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“Alluring India 2017” – A unique MAIDEN display of Indian Traditional & Fusion Fashion in Hungary.

Incredible Delights with Incredible Indian twist in Fashion!

This event was organised celebrating the 70th Anniversary of India’s Independence, by Rahul Chhabra Ambassador of India in collaboration with Mr. Vinay Gupta, Managing Director of Gait-N-Grace.

The celebration of 70th Anniversary of India’s Independence Day in Budapest was in mid August, yet the Embassy of India in the capital of Hungary was organized adding the ceremony connected with two “F”s … Fashion and Food at the “Bálna” – “Whale” last week in Budapest.

India is a country of fabulous landscapes, exotic flavors, beautiful buildings and much more that was introduced during the evening when the lights were turned down low, yet on the catwalk the brightness of  full-fledged awesome fashion world open to the eyes of the audience at present.

“Enchanting”... The Fashion show featured the latest finely tailored Indian garments such as Silk Saris, embroidered Lehengas and mermaid gowns with ruffles. The collection was more about Indian traditional wear with a touch of contemporary ensemble.

The concept of the event was to create an environment of Indian ethos globally through a
unique insight into collections of 2 eminent names in the bridal trousseau industry, Ms.
CharuParashar and Ms. PayalKeyal. This fashion show showcased a first-off collection
namely “Regal Saree” –  “Various Moods” by Ms.CharuParashar, “The Weaves from the Ghats of Banaras” by Ms. Salma Sultan, and “Contemporary Sari” –  “Contemporary Wedding Cocktail” collection by Ms. PayalKeyal.

A glimpse of Indian culture was also showcased with a live demonstration of how a 9
meters in length Sari plead-by-plead was draped to perfection in different styles.  Was told about the world’s longest sari measured as 388.9 meters (usually 4-5 meters in length, 90-120 centimeters wide in a piece of fabric.

The audience was mesmerized by the beautifully crafted Indian outfit that was portrayed as an acknowledgement of the skills & talent – Indian hand-weavers. The poem “khoob ladi
mardani,woh toh Jhansi wali rani thi” by Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, was enacted to highlight the story of Rani Laxmi Bai, who battled her fight to freedom despite being
dressed in nine-yard long Langdar Sari. With flowing spirits and free-wheeling
conversations.  Also the guests indeed enjoyed the fascinating act by a Hungarian Mind
Illusionist.

Not only the fashion was unique, the Hungarian and diplomatic glitterati couldn’t stop raving about the lavish spread as they immersed themselves in the fashion show sipping a delectable glass of Hungarian wines and mulled wins, but also the smooth taste of India’s beer. The fondness for India’s food is not only to get in India. The Indian delicacies was top of the cake with the display of rustic and authentic Indian curry buffet introducing the traditional tastes from several regions brought on the spot by the Curry House in Budapest. 

Part2 – Update and Snaps Aggie Reiter

As a tradition, this year again the Kecskemét Animation Film Festival is moving to Budapest just for one day!

Saturday, September 30, the festival program will feature a selection of animated films for  children and adults.

The most popular and award-winning films … “Goodies” will be hit on the big screen.  Two Hungarian blocks will feature a selection of Australia’s excellence and the British animation feature Ethel and Ernest.

The KAFF Day begins at 3 o’clock with a selection of Hungarian fairy tales, for which the organizers are looking forward to families. This is recommended by the British family film Ethel and Ernest from 4.30 p,m.  to older kids and adults. From 6.30 p.m. onwards, KAFF’s Hungarian short film and TV series will be shown, and at 8.30  p.m. the Australian animation will close the KAFF day.

Detailed program:

3 p.m. – Hungarian fairytale selection from KAFF children’s films (56′)

The Rectangular Round Forest / No tumble – Horváth Mária (13 KAFF – of Kecskemét Media Center Special Prize), Hoppi Tales / Remembrance Day – Rófusz Ferenc (13 KAFF – The MTVA Special Prize), rose on the moon – Horváth Molnár Pann, Shipwrecked – Szeiler Péter Kaláka – Nothing about the man – Chunky year, a pile kufli / Never eat mushrooms for breakfast – Pálfi Szabolcs, Jurik Kristó, Body Hopp – Bakos Barbara, Deer Hey! – Bárczy Örs, Mutty tales / fox guy sons – Richly Zsolt king as there are so many fairy tales – Szederkényi Bella, Somhatalom – Bertóti Attila (13 KAFF – the jury praise).

4:30 p.m. – Ethel and Ernest (95′)

British full-length animated film in English, with Hungarian subtitles

Raymond Briggs’s 1998 film, a hand-drawn, full-length animated film, Raymond’s parents – Ethel and Ernest – is a true story of Raymond Briggs’s 1998 great book. We are familiar with the average London family who are experiencing special events and huge social changes.

6.30 p.m. –  Selection from KAFF Short Film and TV Film Contest (96 ‘) with English subtitles.

Kojot and the pale-face – Áron Gauder (13th KAFF – Best Screenplay Award), Gypsy Tales / The Fire Snake – László Balajthy (13th KAFF – Best 3D Movie Award), Mimik – Varga Petra (13th KAFF – Best Animated Work), Some words – László Csáki,  All My Days – Mira Zeno (13th KAFF – The Metropolitan University’s Sentiment Award), Mouse – Ervin B. Ervin (13th KAFF – The Best Picture Format Language), Home Party – Daniel’s Lamb, Second Hand – Noemi Barkóczi, Fiaskó – Szabolcs Nagy (13th KAFF – Best First Film Award), The 13th Princess – Russian Tina (13th KAFF – Best Student Film Award), Love – Réka Bucsi (13th KAFF – Best Short Film Award, National Student Jury Award), Commitment – Judit Wunder (Grandfather of the 13th KAFF), Balcon – Dell’Edera Dávid (13th KAFF – Award for Hungarian Film Critics), Honor – Árpád Koós, Béla Klingl (13th KAFF – Best Television Series Award).

8.30 p.m. –  Australian Short Film Composition (90′)

Screened in original language:Harvie Krumpet – Adam Eliot, The mother’s voice – Dennis Tupicoff, Little Treasures – Sarah Watt, Noelene Giblet kidnapping – Susan Earl, Chainsaw – Dennis Tupicoff.

On the spot riport:

KAFF – Report on the Animated (documentary film) of Celebration of Australian Animation by Monahan, Craig – 2017 – Hungary.

Update Aggie Reiter