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30 Jan

“Tutankhamun’s Treasures and Mysteries” – Book Signing @ Budapest

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The Egyptian  well known Mr. Zahi Hawass, Professor of Archeology – Egyptologist  held a book signing of  his latest, “Tutankhamun’s treasures and mysteries”… subheading … from Howard Carter to DNA., at the Paris Court of Budapest Hotel on the occasion of Hungary’s first official publication of the album. Over two hundred people were curiously waiting to see him in person on the occasion of book signing  which was Hungary’s first official publication of the book. Upon arrival the world-famous archeology professor was greeted with great enthusiasm by lovers of the history of Egypt’s mysteries of mummies.

By its weight is a heavy album which contains a huge historical overview of “our long forgotten past.” The album takes its readers along the sophisticated paths of scientific research and legend in a captivating high-quality compilation. The weight of the book is less than the contents therein.  He believes that Egyptian culture belongs to everyone. It is not only for tourists, but also for all those who help to raise awareness and protect the Egyptian treasures of the World Heritage.

The professor of archeology also presents the results of his new research over the past two years. In his view, the current exploration is significant because it is the first time an ancient “industrial site” has been explored. 30 workshops, ancient warehouse buildings, and many 3500-year-old ceramic items were brought to light by the professor.

According to Hawass he is convinced that the best of the Eastern European Egyptologists come from Hungary, including László Kákossy. As he said, there was only one mistake he committed being once persuaded to buy something antique, which was not later known not to be… he said with a wide smile on his face.

Last but not least the professor stated:

“I will find Cleopatra’s tomb … To show the World!”

Well hope and wishing him success!

Update, snaps © Aggie Reiter

28 Jan

75th Anniversary of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day @ Budapest

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On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day held at the Italian Cultural Institute Budapest open by H.E. Mr. Massimo Rustico – Ambassador of Italy to Hungary who emphasized in particular that not only men, women and children of Jewish identity were taken from Hungary to the Nazi camps, but unfortunately also from Italy and from all over Europe…. NEVER FORGET – NEVER TO HAPPEN AGAIN! H. E. Mr. Yacov Hadas-Handelsman – Ambassador of Israel to Hungary expressed his thanks to the Italian Culture Institution in offering the grand hall to keep the anniversary and gave a speech in the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Mr. Gian-Luca Borghese – Director of the Italian Cultural Institute talked about Italy’s Jewish and those non-Jewish political opposite viewers under the naci dictatorship taken also to Auschwitz.

After the speeches a screening to place of the documentary film „Numbered” Holocaust film which is a reminder of how many people counted in that era. The movie is a collage of narratives and photographs of Auschwitz survivors. Auschwitz prisoners were tattooed with serial numbers. The  documentary is a highly visual, emotionally cinematic journey, guided by testimonies and portraits of these survivors. The film director Uriel Sinai.

After the screening a concert on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day was held by Deviant Music Concerto of Davide Casali on clarinet and Pierpaolo Levi on piano.

Attention was brought to the audience of the Italian Jewish composers, Leone Sinigaglia, Alberto Gentili Renzo Massarani and also of the Jewish identity were Ernst Krenek and Viktor Ullmann.

The clarinet-piano duo spoke about the music which was constantly present and played a central role in the life at the death camp, offering theme of remembrance. Their works on two instruments are rarely heard originally written in Auschwitz. Unfortunately, the topic was overshadowed and seemingly overlooked in the traditional studies in the Shoah. Their aim is to spread, introduce, especially emphasized for today’s generation, to get to know, hear, feel the feelings behind the notes as listening to the Getto’s music.

The two artists presented:

Leone Sinigaglia (1868-1944): 12 Variazioni su unema di Franz Schubert, Op. 19

Aldo Finzi (1897-1945): Pavana per clarinetto e pianoforte

Viktor Ullmann (1898-1944): Sonata via Pianoforte solo n ° 5 durata

Erwin Schulhoff (1894-1942): Susi per clarinetto e pianoforte

Renzo Massarani (1898-1975): Preludio

Ernst Krenek (1900-1991): Sonata per clarinetto e pianoforte

Alberto Gentili (1873-1954): Serenatella per clarinetto e pianoforte

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26 Jan

Badacsony wine-makers and tourism providers from the region soon arriving.

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Reminder to  Saturday, February, 29.  2020. – Rome Hall – Budapest.

See programs below:

From 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibitors are invited by professional partners and members of the press on an invitation-only basis, and entry is free.

After 4 p.m. gates open to the public, exclusive wine tasting awaits all wine lovers.

MASTER CLASSES:
First Master class  No.1. – from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by Dr. András Csizmadia – Topic: “Badacsony wines crave for honeymoon!”
Second Master class from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. by Dr. Gabriella Mészáros
Topic: Big vintage of the last 10 years.

Ticket prices:

Advance Ticket: 6900HUF – Available until midnight February, 27, 2020.  – Unlimited wine tasting on site.

Ticket for the venue: 8.900HUF – The ticket price valid on the day of the event.  – Enables unlimited wine tasting.

  • Discount rates:
    Entry fee for master classes is only 5900HUF.
  • For full-time and correspondence students – basic ticket price: 4900HUF (upon registration, presentation of the valid student card is required).
  • Basic ticket price for students of specialized higher education institutions: 3500HUF  (upon presentation, student card is required at registration)
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26 Jan

TITAN Containers @ Vértesszőlő – Hungary

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In the late morning hours TITAN Containers – Hungary held a press meeting with invited media representatives and public to its warehouse introducing the plant and the latest developments of the TITAN containers. The venue was at the Strata Business Park between Tatabánya at Vértesszőlős, cca. 50 kms from Budapest on the M1 motorway.

The officially participants at the Strata Business Park were Investum Ltd., János Locher Managing Director, TITAN Containers A / S, Anja Maria Plampin (UK), TITAN Containers A / S Hungary branch, Zsolt Paulik country manager, Csaba Nagy – Mayor of Vértesszőlő.

It was stated by the TITAN Containers branch manager Zsolt Paulik, the TITAN containers has already  four  similar  plants already and shortly, this year they will open the 5th based at City of Dunaharaszti. The unit has 51 containers but can be expanded to 200 containers. So far the TITAN Containers has been invested 800 million HUF in its self-storage bases in Hungary. The cost of the space close to 400 million HUF after expanded. The storage and hire fee are based on the monthly cost which depend on the square meter size of the TITAN container and determine personally on individual in need. Self Storage containers … Many people have objects, tools etc. which they keep for time being, to be in use later on, but as this goes around the clock, soon not enough space for the gadget. Making those summer and winter storage months much easier without the pain to get rid of something and avoid to deal with those stressful hours.  People will reach more secure storage space with the selection of containers of various sizes. It would be just as having an own second garage. Office Storage containers … There are many reasons why business needs space, personal possessions, such as  to store equipment, file, stocks or a meeting room for that last-minute appointment. On the spot there are experts in providing tailor made solutions for requirements. Accommodation containers … Placing home furniture into storage is really handy especially in times when do not know where to place the home belongings,  moving home, redecorating, renovating or simply looking to free up some space. Refrigerated containers … For shopping centers are also recommended for storing goods. Refrigerated containers/cold stores/cold rooms. The plant has many more options to tailor the customers need.

Individuals, companies renting these containers can come-and-go anytime of the day. The plant offer 24-hour access, seven days a week with fully-alarmed rooms for added security, with the further reassurance of CCTV monitoring.  Access is free, no additional cost. Anyway, worthwhile in advance to view the opening hours.  Rent or buy, either way always get best value for money with TITAN containers.

TITAN Containers A/S, Anja Maria Plampin (UK) spoken  about the beginning of the establishment.  Saying, the TITAN Containers is a family-owned investment company based in Denmark.  Her father in UK and mother in Denmark previously worked in the container field. It didn’t take long before they got married and continued to build their project – TITAN containers together. The Titan name came from her mother’s favorite horse Called Titan. They knew the titanium is precious metal. These containers are not made of Tianium, but well fit to be name of the characteristic force it holds.  Also spoke about the foundation by her father Layland Barker in 1987. Since then TITAN has become perhaps the largest privately owned company supplying shipping and storage containers for a vast multitude of applications. TITAN’s initial goal was to pass on the advantages of high volume with providing end-users with top quality containers and services always with competitive pricing. Today, more than 30 years later, TITAN maintain the same targets, operate six brands and is able to offer worldwide services with a network that is possibly the one of best in the market place.

The Investum Ltd. plans to develop further more similar plants in the future, customized industrial and commercial buildings in the Strait Business Park said by János Locher Managing Director – Investum Ltd.

Were examples what these containers are also good for, e.g. … People having interesting hobbies and need to be stored and also for young entrepreneurs realize their dreams may come true  to have a place  for (bands rehearsals). Also how students get frustrating and time consuming at the end of each term. becoming more location independent with time spent on placement, at home or abroad. The need to be flexible is never more apparent. To help the student needs. Titan offers storage areas ranging from a large locker that can take a couple of suitcases, up to our smallest storeroom to help them store clothing, books, sports equipment and personal items.

The TITAN containers are around the four corners of the Earth and expanding e.g. … Europe, Australia, NZ, USA, U.K. Asia, Middle East.

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22 Jan

Coming up – Leap Day of the Year, but for Wine Lover Not to Escape!

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Badacsony cellars hidden treasures are once again coming to Budapest! 

District, VII., 9-11 Erzsébet Boulevard – Budapest

New York Palace will be more than just a tourist attraction …  the Badacsony cellars from Lake Balaton will host the region wines on  Saturday, February, 29.  2020. – Rome Hall – Budapest.

This year the Badacsony Wine Region members are celebrating their 10th year anniversary. It is a ONE DAY event!  Interested in region’s wine tasting, mark the date on your must visit list whilst visiting – staying in Budapest.

As said … This is the leap day of the year, but wine lover is not to escape. At the venue bring feast for the eyes – wines to ease the thirst!

Folks should not miss this experience … their jaws will fall off seeing the sophisticated architectural. In addition in admiring the interior architecture, the best opportunity is to connect it, also to get acquainted with the wines of the Lake Balaton Badacsony region, which are presented by their own winemakers. The tasting wines are pre-classified by a committee of winemakers and external experts during a blind tasting. Thanks to this, the public can really taste the wonders that are born exclusively in the Badacsony Wine Region, where basalt, sandstone, and Lake Balaton lend different but unique features to the wine.

Just as in the previous years, it is a one day event, jointly organized with the Badacsony Guild Tourism Association.
Badacsony wineries are open year around, but on this day it will be a full „wine touring program” in Budapest with around 50 exhibitors awaiting visitors who can sample more than 140 wines from nearly 40 wineries. At the event, visitors will find the volcanic classic tastes and also just interested, open to new flavors.

The exhibitors’ list is not published yet.

Update Aggie Reiter

 

9 Nov

Wine and Gastronomy Events @ Badacsony – Lake Balaton

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Highlights to the forthcoming events at Badacsony – Lake BalatonBadacsony – Lake Balaton

Martin’s Day Wine Dinner -Laposa Estate – November, 09. Welcoming a small number of participants  to their traditional, Martin’s wine dinner at Laposa Estate! Of course beside the goose flavors the leader to the dinner will be the this years new wine.

Badacsony New Wine Tasting – November, 16. This fall they wish to fill the Hableány – Mermaid spaces with life and restore to its old function, create a meeting point for the region’s winemakers, and a space where can show the outsiders dropping by the wine of the region. There is no better time to do this, as of November, when its  the new period of wines.They are already beyond the harvest, and finally can taste first “fruits” of their work, the exciting, fresh new wines.

Gastrohegy – Badacsony Flying  – November, 23-24. Poultry meat week-end. Traditional and unconventional dishes are rounded up by the chefs’ soaring imagination: chicken, turkey, pheasant, duck, goose, guinea fowl, rooster, pigeon on the plate in all forms. The rich white wines will go well with the dishes!

GastroHegy/  Non-HAKE –  November, 26-27. Fish gastronomy  at Badacsony but Hake (Merluccius merluccius) by no means! But sturgeon, catfish, bream, perch, fish that the water of Lake Balaton gives on the plate at the vineyard. The menus – comprising seasonally available ingredients of local producers – is put together by our chef based on our own recipes, while having particular regard to the individual wishes of their guests.

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5 Nov

LUX Film Days – Uránia National Film Theater @ Budapest

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November, 13. – November, 15. 2019.

District, VIII., 21. Rákóczi Road – Budapest

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LUX FILM DAYS project aims to bring the screenings of the finalists of the LUX FILM PRIZE Official Competition of the European Union (EU). The European Parliament’s cinematographic prize is awarded each year to films reflecting in line with important political, sensitive portrayal of current social phenomena that affect everyone. There will be a Northern Macedonian satirical drama exploring the state of God exists and is called Petrunya, Cold Case Hammarskjöld and The System.

The recognition aims not only to promote European films, but also to distribute the winning works to all European countries and make them available to everyone. These films will be screened across all 28 countries with subtitles in 24 languages.

In Hungary between November, 13-15, the three finalists will be screened at the Urania National Film Theater.

This year, the three titles in competition and screening in Budapest – Hungary.

Wednesday, November, 13. – 7 p.m. – God Exists, Her Name is Petrunya – by Teona Strugar Mitevska (North Macedonia/Belgium/Slovenia/Croatia/ France) 2019. Synopsis: A powerful cinematic work that tells the story of a woman who finds herself in a position that only men have access to at a religious ceremony, and which makes a significant contribution to the feminist struggle, the most acute social issue of our times, which has yet to gain momentum in the Balkans. World-premiered in competition at the Berlinale, where it picked up the Ecumenical Jury Prize.

Thursday, 14 November, 2019  – 7 p.m. – Cold Case Hammarskjöld – by Mads Brügger (Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Belgium/UK/Germany) 2019. Synopsis: Danish director Mads Brügger and Swedish private investigator GöranBjörkdahl trying to solve provocative investigation into the 1961 death of Swedish UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld. Dag Hammarskjöld died in a suspicious plane crash in 1961 on his way to ceasefire negotiations in order to resolve a conflict in Katanga, Congo, in which significant economic interests were at stake. The Swedish UN Secretary General was a progressive politician who wanted to prevent Western countries such as Britain and France from reinstating their influence in Africa, after colonies had gained independence. Brügger’s slow-building documentary sheds light onto the mystery. This is the third time in the LUX Prize’s history that a documentary is among the three finalists. (Mads Brügger delivered one of the breakout films of this year’s Sundance Film Festival with his incendiary muckraker Cold Case Hammarskjöld.

Friday, 15. November, 2019. – 7 p.m. – The Realm – by Rodrigo Sorogoyen (Spain/France). Synopsis: A forceful and adrenaline-charged thriller … how far will someone go to hold on to power? This adrenaline-charged thriller deals with political corruption. It tells the story of the demise of a successful politician and his freedom, which had looked destined to last forever. Get ready for bitter arguments, tense car chases and clashes with a probing press. The Realm world-premiered in competition at San Sebastián, before going on to win seven Spanish Goyas. Also competed for the main prize at the Cinefest International Film Festival in Miskolc- Hungary.

The three finalists were selected from among the ten films in the 2019 Official Selection, which once again included four women directors  (Teona Strugar Mitevska, Tamara Kotevska, Nora Fingscheidt and Natasha Merkulova and two documentaries (Cold Case Hammarskjöld and Honeyland), as well as the significant presence European co-productions.

As in previous years, the three finalist films will go on a tour around Europe, with screenings being organised in more than 60 cities across the 28 European member states, subtitled in the 24 official languages of the EU, thanks to the cooperation between the European Parliament Information Offices and the Creative Europe MEDIA Desks. In the Fall, the newly elected members of the European Parliament will be invited to vote for one of the three films in competition. The winner will be announced on November, 27 at the formal sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, in the presence of the directors.

After the screenings, viewers will be able to vote for their favorit movie again this year on http://www.luxprize.eu until January 31, 2020. All voters will take part in a raffle draw, which the winner will be able to attend at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in July 2020, where the winner of the public vote will be announced and the ten nominees of the LUX Film Award will be presented next year.

Update Aggie Reiter

4 Oct

Design Week – Designs Wanted – Trade Show @ Budapest – 2019.

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Friday, October, 4. 2019 – Sunday, October, 13, 2019.

This year, the Baltic countries – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – will be honored guests of the festival.

 

For the sixteenth time now, Budapest Design Week festival awaits visitors with 250 programs at 150 design locations during the period of October, 4 – 13., similarly to previous years in its structure but with many new features a number added to the content.  The aim of the biggest design event in Hungary is to encourage cooperation between designers and companies beyond the formation of attitudes, thus strengthening the economic role of during the period of  the Hungarian design ecosystem.

The organizers will be waiting for the participants with several programs aimed at economic recovery. In a series of lectures tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized creative industries, experts will answer the most common strategic, financing, commercial, copyright and communication issues.

The program series includes events for the general public … exhibition openings, children’s programs, thematic tours, workshop visits, professional events, round-tables, professional presentations, conferences, awards gala and many more activities.

The Service Design Day program … a series of lectures and workshops illustrating the relationship between strategic planning and design, will be held this year, as well as the Design Management Awards, which recognizes successful practices of design management-oriented corporate governance by the Hungarian Design Council.

Constant programs, rural events … the permanent program elements: insight allowing designers Open Studios, guided tours of the city’s interesting sites Design, founded forty years ago this year, the Hungarian Design Award and the transfer of the Design Management Award.

The number of partner cities in the countryside is also expanding this year: besides the already successful cities of Debrecen, Győr, Pécs and Sopron, the city of Eger will be added as a new entrant, so in 2019 there will definitely be local designers, institutions and businesses Relationship Design Week.

The patron of Design Week Budapest is sponsored by the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office, organized by the Hungarian Design Council.

 Update Aggie Reiter

14 Aug

Celtic Women #1 World Music Artist @ Budapest 2019.

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Budapest Convention Center

Friday, October, 25. 2019.

Celebrating the timeless emotion of Ireland’s centuries-old heritage and continuing its remarkable 12-year-legacy, the group’s repertoire encompasses Irish classics, contemporary songs, classical favorites and stirring originals, celebrating Ireland’s history whilst reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland. The Grammy award nominee Celtic Woman returns with theuir all-new tour to Budapest again after their 2017 tour to commence another forthcoming concert on Voices of Angels.

Don’t miss the inpiring performances of this timeless music complete with bagpipes, dancers, a full band and choir in an exceptional production with the angelic voices of Celtic Woman. Their sophisticated costum trigger your sight and impress their audience with more-and-more eye-catching elegant outfits … lace, beads, laces, satin skirts, elegant evening dreeses. During their performance the Celtic divas get to change their costum several times, in addition to their captivating.

The tour will showcase the angelic voices of Mairéad Carlin, Éabha McMahon, Megan Walsh renowned singers, and the band’s fourth member the new violinist Tara McNeill, accompanied by a talented group of musicians and dancers, the world-class performing collective celebrates Irelands’ rich music and cultural heritage, bringing a fresh fusion to centuries of musical and cultural tradition.

Update Aggie Reiter

1 Feb

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

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

Italian Institute of Culture – Giuseppe Verdi Hall

District, VIII., 8. Bródy Sándor Street.

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

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

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

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

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