15 Oct

Navratri Festival – Fono House of Music – Budapest

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Confluence of Cultures in Hungary – organised by BSH

The Navratri Festival taking place between October,  14 – 19. 2018.

Fonó  – Buda House of Music –   District, XI., 3. Sztregova Street – Budapest.

Participation is welcomed to Navaratri, Golu and Durga Punja Celebration. Join the evening at Raas Garba Night in your vibrant and colorful outfits.  .Entry is free of charge.

Especially the Kathak Dance performance choreographed by Ms Sonali Roy on October, 16. 2018 at 8.10 p.m.

Culture programs October, 15 – 18. from 8.30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

See the full program with dates and timing: SingleSlide 

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13 Oct

Wine Barrels Matured Beers – Monyo

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The venue was were the presentation and tasting took place at the  Monyo Tap House – District, IX, 7.Kálvin Square – Budapest. The Monyo brewery showed off again with their latest premium-quality craft beer.  The representatives of the latest 2 new beers were introduced, marked as within the series of the „Hungarian Terroir” and as it was underlined, their goal is to offer each beer matured in wine barrels at an optimal quality.

These were the latest: Hungarian Terroir: Villány – Spontan Syrah 2017. Syrah grape marc spontaneously fermented unfiltered beer, aged in Syrah wine barrel in Hungarian, The Syrah red wine barrels maturing with the Heumann Winery collaboration, 8.1% ABV.)  Mouth filling, perfect likability. Villány is one of the flagship winegrowing region in Hungary.

And the Hungarian Terroir: Sopron – Blafränkisch (in Hungarian: Kékfrankos) – Russian Imperial Stout 2018. The Russian Imperial Stout aged in Hungarian Kékfrankos red wine barrels from Sopron, the superb red wine region for over two months,  in co-operation with Pfneiszl Winery, 10.5%  ABV). Unfiltered high-quality beer. Feel within the sence of the nose and taste the sour cherries, red fruit and pepper … yet …  smooth beer.

At the demonstrations were present: Antal Németh – Monyo Brewing Co.  – created in 2014 – brewery master – owner, Gergő Somfalvy – Heumann Winery ex-brand manager, Bigit Pfneiszl – master brewer – owner of Pfneilsz Cellar.

These beers are offered tap on the spot or bottled.

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13 Oct

HOMEDesign 2018 – Hungexpo Exhibition Center – Budapest

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 District, X., 10.  Albertirsai Road – Budapest

HOME 2018 – Find your dream home!

October, 12-14. 2018. – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day … On Sunday until 5 p.m.

HOME 2018 exhibition  …   Basically focuses on the general public. Held at the same time with this event, so visitors who are still in the dreaming and planning phase may even find their dream home in the neighbouring pavilion. And they can even furnish it from the range of products offered by OTTHONDesign Autumn, too!

Woodlike … The Hungarian Furniture Association welcomes visitors with a family workshop where they can get an insight into the intricate details of furniture production while well-skilled guests can even make their own small furniture pieces to take home afterwards. Wood Like is a well-equipped woodwork shop ont he spot where visitors can become masters of the trade for a few hours. Young experts will help guests to put together a download design item.

Design Week Budapest… The event will be focusing on the design aspect of home decoration. A token of this change is the exhibition’s entering into a strategic partnership with Design Week Budapest, which is 15 years old this season. One of the “children” of this cooperation is the Pure Design project which allows young Hungarian furniture designers, whose brand building has reached the phase when their products are ready for individual market entry and competition or being sold to a larger audience, to showcase their works. Design Week Budapest will be represented in the Pure Design island as well

Beside the high-quality exhibitor stands, another key sight of the event will be the Innovation – Home stand, where visitors are welcome to interiors, presentations and home decoration consulting, giving them ideas to create particular styles and atmospheres.

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12 Oct

Fény Street Market Celebrating its 20th Birthday.

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Upon invitation, joined the media to visit the Fény Street Market in Budapest. Presentation was given by Dr. Zsolt Láng – major of district II., celebrating the existence of the 20 years old Fény Street market. At present, 150 stores on nearly 20000 square meters, together with the local government, have more than 60 store owners.  Beside the wide variety offers, charity initiatives, renewed inside paths are welcoming the shoppers. The market is equipped with escalator, elevator, pharmacy, dog-cat feed, butcher, grocery store and countless small farmers who also present their grains, fruits, veggies, grocery, meat, all under one shelter, Easy and handy for elder folks to do their daily shopping.  The Fény Street Market is one of the busiest and most vibrant spots in the II. district and brings together people who have less and less spontaneous opportunities to meet.  Spoke also about the series connected to the 20 years birthday events to come forward such as kids play day, craft works etc. At the market the human connection with the stores individuals the visitors  feel as  they are almost coming home, recipes and cooking tips are exchanged and having fun joking. László Varga – President of the Fény Street Market condominium executive committee.

Two individuals were also on the spot at the 20 years  anniversary’s celebration. The real Fény Street Market shoppers. They both are regular customers at the market for over 20 years. The major handle over a bag to each of one them as to express their thanks for being loyal Fény Str. market buyers.

The media visit ended with  invitation to Betting “Market Mode” on the 1st floor at the “Vince Ételbár” – Vince Food Bar. A bunch for lunch … homemade meat products! Bet will not be on my own with the fine assortment of meats and delicacies which were simply heavenly. The told that all the dishes cooked and served here are actually her family’s favorite meals, so thought why not have them here at the Fény Street market. These home-made foodies, sweet cakes, soups … of course Gulyás soup … speak for themselves. For those who are looking for a place where they can taste the “Real Hungarian Home Made” flavors, should not miss to go for it at the market. Feel the hospitality and superb food at a neat place. The place is open from Monday to Friday from Noon till 5 p.m. Week-end closed. Lunchtime often gets really full with locals and foreigners.  Raw meat products and warm meat as sausages can be purchased on the ground. Gourmet customers will not be able to withstand from the delicious home-made food!

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12 Oct

Capa Grand Prize Hungary – 2019

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For many who sing, write, dance, act, study, run is not just a hobby, it is a lifestyle, just like to the photographer who takes a good snapshot and keeps a moment from running away. And as George Bernard Shaw once said … “A photographer is like a cod, which produces a million eggs in order that one may reach maturity.” 

The Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center – District VI., 8th Nagymező Street – Budapest, invites you and your friends to the opening ceremony of the three Capa Grand Prize 2018 scholarships and the Capa Grand Prix 2018 and the announcement of the three Capa Grand Prix 2019 scholarships for the next year. The guest will be welcomed by Orsolya Kőrösi, Managing Director of Capa Center and
István Virágvölgyi, secretary of the Capa Grand Prix. The Capa Grand Prix 2018 scholarships are – Máté Bartha, Adél Koleszár and Dániel Kovalovszky – their series can be viewed at the exhibitions, and the one of their snap will be awarded by the jury for the Capa Grand Prix.

The two events will take place at the Capa Center on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, on the occasion of the 105th anniversary of Robert Capa’s birth.

The Capa Grand Prize Hungary 2019 is only awarded through the contest … it is not based on nomination.  Hungarian citizens and/or foreign citizens working in Hungary are eligible to enter.

The awarded prizes are appreciated by the members of the jury:  Lars Boering, director of World Press Photo, Louise Clements, Art Director of QUAD also Director of the FORMAT International Photographic Festival, Oliva María Rubio, Curator and Artistic Director of La Fábrica and Katalin Spengler art collector, journalist, editor.

Before the awarding of the grand prize, the fellows present their finished work to the jury in person and in English, at a joint public exhibition in the Capa Center. Beyond the fellowship grant, the Capa Center provides funds for the preparation of the exhibition.

The result will be presented by the jury president: Gábor Gerhes – visual artist – university professor

The exhibition can be visited free of charge from October, 18. up to November, 05. 2018.

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10 Oct

Nokia Hungary turns 20 in Budapest/Hungary

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Nokia Hungary is cutting-edge technology of the future developed in Budapest

 Press release
Hungarian R&D center of the Finnish company is world-leading in the field of artificial intelligence, intelligent network and 5G.

“Nokia founded its Hungarian subsidiary 20 years ago. To celebrate the company is showcasing its 25 most important innovations developed in Hungary during a 3-day event. The company plays a major role in the Hungarian economy, employing more than 2,200 people Nokia’s Hungary-based R&D activity encompasses everything from artificial intelligence solutions and 5G networks gain to more traditional mobile switching centers.

A backpack which can be turned into a mobile network in emergency situations, a mobile application allowing communication between cars by sharing information real-time, Rubik’s Cube in augmented reality – just some of the visionary technological innovations that are being developed by Hungarian professionals at Nokia in Budapest. The Finnish tech giant founded its Hungarian technology center 20 years ago, and on this occasion the company showcases its 25 most important innovations developed in the country during a 3-day event.

Nokia has been present in Hungary since 1998. Nokia Skypark – the headquarters of the company located in Budapest – is home to one of the biggest information technology and telecommunication R&D centers in the country. Nokia plays a major role in the country’s economy and employs more than 2,200 people. Nokia’s Hungary-based R&D activity encompasses the company’s traditional telecommunication developments, within the frameworks of which artificial intelligence solutions and automation of fifth generation networks gain an increasing ground besides mobile switching centers. The local research center of Nokia Bell Labs performs fundamental research in the field of artificial intelligence and cognitive science, among other areas.

World-class developments by Hungarian professionals … On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of Nokia’s presence in Hungary, the company organized a 3-day event between 8-10 October called Nokia Future X Days. With the event, Nokia opened its doors to its domestic and international ecosystem partners, industrial professionals and Hungarian university students from the field of engineering and information technology. Within the framework of the event, a high-level conference is organized, with an adjacent exhibition showcasing the 25 most important Nokia innovations developed in Hungary through live demonstrations.

Backpack turned into a cell tower, cars communicating, Rubik’s Cube in augmented reality … One of the most spectacular developments is a backpack-sized mobile network, called Nokia Ultra Compact Network. The small-sized, robust and easily transportable mobile network was specially designed for catastrophe situations, enabling participants of the rescue mission to create a 4G network in the affected area within minutes.

Within CUIC (Center for University-Industry Cooperation), research and development activity conducted together with Budapest University of Technology and Economics resulted in a conceptual demo showing the transition between the real and virtual world, demonstrating the power and almost limitless possibilities of 5G technology. Digitizing the physical world real-time, magical AR (augmented reality) glasses – connected with a few real and a virtual Rubik’s Cubes – showed how the real and the digital world will be merged in the near future. The Cube can be solved with the help of the AR glasses where users can see the movements on the real Cube in real-time. This is a significant innovation since digitizing the Cube requires huge data transmission, made possible by 5G and Nokia’s cloud-based solutions. Furthermore, the Car2X mobile application, which allows users to follow the movements of other vehicles via sensors built into drivers’ phones or smart license plates, also has been developed in Budapest. Cars communicating with each other can help drivers by sharing information real time – even in a traffic situation beyond direct visibility. By sharing relevant information that supports decision-making, transportation can be made safer while the driver experience is improved, and it can also have an impact in the field of vehicle insurance.

“Hungarian professionals at Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Technology Center perform world-leading research and development activity in several fields of mobile technology. Future X Days provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the 25 most important technological innovations developed in Hungary. Participants could get insight into solutions based on artificial intelligence, 5G cognitive networks, V2X – communication solutions between vehicles and other devices – human and technology interfaces, DevOps development management platform, Open API, Edge cloud and other, cutting-edge technology solutions,”  said Gergely Mihálka, member of Nokia’s global Executive Management.

Besides research and development, Budapest is home to Nokia employees working in international finance, global procurement, human resources, talent acquisition and marketing.

About Nokia … We create the technology to connect the world. Powered by the research and innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we serve communications service providers, governments, large enterprises and consumers, with the industry’s most complete, end-to-end portfolio of products, services and licensing.“

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9 Oct

Radics Gigi – Grand Concert Show – Papp László Budapest Sport Arena

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District, XIV.,  2.  Stefánia Road – Budapest

Saturday, November, 10. at 7 p.m.

At the concert show for the first time Gigi Radics will entertain the audience with her new and old songs and well-known productions bringing new look with new orchestration.

At the show will be surprise guests, as well as international professional orchestra and dancers adding color to the superb performance. The audience may gain insight into the experiences of Gigi’s presentations collected during her stay in the USA.

The show will be grandiose, unique light technology on the stage, which will melt into magnificently tunes. The grand show will be directed by the famous György Bohm, who has created a number of blockbusters disclosure.

The show designer is János Madarász “MADÁR” who is a producer and a number of Hungarian successful music visuals and light creators.

After sold-out concerts at home and abroad in the recent years, this year coming for the first time an independent large-scale spectacular concert show to entertain the audience by Gigi Radics. Her unique, clear voice, charisma charmed not only have had followed by the domestic and foreign fans, but even the world-famous Quincy Jones as well.

Quote: “Gigi Radics among the world’s five best singers” said Quincy Jones truthfully! Gigi, despite her young age, has gained multiple gold and platinum-selling and a of numerous awards and recognition. In 2018, in the Hungarian X-Factor was the only female mentor!

Radics Gigi at the age of 15 won the highest-quality talent researcher in Hungary.The young singer has become one of the most popular Hungarian female performers. Over the next few years, Gigi’s talents  was awarded by prizes, as well as gold and platinum creations in Hungary. In the summer of 2012 in Los Angeles recorded her first studio album, title “Brand new feeling” and included as well the video album “Daydream”. The “Brand new Feeling”/”Daydream” led overall radio playlist of 10 weeks, which has become a unique success story of the Hungarian radio!

On January, 10, 2013, the professional jury of MTV selected the big hit title: „That Hurts” at the Eurovision national final namely „A Dal” („The Song”) competition to attend at  Malmö – Eurovision. Although she did not represent Hungary in Malmö, but she robbed the attention on international recognition since then. Even before the age of 18, a number of prestigious Hungarian Music Awards – Nominations (Fonogram, Comet, Bravo Otto) been received several times. In 2012 she performed at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival  especially invited by Quincy Jones. In 2013 stepped on stage at the Italian Auditorium di Milano, accompanied by symphonic orchestra at the concert hall.

Reserve your seat before the house is sold out.

Ticket available in advance daily on the spot or through booking on the net: http://www.eventim.hu

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8 Oct

Transylvanian Days @ Grand Market Hall – Budapest

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Grand  Market Hall –  District, IX., 1-3. Vámház Blvd. – Budapest

October, 9-11. 2018. – Open: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Despite of the season, the weather has been incredible nice, the sun, catching some rays at this time of the year is a gift of nature. Rolling along in Budapest worthwhile to take your steps to the Grand Market Hall.

As a reminder to the coming up next National Days at the Grand Market Hall – Budapest, welcomes locals and foreigners  to join  the 3 days exhibition. A neighboring country Transylvania will be introducing their culture with programs and also not just to see but to buy on the spot all sorts of hand-made crafts. Transylvanian producers will make the Grand Market Hall of Budapest colorful and special for three days event. This event gives you an opportunity to try delicious Transylvanian cuisine, to get to know the beautiful handmade products and encounter  with the producers personally.

One of their foodies comes rain … come shine is for anytime of the year, it is the perfect combination of sweet and salty original chimneys cones. For those who are not familiar … the best way to describe it is a doughnut cone.

For the fine taste gurus, they may taste the traditional potato bread, the well-known stuffed cabbage and vinegar with tarragon for the perfect potato soup. In addition, get your special kind of tinctures and honey from the Transylvanian mountains to strengthen immune system and prevent snuffle.  Last but not least, do not forget to try the blueberry and sour cherry liqueur.

Enjoy your day at one of the most beautiful Grand Markets in Europe.

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7 Oct

A Gate to Incredible India in Hungary

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The Ambassador H.E. Mr Rahul Chhabra – Embassy of India to Hungary organized and invited several Ambassadors and representatives from embassies to Hungary to join Somogyvámos where H.E and. Mrs Kavita Chhabra payed a far well visit at the Krishna Valley‘s residence as the Ambassador’s mandate end in Hungary by the end of October.

Krishna Valley is Europe’s largest organics farms, established in 1993. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) known for the Hare Krishna movement … (ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York City). The plantation has been observed as statue in the U.N. Climate Change Convention. The Krishna Valley is prime tourist destination in Central Europe.

Once upon a time the venue was an empty hedge, with some high-rise trees and the surrounding lands were previously inhabited. In the beginning there were 130 hectare of land offered. Krishna Valley its 25 years has developed a lot in recent times. To-day the venue lay on 700 hectare, mainly with parks, residents, social buildings,  and agricultural lands.

Arriving to the scene, at the entrance two huge Indian elephant statues welcome the visitors and the hosts invited to taste the milky sweet cakes made by the locals from milk. We entered the gate and taken on the venues on ox carts. Seen and visited some places … on the territory have 2 kindergarten, 2 elementary school … with boys and girls in separate classes … 2 pubs, 2 colleges … program with science, library, dairy-farm, restautant, church building, organic gardens and holy places. Visited the dairy farm carried by ox carts and also veggies and fruit plantation. Also went to the  Gurukul (school), where kindergarten and elementary schools children specially prepared program for us as they have their daily worship. Were invited to their local restaurant for an Ayurveda picnic lunch. According to India’s ancient nutrition requirements, the dishes had six kinds of taste (sour, bitter, sweet, salty, pungent, acrid).

Short  presentation was held to the visitors: where was told their purpose of educating, main philosophy in training their people Vedic culture and Values. At the Krishna Valley there are three individual activities: religion, tourism and organic farming, and in the past few years the number of guests visiting the base approximately  thirty thousand  has been increasing year-by-year. Krishna Valley actually is not an ordinary out-door folk exhibition village, the visitors may have a glimpse into the local residents daily life, children’s morning activities, and visit the temple and enjoy their local prepared meals. The architectural style has a print on in-and-outside richly decorated with Indian motifs, pillars, colorful dioramas and paintings. During their 25 years had 40 thousand planted trees by them. The locals are handling organic farming, cow protection and selling at their shop the locally prepared goods, jams, organic drinks, organics teas and soaps and many more handy items. Living inside the  village are 150 members and monks with Radha-Syamasundara in the center, and outside in the town area are other 200  believers reflect on religious faith.  Rolling along the organic botanic garden, having a view of the Indian style pavilions, the Yamuna pond (named after the Jamuna River which is the longest and the second largest tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) in northern India. Actually, the pond grew by the years from the rain in the valley area and the sight surely fulfilled the visitors with the beautiful sight of mother nature. Henna painter ladies invited those who wish to leave with henna prints to join after lunch at restaurant.

It was obvious to see that all those who came and attended the event enjoyed their stay as they were on the island of tranquility.

Last but not least anyone interested in the India traditional culture are more than welcome. Visitors arrive through the reception stand, view the attractions on an ox carts , the church,  they can have guided tours of the unique Indian-style sanctuary, unique in the world. The first turn starts at 11 a.m. and the last starts at 5 p.m.

Videos on YT: Part1 at the Krishna Valley – ​Somogyvámos – Hungary, Part2 Traditional dance at the Krishna Valley – Hungary, Part3 Traditional dance at the Krishna Valley – Hungary

 

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5 Oct

Official Opening – 5th Indian Film Festival – Puskin Cinema

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A week at the Puskin Cinema to lose time with enjoying Indian Films.

The event was open by H.E. Rahul Chhabra – Ambassador of India to Hungary along with the
Curator Indian Film Festivals Worldwide – Captain Rahul Bali – Indian Film Festival Hungary and other VIP representatives.

Captain Rahul Bali took on a difficult task because he wanted to compile a film selection that faithfully reflects the typical atmosphere of Indian films and best describes a wide range of human emotions and virtues, such as love, attachment, loyalty. The film festival gives you the opportunity to experience these feelings on real movie screen with Indian songs, dances and music. Man watching Indian movies experiences the most subtle and striking feelings; Perhaps this also explains why India is so popular all over the world.
Jab Harry Met Sejal – 2017 – 144 minutes full of entertainment, screened around prominent capitals.

Last night officially screened Jab Harry Met Sejal (English: When Harry Met Sejal).

An Indian romantic comedy film written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. It features Anushka Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan in the lead roles. Pre-production of the film begun in April 2015 and principal photography commenced in August 2016 in Prague, Amsterdam, Vienna, Lisbon and Budapest.

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Produced by Gauri Khan
Starring Anushka Sharma and Shah Rukh Khan
Production company – Red Chillies Entertainment
The films are in Hindi language with Hungarian subtitle.

Updates of screenings: http://puskinmozi.hu/programok/indiai-filmhet-2018

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