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PART2  – ABSOLUTE FINLANDIA VODKA

ABSOLULTE ICE BAR IN BUDAPEST!

PLACE TO BE VISITED!

Address:  District V. – 82 Váci Street Budapest

Open hours: M-F: 12.30 p.m. 11 p.m.

SAT: 4 p.m. – Midnight

What a marvelous way and a grand tip to cool down during the heat wave at the Ice Bar – Budapest. Yes … at the Ice Bar!  Right on the pathway of the downtown area.

Close to midday, Ms. Betty Balássy and Mr. Feri Varga, two “Mega Star” performers arrived together to view with the press representatives the newly formed ice sculptures, by World famous ice sculpture Mr. Zsolt Tóth, at the IceBar in Budapest. Shortly upon their arrival we were all dressed up by a local lady… covered with an almost floor-length hooded warm Pancho and a pair of warm gloves. We were told the temperature inside is about -6C to –8C. Surprize…Surprize!

Thought … aha … what an experience we all are up to … just perfect … entering this cold cave from the outside temperature +36C. Some came dressed in shorts and a T-shirts but didn’t give a damn of the unique Arctic temperature to hit them.

Mr. Dénes Klima, managing director gave instructions for the individuals entering the World of Ice, by saying: „Who feels uncomfortable with the cold inside the cave can come out anytime, don’t have to freeze into ice”.

It seemed like Ms. Betty Balássy and Mr. Feri Varga extremely enjoyed this new experience which can be followed step-by-step viewing the sideshow.

It is not just a simple  tourist attraction. Ain’t no difference whether it rains or shine, it is a grand place to visit.  The owner pf the IceBar told me that once he had a talk with Zsolt about his grand pieces of  ice sculptures and there should be a way to be kept not just live for a week or so during the cold wintertime but also to share these outstanding formations during the summertime as well. So the idea was on the table. They both agreed there will be a place where these outstanding art of ice can be seen for a “lifetime”. So this idea or call it as a dream came true and here we are to-day viewing these awesome Art of Ice!

Needn’t have to say what the ice sculptures show, they are well-recognized. Within the exhibition it shows the beautiful proudly standing „Lánchíd” Chain Bridge, which allows the time to roll by as beneath the rolling stream, floats down the River Danube.

So … Have a seat in a piece of furniture made of ice and enjoy the unique experience of the Arctic world here in Budapest!  The bar serves delicious, naturally ice-cold cocktails, served in ice glasses, even the very glasses you drink from.

I’m sure many often thought about a special and interesting place to visit while being in Budapest, well the a small Ice World in Budapest at the IceBar will ring the bell to remember of your stay as a part of walking by on the pedestrian Váci Street.

It will surely guarantee an unforgettable experience. It worked for me.

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

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RE-PLANNIN!NG FOR THIS EVENING!

Sunday, 29th of July, 8.30 p.m

The open-air theater at the Margaret Island will cast the last performance of this year’s

Budapest Summer Festival.

Novel … Film … Ballet … Musical!

For those who have or haven’t read the novel of Nikos Kazantzakis, the Greek author book published in 1946 or heard of his the famous movie called „Zorba the Greek”, nor haven’t seen the musical with the same title out in ’68 this is a great opportunity to see, the Hungaria ballet adaptation of its kind. Thanks to Mr. Kazantzakis who has created in Zorba one of the great characters of modern fiction and thanks to the organizers of the Budapest Summer Festival all who brought on stage this superb ballet to be seen here in Budapest. Surely one of the grand story from the 20 century.

This time can pump up the gear and arrive to the Margaret Island’s Open-Air Theater on Sunday, 29th of July, 8.30 p.m.  and see by their own two eyes a one-and-half hour of an awesome ballet show and full of entertainment . published in 1946 or heard . The musical with the same title came out in ‘68. The ballet play is upon the novel.

The story goes off with his ventures of the young Greek, as to escape from his bookish life. It is a fictionalized tale of Alexis Zorba’s adventures, yet the imaginary event could have had been possible to have happened sometime, somewhere in Greece.

On the week-ends the box office in the city is closed,therefore the tickets on the week-ends are available on the spot at the Margaret Island Open-Air Theater at  the box office.

See herald news:

https://rollinginbudapest.com/2012/07/22/zorba-greek-music-and-dancing-on-stage-at-the-margaret-island-open-air-theater-budapest/

Update and snaps Aggie Lantai

The first to be viewed, the renewed Ice Bar along with the new ice sculptures will be admired in the coming days by Ms. Betty Balássy and Mr. Feri Varga, two “Mega Star” performers.

A little briiihaaa … Yes, at the Ice Bar to cool down in Budapest.

It is not just a simple attraction. It draws attention to locals and especially among travelers who are on the lookout for unusual environments and “B” shaking”  cold experiences.

This Ice Bar in Budapest, is just beyond belief. Most probably is also impressive just like the originate places as in Iceland, Norway and Lapland, where ice is simply a regular guest and ain’t a big deal to have tons of pure, clear ice around you.

On the hot days we are having in Budapest, where else to cool down and enjoy the atmosphere  having a snip of a hot-shot or a cool cocktail in glasses made out of ice as well. How awesome does this sound? The  place is full of ice furnitures and majestic ice sculptures, all is kept at low temperatures to hinder melting.

These numerous ice sculptures are master piece of art  made by Hungarian multiple gold medal World Champion  Ice Sculptor Mr. Zsolt Toth.

This place is a freezy paradise for those people who love cold, and are liter attracted by snow and ice. Guess the Polar Bears, Penguins and of course the Seals would give a thumb-up to this place.

Not to be worried catching a cold … you will be dressed as a “SEAL”  to keep warm during your visit.

Soon to be reopened for visitors!

Address:  District V. – 82 Váci Street Budapest

Visiting hours: Monday to Friday 12.30 p.m. 11 p.m.

Saturday 4 p.m. – Midnight

To give them a call for reservation:  +36 20 966 6 000

Update by Aggie Reiter

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MOUTHWATERING GROCERIES !

MADE IN HUNGARY!

The Millennium Park in Budapest held an Eco and Market festival, whereas  the main goal  was  to play a role in the environmentally conscious lifestyle and  to bring  the local farmers their locally produced organic food to our daily life.

The  environmental well-known concept of  our culture today has to keep the lights on and hopefully in the future more-and-more people will to take a part in practising it their everyday lives.

Lately, those who care about the high quality raw materials, are beginning to purchase from the local farmer’s products at the markets.

A MAGICAL LINEUP NOT FOR THE EYES ONLY,  BUT THE TASTE BUDS TO HAVE EXPERIENCES OF THE HUNGARIAN FLAVORS.

Cheese … Homemade organic products were out on display, tasting wasn’t forbidden and also to shop around. There were various flavors  regular and smoked goat and cow cheese, some with added herbs, veggies or fruits. Unbelievably tasty.

SEEDS: One of the stands had  bowls of salsa taste, garlic toasted pumpkin seeds. What a unique lineup in variety of tastes, especially for those who are fond of the good old  pumpkin seeds. Well known the edible seeds, as the cumin seeds, linseed, pumpkin seed, hazelnuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, wheat seeds. All have their own characteristic, impact to our health.

BEER …  Sour cherry beer (now take that!) a great combination and a smooth taste  to end the hot day during the warm summer evening or pick anytime of the day. At another beer stand, brought from the town of Pilisvörösvár, the Rotburger beer. They have a spectacular brewery which has joint connection to a pub and a  beer garden.

CHEESE … Homemade organic products were out on display, could have had bits of tasting any of the cheese out on display and also shop around. There were various flavors regular and smoked goat and cow cheese with and without added herbs, veggies  and fruits. Unbelievably tasty.

VEGGIES … hot and mild paprika, white and red carrot,  summer pumpkins, tomato, cukini, eggplant, all from the fields of farmer’s.

SOFT DRINKS  … Pressed, squeezed fruits and veggies without any preservatives.

HERBS … From all around the country’s … high mountains, deep valleys.

OILS …  Hope nobody will mind,  for stopping here for a while … miracles do not roll in our everyday, but with especial oils gain from seeds anyone can reach the miracle even though you cannot hold it in the palm of your hand! Just a little overview of the cold-pressed oils made mechanically, which I was told within a short presentation by an expert on the spot: “The cold-pressed oils are made with the support of a mechanical construction, in the course of which the valuable, healthy substances are gained through a screw-press and from the seeds to be pressed in the form of oil.”

Now that might sound pretty simple, but  to stop and think about it for a second, it surely needs a huge amount of seeds to get in the end a glass of natural oil. The oil gain gently this way preserves its special smell, taste, vitamins and fatty acid. For instance, taking for example the  Poppy Seed Oil.  The poppy-seed is an extremely important treasure in the Hungarian and nearby countries cuisines. It is rich in amino acids, fatty acids, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and iron. It is one of the best or simply the best and the most ancient remedy for osteoporosis, which is now-a-days unfortunately endemic. Poppy seed is the natural, primary aid for the skeletal body. It stops the decaying process of bony tissue and starts to build it. It has been also known for a long time that it slows ageing and helps lowering blood pressure. Last but  not least, it has nerve invigorating, nerve ache reducing, sedative and soporific effects.

Did you know?  The Almond seed oil is counted among the most excellent vegetable oils. Beside its immune system invigorating effect it hinders the development of diabetes. They say the daily dosage is  one or two tbl.spoons by itself, but  a piece of bread  will do or as sprinkled on a salad.

Many things are know about the Sunflower seed oil, yet  here it could be something as a new information. The mechanically, traditionally pressed sunflower oil is essential oil, containing repeatedly unsaturated fatty acid in large quantities. Most of the fitosterol which lowers the blood pressure can be found in the pistachio and sunflower. Also  favorable results can be achieved in preventing circulatory diseases and beneficial for prostate problems as well.

My favorite of the day was the “Magic Castle” oil. The oil is with the combination of four kinds of oils: poppy-seed, marrow seed, sunflower and almond. The four unique components have  its special physiological effects.

Ballet artists: József Cseta and Csaba Solti
Photo:Zsolt Puskel

An an exclusive private  rehearsal at the Margaret Island Open-Air Theater

Wednesday, 25th of July, 2012.

Ms. Teodóra Bán, director of the Margaret Island’s open-air theater proposed an invitation for the individuals with disabilities with their escorts to see a day before premier on the 25^th of July, the rehearsal dramatic ballet of the Zorba, the Greek. The Margaret Island Open Air Theater’s auditorium is also suitable, capable to for guest arriving in wheelchair. At the Open-Air Theater there is always 4 space designed for them at every performances. This time at the rehearsal production there will be 20 special places just for the disabilities arriving in wheelchairs with their escort. On the spot there will be a guide who will show the way to the space reserved for them.

Greek music and dancing on stage is a fantastic game, perhaps

To participate at the rehearsal ballet registration is required in advance.

The deadline date for registration is the 24^th of July, 5 p.m. at the marketing@szabadter.hu website or give a call to +36 30 584 1043.

Zorba, the ballet will be a gigantic performance with the presence in co-operation of 300 artists on the Thursday, 26^th and Sunday, 29^th of July, 2012 at the Margaret Island’s Open-Air Theater.

The story is based on the novel by Nikos Kazandzakhis titled Zorba the Greek and Anthony Quinn’s fantastic performance, the film became one of the greatest remembrance movie’s from the 20^th century.

Mr. Gábor Keveházi made ​​the choreography to Mikis Theodorakhis music, which will be seen int he renewed form.This colourful production will be seen the first time at an outdoor theater.

The main role will be danced by Mr. Csaba Solti the member of the Hungarian State Opera House and with other characteristic dancers like:  Ms. Krisztina Végh, Mr.Aleszja Popova, Mr.Cserta József, Mr. József Medvecz and Mr. András Nádasdy. Solo vocalist: Ms. Bernadette Wiedemann.

Featuring: The Hungarian National Ballet Company, the Dohnányi Orchestra and Chorus, furthermore the Sirtos group. The production will be conducted by Mr. Gábor Werner.

Here is a little sample of the superb historical movie in the ballet version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XUD8KksSG_k

Counting on going out to see the ballet it would be wise to purchase the tickets in advance, because might miss the performance.

Update Aggie Reiter