world their courage, hospitality, brotherhoods throughout the horse race.”

Mr. Vilmos Lázár, the Hungarian Horse Association and president of the National Gallop said, quote: “This international race is just at the beginning and hopefully this race gathering will involve to a great future. The love of horses, the equestrian sport is great for foundation of human relationships and they may also provide a stable basis for a successful long-term  business relationship”

In the forthcoming week-end get ready to be at the best attraction in Budapest.  The Heroes’ Square area is stunning, no wonder the visitors spend hours at its surrounding. It will be for the time being the scenario for the 6th National Gallop Race, and for the good news to sound even better, this year’s National Gallop will be spreading it’s grounds … after the last year’s horses pounding was heard at near-and-far …  to welcome horse-racers and expand this racing event to the First International Horse Race. So during the week-end the area will be transformed to a ring of horse racing at the Heroes’ Square.  After last year’s 5th National Gallop Race and now comes the twist …  the good news sounds even better.  This year’s National Gallop will be spreading it’s grounds after the last year’s horses pounding was heard at near-and-far by welcoming horse racers  to the First  International Horse Race.  Horse-racers, beside the Hungarians will participate among the starters from eight countries: Slovakia, Serbia, Czech Republic, Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirate, Malta and Kazakhstan.

 The draw took place on Thursday at the National Equestrian Center in Budapest and the competitors found out who will compete on which horse and the circle they will ride.  As to the first heat of the draw was: Serbia, Qatar, Malta and the Czech Republic. The second, Slovakia, Hungary, Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates competes rider. The heats of the first two finishers,  advance to the international finals commencing at 5.30 p.m.

The organizers are opening a new chapter on the ground of horse races, horse shows and breathtaking tricks and stunts attraction.

As for to-day, the competitors were expected to come by their own to the race, but who knows what tomorrow may bring, maybe in the future they will bring along their own horses.  In the mean time, the riders will have full-time to practise and build buddy emotions during the coming two days riding on the Hungarian breeds, which the organizers have had given to their disposal pre-and during the race.

On Saturday, September, 21. twelve preliminary heats are held. In each race the 1st and 2nd place will take place in advance to the next day’s middle rounds and the 4th and 5th place will head to the semi-finals. These winners will qualify to participate at the afternoon’s finals.

On Sunday, September, 22, two rounds of races will be held, whereas, the first two finishers will be in the international finals.

Competitors participating in the race will all have on their disposal horses from the Bábolna National Stud Farm.  By-the-way,  see the snaps of the horses with their names at: http://vagta.hu/news/588/a-nemzeti-va%CC%81gta-nemzetko%CC%88zi-futama%CC%81n-indulo%CC%81-lovak

In accordance with the traditions of previous years, the National Gallop will dedicate in memorial to one of the major Hungarian individual known in the military history. This year will be dedicated to Baron József Simonyi (1771-1832). Simonyi was better known as Óbester legendary cavalry officer, who was named “The most valiant knight” accolade peers. At the age of fifteen was already a Hussar. In 1813 participated at Leipzig against the “Battle of Peoples” Napoleon. Simonyi’s memorial major figure will be places at the Heroe Square.

In the coming week-end get ready to be at the place where things happen …  best attraction in Budapest.  The Heroes’ Square area is stunning, no wonder the visitors spend hours at its surrounding, but this time  a venue as a Horse Race Arena at  the 6th National Gallop Race, and for the good news to sound even better, this year’s National Gallop will be spreading it’s grounds … after the last year’s horses pounding was heard at near-and-far …  to welcome horse-racers and expand this racing level even higher as the First International Horse Race.

According to the traditions of previous years: cavalry, pushing race car, carriage driving, show-jumping competition, our historical horse and gallop barriers, in a total of seventy horsemen will also brighten up the day.

Also was told … Just as in the previous years … the 1st. prize for the champion of the day will be five million HUF and the award of a wandering 1848 cavalry saber.

As for the past year’s success in having special Hungarian food, wine, pálinka (the hot-shot) soft drinks, sweets and cakes, everything yummy that meets the eye on the spot will be available. This year the Country’s Kitchen will be standing on the way by the Art Gallery down through the ’56’s Square area offering traditional Hungarian cuisine. On the Andrássy Blvd’s Promenade Hungary’s regional cities are to show their local culture, traditions and food.

Hopefully, many have had already marked the dates to spend their (this coming) week-end at the Heroes Square at the best and gigantic show in Hungary. It is free of charge just like in the previous years, BUT to have a seat at the grandstand just at the Start and Finish line tickets will be available at the tickets ont he spot, but it is up to the visitors to decide, So-if-so worth to hurry up on the day because the places are sold out in a glance.

Hundreds of participants and countless visitors have already proved by their presence that  the National Gallop is a  superb event not to be missed. As far as the weatherman’s word … no rain, smooth Indian Summer is to be throughout the week-end.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

16 Sep

THE HUNGARIAN STATE FOLK ENSEMBLE DANCING OVER TO THE AMERICAN CONTINENT

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ROLLINGING IN BUDAPEST …  NOW IN SPIRIT  … ROLLING  IN AMERICA! 

HERALD NEWS ACROSS THE OCEAN TO INFORM THE LOCALS OF THE “HSFE” – THE HUNGARIAN STATE FOLK ENSEMBLE TOUR ON THE AMERICAN CONTINENT!

When reading this latest update, the  HSFE  The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble has already flew over to the United States of America and have had their 1st U.S. performance. The 3 months North American tour began on Sunday, 15. September, 2013 in California at the Marin Center in San Rafael, and Canada. A little background about the U.S. tour of  the HSFE … Within a short time the MÁNE group is back in States for the second occasion. In 2007 they were performing with their show titled: „Hungarian Concerto”. Ninety thousand individuals were interested to pay a visit to their show, At the time being, the American concert promoter company had already indicated they would like to have sometime in the future the group back again.

The time has come with already planned 70 performances in the United States of America from East-to-West …  North to South and Canada.

The Hungarian Rhapsody is deeply devoted to the Hungarian folk music, rooted in the nineteenth century, This is full of character, with nothing unmistakable new genre that origins back-and-forth to playing folk and art music sidelines. It had powerful meaning to the Hungarian and non-Hungarian culture which influenced creators such as Brahms, Berlioz and Liszt. The „Hungarian Rhapsody” preformance is based on the marks of the genre itself, drawing on the tradition, taking inspiration to create its own unique dance rhapsody. The genre is characterized by Rhapsody, as a distraction, emotions, thoughts passionate surge of freedom of expression. Successive changes dynamically appear in images of the Hungarian peasant tradition of churning diversity. Most probably the audience will hold their breath when seeing the men at the acrobatics dances and as well, recognize the soft lyrical emotion move in the women dances, not to mention the virtuosity at the couple of dances. The beautiful melodies of folk culture can be visioned in their dance plays. The list of the performances dates and the scenes are wide, yet  there maybe folks  who will not be able to see the NÁNE in person at their city, therefore see below  the collected venues where they will show up and hopefully  for those of interest still will have enough time to go and have a little bit  of pleasure, an evening out at the traditional Hungarian moody dancer show.

The  dance theater titled „Hungarian Phapsody” will be on the road  and heading to these venues:

Tuesday, 17. September  – 7.30 p.m. Seaside, California – World Theater Thursday, 19. September – 7 p.m. Livermore, California – Bankhead Theater, Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center Friday, 20. September – 7.30 p.m. Folsom, California Three Stages – Stage One,  Folsom Lake College Saturday, 21. September – 8 p.m.  Folsom, California Three Stages – Stage One,  Folsom Lake College Sunday, 22. September – 2 p.m. Folsom, California Three Stages – Stage One, Folsom Lake College Tuesday, 24. September – 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Downey, California – Downey Civic Theatre, 8435 Firestone Boulevard Thursday, 26. September – 8 p.m. Las Vegas, Nevada – Artemus Ham Concert Hall), University of Nevada at Las Vegas Friday, 27. September – 8 p.m. Glendora, California – Robert D. Haugh Performing Arts Center Saturday, 28. September – 8 p.m. Lancaster, California – Lancaster PAC Sunday, 29. September  San Diego, California – Copley Symphony Hall Monday, 30 September – 9.30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Palm Desert, California – McCallum Theatre Wednesday, 2. October  – 7 p.m.  Alto,  New Mexico – The Spencer Theater Thursday, 3. October – 7 p.m. Santa Fe, New Mexico – Lensic Theater Saturday, 5. October – 7.30 p.m.  Quincy, Illinois – Morrison Theater –  Quincy Junior High School Sunday, 6. October – 3 p.m. Poplar Bluff, Missouri – Tinnin Fine Arts Center Theatre – Three Rivers Community College Monday, 7. October – 7.30 p.m. Edmond, Oklahoma – Armstrong Auditorium – Herbert W Armstrong College Tuesday, 8. October – 7 p.m. Columbia, Missouri –  Jesse Auditorium  – University Of Missouri Thursday, 10. October – 7.30 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas – Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass Performance Hall  Friday, 11. October 8 p.m. Houston, Texas – Jesse H Jones Center Saturday, 12. October – 8 p.m.  Overland Park, Kansas – Yardley Hall- Carlsen Center Sunday, 13. October 7 p.m.  Germantown, Tennessee – Germantown Performing Arts Center Tuesday, 15. October 7 p.m. Oxford, Mississippi – Ford Center for the Performing Arts (1160) University of Mississippi Thursday, 17. October – 7.30 p.m. Preforming Arts Center – Georgia Southern University Friday, 18. October – 6.30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Richmond, Virginia – Meeting the members of the group  7.30 show – Modlin Center for the Arts – Jepson Theater Saturday, 19. October – 7.15 p.m. Fairfax, Virginia – Talk with the member of the group – 8 p.m. show Center for the Arts Concert Hall, George Mason University Sunday, 20. October 15.15 p.m. Fairfax, Virginia –  Talk with the member of the group – 4 p.m. show Center for the Arts Concert Hall , George Mason University Monday, 21. October – 8 p.m  Englewood, New Jersey – Bergen PAC at the John Harms Center Wednesday, 23. October –  7 p.m. Champaign-Urbana, Illinois – Foellinger Great Hall , Krannert Center – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Thursday, 24. October -10 a.m.  Cape Girardeau, Missouri – Krannert Center Bedell Performing Hall Southeast Missouri State Universit, Dept. of Theater and Dance Friday, 25. October – 8 p.m. Springfield, Illinois – Sangamon Auditorium , University of Illinois at Springfield Saturday, 26. October. 8 p.m.  Carmel, Indiana – The Palladium , Center for the Performing Arts Sunday, 27. October – 3 p.m. Clinton Township, Michigan – Macomb Center For Performing Arts Monday, 28. October – 7.30 p.m.  Greeneville, Tennessee – Niswonger Performing Arts Center Tuesday, 29. October – 7 p.m. Ashland, Kentucky – Paramount Arts Center Wednesday, 30. October- 7.30 p.m.  Zanesville, Ohio – Secrest Auditorium Friday, 1. November – 8 p.m.  Mamaroneck, New York – Emelin Theater  for the Performing Arts Saturday, 2. November – 3 p.m.  Albany, New York – Hart Theater ,Empire State Plaza Sunday, 3. November – 3 p.m. Philadelphia , Pennsylvania – Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Monday, 4. November – 7.30 p.m. Annapolis, Maryland – Alumni Hall, United States Naval Academy Thursday, 7. November – 8 p.m. Stamford, Connecticut – Palace Theater, Stamford Center for the Arts Friday, 8. November 8 p.m. –  Poughkeepsie, New York – Bardavon 1869 Opera House Saturday, 9. November – 3 p.m.  New Brunswick, New Jersey – State Theater Minday, 11. November – 7.30 p.m. Newport News , Virginia – Ferguson Center for the Arts, Christopher Newport University Tuesday, 12. November – 7.30 p.m. Frederick, Maryland – Weinberg Center for the Arts (1500) Thursday, 14. November – 7.30 p.m.  Providence, Rhode Island – Roberts Auditorium , Rhode Island College Friday, 15. November 8 p.m. Morristown, New Jersey – Community Theater, Mayo Arts Center Saturday, 16. November – 7 p.m. Manassas, Virginia – Talk with the member of the group – 8 p.m. show Merchant Hall, Hylton Performing Arts Center, Prince William Campus at Geo. Mason University Sunday, 17. November – 3 p.m. Bayside/Bronx, New York – Queensborough Community College Theater, Queensboro Community College – 8-p.m. show at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Monday, 18. November – 8 p.m. Binghamton, New York – Concert Theater, Anderson Center for the Arts, Binghamton University Tuesday, 19. November – 7.30 p.m. Buffalo, New York – Main Stage, Center for the Arts, SUNY Buffalo Thursday, 21. November –  7.30 p.m. Cleveland, Ohio – State Theater, Playhouse Square Foundation Friday, 22. November – 8 p.m. Chicago, Illinois – Auditorium Theater Saturday, 23. November  – 8 p.m. Detroit, Michigan – Music Hall Center For Performing Arts Sunday, 24. November – 7.30 p.m. Welland, Ontario Canada – Dr. J. M. Ennis Auditorium , Centennial Secondary School Monday, 25. November – 8 p.m Toronto, Ontario Canada – Roy Thomson Hall Tuesday, 26. November – 8 p.m. Montreal, Quebec Canada – Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts de Montréal Wednesday, 27. November – 8 p.m. Ottawa, Ontario Canada – Alongonquin College Commons Theater Thursday, 28. November – 7.30 p.m. Kingston, Ontario Canada – Grand Theater Friday, November – 10.30 a.m. Kingston, Ontario Canada Grand Theater Tuesday, 3. December  – 8 p.m. Boca Raton, Florida Century Village Theater at Boca Raton Wednesday, 4. December – 7 p.m. Fort Pierce, Florida Sunrise Theatre of the Performing Arts Thursday, 5. December – 10.30 a.m. Fort Pierce, Florida Sunrise Theatre of the Performing Arts – for students performances Friday, 6. December – 7.30 p.m. Orange Park, Florida Thrasher – Horne Center for the Arts St. Johns River Community College Sunday, 8. December – 2 p.m. Clearwater, Florida Ruth Eckerd Hall Richard B. Baumgardner Center for the Performing Arts Tuesday, 10 December – 8 p.m. West Palm Beach, Florida Century Village Theater at West Palm Beach Wednesday, 11. December –  8 p.m.  Pembroke Pines, Florida Century Village Theater at Pembroke Pines Friday, 13. December – 8 p.m. Sarasota, Florida Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Sunday, 15. December – 8 p.m.  West Palm Beach, Florida Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. Concert Hall – Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts

The show goes on with the  Hungarian State Folk Dance Ensemble’s choir and orchestra.

Update Aggie Reiter

Photos  József Lantai

12 Sep

HERALD NEWS … FIRST CHIMNEY CAKE FESTIVAL – BUDAPEST

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FIRST CHIMNEY CAKE FESTIVAL … BAKE YOURSELF YOUR OWN  CHIMNEY CAKE!

FROM FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

OCTOBER, 11-13. 2013.

DOWNTOWN AT THE CITY HALL PARK – BUDAPEST

Hungary is heading to the fall’s season of festivals. As a newcomer in the line of festivals, this year, there will be the 1st. Chimney Cake Festival to be held Downtown at the City Hall Park,  beside the Deák Ferenc Square, Budapest. In the late morning hours on a pouring rainy day the media representatives were invited to the Gundel’s garden at the Budapest Zo,  were the organizers announced their upcoming plans for the festival.  Ms. Tünde András said, quote: “There is so many festivals in Budapest and throughout Hungary,  yet no chimney cake festival has entered the world of festivals in Hungary. This was my dream and seems like my dream will come true by organizing the first chimney cake festival.”  Not only the wide variety in flavors of chimney cakes will be around, but the visitors who join the 3 days event may also learn how to prepare the traditional  chimney cake.   Also there will be chimney cakes in all size from  XL, L, M, S and XS “.  As far as planed, there will be a baking of 50 piece of chimney cake to set a new record” … so we were told by Gáspár Bálint, one of the founders of the Vitéz Kürtős  (Chimney Cake).

Just in brief about the birth of the „kürtőskalács” chimney cake  which has several stories of original. One of them is that when the Mongols were approaching Székelyföld (to-day in Transylvania). The locals from Budvár és Réz fled into caves to hide away from the Tatars. The Tatars thought by making the locals to starve they will come out of the caves. In the meantime, not only Transylvanians, but the Tartars also ran out of food. Then a wise Transylvanians woman scraped her rest of the flour, and formed a huge chimney cake  then baked it above the ash of the fire. Later placed it on a long chopper and showed, said to the Tartars, “Look how well we are living and you’re starving,” The Tartars were so devastated that they departed from the area.

Since then the chimney cake made its way to be one of the favorite Transylvanian delights. Way back it was unimaginable to have not on the table the chimney cake as a tradition food at religious festivals and weddings. In the past years it has become an everyday delight not only in the territory of Transylvania but throughout Hungary as well.

For the  soles music will not be missing beside preparing, tasting the chimney cakes with a wide programs.  Mr. László Járási, member of the Indygo band  told us, j they wrote a particular song for the occasion of the „Kürtőskalács” Chimney Cake, which will be presented at the festival on Friday, the first day of the festival.  In the evening the Sugarloaf and the Heaven Street Seven band will roll the live music. On Saturday, the X-Factor smokers:  Ms. Adel Csobot, Ms. Timea (Timi) Antal, Mr. Gergő Baricz will be on stage. The night show will end by the Cross Band with Ms. Ildikó Keresztes. During the daylight there will be puppet shows, magic shows, fire jugglers. In addition to the performances, on the final day, children’s programs and adult Hot Jazz Band, and the Balkán Fanatik group hits will fill the air.

The mood was excellent, especially good to be a bit by the fire, as the ash warmed up ourselves on a cold and rainy autumn morning .

By participating at the press gathering, brought a  true gastronomic delicacy!

Worthwhile to note the time and dates, to go for the  various flavors of the chimney cakes!

Click here to see how Timi  and  two lads from the Balkán Fanatic group baked their chimney cake:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvMpRKAgwis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDnMvLFVPoU

Update , snaps, video by Aggie Reiter

6 Sep

BONBONETTI CONFECTIONERY COMPANY OPENED ITS NEW STORE IN BUDAPEST = MADE IN HUNGARY!

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The Bonbonetti has signed last year and  strategic agreement with the  World’s 15th  largest confectionery manufacturer, Roshen Confectionery Corporation to start with  the factory in Budapest with investments in technology and developments … these were the opening words by  Mr. Sándor Sánta, Bonbonetti Group CEO, President of the Association of the Hungarian Confectionery  at the press gathering  where he continued quote: “The year of 2013 is a significant year, because we have worked continuously to changing circumstances and market demands and to meet our customers. Here at our newly open store  we welcome  our consumers  locals, Hungarian sweets known significant foreign guests and the tourist who are just about to get acquainted with our usual high quality products along with unique offers and ongoing promotions.”

As we were told … Recently, many new locations opened in Budapest. The Bonbonetti wouldn’t wish to be absent from this high-spin. They were searching for a while looking for the right place where they can show the palette of their products for the domestic and foreign  “sweetcoholic” visitors at their shop.  They finally found a great venue chosen on the  Andrássy Boulevard  which begins at the Downtown area and  goes all the way to the Heroes’ Square. The newly opened very neet Bonbonetti brand store is on the corner of the Andrássy Blvd, and the Jókai Square. A wide range of extremely well-known chocolate names are  well, just to meet the eye arranged on the shelves . Also at the shop can be found the first to be seen, tasted decades ago, the “Tibi” chocolate on which generations have grown up.  Many European markets already well know the heavenly taste of one of the Hungaricum, the sour cherry soaked in brandy.  To stroll along the Andrássy Blvd. is also a good way of getting to know, gain experience of the Hungarian culture, with just a short  walk to-and-from the Opera House,  a range of museums, exhibition halls, and to look up high to see fine architechture, which all started to grow when the construction works began building the Andrássy Boulevard in 1872. BUT the Bonbonetti  products preceded, were available and as time went by to the  present  day since 1868. The Andrássy Boulevard is a World Heritage Site since 2002, so the Bonbonetti,  opened  its store on the right venue, where beside the historic and cultural values meet the pure Hungarian made sweets-for sweet lovers as well.

Beside the Bonbonetti chocos, some candies are the new features which can only be brought here at this store. There is a neet cellophane bag at each selection of sweeties and the customers can pick-and-pack  their chosen candies, milk, dark, white  based chocolates,  dragees filled with almond, raisins, peanuts, Hungarian nuts, jellies covered with choco, coconut, passion fruit, real fruit cream filled with pralines, cognac filled delights.

They have also came out with a new flavor, the Nostalgia “Nosztalgia)”within the filling of Christmas sweeties (in Hungarian called: “Szaloncukor”). This is a very special sweet within the Hungarian tradition, only for the season for Xmas not just for decorating the Xmas tree but to pinch and eat one-or-two from the tree when nobody sees you.  This special delight this time came out with a new filling: almond, orange cream covered by chocolate. You cannot guess what it taste, you have to give it a try. The list is long, so here just was to give a picture of a couple of flavor to meet at the store.

Wish to make it clear in case of any misunderstanding …  the Bonbonetti  word may sound for many as an Italian word. Nothing to do with the Italian sweets. The Bonbonetti  brand stands for  100% of Hungarian sweets. In other words …

BONBONETTI sweets are equal to  MADE IN HUNGARY!

Update, snaps Aggie Reiter

3 Sep

HAPPY 190th BIRTHDAY TO THE NATIONAL THEATER MISKOLC – HUNGARY

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The National Theater of Miskolc was Hungary’s first indoor theater spoken the language of the country.

Where …  1. Déryné Street – Miskolc.

Just about 190 years ago on August, 24. 1823 opened its doors to the public. To honor this illustrious anniversary, the Miskolc National Theater held a full-day unforgettable „190th YEAR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION” on Saturday, September 1. 2013. The program started as the clock hit the 10 a.m. with fanfare in the windows around the Déryné park and the countdown by tens went from 190 to open the celebration to the National Theater of Miskolc 190 years of existence. Then step-by-step at the theater’s entrance platform theater members came and gave a short performance and roles of the company’s past and recent repertoire. Yet, this time the comedy was not missing in their show-off.

As the clock hit the 10 a.m. fanfare in the windows around the Déryné park and the countdown by tens went from 190 to open the celebration to the National Theater of Miskolc 190 years of existence.

Then step-by-step at the theater’s entrance platform artist members came and gave a short performance of their past and recent plays. At first, the  opening sentence was Tatars in Hungary, by Attila Béres.

One of the most attractive scene was brought by the play of Shakespeare “To be or not to be” … a’la 6 great monologue clash, directed by Csaba Kiss.

Back-in-time with the remembering actress and actor Ms. Éva Ruttkai and Mr. Zoltán Latinovits meeting at Miskolc, narrator Artúr Szöcs.

Following, theatrical gestures, by Mr. László Keszég.

What should we take against pneumonia? … by Mr. Máté Szabó. Summoning Déryné and yellow beetle.

Dance-music … back-time-time, Mr. Gábor Rusznyák.

An hour before noon, at 11 a.m., game-time … kids time … hullabaloo kids:  Table-tennis, theatrical makeup for girls and boys,  animals costume, fashion show.

As they say … Long live those who from time-to-time have some rest! Sun beds and parasols, refreshments and of course the famous local beer, the „Korty”, at the locally brewery and other Borsodi beer were to please and add a little rest for the parents.

3 p.m. Street Party with the members of the Miskolc Ballet.

4 p.m. Staying by the figures to the year 1823 of the National Theater opening, came the running race of 1823-meters. Individuals, beside the theater members fasten their running shoes and off they went for a run of 1823 meters in distance. The distance was twice the length to-and-from the stage entrance door. The winner of the race received two-tickets to an evening’s performance.

Usually, when you receive an invitation to join and celebrate a birthday party, you carry a gift. Here at Miskolc, the National Theater presented more than one gift to its faithful audience of their repertoire. What a day… four plays in a row in one day from their last season was brought on stage: The Garret, The Bald Soprano, Hamlet, Play it again, Sam! and the one-time played, Carmen in ballet.

As the day turned into the night, getting close to the end of the 1st. of September, 190 piece of candles were brought to the entrance, under the arcades of the theater, whereas a serenade by the Symphonic Orchestra of Miskolc, conducted by Mr. Ádám Cser was held beside the candlelight. Was a splendid, unforgettable day for locals, individuals from other regions of Hungary and the tourist in town spending time, seeing how the Hungarians partied, celebrated the 190 years old National Theater.

I hope by the time you read this update to the bottom line you will also wish to be a part and have seats at the Miskolc National Theater’s one or more than one of their plays, musicals, opera and so forth, if not you’ll pretty sure miss something awesome performances to see. Aware it is not fair to mention only one of the day’s gift show, but cannot hold back the superb show by the actor Mr. László Görög, as Allan Félix, in the play of Woody Allen … Play it again, Sam. Many of us witnessed a unique show directed by Mr. Attila Béres with the great scenes brought on stage by the production designer Mr. Balázs Horesnyi .

Was a splendid, unforgettable day for locals, individuals from other regions of Hungary and  indeed for those tourists being at the right place in the right time, being in the hustle at the City of Miskolc.

Here is a couple of shots into  the day’s  celebration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFnM2a_PRXw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOcLok5Hi9E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsyMD01Hu1k

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR1t7ToB254

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TP-M5PKtRvI

Thanks goes out for the invitation and the lovely day …  wishing at least another 190 years ahead …

Happy Birthday National Theater Miskolc!

Update, snaps, video: Aggie Reiter

28 Aug

FOLK DANCE – LIVE GYPSY MUSIC AT THE “HALÁSZTANYA” FISHERMAN’S HAUNT AT KISPEST

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By invitation of media, travel agencies and tourist guides went to Kispest (District XIX) in Budapest to the Halásztanya (Fisherman’s Haunt). Upon entering our hands were filled with a glass of apricot pálinka, the house welcome drink. The place which dates it background history of 75 years. So an old place  keeping the design and tools always has a unique history. Just would like to note in low voice … the place could use some renovation, but most probably it will be done soon-or-later. The place  was built upon the plans of Mr. Károly Koós, whereas the inner part of the building, the centuries-old redwood columns and beams were brought  from  Transylvanian and installed.  The building’s first owner was Mr. Antal Dreher, the famous brewer who was, is well-known also across Europe and furthered. The occasion of the invitation was the importance to spread the news about the entertainment connected to the excellent home-made dishes and the  Hungarian traditional folk dance and spiced with gypsy musicians  filling the air. These programs recently have had become the brand of the Halásztanya. This evening beside the „riporters” a huge Swedish tourist group of around 60 individuals also attended the colorful folk show while enjoying the supper as it was served, watching the dancers, singers and a trio of gypsy musicians who also highlighted the evening’s autmosphere… see video below.

Almost naturally the supper started off with the Gulyás soup (so much-loved by the tourist), then came the ratatouille veal along with Hungarian style of baked potatoes and rice and at  lunch or supper the  sweet tooth individuals have their joy with the dumplings a’la Somlói. Red and Dry wine, soft drinks and the famous Dreher beer wasn’t missing for a minute on the tables. Seemed like the Swedish group enjoyed from head to toe their evening’s stay. The haunt was previously led by Mr. Endre Papp, one of the outstanding figures in the Hungarian cuisine . Speaking to Mr. Jozsef Rácz, specialist in charge of the Halásztanya, handling, organizing the events said, quote: „This is a place where weddings, social  get-together events  can be easily organized, by having a large terrace with a total of 400 guests to be seated and served.The place has also two separate rooms 30-30 guests to be seated. Around 300 people may have the delights out in the shady garden place from spring to fall.

Just by the place there is a parking lot, but also easy to reach by public transportation.

No other places in Budapest can beat the Halásztanya with its great opportunity it has to offer for tourist groups, foreigners staying in Budapest  to pop by before heading to the Budapest Airport to have a good Hungarian lunch or supper before they leave.  Certainly, an excellent opportunity to remember the taste of the traditional Hungarian cuisine while flying back home.

And for those foreigners who are permanently staying in Budapest and wish to enjoy the delights of the Halásztanya may get in touch with the place and order home delivery.

Wishing a pleasant stay and good appetite!

Address:

District XIX.  6, Városház tér, Budapest

Phone: +36 1 282 9873

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KKPlrj2T7I

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGVE4s5DBz4

Update, snaps and video by Aggie Reiter

15 Aug

HARVEST AND ADOPTION DAY AT THE BÉKÉSI PLUM PLANTATION

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PART1 OF THE DAY … By a special invitation the media representatives took a four hours drive back-and-forth (worthwhile) to the Békési plum plantation, whereas the „Treasure of the Körös” is located, to participate on the harvesting day at the land where the fruits mainly are turned into Pálinka.  Also beside the plum trees there are fine other specialties such as chestnut, cranberry, blueberry, strawberry, but their season has passed for now.

We arrived to the Békésiville’s Distillery, whereas the pálinka (hot-shot) begins. The land where the fruits are turned into Pálinka, chochos filled with pálinka, the famous Békési plum jams,  plum nectar, honey flavored plum pálinka, syrups are manufactured. The Békési Distillery was founded four centuries ago and has been ever since a family manufactory.  We had a  wonderful experience to be welcomed with such amazing hospitality, to see, to taste the locals home-made delights all-in-all with the use of the red plums from the land.

Mr. Zoltán Békési, the owner of the “Békési” brand, welcomed and greeted the media representative and gave a short introduction of the plantation itself and the products of the plum pálinka. Quote: “Our family members are all busy, involved in the manufacture activities. Three generations are working together to prepaid the finest pálinka to be bottled. Not hard to believe, the Békési plum pálinka is recognized by all Member States of the European Union. The typical red plum grows in the Körös Valley which has specific soil and the climate here is special and incomparable to any plum plantations throughout Hungary … (Note: At other regions also are grown juicy plums, they have other unique taste). In 2006. won the award as the „Quality Food from Hungary” In 2008, the red plum pálinka received the gold medal at the “Home-distilled Pálinka Festival”. Each bottle of pálinka has a limited edition with its bottled unique number of that specific year. We also produce100% pálinka with the mixture of flower honey. Pretty popular by the classy ladies, easy and smooth, not a hot-shot.

Was easy to learn their policy which is based on their traditions and knowledge to make the best pálinka from the ripe fruits with using the latest technology. Important to gain the best flavor of the plum pálinka is to „lay them in bed” … „aged in bed”. In the bed of cooked fruits it is aged for at least three months and the fruit is reborn which means gets a smoother flavor and also reach the final crystal color.

Mr. Békési’s presentation went all long as we all walked down lane and jointly got to work before the height of the midday sun melted us picking the red plums into the host’s home-made wicker basket. Had to work hard in advance for our lunch, (nothing is free… kidding) so we were taken out to the fields to pick a basket full of red plums and pour them into the huge container to be heading, undergo the procedure for the end product, the Békési Plum Pálinka.

We were also told, after filling the container all  of us may pick for themselves a basket full of red plums and take them home for whatever in use. After the hard work, came the relaxing hard part of the day Mr. Zoltán Békési, members of his family and co-workers hosted the media representatives in all it takes with a plums, a mouth-watering lunch.

PART2  OF THE DAY  …

Red Plum Tree Adoption at the Békési Plum Plantation.

Certification of rollinginbudapest adopted red plum tree :-)

Mr. Békési,  made a special announcement … Quote: ”Starting from to-day anyone can pick and adopt a red plum-tree up to ones taste, whether it is an older or younger plum-tree. From the harvested, adoptive tree itself, pálinka or to be cook  into the form of jam is possible. The possibilities are endless.”  The 1st. adoption was made by Dr. Lajos Bognár, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development. He adopted the red plum-tree number one with its serial number. The Pálinka House plantation sits on 27 acres. Vibrating machines and harvesting is done by hand, which is then after transported to the Békési distillery to produce pálinka  and other products.

This year not just only because of the extraordinary weather huge, heavy, hanging plum amount of fruit grew in the area also wished to share nature’s gift by the announcement of  the Békési Manufacture and Distillery by their „invented”  adoption program. Mr. Zoltán Békési, the distillery owner has created a unique opportunity: as from to-day anyone can adopt a red plum-tree, which will be taken care by the members of the plantation for the adoptive individual.

Mr. Zoltán Békési, also informed us … Quote: “The possibility of adoption is open for anyone. Anyone who chose a certain plum-tree (see the snap of the board) in a row and the numbered tree will be her’s or his’s adopted red plum-tree and as it reach the harvest time, can be picked by her or him, or the workers at the plantation and the fruit itself will be their own. May have it cooked at the Békési Distillery or to take it away, cooked at home. As the fruit ripens a newsletter will be constantly posted to inform the owners of tree’s growth”.

On this day, the  first red plum-tree was to be adopted by the guest of honor Dr. Lajos Bognár, Deputy State Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development. He adopted  the tree in the first row number one having the same serial number. Having this year his tree harvested, the Békési Pálinka Distillery will brew for him now his own the Békési red plum pálinka.

 The Békési Plum Plantation can be reached at Sarkadkeresztúr, KISNYÉK in the Békés County.

Added videos at the plumville’s harvesting day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adf0aTgosmc&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riTAYnnQIYI&feature=youtu.be

Update, snaps and video: Aggie Reiter

28 Jul

HERALD NEWS … GREATEST FEAST OF THE RED PLUM PÁLINKA AT BÉKÉS

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Q.: What could it be, that mellows your mind, luscious, juicy, intoxicating aroma, and on the bottom line, taste hell hot, sometimes stronger than a man … Giving up? See the A. below…

Scene:, 1., Ady Endre, Békés …will be organizing the 7th annual Feast of the Red Plum Pálinka!

This year the feast of the Red Plum Pálinka will fill the air all around Békés … no wonder cause the increasing success year-by-year had proved its popularity among local Hungarians and foreigners visiting and temporary staying in Hungary.

Here are some highlights of the day …  Be ready for a day of competitions:

Competition1 … „Ciber-soup” (Around the different regions of Hungary this soup is prepared with different kind of fruits, taste like a sour fruity bowl and serving cool). It’s like magic,  heavenly in taste, refreshing, especially on the hell hot summer days-and-nights.

Competition2 … Pálinka cooking ... Make your own pálinka.  Mashed fruit trucks will be rolling on the road to its final stop at the  Békési Pálinka Distillery. The winner of the wage decoction will receive the feast’s prize, as the best Palinka in the house. The competition is unique by itself, cause right on the spot the majority of the sample site assessment will be tested by the jury immediately.  The winner will receive an attractive prize handed over by the judges who are the experts of the Hungarian Palinka Knights. 

Competition3 …preparing, stuffing sausages will be there for handy individuals to have the experience  of preparing the traditional Hungarian sausages.

Competition4 …Family bike skill competition.

Programs:  Prune skill games not just for kids, but adults can also go for it. What will be awaiting for the visitors … special feast with more-and-more colorful programs than ever before,  and fluid mouth-watering delights, as home-made food spiced up plums awaiting to welcome the visitors at Békés … but what would be a feast in Hungary without the indispensable element of a huge selection of local hand-made crafts … guess not too much, that’s for sure, so there will be for all ages, all sorts of trifles which can be obtained at the booths  and surroundings at the feast and mind you donating your hubby, friends, relatives, clients a bottle or two of the purchased Békési red plum pálinka with a unique label will be just at your fingertips. Beside the heavenly flavor red plum pálinka a bunch of surprises, high-quality shows, entertainment for young and elder folks will be throughout the day.

So be there early on the 10th of August, cause from  dawn to midnight … meaning from 7 a.m. (for some folks it may seem to be dawn) a hug truck will roll along the streets of Békés with a bang-boom alarm and music to awaken the sleepers as to come and be a part at the celebrating party of the red plum pálinka. Just a glance to the programs to be offered, starting at 10 a.m. Children’s Playhouse in Paradise – Toys and craft programs. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. At the „cooking room” pálinka cooking competition. 10.15 a.m. the art of distillery and tasting 10.30 a.m. consume parade, kids plum costume parade. 11 a.m. the family bike skill competition organized by the Peaceful County Accident Prevention Committee.

Noontime … The performance of the  “Suttyomba” Underhand Band. 1 p.m. The charity sausage makers and service competition. Competing teams: Knightly Order of St. George, Csaba Sausage Club, Gyulai Traditional Butchers Association. 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Brandy recognition test. 1.30 p.m. Aerobics time.  2 p.m. Belencéres Dance Ensemble. 3 p.m. Sausage competition’s awards ceremony. 3.15 p.m. Big Sausage Party, taste the County’s open fire baked sausage.

The evening’s entertainment won’t be missing, beginning at 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. with the Belencéres Dance Orchestra ensuring the moody atmosphere. After them coming  up on  stage the „Fasy Night Club”,  with Ádám Fásy  and his invited guest performers ,  LL Cool J, Zsüliett Fásy, Viktor Varga, Tibó Music, Anna Peller, Ádám and Fásy.

For those folks who survived the “tough challenging day”   filling up with yummies and tasting the unique by itself, the red plum pálinka  and still remain on one’s feet and feel like dancing may put on their dancing shoes and dance the night away from 10 p.m. until midnight along the hit tunes from way back at the Retro Disco..

Worthwhile to mark the day … Keep in mind, Saturday, August 10. 2013. … meet you at the steam mill distillery at Békés!

Update: Aggie Reiter

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