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TRIBUTE AT THE SOLYMÁR’S   “BRITISH CEMETERY”, THE WAR MEMORIAL ON ANZAC DAY TO THE FALLEN HEROES OF THE WORLD WAR II.

This early morning hours of April 25,  was with a company on an organized bus  by the Australian Embassy in Budapest to participate in the Solymár at the “British Cemetery”, the War Memorial commemorating the ANZAC Day. The ANZAC Day in Australia and New Zealand is a Public Holiday in memorial to all the  dead troops who landed off the coast of Gallipoli/Turkey in 1915.  ANZAC  stands for Australian and New Zealand  Army Corp. The men who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula created a legend, adding the word ANZAC to their vocabulary and creating the notion of the ANZAC spirit.

The 1915 issue was raised by Sir Winston Churchill  proposal the First Lord of Admiralty to Entente  the Dardanelles The siege began with troops landing at  the Gallipoli Peninsula  on the 25th of April, 1915  In January, 1916 the operation ended unsuccessfully, as the Allied troops pulled out easily, the defending Turkish army successfully defended the strait at Dardanelles. Gallipoli is actually a failed battle and lead to enter in history to the First World War. It was then the Australians and New Zealanders first deployment of an independent military force, which was lost, but once stood, and this is the background of the memorial service.  The lost and casualties were 25,000 Australians, including 8,700 army personals who were killed or died of wound diseases. On this day we also honor the returned women and servicemen.

The British Cemetery, the War Memorial at Solymár is surrounded with a concrete fence.  At the center stands a tall stone cross. It was given as a gift of the British Empire, War Graves Commission  to the Hungary Gov.

The Officiating Ministers were, Reverend Canon Mr. Denis Moss and the service started by the reading of the Bidding by Reverend,  Mr. Frank Hegedűs … “We shall also pray for the  world they dies to serve that goodwill, trust and peace may supplant hatred, fear and conflict, so that the fruits of the lives they gave in death may not be wasted or lost” .

The Australian Ambassador, HE Mr. John Griffin said the prayer of Remembrance … ” To-day we remember with thanksgiving those who made the supreme sacrifice for us in the time of war. We pray that the offering in their lives may not have been in vain. To-day we dedicate ourselves to the cause of justice, freedom and peace and for wisdom and strength to build a better world!”

From the Australian Embassy: Mr. Adam McKay recited  “The Ode”  from Laurence Binyon: “For the Fallen”: “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun And in the morning. We will remember them.”

The Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, HE Mr. Hasan Kemai Gür‚ recalled the words of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk: “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives; You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.”

Thereafter, the commemoration continued with the  trumpeter sounds and after two minutes of silence. The  presence of   Australia,  New Zealand, Hungary (Ministry of Foreign Affairs  Hungary) and (Ministry of Defence),  Turkey,  Pakistan,  United Kingdom,  France,  South Africa, Canada diplomatic missions whom laid their wreath. The Aussie community temporary staying in Hungary and the  former Aussies laid their rosemary leafs and flowers in front of the graves at the Australian  “heroes”.

At the end of the Ceremony, the Australian Ambassador  invited the HE’s and the others who attended at the Service to his residence for a “cuppa-of-tea” and a taste of Australia’s original Aussie pie.

It is always a sad day when it comes to a commemorational  day,  but a very pleasant one of gathering and proof of mateships.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

MANY MAY AND MANY MAY NOT CONSIDER CIRCUS AS A PERFORMING ART… BUT IT IS!

NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, IT BRINGS INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT UP TO YOUR “DOORSTEP”

AT THE CLASSICAL CIRCUS, WE GREET ALL THE ARTISTS LIKE OLD FAMILY MEMBERS. NO MATTER FROM WHERE THE ARTIST ARRIVE THERE AIN’T ANY POLITICAL AFFILIATIONS. THE CIRCUS FLOOR IS OPEN FOR EVERYONE!!!

To-day throughout the World the “Circus” is holding its 3rd Birthday.

Just like in the previous years, the  Hungarian Circus and Variety Ltd. (MACIVA)  located in Budapest moves outdoor at a previously set-up platform at the main entrance of the circus and takes you on a ride to their circus party.

10 a.m. till 6 p.m.

Just like being at a  party, this one is also free of charge. During the day the many highlights will be at the show: the Hungarian Circus Institute and the popular Rippel Brothers acrobats . Also the awesome Saabel Family and the Rastelli clowns won’t be missed to see.  These two superb groups are also participating at the regular circus shows out now till the end of August, 2012. 

The Hungarian Circus and Variety Ltd. (MACIVA) – Budapest, wished to continue the tradition as to celebrate the World Circus  Day with a little present to their audience  by giving 50% discount ticket price to the to-day’s show. The house will probably be  full of  “children” of all age.

The  Worlds Circus Birthday is considered to be every year at the 3rd week’s Saturday of April … so come rain, come shine nothing can interfere. Folks can throw a party, go to the circus, “act like clowns” a bit rolling back to their own childhood times.

The magic of the circus atmosphere surely has and will be always be taking you off your feet. Those breathtaking performances stay within you your soul even when your young and young adult age leaves you.

The Fédération Mondiale du Cirque was founded in 2008 under the patronage of  H.S.H. Princess Stephanie of Monaco and its HQ’s is located in Monte-Carlo. The Federation is a non-profit organization. Their task is to serve and represent the Circus interests worldwide on its  level of the international culture. 

HAPPY CIRCUS DAY!

To-day at the

HIGH HEELS SHOE EXHIBITION

Magma Gallery V.th District, 11. Petőfi Sándor Str.

Thursday, April, 19. at 6.30 p.m.

Here’s a herald news that will certainly make the day for many girls and ladies. The invitation goes out by the Magma Gallery, whereas the entrance to the high heels world opens its doors to present a brand new avantgarde collection. During the exhibition the Hungarian-American pop singer Felly K will not only lift up your mood but by seeing these awesome shoes will also lift up the eyebrows.

The highlight of the show, as you will see these pairs you will recognize some of them from the serial: “Sex in the City”. Just some names of the previous designers: Jimmy Choo, Raphael Young and many more. Mind you, most of these unique pairs ain’t available in Hungary.  They are  presented just to admire and get inspired of these superb looks. That is the bad news. But in every bad there is something good!

The best looking high heel celebrity will surely get into the mood by receiving an award from Felly K and  the  stylist of the Magma Gallery.

So mind yourself once more for the date and place to be on Thursday, April, 19. at 6.30 p.m.

 Magma Gallery V.th District, 11. Petőfi Sándor Str. Budapest.

IMPORTANT: Dress Code: “ONLY IN HIGH HEELS!”

Update by Aggie Reiter

Cordially invite You and Your partner to the

Exhibition Opening

of the graphic works by

the Barcsay-prized artist

Ms. Kinga Horváth

at

Ari Kupsus Gallery – Graphics (Német utca 2. 1/7, 1084 Budapest)

on Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, at 6 p.m.

The exhibition will be opened by the Munkácsy-prized artist, Gábor Nagy

The exhibition will be on view till 31st of May, 2012.

Opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday: 1 p.m.  –  6.30 p.m. Other days by request

NÉMET UTCA 2. I/7, 1084 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY ,  +36-20-322 0 334

          ari@arikupsusgallery.com,  www.arikupsusgallery.com

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Recently the pretty little family owned restaurant under the family name: Bodrogi opened its doors.

In the near past days, Mr. Gyula Bodrogi awaited and welcomed with a huge feast their invited friends, local celebrities, actors, singers, journalist, media and press representatives and businessmen from many parts of Hungary to be present at his son’s newly opened restaurant.

His opening words were:” I am more nervous  now than before getting up on stage”. He also said: “Seeing the wide range of offers, I am surely going to come everyday to taste each-and-every one of these written on the blackboard”.

Mr. Ádám Bodrogi, the owner of the restaurant did not follow nor Mr. Gyula Bodrogi, his father, neither Ms. Voith Ági, his mother’s footsteps who both are well-known actor and actress here in Hungary and abroad. On the boards of the stage they both have  had given and  still give so much pleasure hours with their unforgettable performances in theaters and film productions.

Adam’s father, Mr. Gyula Bodrogi has been recognized as the nation’s actor.

Ádám, did not fall so far from the tree after choosing to turn his dream come true and launched in the catering industry. In a way, the newly opened Bodrogi Café and Restaurant  is from now on Ádám’s stage, whereas day-by-day he has to please in tastes his “audience”, guests.

The Bodrogi cafe and restaurant is opened for the real gourmands. They offer their guests a wide range of home-made flavors cooked from their 150 year’s old family recipes. You bet, they are absolutely cooked and taste as you have lifted off your kitchen’s fire place or the oven. Furthermore, they bake on the spot their own home-baked bread.

Ádám gave a real tribute with a range of food that were not just amazing in looks and delicate scented dishes as to give a hint to the invited guests of what to expect from the local kitchen. Upon the decorative white tablecloths laid table, delicious wild garlic soup, a’la Grandma’s style stuffed cabbage, Hungarian beef stew, amazingly tasty oven cooked pasta with salty cottage cheese and bacon . If there would have had been a rating of the gold medal dish I would have gone out to the “yummy of day awarded”, the golden dumplings with the heavenly vanilla sauce.

This place surely has its relaxing atmosphere, enjoying the good food while you’re talking with your company.  Pretty neet place to spend a whole day meeting. They serve excellent tea and coffee, also can’t beat the great selection of marvelous  Hungarian wines and of course the Hungarian Pálinka could not be missing from the  list of beverages.

Now, if this herald news caught your attention, then roll over to reach your own experiences, it won’t be a disappointment I assure you!

Here you go:

Bodrogi Gourmet

Open: 7 days a week: 8 a.m. till 11.30 p.m.

XIIth Dustrict.  2. Fürj Str. Budapest

Table reservation: +36 1 784 3023

Updated and snap Aggie Reiter

EVERY EVENING PROGRAM CAN BE GREAT, LET ALONE THIS EVENING LET YOUR HEART AND SOUL GET IT’S BEST AT THE PALACE OF ART, BUDAPEST!

April, 6. 2012.

at the Béla Bartók – National Concert Hall

(http://mupa.hu/en/bartok-bela-nemzeti-hangversenyterem)

The concert begins at 7.30 p.m. last till 10 p.m. 

Address: IXth. District – 1, Komor Marcell str. Budapest

Phone number: (36 -1-555-3001 or +36-1- 555-3002)

(Opposite to the National Theater. Here’s a map to show you around: http://mupa.hu/en/megkozelithetoseg/

On this evening’s program, the Hungarian National Philharmonic (http://www.filharmonikusok.hu/english) : Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (suite, op. 64)

and

Brahms-Schönberg: Piano Quartet in G-minor, Arnold Scheonberg’s  transciption for orchestra.

Mr. Mattias Barnert, Swiss conductor will be leading the Hungarian National Philharmonic.

In the first part of the concert, Prokofiev’s suite will be performed in a version never heard before in Hungary.

The second half features classical music, but again not in its original form.

The Piano Quartet – orchestra transcription

(“ Johannes Brahms was one of Arnold Schoenberg’s main examples. He dedicated several writings to the composer, taught his students the elderly maestro’s compositional techniques and in 1937 he transcribed for symphony orchestra Brahms’s G-minor Piano Quartet (1861). When asked, just before the premiere, why he had chosen this particular work and what he had in mind when transcribing it, he replied, ‘My reasons: 1. I like this piece. 2. It is seldom played. 3. It is always very badly played, because the better the pianist, the louder he plays and you hear nothing from the strings. I wanted once to hear everything, and this I achieved. My intentions: 1. To remain strictly in the style of Brahms and not to go father than he himself would have gone if he lived today. 2. To watch carefully all these laws which Brahms obeyed […].’ Schoenberg changed nothing in the music of the great German master, and the performance apparatus roughly corresponds to a Brahmsian orchestra. The translucent orchestration allows for every part and every small detail to be heard, and consequently the sonority is perplexingly evocative of Brahms’s symphonies. The listener experiences a curious illusion of hearing a symphony where there is in fact no symphony, as if he or she were hearing Brahms, but it is in fact not Brahms, since there is no real passage between the different musical eras. If Brahms had wanted to compose a symphony, obviously he would have conceived a completely different work in terms of music and form. The transcription is no more and no less than what the composer intended: a compositional bravura and a curiosity to the audiences of today.

Mr. Matthias Bamert

Matthias Bamert studied music in his native Switzerland, as well as in Darmstadt and Paris, falling in with the likes of Boulez and Stockhausen; these associations can be well detected in his own compositions. He assisted Stokowski at the American Symphony Orchestra in 1970 and 1971, then joined the Cleveland Orchestra’s conducting staff under the leadership of  Music Director Lorin Maazel. Later on he was Music Director of the Swiss Radio Orchestra, then began making a wider reputation across Europe. He was principal guest conductor of the Scottish National Orchestra and Associate Guest Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. Bamert served as Artistic Director of the Lucerne Festival (1992 -1998), where he made inroads in thematic programming and of the London Mozart Players (1993 – 2000). A prolific recording artist, Bamert has made over 80 discs, many of which have won international prizes.”)

Seats can be reserved through the Internet, via on their website: http://mupa.hu/en/jegyvasarlasi-lehetosegek/  or can also personally get your tickets at the Place of Art’s at cashbox.

Just wish to mention:  tickets can be redeemed on the day of the performance by bringing along a print-out copy of the e/mail as the voucher and at the entrance just flip it at the ticket machine and there you go.

There are still a couple of tickets available for the a/m concert, so if you wish to be there, just go for it.

Wish all the tourist spending their Easter holidays in Budapest to have a fine and relaxing holiday and most of all your eyes to enjoy this beautiful environment at the Palace of Art and the fascinating sound for your ears.

Update by Aggie Reiter

The owner and the gallery is named after Mr. Ari S. Kupsus, the Finnish entrepreneur.

Address: VIIth District, 23/b Bródy Sándor str.  Budapest

You are cordially invited to the forthcoming exhibition opening on:

April, 16. Hungarian language

April 19.  English language

They both start at 6.30 p.m.

The entry fee is 1.000HUF (for students 500HUF)

“An Ancient Dawn”-titled

presentation

by Ms. Beáta Székely

She will be holding a presentation upon her research work in Transylvania. Her paintings express her love and importance for the Transylvanian culture. The guests will be able to personally ask her questions about the paintings.

All the income goes for the fund to help Beata to continue with her research in Kolozsvár area.  The seats are limited, so be sure to  make  an early bird reservation by passing your request through an e-mail: ari@arikupsusgallery.com or personally give a call: +36-20-322 0334.

During the evening wine will be sponsored by: Sumegi Keller Kft.

To get equainted with the gallery’s previouly held and the line ups of exhibition can be viewed at the Gallery’s web site: www.arikupsusgallery.com

Also continuously followed on Facebook: www.facebook.com/arikupsusgallery

Update by Aggie Reiter