Hungary’s beer status at Dublin Craft Beer Cup – 2018

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Again, Hungarian Kraft Beer was recognized as the best in the Dublin International Beer Competition.
Hungarian breweries received  high degree of recognition from numerous domestic small brewery breweries in Ireland’s largest craft beer at the Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fair.

This year’s lately report within update of Hungary’s craft beer breweries role in Dublin: https://rollinginbudapest.com/2018/03/21/hungarian-success-at-the-dublin-craft-beer-festival-2018/

Dublin Craft Beer Cup 2018 Grand Prize Winner was the one where beer and rail met together with the M63 BULLDOG, and from the same brewery had two more medals received: bronze (327-139, M40 PÚPOS) and one silver medal (M61 NOHAB)… (The figures relates on the plate serial number of the steam  engines. The brewer’s father who also beside as engine driver worked his lifetime along as a brewer and enriched, making him the most successful domestic starter.)
There were also 2 breweries in  Dublin in scaling their beers beside the top: the Hopfanatic and Guri brewery received awards as well:
Hopfanatic – Christmas Hoppudding – silver medal
Hopfanatic – Jindilli – silver medal
Hopfanatic – Whitehops – bronze medal
Hopfanatic – Nohoplimit – bronze medal
Guri Brewery – Pompeii – gold medal
Guri Brewery – Black Ball – silver medal
Guri Brewery – Sztahanov – bronze medal

Update and snaps: Aggie Reiter

Decision by “SwimranKing” = Dániel Gyúrta

An end of an awesome era of Hungarian swimming sports has been completed with the announcement of

“SwimranKing” = Dániel Gyúrta

Q: “Making the most difficult decision of my life, I am saying goodbye to competitive swimming. I am not a “give-up type of guy”, but I had to admit that it’s time to let it go. I am grateful to the whole nation for standing behind me and for the fact that I won everything a swimmer may dream of: I was undefeated for 6 years in the world. I will not show my back to the world of pools, Hungarian swimming can rely on me!”

Five-legged games at 200 meters, the first Hungarian of the World Championships, after the Olympic success

Beside being on the stands so many occasions, received a diploma for sporting action from the International Fair Play Commission (CIFP) at the Paris ceremony in 2013.

He traveled to Norway, where he met with Dale Oen‘s parents and brother Robin in a gala gathering. Gyúrta received an international fair play for his act. As he said at the event: Q: “It can and must be sported that rivals do not seek to destroy each other, but recognize who is the better in noble rivalry.

Update Aggie Reiter

Sustainable transport – healthy, local food.

District, VII., 32 Dembinszky  Street

The Cargonomia team invites you for the launch of their most recent project: Community Cargobike Sharing System. On Thursday, March, 29 from 6 p.m. – Cargonomia.

The Cargonomia is a center for low-tech, sustainable urban transportation solutions and local food distribution by cargobike. Since they launched their collective in 2015 have offered the possibility to test and borrow cargobikes from the center through direct contact. Have decided to take the next step to make it easier for helping people access cargobicycles and are now launching an open-source online platform offering the possibility to share and borrow cargobikes and trailers all around the city.

The organisers happy to invite you to the presentation of the platform and this new project. Doors Open 6.30 p.m. Welcoming word from Cargonomia’s team 6.45 p.m.  Presentation of the platform, the project and its partners  7 p.m.  Discussion on Cargobike usage in Budapest and how to develop it 8p.m. Music, local organic refreshments from their partners. At 10 p.m. will be held the Afterparty… traveling together by bike to a surprise location!

This project is supported by the MKKP RÓSÁNÉKATÉKA and the New National Excellence Program.

Source: Community Center – Budapest

Update Aggie Reiter

The “KINGS ON ICE” – Edvin Marton and Evgeni Plushenko – Budapest – 2018.

Sunday, April, 29. 2018.

7 p.m.

Papp László Sport Aréna –  Budapest

District, X., 2. Stefánia Road

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, end the day with an awesome evening together with family, friends.

The „Kings on Ice” – Having toured all around the world comes to Hungary again with a superb, unique and fascinating show.

Among the ‘Kings on Ice’ you can see the world-famous Olympic and European figure skating champions: Evgeni Plushenko (Olympic champion), Adelina Sotnikova (Olympic champion), Alexander Smirnov-Yuko Kawaguti (European champion),Florent Amodio (European champion) and last but not least the outstanding Emmy-award winner violinist –  Edvin Marton.

Evgeni Plushenko – the greatest figure skating talent in the world, and multiple Olympic champion. Starting in 1996 he won more than 50 gold medals, and introduced the 4-3-3 combined jump first time in history. It is important to highlight that his gold medals are closely linked to Edvin Marton as Plushenko’s free skating music was specially arranged for him by the famous violinist.

Edvin Marton,  the Emmy-winner violinist recognized around the world enchants the audience with his real artistic treasure playing on the Antonius Stradivarius violin (- 1699-), the gold medalist of the world violin competition, accompanied by the splendor of lavish lights.

You can also admire the knowledge of several other famous stars at the Papp László Budapest Sports Arena during the show. To boost the excitement, the final list of performers will be announced by the organizers at a later date.

In the fascinating and unique production, the figure skaters are harping on the law of gravity, enriching the show with exciting and sometimes dangerous choreography.

Besides the elite of the figure skating you can also enjoy the great classics, like the music of Godfather, which gives a unique essence to the show.

The music of the ‘Kings On Ice’ was partly composed by Edvin Marton.

The show is organized by Danubius Music Productions Office and Art Anzix Theater.

Don’t miss the fusion of the brilliant artists! This is an entertaining and excellent program for the kids and adults alike. On a lazy Sunday afternoon to end day  spend an awesome evening with friends, family. Tickets available on the spot and eventim.hu

Source: Organisers

Update Aggie Reiter

Metallica the real American heavy metal returning to Hungary!

Some like it Easy … Some like it Rough … Metallica the real American heavy metal  returning to Hungary!

On the heavy metal landscape one of the 50 lineup bands with their depth of the music, huge emphasis on the visual component will be filling the air at the Sport Arena.

 Thursday. April, 5. 2018.

6 p.m.

Papp László Sportaréna –  Budapest

District, X., 2. Stefánia Road

The band from Los Angeles, California was formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich (originally went to the US to play tennis) and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield. This 30-year-old band is still the best.

Their first gig in Hungary was in the MTK Stadium in 1988, then Népstadion hosted the band in 1991 and in 1993, and MTK again in 1999.

Metallica fans had to wait eight years for this news to come alive. The band’s European tour includes Budapest with introducing  their latest album, Hardwired… to Self-Destruct.

Members: James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, Dave Mustaine, Cliff Burton, Robert Trujillo, Jason Newsted, Ron McGovney

The tour kicked off in Amsterdam on September, 4 and 6., and roll onwards till they get to Helsinki on May, 11. 2018.

Tickets already available to purchase on the spot and/or livenation.com

Update Aggie Reiter

Newsflash: Renewed Romanesque Hall at the Museum of Fine Arts

March, 25. up till April, 2. 2018.

Can be visited free of charge.

The renewed Romanesque Hall of the Museum of Fine Arts will be open to the public, every day from 10 a.m., last admission at 5 p.m. Closing of the Hall starts at 5.40 pm.

Entry is on ʺfirst come, first served”!

No arrange reservations or bookings is needed. The guided tours in the Romanesque Hall is forbidden to everyone, nor even for partly groups.

Due to the limited capacity of the museum hall, the number of visitors is limited, therefore occasionally waiting outside the building can be expected.​

Visitor Rules for the Romanesque Hall … In order to protect our values please consider the following rules during your visit: Touching the walls of the Romanesque Hall is strictly forbidden. Please keep a distance of at least 20 cm from the walls of the Hall.

It is forbidden to bring bottles, food, drink, pets (except guide dogs) into the Hall, or any objects that might harm or endanger the safety of other visitors, employees of the museum or the artworks of the Hall.

The temperature in the Hall is approximately 20°C. It is not obligatory to leave coats and bags in the cloakroom unless they are wet. Kindly ask the visitors to leave travel bags and umbrellas in the cloakroom.

As all around the world, eating, and drinking is forbidden in the Hall. It is also prohibited to smoke in the building including electronic cigarettes.

Taking photographs and recording videos, exclusively for personal use, is permitted in the Hall. Flash photography, mono-pods and tripods are not permitted.

Children below the age of 2 can be taken in the Hall in strollers or in baby carriers.

The Romanesque Hall is accessible for disabled visitors as well.

After this period the museum will be closed, it can be visited again from 31 October 2018.

For further information: Museum of Fine Arts  +36 30 682 4899, between 10 a.m. 5.30 p.m.

 

Update Aggie Reiter

25th Titanic Filmfest – Budapest – 2018.

April, 4.  – April, 13.  2018

The Titanic Filmfest is the biggest international film festival in Hungary. The most outstanding, daring and innovative movies coming to movie lovers in Budapest. In 2018, Budapest celebrates its 25th Titanic Filmfest anniversary. Films from 29 countries, including international premiers are also on the list of the programs.

Four filmmakers will be present at their films. The director of The Shepherd, Jonathan Cenzual Burley, the filmmaker of Bird on a Wire about Leonard Cohen, Tony Palmer, and the two producers of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World, Christina Fon and Stevie Salasis.

Cinemas to be screening the films are at the Art Cinemas – as: Uránia, Toldi, Örökmozgó, Puskin.

For more info, full program and screening times visit the official site of the Titanic Filmfest.

Update by Aggie Reiter

Hungarian success at the Dublin Craft Beer Festival 2018

Gold Award – Rétság brewery – Fűtőház Sörfőzde – Dublin Craft Beer Cup

The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fair, one of Ireland’s largest festivals which took place at the Convention Center in Dublin City between March, 8-10, 2018.  Hosted local plus overseas craft beer beverages  with the latest beers and spirits all under the one roof .

This year 23 Hungarian beers were awarded  in the Dublin Craft Beer Cup Irish Handicrafts Competition.

Dublin Craft Beer Cup – 2018 Winner: M63 Bulldog by Fűtőház Sörfőzde (Hungary.

The golden strong M63 BULLDOG, however, was not “just” awarded with gold medal but won the Grand Prize of the Champion’s Champion.

The Grand Prize was awarded the Dublin Craft Beer Cup by the 28 international jury members for the stout beer (327-139) from the Rétság Grocery House Brewery. Beside the grand prize, this year the Rétság brewery (beyond its own performance) won two bronze medals  – M40 PÚPOS) and one silver medal – M61 NOHAB. Also  two other breweries: the Hungarian Jászapáti Guri Brewery and Hopfanatic  also returned back home with medals.

Previous years winners: 2017: Horizont of Hungary: Saison Witbier, 2016: McGargles: Francis Big Bangin IPA, 2015: Coisbo: Eleven Russian Imperial Stout, 2014: Coisbo: Four Russian Imperial Stout, 2013: Hilden Brewery: Twisted Hop

In 2013 was created to provide an opportunity to build brand recognition within the industry for smaller craft brewers. It has grown steadily each year and last year more than 450 entries were received from all over the world, including Japan and Venezuela.

Update by Aggie Reiter

Spring Fair – Budapest – 2018.

District V., Vörösmarty Square – Budapest

In connection with the Easter celebration at the Vörösmarty Square welcomes the people to visit the folk handicraft products from  March, 23 to April, 22 at Spring Fair in Budapest. This year, the long forgotten traditional traditions, high level of cultural experience are more than welcome. The festival aims to provide high quality entertainment to the residents of Budapest and naturally the foreigners visitors working and/or staying in Hungary. Also beside musical performances, visitors have a glimpse into the work of traditional crafts  made with demonstrations by basket-weavers, potters and blacksmiths.

The food stands feature roasts and traditional dishes. Sweets for sweet lovers but those with a sweet tooth will also find the artisanal marzipan and chocolates, as well as the perennial favourite of Hungarian fairs, “kürtőskalács” – Chimney cake.

To visit the Spring Fair is free of charge.

Update: Aggie Reiter

Lenny Kravitz – Budapest Sport Arena – 2018.

LENNY KRAVITZ in Budapest – 8 p.m. June, 13. 2018. –  Budapest Sport Arena

Lenny Kravitz has announced an upcoming 2018 summer European tour, and is set to perform at Budapest Arena in Hungary, on June 3. Tickets have gone on sale beginning from December, 15. 2017.

In addition to the tour, Kravitz is also gearing up to announce new music that is set to be released in Spring 2018.

Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race and class over the course of a 20-year musical career. Reveling in the soul, rock and funk influences of the ’60s and ’70s, this writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist has won four consecutive Grammy Awards, as well as set a record for the most wins in the “Best Male Rock Vocal Performance” category.

In addition to his ten studio albums, which have sold more than 38 million worldwide, this multidimensional artist has segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, “The Hunger Games” and “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” Kravitz can also be seen in the critically acclaimed films “Precious” and “The Butler.”

Update: Aggie Reiter