2 Jul

Next year ATP and WTA tennis tournaments – Budapest

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Splendid news for the tennis lovers … Next year ATP and WTA tennis tournaments will be held in Budapest.

Previously, the ATP tournament has had never been organised in Hungary!

The Lajos Szűcs President – Hungarian Tennis Association opened the press conference on the Friday held at a breathtaking view on the top terrace at he Aria Hotel – Budapest,  by saying the Margaret Island, the former Dózsa stadium is currently in mess of ruins, but no need to worry, the government’s decision is made to carry out in repairing it, and to be handed over next spring the conjured modernized facility. The men’s competition on the Margaret Island tennis center will take place in April, while the Rio tournament took place women’s bout will be held in February, 2017 at the Syma Hall – Budapest.

Attila Richter – Secretary-General recalled that Hungary have had never held the ATP tournament and since 2013 the women’s elite has not be on the tennis field in the capital. The tournament was taken to Bukarest after holding the match for 13 years from the Római Coast. Richers  also spoked about the forthcoming games  Ladies Open – ITF games – July, 2-10. 2016. – Europe Tennis Center – District, XX., 21. Közműhelytelep Street – Budapest, when and where 17 junior ITF tournament will take place. No tickets are required, all the games are free of charge. The prize will be 100 thousand dollars. Then the coming week-end at the same venue the men’s team  will open the Davis Cup match – Hungary – Slovákia,  July, 15-17. 2016. – Europe Tennis Center –  District, XX., 21. Közműhelytelep Street – Budapest. Daily ticket price 3000 HUF, 3day pass 6000HUF. He added knowing the homeland tennis addicted audience are pretty much curious to see the international elite as well, so hopefully they will be able to be satisfied int he further, because in 2017 will be the Year of the Hungarian Tennis and surprise may come their way.

At the event was also present: Márton Fucsovics, Attila Sávolt, Andrea Temesvári, Anikó Kapros,  Réka Jani and Dalma Gálfi.

The owner of the rights of the men’s competition is Ion Tiriac – Romanian businessman, a former Davis Cup player who decided to bring back the tournament to Budapest.  Despite formerly living in Budapest, he became fond of the Hungarian Capital. In 1965 was the winner at the Universiade game in Budapest also in doubles became a champion at the Roland Garros. Tiriac recently dropped over to visit the Margaret Island’s tennis field and he got sentimental to see where he once was the champion. He welcomed the pre-development facility, and has high hopes the scene of to-day with belly deep full of weeds will greatly change by April, 2017.

The Challenger race will take place this year between October, 24 – 30 at the Syma Hall – Budapest, where among the players will enter the field Márton Fucsovics. The total prize of the tournament is 64000 EUR.

György Kozmann – Assistant Secretary of State for Human Resources of the Ministry of Sports, stated that more and more young adult Hungarian athletes can show their skills by having the means of special sporting disciplines flowing state aid.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

30 Jun

Visegrád International Palace Games – 2016

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Step into the world of the Middle Ages – Visegrád International Palace Games!

July, 8 – 10. 2016.

Visegrád is to be hosting a sumptuous celebration at the Royal Palace of Visegrád. The Visegrád International Palace Games are now commemorating 32 years since 1335 to meet the Visegrád King. It was one of the most important events in medieval Europe. This spectacular three-day tournament will boast a number of great programs evoking the Palace Games, such as: brave knights, falconer, dancers, ensembles, minstrels, torchlight parades, fairs, concerts and royal wine yard awaits the Hungarians from all over the country and foreigner visitors, to enjoy stepping back in time, evoking the incomparable, eye-catching, spectacular medieval atmosphere within the walls of the Royal Palace.

Upon arrival to the venue,  András Félegyházi  – major of Visegrád,  Gergely Buzás – director Royal Palace Museum, László Cseke – Knight and the Mahart – Hungarian Shipping Co. representative greeted the media personals whom were introduced to the major programs to the forthcoming  International Palace Games at Visegrád..

So the invitation goes out to all individuals: families with children, buddies, friends and couples who wish to be a part, feel the spirit of how things ran in the Middle Age. On the spot you can follow the craft artists how the medieval tools, items were made in those days.

The tournament starts off with the Hungarian part, King Charles who will be expecting to join the colorful cortége arriving from Bohemia – King John and Casimir – King from Poland.

A glance into the timetable … On Friday, July,8 – 2.30 p.m. starts off with the Royal Parade on the main street. Then arrival at 3 p.m. tournament of Casimir, King of Poland and will be followed  at 5 p.m. Charles I., King of Hungary. Saturday, July, 9.- 10.30 a.m. on the Main Street continues the Royal Parade. From 11 a.m. the Tournament of Casimir King of Poland. Presentation of Human chess begins at 1.30 p.m.  From 2 p.m. continues tournament with Charles i., King of Hungary. At 8.30 p.m.Torchlight Parade begins on the Main Street. Almost an hour to watch the tournament of John King of Bohemia. On Sunday, July 10. the Royal Palace opens t 10.30 on the Main Street. Casimir King of Poland can be seen from 11 a.m. A hug  Archers Contest kicks off at 1.30 p.m. From 2.30 p.m. the King of Hungary Charles tournament will be presented.

The sights and view at Visegrád surely is soul-lifting. It is located on the no.11 main road, 43 km north of Budapest. It can be accessed by car or bus using this main road, and during the Royal Games it can be reach by boat back-and-forth from Budapest’s port operated by Mahart on the River Danube. During the festival the parking is free of charge except at the private parking area.

The main attractions are at and along the paths of the Royal Palace. Indeed worthwhile to take a look in-and-out side the Royal Palace. Not to be missed once there to have a look around the Hercules Fountain the Ornamental Courtyard from the Sigismund era which was reconstructed, and a Renaissance loggia was  built on the first floor. In the garden new terraces were created.

Entering the Palace to the exhibition rooms and the original stone collection displays show several records from the various ages.

In a nutshell about the building of the Royal Palace of Visegrád. It was started to be built-in the 2nd half of the XIV Century, und I. and it was completed by King Sigismund in the 1st decade of the XVth century.er the reign of King Louis. Finally it was rebuilt between 1476 till 1486 by King Matthias Corvinus. In the Royal Place quite unusual alike at other palace built-in those decades was, that this had 4 kitchens which kinda proves a differentiated run of the royal court, as well as the high standard of the culinary culture. So far no similar kitchen in size was discovered yet in the Medieval Hungary.

Participating at the various daily presentations, touring in-and-around the venue of the Royal Palace, a princely lunch awaited the media group at the local Renaissance Restaurant.

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25 Jun

“In the Year of Gastronomy” … On a route of wine and gastronomy to Eger!

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On behalf of the Hungarian Tourism Agency of North Hungary Regional Marketing Directorate,  Anita Molnár – Director, László Habis – Mayor of Eger, Hegedűsné Majnár Márta –  Managing Director at Eger City Tourism Nonprofit Ltd, József Tarsoly – Eger’s mountain judge, dr.György Lorincz – Vineyard owner of St. Andrea. The Eger Mountain Community, held a special press conference on the route of  wine and gastronomy  to Eger. Our host was  the St. Andrea Wine – Gourmet Bar in Budapest.

Anyway… it would be tough to explain in 60 seconds about City of Eger… why it is worthwhile to visit by Hungarians living outside the city and for the most to target the foreigners living, visiting Hungary to point out. Eger holds and share truly a life adventure beside visiting the capital. It has so much history and to have the unique experience of the city’s wine culture that melted together over the centuries.

At the opening the floor was taken by Anita Molnár, who said  “It is “The Year of Gastronomy” and the City of Eger has rich in flavors and specialities for gourmand as well and  before or after taking a spin around the city, enjoy the Hungarian staples at one of the local restaurants. Continued to frame the city itself as a beautiful historical venue located in Northern Hungary. The city of Eger is rich in monuments and natural attractions. It is reasonably considered as the baroque pearl of Hungary. It is a city where Hungarian individuals visit it several times. Anita Molnár pointed out, at first, organised school groups study tours in their early age visiting the famous Castle of Eger to feel, see and learn about the scene of the famous defeat of 1552 the SIEGE OF EGER which was also the basis of a novel called EGRI CSILLAGOK – „Stars of Eger” written by the Géza Gárdonyi in the 19th century. His novel is part of the national curriculum. Later on, the young adults return to visit the city to get to know more about its surrounding historical places. Couples and families once again come along, bring their children to spin around the city and show, share their previous memories with the kids. The elder folks visit Eger to recall their early years visits. Eger throughout 365 days is open for all generation. The distance from Budapest to Eger is more-or-less 138 km.

The major of the city added a couple of places worth to visit, saying: its squares and streets can be discovered easily like an open book upon arrival by Hungarian and foreigner visitors. Eger with its historic buildings make the city an architectural gem. Most of its attractions can be visited on foot. The medieval castle of Eger is a real castle! Actually, fierce battles took place over 38 day siege by the Turks in 1552 when around 2000 defenders including women and children defeated the mighty Turkish army held off 40,000 Turks. Against all odds for about 45 years later Eger was eventually captured by the Turks and they ruled the city for almost a century.

The major highlighted to visit Eger with  more venues to be seen …  as the cathedral which is one of the city’s gems.  The MINARET OF EGER is the northernmost historical building of the Turkish era in Europe. It was built shortly after the Turks victory in 1596 and it used to belong to the Djami of Kethuda. The 40-meter-high minaret was made of red sandstone, and it has a fourteen-sided ground-plan.

The baroque style down-town was built-in the 1800s by the highly cultural Archbishops of Eger, whose ideas were attained with the help of Italian, German and Austrian architects and the great professionals from the city. The venue is surely filled with picturesque history over millennium on top of the hill. Spot the three crosses in the castle are where stands as a memorial to around 400 defenders. In the castle there is a museum which shows the history of the castle in English and Hungarian language.  The BASILICA on the DOBO SQUARE show the superb architecture.  Who has not heard of the famous BULL’S BLOOD – red wine from Eger. Arriving to the city your the best place to be to visit cellars carved from the local, soft tufa-rocks and cliffs on the hilly side of Eger. Also take a ride by the  direct tour train to the VALLEY OF THE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN – „Szépasszony völgye” which holds more than 50 wine cellars awaiting for the thirsty visitors.  Mentioned to worth a visit to the episcopal cellar system under the town, called the TOWN UNDER THE TOWN. The sweet tooth lovers  are not forgotten who will also find themselves talking their steps to the Kopcsik Mazipanland, the “sweetest” exhibition in Hungary. To cool down cannot leave Eger before not to visit the MINERAL BATH – SWIMMING POOL PARK, a real personal experience. The city of Eger showing respect to the four mushroom head musician with last year’s opening the BEATLES MUSEUM namely on the „ Egri Road”. Surely a must-see place wandering around the huge collection of Beatles items and to shop, carry home eye-catching gadgets by their fans. It is the 5th Beatles museum in Europe.  Looking for a place to have a blast, well VARASZTORONY is your place – Observatories and Planetarium in Eger with its  Magic Tower. The magic room is six floors up in the astronomical tower at the Liceum.

Visit the PANOPTIKUM, the museum where the individuals come to life and can see the wax figures from the novel of The stars of Eger by Géza Gárdonyi.

The presentations were highlighting one of Hungary’s most spectacular tourist destination. Furthermore, adding information to the traditions worthy of culture to be experienced. However, this is not the only reason why the city with a 1000 years of history  is worth to be at least once visited, but keep in mind, to see, enjoy the city’s hospitality not for a day tripper. The more days you spend at Eger the richer in experience  will last forever.

Last but not least … mark your calender … be ready to join the 3 days party … the XX. EGRI BIKAVÉR FEST at the Bishop’s Park on the ST. Donatus Day. July, 7. – July 10. 2016.

This year celebrating its 20th anniversary for the wineries of Eger Wine Region. Its the time to come together in order to march up the best Bikavér wines. A popular tradition of Bikavér Festival is the creation of food by the best restaurants of Eger and surroundings matching with the wines. The rule is one Bikavér … one food. Egri Csillag and the White wines of Eger likewise reds, harmony with vigorous acids and fruity flavour. The white blend is built on the varieties of Carpathian Basin: furmint, hárslevelű, leányka, királyleányka, zengő and zenit with great expectations similar to Bikavér.

Updated and snaps by Aggie Reiter

23 Jun

Heraldnews – More than 150 Hungarian participants with new top athletes – Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.

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Heading for the Olympics with extended olympic quota …

Supporter of the new individual athletes is Telecom …

and not less all the Hungarians cheering heart!

Already more than 150 Hungarian participants at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games New top athletes: Adámi Zsanett, Gyurta Dániel, Kammerer Zoltán and Szilágyi Liliána are among the individual athletes supported by Telekom Olympic champions handed over the Cheering Hearts to those heading for Rio Already more than 650 thousand Cheering Heartbeats.

On the occasion of the more than two decades long cooperation and the International Olympic Day, the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) and Magyar Telekom held a joint press conference. At the event Borkai Zsolt, president of MOB said that more than 150 Hungarian athletes, representing 20-22 sport disciplines can participate at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games,and this number exceeds that of the delegation at the Games in London.

Currently the Hungarian Olympic Committee numbers 154 athletes, and this can increase further as qualification only closes in early July for track and field athletes and swimmers.

The president of MOB said about the cooperation between Magyar Telekom and the Hungarian Olympic Committee, being of key importance: „Sponsors are needed for the successful operation of the Hungarian Olympic Committee and the successful preparation of the Hungarian Team, if the government considers and funds sports as a strategic area. As the Platinum level sponsor of the Hungarian Team, Telekom is a key partner of the Hungarian Olympic movement. I trust that this beneficial cooperation continues at least until the Budapest Olympics.”

Supporting the Hungarian Olympic movement is eminently important among sport sponsorship activities of Telekom – was said at the press conference. „We are especially proud that Magyar Telekom – as Platinum sponsor – supports the preparation of the Hungarian team already for the sixth time. This year we applied technology for fans to send their messages directly to Olympic athletes heading for Rio, through the Telekom Cheering heart solution” – said Christopher Mattheisen, CEO of Magyar Telekom.

Press release.

Update Aggie Reiter

22 Jun

Visit the Zsolnay Festival of Lights – Pécs -2016

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From Friday to Sunday … Zsolnay Festival of Lights

City of Pécs

July, 1-3. 2016.

Señor Marküsen – (ESP) … The musician proposes a musical trip on hypnotic lowtech beats. didgeridoo and percussions make the spacecraft, simultaneously conducted by Señor Marküsen as a one-man-soundsystem. Inspired by electronic music, yet in a totally acoustic and real-time manner, he builds a theatrical mise en scène where solid, organic grooves move audiences worldwide to dance! Marcos Andreu-Gasol is a musician and architect from Barcelona, currently based in Berlin. One of Spain’s referential didgeridoo players, he has developed an informative and educational career on the instrument and the culture from which it anciently comes from, teaching, giving lectures and performing internationally since 2002.  Performance on July, 1. 6.30 p.m. on the promenade and 9.30 p.m. at Jokai Square, On July, 2. at 9.30 p.m. Széchenyi Square. The concert starts at 6.30 p.m. and can be visited free of charge and is recommended for any age groups. 

The concert of Buika who is now one of the most sought-after singers of our time, and one who feels equally at home with flamenco, African polyrhythms, jazz, soul and pop. She won Latin Grammy Award with her disk El Último Trago(2009). Her greatest success came with her 2013 disc La Noche Mas Larga, which earned her a Grammy nomination for best Latin album. Along the course of her career as a performer, she has collaborated with such luminaries as Me shell Ndegocello, Anoushka Shankar, Chick Corea, Chucho Valdes, Mariza, Pat Metheny, Jason Mraz, Seal and Javier Limón. We were thrilled by Buika s performance in Almodovar’s movie The Skin I live in. And all the while she has been publishing volumes of poetry and writing a novel and an opera, even as she continues to win hearts with her concerts in countries all over the world. The concert start at 7.30 p.m. on July, 1. at  the Dóm Square and free entry.

The Balcony Players are a bunch of an energetic traveling Band from artists around the world, that takes pride in making people happy and dance with their music. The international group includes members from the Netherlands, Belgium, Peru and New Orleans USA. Their music combines these different cultures with a mix of traditional Gypsy and Jewish music creating a rich and colorful sound perfect for dancing. July 1. 7.30 p.m.  Széchenyi Square and at 11.59 p.m. on the  Promenade,  but  their concert start at 9.30 p.m., venue: Széchenyi Square.

Tribali (MLT)  –  Traditional sitar, didgeridoo, morchunga, harmonica, multiple percussion and acoustic guitar merge seamlessly with screaming electric guitars, deep bass lines and stomping drum beats, beautifully unified by mesmerizing vocals. This unconventional array of instruments encompasses a fusion of musical genres, combining world music with a plethora of styles ranging from dance to rock, reggae, ska and blues; inevitably culminating in exuberant uproars of jam packed delighted fans and crowds at Glastonbury, the Byron Bay Bluesfest, Ancient Trance Festival, Earth Garden and the Farsons Beerfest. Their concert start  9 p.m. July, 1. on the Promeda.

Theater Tol: Corazón de angeles – circus /street theater … Lightness and joy are the most important themes in this new show. The show is about a wedding; a wedding in which the beloved couple eats each other, dances, flies, even eats cotton candy. They are in love and surrounded by good company: musicians and creatures out of fairy-tales. The big present for the newly married couple are the angels: the protectors, the dreamers, the wise ones. Nowadays in our culture the brides carry a bouquet of flowers. Originally it was just a bunch of strong spices, used to expel the evil ghosts out of marriage. In Corazon de Angeles the bride doesn’t receive a bouquet to expel the bad, but angles to keep the good. . The show starts at 10 p.m. on the  Széchenyi Square.

Firebirds – Steam Up the Air (HUN) … Swing Over is a unique acrobatic free show with the most prominent artists of the company. Firebirds Juggling group was established in 2000. Their main profile is fire shows, where acrobatics and fire dance are combined with innovative elements and spectacular effects in a unique way. In addition, the repertoire involves classic jester street performances, children’splayhouses and different contemporary juggling and acrobatics acts. Requirements towards the scene these days are beyond a classical circus show. Being aware of this, Firebirds contribute to new circus and circus-theater pieces and stage some fire theater performances of their own. Firebirds strive to constantly improve their skills and creativity. They take part in numerous international juggling conventions and courses as invited tutors. These events are great for exchanging experience and improvement.
Since their establishment, they had more than 2000 performances across the world. Their work aims for a harmonious balance of technique, visuals and artistic self-expression. Dates: July, 1. 11 p.m. Theater Square and July,3. 9.30 p.m. Széchenyi Square. The show starts at 11 p.m.

Fantomatik Orchestra is one of the first Italian bands who started this new marching-band trend 15 years ago. As a matter of fact, the “Fantomatik guys” do offer a double variety of musical performances, both on stage and on the street. The whole Orchestra consists of 13 musicians: 1 baritone saxophones, 2 tenor saxophones, 4 trumpets, 1 trombone, 1 electric guitar and 3 percussions. Fantomatik Orchestra has attended several jazz and blues festivals , as well Busker days like the Italian “Pistoia Blues, “Umbria Jazz” the “Fete de la Musique” in Paris, and other important European festivals in Besinnes, Linz, Ales, Antibes, Berlin, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Varazdin and many others. Fantomatik Orchestra has also opened the concerts of international artists like Genesis, Morcheeba, Earth Wind & Fire, George Clinton…The concert can be visited free of charge and is recommended for any age groups, they will play on the streets between Szent István square and Széchenyi Square. July, 1. 9 p.m. –  Széchényi Square and on July, 2. 9.30 p.m. on the Promenade. Their concert begin at 9 p.m., venue: Széchenyi Square.

Firebirds – Steam is ON! (HUN)
The scene plays in the world of steam punk, a fictional age where steam power is still widely used – like the Victorian era in Britain – that incorporates elements of both science fiction and fantasy. The three weird outlaw characters are running away from the law driving their marvelous steam-powered velocipede. The complication starts when their vehicle unexpectedly breaks down. Are they skillful enough to repair it in time? July, 1. 8.30 p.m.  Széchenyi Square and July, 3.  5 p.m. at Jókai Square. The show kicks off at 8.30 p.m. at Széchenyi Square.

Press release:http://zsolnayfenyfesztival.hu/

Update by Aggie Reiter

21 Jun

Newsflash – Night of Museums – Zwack Museum – June, 25-26. 2016.

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 Zwack Museum and Visitor Center
District, IX., . 1. Dandár Street – Budapest

As in previous years, once again a rich program awaits this year at the Night of Museums in the Zwack Unicum Museum & Visitor Center for the pleasure of ears, eyes and tasting to fulfill the unconventional programs to the local and foreigner visitors visiting or living in Budapest to step over to this unique museum. In addition to the permanent exhibition at the site can be viewed an awesome exhibition of Hungary’s icon footplayer – Puskás. These relics will be out on display for the first time in Hungary. Also a fine time to listen to the beverage experts who are there to provide a study courses for those interested.

The evening will not end without a wide scale of  entertainment the visitors by the Momentán Company, Zséda and the Belau band.

The snaps showing the venue at  the last year’s gathering  on the  Night of Museums.

Update by Aggie Reiter

21 Jun

Visit „Night of the Museum” – Budapest and throughout Hungary – 2016.

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Whether you are a thrifty culture vulture  or you are just planning an awesome stay, looking for cool things to do this upcoming „Museum Nights” in Budapest or at  any other cities in Hungary … catch up the art and at the great museums which feed your curious mind for only the price of one wrist strap. For adults 1500HUF, children 600HUF, under 6 years free of charge. The wrist strap can be purchased at the Budapest’s and regions museums participating in the event. For adults 1500HUF, children 600HUF, under 6 years free of charge. So with the bracelet  pay-what-you-wish hours handy! The wrist strap can be purchased at the Budapest’s and regions museums participating in the event.

This year in Budapest 60, at the city of Kecskemét 11 and at other regions cities 129 museums joined the program. The organisers announced there will be a call for applications for this year’s Night of the Museums in Kecskemét. These will motivate those public collections and galleries participating in the Night of the Museums to provide the richest offer of programs. The most innovative initiatives program will also be receiving the “public choice award”. The “Museum Night” starting off at noontime on June, 25. 2016 and ends 2.30 a.m. Some highlight places sure to be visited are: Bozsó collection, the International Ceramics Studio, the Photographic Museum and Leskowsky Instrument Collection  and other 47 locations await visitors this night. The venues can be reached back-and-forth on the local popular retro buses.

The theme of this year’s Night of the Museums is namely  “Heros, explorers, innovators” and its “Capital” is at the City of Kecskemét. It was the home town of József Katona, the writer of Bánk Bán – the message of patriotism. This year Hero Training – Hősképző will operate whist playing detective, and a number of other challenges and adventures await visitors to the museum that night. At the Deri Museum in Debrecen throughout the day the play’s heroes will encounter while remembering József Katona – Bank Ban and Melinda figure  when-and-where all over the city  the sharp-eyed visitors can catch a hold  of the pops up figures.

This year will be running in  Budapest as usually  BKK Museum Bus, which can make use of the  wristband holders. The buses take the visitors to seven different routes between  6 p.m. – 2.30 a.m. Visitors arriving to the Budapest’s museum may travel by the use of MÁV-START Zrt. or the GYSEV trains with 50% of casual round off the country from any domestic station of Budapest, Debrecen, Nagykanizsa, Szeged, Szombathely and Kecskemét trains arriving on June 25 evening until early the next morning. The discount ticketing options and usage conditions of the detailed information found at the MÁV group’s website  www.mavcsoport.hu. In Budapest for the first time, namely environmental consciousness – electric cars will run between the smaller museums in the flagship event sponsor by E.ON.

The wristbands can be purchased at the Budapest museums participating in the program and locations, or co-operating partners of the event  also at the station’s ticket booth of  the BKK – Budapest Transport  Center. With the valid  wrist strap all the affiliated institutions in Budapest and outside the capital participating museums  can ride  to inspect the permanent and temporary exhibitions.  Better to keep in mind to the fact that some institutions are bound by the pre-registration entry due to limited spaces. Region admission tickets to local museums can be bought at the cities museums box office.

Wherever your footsteps take you … beside easing the hunger to cultural alternatives, … the local gastronomy places going around the clock is noteworthy to stop by as perfect way to start the Nights of the Museum!

Update by Aggie Reiter

20 Jun

„Tourism in Hungary 2015” – statistical overview published in 2016.

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Yes, now-a-days the UEFA fever is on not just in France, but for those who did not make to the football arena to France can easier follow int he evening hours the live broadcast of their favorite team whilst during the daytime can enjoying the Hungarian hospitality the sights-and-sound, the gastronomy in Hungary. It is absolutely endless variety ways to spend a memorable time in Hungary.

Over the past years the tourism in Hungary has increased. This is due to the number of regions considering it important to offer not only Hungarian profiles, but can also be available in English language publications.

In 1993, the Hungarian Tourism Ltd. published the „Tourism in Hungary” publication which contained summary data of the tourism performance in Hungary. It included detailed analysis about the inbound and domestic tourism, furthermore gave an overview of its structure of the Hungarian tourism decision-making bodies. Also an insight of the main marketing activities of the Hungarian Tourism Ltd. The released publication goal was helping decision-making of the stakeholders, supporting by guidelines the international and Hungarian tourism professionals.

The Hungarian Tourism Agency has launched its „Tourism in Hungary 2015” publication based on the final data of the Hungarian Central Statistical Office and the data of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank – Central Bank of Hungary.  The table of contents deal with the most important facts of the tourism and the inbound, domestic and outbound tourism of Hungary. Moreover, deals with the results of the most important tourism facts around the globe.

Last but not least the publication also summarizes the most fascinating features to visit the regions in Hungary.

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7 Jun

Robert Mapplethorpe documentary film – Budapest Rooftop Cinema – 2016.

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“Look at the Pictures” (2016)

Budapest Rooftop Cinema

9 p.m.  – Thursday, June, 9. 2016.

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A great kicked off to the summer season at the Budapest Rooftop Cinema will be pre-screening the  “Look at the Pictures” (2016) distributed by the Hungarian Ant Community of Mapplethorpe. The iconic and controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe is profiled in this documentary directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato. The documentary film is not just for the photography enthusiasts, but for all those who are interested of a non everyday movie.

Countrywide cinemas  will be officially screening the documentary from June, 16. 2016. The fascinating portrait of one of the most controversial photographers of the twentieth century. It might be reckless to reduce an artist’s life and work to a single observation, the magic key that unlocks everything, but in the case of Robert Mapplethorpe there is a pronounced duality in the themes and subjects depicted, graphically stylized black-and-white photographs. Even the most shocking, blocked images are shown in the original, exactly as the artist wanted.

The young British actor Matt Smith playing the role as the photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Matt Smith name is known from the Doctor Who movie as Doctor Who. Patti Smith‘s character, who had a stormy romantic relationship and later became a lifelong pal with the well-known gay Mapplethorpe. In the documentary film Zosia Mamet will portray her.

The Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures documentary was the first authentic, full-length portrait about Robert Mapplethorpe,  the American photo artist who died of AIDS in 1989.

Mapplethorpe’s  … “prophet or the devil himself” … pictures are shocking but not even close to his scandalous life.

Update Aggie Reiter

3 Jun

17th Harley-Davidson Open Road Festival – Alsóőrs – Hungary – 2016.

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Twenty years rolling the Harley Davidson Budapest’s chapter.

The 17th Open Road Festival  at Alsóőrs (Northern Lake Balaton) is warming up to welcome the Harley folks.

Wednesday, June 8. – Sunday, June, 12. 2016.

The past decades  Harley Davidson motorbike lovers from all over the world rolled over to Hungary to celebrate their love for their H.D. bike and as well to meet long non seen mates.

The 4Days long festival is coming up soon so fasten yourself to your motorbikes and hit the road to arrive to Alsóőrs – Hungary where Europe’s largest gathering of  motorbike  gather to enjoy in the heat of nights  filled with cool rock music and the brotherhood. When you hear the motorbike engines, ear shocking music and see happy folks with wide smiles on their face  you’re gonna be just at the right place  and time to be at the 17th Harley Davidson Festival. Each year one of the “oldie” favorite bands arrive to spoil your hearing … but that’s what it is all about, be in the in-crowd and enjoy your time here in Hungary. Other programs await for the rolling Harley  Davidson folks as the traditional motorbike parade guided  tour, visiting not just superb vineyard cellar, but taking a visit to the tiddy small villages along the Lake Balaton.

This year from the UK, the powerful glam rock band SWEET will rock the folks  and from Germany the “metal”  HALLOWEEN group will sweep the dust under the audience feet.

Naturally the tough  Hungarian rocker groups will be present, as they will not
miss out not to be at such an awesome H.D.gathering!

Each year the  Open Road Fest organisers jointly with the Hungarian Baptist support the needy. This year  welcomes the  motorbike folks  to support  with price of a tank of patrol the needy small children aged between 3-6.

The donation is held on Friday, June, 10. at 5 p.m. at the Kids Race. The small children compete with each other rolling on little plastic motorbikes. Families with their kindergarten age children are most welcomed to participate in and at the mini-bike-race.

Tickets: http://www.openroadfest.hu/en/buy-tickets/

Update Aggie Reiter

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