XIITH CENTRAL EUROPEAN ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL … MITTELCINEMAFEST 2014 … BUDAPEST

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XII. Festival Centro-Europeo del Cinema Italiano

November, 5-15. 2014.

Puskin Cinema – District V., 18. Kossuth Lajos Str. – tickets available on the spot.

As the Fall’s arrive in Budapest, the Italian Institute of Culture brings a couple of new features at the MittelCinemaFest event of his year’s Italian successful pieces of cinema to introduce to the Hungarian audience.

Naturally, each film being an  Italian Film Festival will be screened in Italian languages, but will have Hungarian subtitle on the screen! The “TIR – the truck driver” … “The troubled Italian Wedding”“Cannot be darker than midnight” films will include beside the Hungarian subtitle English subtitles as well.

There will be special screenings specifically for young people and evoking the golden age of Italian cinema … Those familiar with Italian locations  may also recognize  in the context  the  large-scale photo exhibition  of places where the Italian movie  was filmed  between 1941 and 2010 . The exhibition is titled: Travels in Italy.

The film festival program, which offers a taste of the newly out finest Italian film, copyright in both films and comedies. More work – Human Capital – directed by Paolo VirzìMiracles – R Alice Rohrwacher,  Do not worry, the Mafia only in summer kills, TIR – the truck driver –  Alberto Fasulo, Won both criticism and public acclaim.

In addition to the great films to be introduced this year, will also have a selection of one of Kalat Nissa Film Festival 2014 short films.

For Italian speaking individuals here is a brief background:

Con un numero più che raddoppiato di partner, sia italiani che ungheresi, e con sempre più fi lm italiani distribuiti nelle sale cittadine, questa XII edizione del MittelCinemaFest – Festival Centro-Europeo del Cinema Italiano – prende uno slancio ulteriore, affermandosi come una delle manifestazioni cinematografi che tra le più seguite dal pubblico locale oltre che italiano. Quest’anno anche le proposte sono diversifi cate. Accanto alla tradizionale rassegna di pellicole uscite in Italia negli ultimi due anni, èprevista l’assegnazione di un premio alla carriera ad un regista italiano, su proposta di una giuria italo-ungherese, con una tournée del suo ultimo fi lm in alcune città ungheresi; è previsto un angolo dedicato ai giovani con una proiezione speciale per le classi dei licei; è prevista la presentazione di una imponente serie di foto realizzate sui set cinematografi ci italiani dal 1941 al 2010 – Viaggi in Italia – che indirettamente evidenziano quanto importante sia il cinema anche per la valorizzazione del territorio. Quanto alla rassegna, come tradizione presenta un panorama della produzione cinematografi ca più recente, oscillante tra il fi lm d’autore e le immancabili commedie. Anche quest’anno, l’Italia ha sfornato piccole e grandi storie capaci, in alcuni casi, di scavalcare i confi ni nazionali. Si tratta di fi lm come “Il capitale umano” o “Le Meraviglie” o ancora “La mafi a uccide solo d’estate” e “TIR” che hanno ottenuto riscontri positivi sia da parte della critica che del pubblico e numerosi premi in rassegne nazionali ed internazionali. Si tratta di fi lm che hanno riconfermato la rinnovata vitalità di un’arte nella quale l’Italia ha avuto nel passato grandi maestri; un’arte che ha saputo esprimere e rappresentare la vita e la storia degli italiani e che continua a raccontare un Paese pieno di mille sfaccettature, non sempre facile da interpretare da parte del pubblico straniero, ma pur sempre amato e guardato con simpatia. Gina Giannotti – Direttore dell’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Budapest – Coordinatore d’Area  … (Italian description source from Italian Istitution – Budapest)

 

Update by Aggie Reiter

50 YEARS AGO … THE BEATLES …”HARD DAYS NIGHT”… BUDAPEST – HUNGARY

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ROLLING BACK IN TIME TO 1964!

„HARD DAYS NIGHT” BY THE FOUR LADS FROM LIVERPOOL ARE ON SCREEN AGAIN!

URÁNIA CINEMA – BUDAPEST – OCTOBER, 30. 2014.

Some folks were not even born in those days … some already screamed and shouted. Will be interesting to see what to-day’s  youngsters think about the movie.

Going out to the Uránia Cinema and to watch the Hard Days Night movie is like hitting two birds with one stone!

No need to raise your eyebrow, here comes the answer ….

The Urania Cinema is not only one of the oldest and prodigious cinema in Budapest, but also one of Europe’s most marvellous theater building, built-in neo-Moorish style -1894.  Way back in time, originally it was operating as a club, science promotional events later scene, eventually fated adventure movies and last but not least over the past years, beside classical and contemporary films. The Film Theater presents the world’s awesome productions sharing films taken at the New York Metropolitan Opera, the Moscow Bolsoj Ballet, the Saint Petersburg Mariinsky Theater, the London Royal Opera House, the National Theater, and Shakespeare’s Globe Theater with their digital HD projectors and sound system these become very popular by the movie lovers.

It is also a moody meeting place for public to be in a superb environment to have a cuppa of tea and snacks whilst waiting to have your seat and watch one of your interested films. Well, this was just a short background added to the Uránia Cinema, as a drop of water into the Sea.

The real update is about THE FILM which most probably by millions around the world have had already seen when they were in their teens. Yup, talking about the „HARD DAYS NIGHT” Staring John Lennon R.I.P. , Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison R.I.P. and Ringo Starr, directed by Richard Lester.

The movie is celebrating its 50th anniversary and can be seen as digitally restored in high quality pictures and remastered 5.1 surround sound on the big screen. The film is coming out again in your town and all over the world again. The sound was mixed by Giles Martin, the Beatles producer George Martin’s son who’s name is also connected to the legendary Abbey Road Studios.

The movie takes place in ’64 and is a documentary, ​ shows a realistic picture in 24Hs where and what’s about to happen before a live recording the television show with the four lads from Liverpool, namely THE BEATLES … John, Paul, George and Ringo. The four lads decided for the first time not to pay too much attention to the rules they are given and go on their own to get a taste a bit of freedom. So they circumvented as many rules as they bear to do so. The figure that twists-and-turns the happenings is caused by Paul’s grandpa, who needs extra attention.  More than a dozen of well-known Beatles tunes fulfill the air at the cinema and listening to these „oldies” will surely bring back many folks cool and superb memories that’s for sure.

The „Hard Days Night” first comeback intro started on October, 30. 2014. at the Uránia Cinema in Budapest and in the forthcoming weeks it will be covered at 14 countrywide at main cinemas … at  Balatonfüred, Debrecen, Eger, Hévíz, Jászberény, Kecskemét, Miskolc, Poroszló, Salgótarján, Szeged, Szentgotthárd, Szolnok, Szombathely és Tapolca.

Update by Aggie Reiter

MUSICAL FESTIVAL IN THE CAPITAL COMING SOON!

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 Music for the ears is like water for the thirst, everyone needs it!

November, 8. 2014. –  Papp Laszló Sports Arena – Budapest

Venue:  District XI., 2. Stefánia Road – Budapest

7.30 p.m.

Over the past decade a number of new Hungarian musical was born, and even TV talent show was organized whereas  a search for  the main cast to the famous Hungarian rock opera also  took place. In addition, the series presented led in Budapest theaters of European musical success.  The  birth of Hungarian musical film “Made in the Hungaria” also proved the popularity of musicals here in Hungary. The musical conquests was, is and will be around the world. Almost no one who does not know the theme song for the legendary musical Evita – Do not Cry For Me Argentina – Madonna song, or have not heard of  ABBA’s  –Mamma Mia” . The musical is now an indispensable part of the theaters in London and New York’s attractiveness also play a big role. The London and New York, the success of the pieces will be more and more stage musicals in Hungary, even the western performances certainly superior for spectacle.

On November, 8., at the Papp Laszló  Sports Arena – Budapest will be holding the first occasion  of the forthcoming series of events „Evening’s Musical Festival”. If it is musical, then it is combined with dance, music, love, passion, humor, sadness, happiness, rhythm, and deep emotions. The Danubius Music will be holding major series of events paying a tribute to the Musicals! 

On stage will be among those Hungarian actors, singers, prominent figures of real talent to entertain the audience, namely: Réka Koós, Zoltán Miller, Andrea Mahó, Sándor Sasvári, Attila Csengeri and also take the stage Sándor Nagy. These artists will display little stories to the audience connected to the awesome music. The artist’s personality, talent, professionalism overwhelming experience will be in the air. During the evening resound the most beautiful and well-known songs of musical and the festival promises quality entertainment.

Purchasing tickets  weekdays from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. :  e-mail: info @ ticketa.hu or  at the booth on the spot.

The Papp Laszló Sports Arena is Central Europe’s most modern hall. Previously and regularly  hosts “classic”  events such as Basketball and Handball, ISU  European Skating, Derby, Tennis Classic, Concerts, Gymnastics Championships, Hockey match and many casual and annual events.

Update by Aggie Reiter

THE “RIVE” ARTIST SHIP FINISH HER EUROPEAN LONG ROUTE

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” RIVE” PROJECT – ARTISTS SHIP – EUROPE DAY – CRUSING EUROPE – 2014.

 August, 22. – October, 19. 2014.

The floating artist ship abroad with art passengers began her journey on August, 22. from Vienna – Austria and her one-month journey ended on September, 18 with the last stop at the port of Ruse – Bulgaria. The final port was on October, 19. at Stuttgart.  On August, 27 the artist ship arrived to the port at Budapest and berthed beside the capital at six cities by the River Danube.

The “Artist Ship” actually started her route from the Black Forest – Germany  and ended her long 2000 kilometers river path at the Black Sea – Bulgaria, crossing through eight countries (Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria), stopping over thirty cities having around 6,000 evening events and daytime workshops.

Prior to the trip, on May, 8- 9. 2014.in connection with the EUROPE DAY, organized by the József Antall Knowledge Center was held a conference as part of a series of events namely: “Cruising Europe!” The upcoming project was extremely welcomed by the interest of young adults and 15 volunteers singed up to be a part in the programs.

The tour from October, 13 to 19 continued by four wheels for four artists following the River Oder, Elbe and Rhine, which provided an opportunity to show the project to the inner areas of Poland and Germany. During the eight-days bus tour, six different cities were visited Warsaw, Poznan, Słubice, Berlin, Cologne and Stuttgart. Partners such as the Collegium Hungaricum in Berlin, Cologne and Stuttgart also presented the program at local schools and outdoor areas. Upon these events the stuff was able to build connections with the municipalities and some partners throughout their journey on land and water. In Hungary joined supporting the program was the Baja Boat Mill Association, the Philips and the Mahart. The strategic partner was the Municipal Goverment of Budapest.  As for professional partners, such as the Serbian Danube Competence Center, the University of Vienna and the Underwater/diving archaeologists Hungarian Association and the Argonaut Research Group joined the project.

The success of the project’s was tangible and as for the future the River Danube really binds nations together, even though they have their own identity.  The RIVE’s chief organizer says the Hungarian Pro Progressione plans involves those already and all new partners interested to join the commitment to create and share international river locations within the Danube Region Strategy, in the frame of art, education, environment, dissemination of information, also in history and archeology.

The RIVE project Danube label is support by the Hungarian and Romanian Ministry of Culture.

Collaborators of the program are:

D.ID Dance Identity (A) Robert Schumann (PL) – Pro Porgressione (H) – Derida Dance (BG) – Meteorite Theater (SK) – Tanz IP (D)  – Studentski Centar Culturni Novi Sad (SRB)

The RIVE program is supported through the Culture Framework of the European Union and the Visegrád Fund.

Update by Aggie Reiter

NEWSFLASH – ISTVÁN ANGYAL PARK – NATURE COMING ALIVE IN THE BUSY CITY OF BUDAPEST

 

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Angyal István Park  – District, IX. – Budapest

A new and modern social place for a livable and likeable city.

With the support of the Municipality of Budapest the Angyal István Park in District, IX., of Budapest has been refurbished with the joint effort within the scope of the Swedish Sustainability Program, supported by the Swedish Embassy, Business Sweden, and Swedish companies operating in Hungary.

The purpose of the reconstruction of Angyal István Park was to create biodiversity, sustainable park. To enrich the ecological and visual diversity of the city landscape, almost twenty domestic, drought-tolerant, and city-proof plants with energy-efficient maintenance have been planted. Thanks to the varied urban vegetation planted here, people can enjoy the proximity of nature at yet another busy location in the city.

The paper plane installation in the park is a memorial for István Angyal, the hero of the 1956 revolution, after whom the park was named.  The plane displays a few lines from his last letter to his friend, István Eörsi.

At the ceremony Anna Boda, Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Sweden in Budapest said: Quote: “I am especially happy to see that this park has been refurbished in the spirit of sustainability, thanks to the unique cooperation between the Hungarian and the Swedish state and private companies. This is another extraordinary step towards a greener and more sustainable urban lifestyle”

Also was present Deputy Mayor Dr. Gábor Bagdy  who said the following, Quote:  “The management of the city has created a vision of a city that is as green, friendly, and beautiful as can be. It is important to us to make sure that the people living here and foreigners alike see Budapest as a city sizzling with social life and developing dynamically. I hope that the renovation of Angyal István Park is another step in this direction.”

A modern social place with WiFi hotspot coverage has been established at the corner of Üllői Road and Ferenc Boulevard, to allow anybody with a suitable device … a smart phone or tablet … to use the internet for free. Easily comprehensible information signs help those getting acquainted with the world of smartphones and the internet.

About the Swedish Sustainability Program …The main goal of the Swedish Sustainability Program, supported by the Swedish Embassy, Business Sweden, and numerous Swedish companies operating in Hungary, is the dissemination of an environmentally conscious way of life and thinking, and the establishment of a sustainable urban environment.

Snaps provided by Business Sweden

Update by Aggie Reiter

RENEWED DANDÁR (BRIGADE) STREET – HOT MINERAL BATH – BUDAPEST

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 Many locals and foreigners staying, working in Budapest already know that this is the one-and-only city in the world that has open year round operating more than eleven indoor and out-door hot mineral baths, not to mention the dozens-and-dozens countrywide.

Whether visiting any thermal baths either in Budapest or throughout the country is also beside healing or pleasure a tourist attraction at these historical monuments.

The Dandár street’s mineral bath was opened to the public in 1930 originally operated as a sanitary bath and was renewed in 1936. During WW2 it was hardly damaged and in 1945 it has been reopened and operating.  In 1978, after a complete renovation the mineral bath was put into operation.

On the occasion of two outdoor swimming pools which have had been added at the original Dandár Bath a offical opening ceremony took place on Thursday at District, IX., on the Dandár utca (Brigade Street ) in Budapest.  Upon the opening Gábor Bagdy – Deputy Mayor in his speech pointed out that the Economist Intelligence Unit’s ranking of this livable city of Budapest has been among the top 50, ahead of New York and London, as well as regional cities such as Prague and Bratislava. With these new facilities high hopes to entice locals and foreigners  in helping  to maintain health and relaxation  any day of the week.

The outdoor pool construction company started in 2010, was now part of ending a short-term program. Based on the medium-term vision for the outdoor pool will be opened all year. As for the long-term plan next to the spa will be built a hotel said László Szőke CEO of Budapest Thermal Bath Ltd.

János Bácskai – Mayor of District – IX., Budapest  , said that for ages the Dandár Bath was living in the public consciousness as a sanitary bath.  To-day the bath has been renewed and can be considered as a  family friendly spa in the capital. The prices are way under  than the well-known mineral baths in Budapest.  He added he hopes that from now on at the District IX.,  called  Ferencváros will soon be known as the latest low-budget spa with high standards.

After the opening speeches, the Manager of the Dandár Mineral Bath –  Ms. Orsolya Vékes took us around to show the baths new venues explaining some facts about the bath … There is three inside pool with water temperature of 20°36°38°Celsius. The mineral water composition exists with calcium, magnesium, hydrogen-carbonate and sulphate-chloride, also containing sodium, with a substantial content of fluoride ions. Also added until October, 15  free to visit the outdoor pool without extra fee, only by the  purchase of the inside pool ticket. The Dandár bath also offers student ticket for the price of 1000HUF.

The neighbour building is less famous  known by many tourist  especially arriving from Europe. It houses the Zwack Unicum Museum.   Mr. Zwack (RIP), daughter  Izabella Zwack also attended the opening ceremony  who brought a taste of the Zwack unicum.

More to it seen the Hop-on… Hop-off  buses has a stop at the Zwack Museum so easy to spend some time to recharge yourself doing the tour around Budapest.

Even the district’s major said it will be a dream come true when there will be a pipe filled with the Zwack Unicum coming through the neighbour  walls into the  venue of the mineral bath to heal our body inside and outside.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

KREA – CONTEMPORARY ARTS INSTITUTE – DESIGN WEEK IN BUDAPEST

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“How talent triggers success?”

The answer will be found out during the Design Week event.

 Date and Place:

7 p.m.: Thursday, October 2, 2014.

 Contemporary Arts

District V., – 18., October, 6 Street, mezzanine floor, door 18. – Budapest

 

The KREA – Contemporary Arts Institute having the occasion of the Design Week will hold its gathering introducing the free academic and career portfolio shows, exhibitions and exam work for those of being interested. Budapest Design Week is held every fall throughout the city and is open to both for the public and the design industry.

The exhibition will be opened by Mária Nemes – Director and Laura Tégely – make up artist –  studied at London Collage of Fashion.

(Laura Tégely has a long list of professions. Her main occupation is a makeup artist. At  KREA  she is holding fashion makeup, fashion stylist, photography, graphic design, web design, exhibition of interior design programs. Organizer of the exhibitions of the examination works of students studying at the interior design degree programs.

Aattending at the emerging young PORTFOLIO conversations will have the opportunity to learn about the challenges they have had to overcome for a successful career.
During the evening well reknown experts will talk about their own career experiences.  The lecturers are in Hungarian language, but to have a look at the contemporary art genres may be exciting and having a splendid evening for the foreigners as well.

Update by. Aggie Reiter

NEWSFLASH … TO THE FIRST FISH AND WILD GAME MEAT FESTIVAL – BUDAPEST – 2014

 

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Dates:  September,19-21.2014.

Venue: Vajdahunyad Castle at th City Park – Budapest

 

The time has come to visit the First Fish and Wild Game Meat Festival in Budapest whereas  an opportunity comes to the doorstep for visitors to taste the different regions seasoning of the  famous Hungaricum  – Fish Soup and other fish delights from the region of Hungary. The Carpathian Basin is still among the richest regions of  wild  game meat of wildlife in Europe. These wild game meat specialities as the pheasant , rabbit, venison, wild boar,  deer  will be cooked on the spot and worthwhile to taste if not all of them in one day then go back the next day and continue having more unique samples which  for many might not have at a regular daily meals.

Here in the coming three days go for it, see and learn how to cook a real Hungarian Fish Soup, but that is not all to gain during the 3-days. Beside the food of plenty, the professional craft breweries brought domestic and international beers, so need not have to go on a hunt to reach a pint of  a smooth beer of a kind to follow-up to pleasantly rinse the throat, of what else than a nice cold fresh craft beer, but if some like it hot, then may go for a shot of homemade Pálinka or go for the Hungarian wines to ease the thirst.

Outlining a couple of craft beers that brought attention … first of all the Kentucky brand as a beer caught the attention for many and stopped by the stand to taste what is it like, cause for many the Kentucky name is connected to the world-famous whiskies.  This year for the first time to arrive to Budapest’s attending at the Fish and Wild Game Meat Festival (also can be visited at the  Főzedefeszt – Street Food Fair on the Andrássy Boulevard) the home town of whiskiers at Kentucky.  Found out from the twin young ladies at the stand the following … the Alltech Lexington Brewery and Distilling Co. produce craft beers are in barrels and bottles. On the spot the visitors could have a taste draft beer on the tap of Kentucky Ale and the Kentucky IPA.  Bottled ones were out on display: Bourbon Barrel Ale, Kentucky Ale, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Stout, Kentucky IPA and the Kentucky Kölsch. Once tasted the Alltech beers most probably  the true beer lovers will like what they have tasted. Just in brief a few words about the Alltech’s beer. Developed in 2000 by Irish entrepreneur Dr. Pearse Lyons – founder and president of Alltech. To-day become the brewery’s flagship brew, capitalizing on the brewery’s proximity to fresh Kentucky bourbon barrels. The unique barrel-aged seasonal series  and  has collected numerous awards. In 2012., the company became part of the world-renowned Kentucky Bourbon Trail® with the opening of its Town Branch Distillery, which crafts Town Branch® Bourbon, Town Branch® Rye, Pearse Lyons Reserve® malt whiskey Bluegrass Sundown® and  bourbon-infused coffee liqueur… now I bet this sounds already mouthwatering for the beer lovers.

The Original Paulaner arriving from Munich had a grand stand  and the Bavarian beer is already well-known by the Hungarians and foreigners from all over Europe  and foreigners visiting, staying in Budapest. The Hungarian fruity beer flavors  became rather popular by the young adults and many homemade beers produced with fresh fruits from the regions of Hungary.

For kids to make their day, hills of sweets and candies,  stands of toys, ice-cream, candyfloss and to learn about wild animals in the forest are booklets and lectures. Probably the most fun they had been riding the ponies. For young and elder folks  having timeout at the Flee Market  is a place where the  clock’s hand run faster than you can.

Summing up one of the days adventures at the 1. Fish and Wild Game Meat Festival, visitors to be coming out to the venue should not go on by, passing the Kentucky stand without tasting there the  heavenly beer.  Not really a beer lover, yet  by tasting, got me some of Kentucky craft beers for the rainy days … and as the old songs says … “I can’t stop loving you, its useless to say…”  Hurray Kentucky Beers to arrive to Budapest!

Update  and snaps by Aggie Reiter

GEAR UP … „FŐZDEFESZT” STREET FOOD FAIR – ALONG THE ANDRÁSSY BOULEVARD – BUDAPEST 2014.

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Week-end on September, 20. -21. 2014. Budapest.

GEAR UP … bring your passion, bring your fun, bring your interest, bring your curiosity.

It is going to be two of your best days in your life!

This Fall the gathering was on the week-end when the city was splashed around with festivals, fairs, shows, free Museum Night event, international gallop race. Pretty hard to choose where to join the party, but for those interested in food and much wish to go for drinks ended up at the Andrássy Blvd.
They could visit, taste and buy their taste of Craft Beers at local and foreigner’s pavilions.

Budapest held its annual FŐZDEFESZTStreet Food Fair throughout the entirety  at  the Andrássy  Blvd. and thanks to the European Mobility Week it was a car-free day. An invitation beside food-food-food, also pavilions awaiting visitors to go for the taste of their best craft beers of the new distilleries, dozens specialty beers here for the first time, 30 stands of local and international food vendors with exotic and homemade  food were in competition to reach as much attention by grabbing the hungry eyes.

Throughout the two-day, the visitors rolling along the Boulevard  enjoyed the hustle and bustle hanging around  at the beer pavilions. Indeed the FŐZDEFESZT –  Street Food Show  has become our country’s largest culinary festival and no surprise anymore to be in the groove of the cacophony of Babel hearing so many foreigners enjoying their time and place in Budapest. Taking advantage of the location of the Főzdefeszt, a short ballet presentation was introduced  by the artists of the forthcoming ballet  at the National Opera House. Welcoming words greeted  the audience  by the director and invitation to the forthcoming  performance of the Trojan Games  ballet .

Busy hands welcomed as an old friend at the Mullet Beer pavilion.  The largest Hungarian beer punk Armando, the Brew Studios  Krisztina Zsoldos brewed the Dirty Saison  with great pride and told the visitors in between waiting for their beers … it is an interpretations, of  the old agricultural roots going back to the style of ancient evokes the spontaneity of three and four of hops  – yeast. Also the Gateshead Lados Brewery has long been hiding in the local interest  was present and the Caledonia Scottish Belhaven beers on tap were their for the thirsty beer lovers.

From Transylvania arrived to introduce the taste to the Cluj Clausenburger artisanal beers, liquors and the Salvator’s hunters bringing to taste the bearfoot meat.

No admission fee was needed this time and at the same time everyone could vote on their favorite craft beer.

Good beer and good food equal to and as fundamental democracy!

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER, 21. FINAL COUNTDOWN – INTERNATIONAL GALLOP RACE – BUDAPEST

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To-day was a blast of festivals going in and around several venues at Budapest. Bet many of those  tourist  staying  in Budapest may have thought they have dropped into a wonderland.  About these venue in the next update. But at first here comes a major event to be! So as for tomorrow will be in deed the grand day of the year at the Hero Square whereas the finals will take place at the 7th International Gallop Race.

Sunday morning at 8 o’clock comes the track test at 00.45 p.m.  and  at 1 p.m will be two heats of 6-6 riders and among them 3-3  will be in the final shooting off at 5.30 p.m.  and  this year’s winner at the  International Gallop  will  end with a celebration ceremony.

First Heat: 1. United Arab Emirates – horse number 8.,  2. Qatar – horse number 5., 3. United States of America – horse number 12., 4. Slovakia horse number 3., 5. Hungary, Zoltán Varga  horse number 4., 6. Czech Republic – horse number 2.

Second Heat:1. Kazakhstan horse number 11., 2. Armenia horse number 7., 3. Serbia horse number 6., 4. Bulgaria horse number 10., 5. China horse number 1., 6. Romania horse number 9, The riders had already the draw and met their “horsepower” at the Bábolna  National Stud Farm  on Thursday, September 18. See previous update:

HERALD NEWS … 7TH INTERNATIONAL GALLOP – HUNGARY – 2014.

More to it, something not to be seen anywhere else in the world  just in Budapest – Hungary. Upon the idea and dream of Zoltán Lázar, six-time world  champion Carriage Seabiscuit driver his dream came true with combining the Scythian and the Roman chariot into one chariot to the needs of the 21st century’s race on the tracks. The chariot race has been implemented  into the programs ever since the National Gallop Race was on. Going to be every second an eye-catching  event during the National Gallop.  The audience will be watching a race as  a little reminder of the world-famous movie … Ben Hur. The competitors are not Ben Hur relatives so they had to undergo a tough training in advance. Well tomorrow all who visit the venue and be sharp to watch the ancient Scythian rolling wheel s go by will remember their stay if not just  for this grand sport race in Budapest!

Naturally spending a full day at the International Gallop Race with a dozen of shows and attractions will be worthwhile to attend in any hour!

Update by Aggie Reiter