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SOCIAL MEDIA IN ITS 21ST CENTURY STYLE!

THE REPUBLIC GROUP REACHED ITS 15 YEARS BEING NOT ONLY ON SURFACE BUT KICKING THE GOALS INTO THE NET!

Late evening on the 8th of March, the Republic Group held its 15 years. birthday anniversary with holding a huge celebration party. Only sophisticated guest were invited to this private  party.

Great entertainment and “tons” of healthy food, veggie drinks were presented throughout the whole evening. A huge “Xmas” tree-like was dressed up with orange-size of marzipan balls and was lighten up with fireworks as it was rolled in the hall. After the bangs, the guests were invited to help themselves  in grabbing, tasting these marzipan balls.  A grand selection of cocktails and mouth-watering tinny cakes were extremely tasty. The great palette of wines were mainly from the famous Hungarian vineyard regions, but also were rich in taste the wine from Slovakia and Argentina. Live music filled the air throughout the  whole evening.

During the evening the members of the team wished to share a shot of their flown away 15 years of activities.

A few thoughts about the company. The agency has reach the recognition, as one of the leading advertisement and communication companies with its new wave style in our 21st.century.The company started their activity in 1997 with its three developers: Mr. Gábor Fabricius, Mr. Tamás Barna and Áron Kollmannwith and almost three dozen employed individuals.

Their ongoing creativity had led them to win the Golden Medal Lion in Cannes,  being recognized as the excellent independent advertising agency.

Th Republic Group has mutual partnership and co-operation with Siegel+Gale, based in N.Y. who are the largest independent branding in the World.

During these 15 years, they had more than two dozen clients. Here’s a list of the clients, of course not a complete one, who were absolutely satisfied in obtaining their requests:

Ms. Katalin Halász, Marketing Director – COCA-COLA HUNGARY, Mr. László Szilágyi, Executive Director – RAUCH HUNGARY Ltd., Mr. Krisztian Büttl, Senior Brand Manager, RED BULL,  Mr. Zoltán Becze, Marketing and Communication Director – HELL ENERGY HUNGARY Ltd., Ms. Eszter Jákó, Marketing Manager E.ON HUNGARY Ltd., Mr. Gábor Borókai, Chief Editor WEEKLY RESPONSE.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

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 JUST TOOK A BLINK AND THERE IT WAS, BUT ALSO IN BETWEEN THE BLINKS THERE WERE GREAT HAIR DRESSERS AND HOTTEST FASHION TRENDS OF THE YEAR 2012!

ESSENTIAL LOOKS SCHWARZKOPF  PROFESSIONAL – HAIRDRESSERS

 INSTYLE  – FASHION DISIGNERS

ALL ONE OF A KIND OF HUNGARIAN ARTISTS!

Last Sunday, the 4th March received a private invitation to the event of the ESSENTIAL LOOKS SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL and the INSTYLE new fashion show which took place at the Millenium Park, „E” Theater Hall. 

During the evening the line up of shows began: Wedding hair and fashion show trend of 2012. Spring / Summer hair color trends in light of fashion – hair show. The “Lancia” premiere “Be creative and not monotone” fashion designer competition with the finalist’s announcement was all packed and rolled up to see. 

First came the Schwarzkopf Professional, launched in 2012 with its spring/ summer hair color trends. The Theater Hall was completely crowded with the curious visitors. Hair model men and women took their seats and the master hair stylists began the show. All supplies were brought out in a bowl by the hair models and off it went to succeed. During the hairdresser’s were shaping, rolling their scissors , cutting, twisting the curls, spraying loads of hairspray and viewing heads as the combs flashed in the perfectly illuminated spot, the audience was able to follow every strand of hair on the giant screen as the hairdressers built their sculptors. Through speakers, you heard every step commented on their activities.

The highlight of the evening was when Mr. Ádám Szabó, the International master barber at the Trevor Sorbian International plc.Covent Garden came down the runway with his hair model. Adam is almost three years already living in London and was so pleased to have had been called home to participate at this show. Before moving out to London he won three times the “Hairdresser of the Year” award in Hungary. Adam is still playing with the thought of building his career, but he is much more into rather having a nice family before that. As the saying says: “The apple did not fall far from the tree”. His father and grandfather was a barber. Practically, he grew up in a barbershop, but as a teenager, only at the age of 17 he took “the scissors” seriously! Asking him: “What’s your secret?” He said: “ I believe “I only” try to do it well!”

The Trevor Sorbi’s philosophy has been always up to create something new, which then after can be integrated into the barbershop. Adam is responsible for the lineup of shows, inventing new techniques, as well as the handling the education part, but for example he holds inspirational evening sessions. (Why does this sound unfamiliar to me? Hmmm)

After the master hairdressers show, the spring wedding bun trends came alive on the runway.

Another awaited show after doing the hair came dressing the body.

The selection of Hungarian fashion designers rolled their sleeves up to show their best fashion ideas and hot fashion tips to the coming warmer season’s trends for the spring and summer!

Outside on this cold night the air was warmed up by catching the view on the catwalk, seeing the latest and the hot fashion trends go by.

There was a mixture of elegance and edgy style shown by the following fashion designers: Ms.Barbara Léber, Ms. Anikó Németh – Manier, Magneta, Sugarbird, Ms. Anita Benes – Dáálarna, Art’z Modell, Nubu, Ms. Dóri Tomchányi, Ms. Ágóta Nagy „White Salon”– Orlando Collection, just to mention a few.

Sitting, watching around the paths at the catwalk, everyone could find something in their taste. The classy designs for the woman who loves luxury, detailed tailoring and who rather prefer to dress in the 21st century’s style, a bit cheeky, who is not afraid to stand out of the crowd. Most of the models came out with especially selected dresses, made from delicate, fine fabrics making them very feminine and posh.

The designers competition ended with an exciting fashion show parade and the finalists premiere ceremony.

It was surely a trendy evening!

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

Here is a reminder to spend your next few days to come to the Hungarian hand-made flavors and craft wear Fair.

The doors will open again to welcome all those people who have had been previous visitors during the last year’s Fair and also to the new visitors.

This year just like in the previous years there will be a bunch of programs beside and along the tasting stand to fill all your week-end days. So if you are keen on getting to know more about the Hungarian hand-made tastes from meat, through cheese and the melting sweets and of course can’t be left out the grand selection of Hungarian wines and Pálinka, the hot spirit in various fruit tastes, so there’s your place to be. Take some home and layback and enjoy the beautiful flavors.

As already herald the news, this year goes the same as it was in the previous years, the day ticket price can be fully redeemed during your shopping at the Fair.

Just to mention a couple of programs during the three days Fair:

Friday, March 9.

Sausage-filling, making cheese, Hungarian kitchen talk show with  food tastes, preparing Choco bunnies and cookies for the coming Easter holiday

Evening’s event, getting into the mood: 7.30 p.m. – The Balkán Fanatik

Saturday, March, 10.

Another day for sausage-filling and making cheese and off you go for another adventure of Hungarian kitchen talk show, also honey in many forms you’ll be surprised.

Afternoon’s event: 3.30 p.m. – The Borra-Való Band gives the gig.

Sunday, March, 11.

11 a.m. the Alma band and at 3 p.m. –

The Bora-Való Band ensures the good mood.

The final day to be present at the sausage-filling, cheese-making and on top will be the to see how the famous, tasty marzipan is made.

You will surely calm your desire by tasting the mouth-watering Hungarian hand-made flavors.

As a reminder, here is my previous update to the Hungarian hand-made flavors and craft-wear:

https://rollinginbudapest.com/2012/02/22/the-3rd-fair-of-hungarian-hand-made-flavors-and-craft-wear/

Now the floor is yours. Good appetite!

Update by Aggie Reiter

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WELCOMING SPRING WITH THE BANG OF FRESH TRENDS!

Daily tickets are available on the spot: 2000.- HUF.

Visiting hours during the 3 days from 10 a.m. -7 p.m., except for Saturday until midnight.

Millennium Park – ‘B’ Hall. – Budapest

Most probably many are expecting the spring after the winter months, right? By entering into the month of March, hopefully more-and-more sunshine days will finally come in our everyday. The awakening of nature, however, not only for us but also inspired the designers. Learn about the latest trends in which the citations of light and the nature of spring awakes by not only to have the nature glowing, but your surrounding environment as well.

During morning hours of the day, the representatives and exhibitors held a press gathering to the members of press and media by asking to spread the news of what to expect at this year’s Trend-Bang Festival. Each delegate gave an overview what will be out on the platforms at the Trend-Bang Fair 2012.

Mr. Károly Oláh, DELUX, the major sponsor of the event welcomed the press and media representatives with their slogan: “Let us re-color”. As he expressed himself, “The color research commando are working full year around the clock to see what color will be the trend in the coming year. With the use of colors we can also change the indoor and outdoor community areas.” So whether you believe it or not, it’s up to you, that the spectrum of colors affect our daily lives from the day of our birth.

“Let alone, Hungary should have a day of celebrating fashion”. Also a true thought “Be creative and not monotonous”, these were the opening words of Ms. Kata Jaksity, spokelady, Budapest Essential Looks. What can the visitors expect: Friday’s fashion day for the youth. Saturday: show of Hungarian manufactures. Sunday: A little space will be devoted to the wedding, hence the Spring is on its way. Mr. Gábor Balczer, FIAT Marketing Director was next and took the floor. More than 100 competitors took part within their imagination to add a new face to the FIAT Panda. The entry winner of the competition was Mr. Balázs Fischer’s Fiat Panda “colorful new dress”, voted by the audience.

Another grand sponsor of the Trend-Bang Fair is the MeeD, belonging to the Visegrád Fund “V4”, that stands of: the Polish Cultural Institute, the Czech and the Slovak Centre and of course us the Hungarians. Their meeting is supported by the Institute of Eastern and Central Eastern European Design. “Throughout the Fair seven foreign designers will be present. Those visitors who are interested in their products can listen to their presentation on the coming Sunday in English language.” said by Ms. Szilvia Szigeti, Organiser of “madeinhungary”. Mr. Ferenc Pertus, Artistic Director, representing the PannonArts Gallery gave information on the side of jewelry. There was a proposal of 105 jewelery artists and a number of nine were selected and now their products are exhibited. The collection can be viewed after the close until April, 15 at the a/m Gallery.

Had an interview with Mr. Henning Künstler, Marketing and Sales Manager, Moree Ltd. He briefly described his company saying: “The Moree Ltd was established in 2005 by the founders of Ms. Annette Wasmuth, Mr.Dirk Hagen Zimmermann and Mr. Christian Drawert. Their first product came out in 2006 introducing a new style of indoor and outdoor products. The company is rather small with having 20 employees. Their philosophy is to develop, manufacture and distribute illuminated furniture items. Their palette wide is rich: illuminated tables, side tables, sears, table lamps, home accessories, 16 colorful RC bulbs are just a few of their accessories that you may desire for your indoor and outdoor use. Their products are available in 20 countries and are out already as far as in Australia and South-America.” Just another last thought … when it comes to fashion, food, design, music we all have a different taste, which is alright. Yet, by this small Island brought from Germany to the Budapest’s Trend-Bang Fair surely presents the visitors to stand for a while, take pleasure in viewing their products. On the same Island, the PINXIT deals with: architecture, furniture design, interior design, set design for video shooting. Within their profile they deal with “PaintWall” that can been seen at the same time at the Moree stand. Grand ideas to color your world that surely will catch the eye. Last but not least, I hope giving some guidelines will take many to go and have a day out during the 3 days at the Trend-Bang Fair.

The Danish eco-friendly outdoor heater that can make you feel better in staying at an open-air coffee shops, restaurants in those cold, muggy, damping weather. With its height it fits under a table. Especially good to prevent your feet from freezing and makes you want to stay at the place much longer.The ultimate goal of this product is to zero the carbon-dioxide emission.

Speaker equipment in new cloths! Definitely, worthwhile to stroll over to the stand of Acoustic Furnitures by BIZSÓK Ltd. Mr. Béla Bizsók Vajk, Manager of the BIZSÓK Ltd. will welcome you and show you around in the land of hidden sounds. Great idea to have your  prefered sounds you wish to have in your own environment. The products are styled carpentry with innovative, imaginative, bold, tailored to your needs. Whether you are fond of classical or modern music, the sound of nature or just to relax or meditate, the “ace” sound can be enjoyed in a piece of disguised furniture. You will be amazed of the wide range of supplies that can be brought under your roof.

For the first time introduced in Hungary is the “Bounce chair” created by Ms. Fenny Ganatra, Indian designers. For those who are interested to gain more information, take a look at her website: www.the-bounce.com.

Last but not least, some extra goodies for the visitors: On the hour fashion show will be on the grand stage. Full-day “professional hair” for visitors are awaited by the STYLE LUV and Sero BARON hairdresser’s.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

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Anyone can travel to the Carnival “on foot”!

Go for it … be present  at the Carnevalville within the walls of the PECSA Music and Conference Hall!

14th District – 14 Zichy Mihány  Str. Budapest

10th of March, 2012.

The music culture that has spread throughout Brazil is astonishing and now coming to Budapest to the PECSA Music and Conference Hall. Hopefully the beloved sun might be on its way, but in the meantime if you don’t mind getting a bit soaked your time has come capture the endless world of rhythm and harmony at the Carnevalville in Budapest. Add extra vigor and color rewarding to your everyday by dancing, singing, laughing and feel the Brazilians happiness.The carnival sound of music will embrace everybody who welcomes music with heart and soul.

During the late afternoon hours, we learned at the press conference held by the organizers of Carnevalville in Budapest who are going to be the guests of the evening.

The evening’s guest will be Mr. Árpa Attila and Mr.Viktor Varga, who will be taking care of getting into mood. Will be an excellent entertainment aimed not for just young people. A full day programs will be running with everything that goes to the feeling of being at the carneval. The astonishing feeling will be sure to get you up on your feet and dance. It will be a breathtaking experience not just because of dancing the night away, but also the fashion show will be an eye-catching experience.

During this evening Ms. Mathilda Jánosi, TildArt eco fashion designer, will have her first showcase of her collection, using basically the caoutchouc , rubber and inner tubes, the material that stands for the homeland of Brazil. These materials inspired her to make her latest collection that will be on stage at the Budapest Brazilian Carnival. Her creations are based on the theme of protecting our environment and more to it headlining the environmental awareness with recycled materials. The Brazil-related fashion show will be on the catwalk models by Ms. Enikő Sütő.

The press conference was joined by Mr.Viktor Varga, Ms. Csilla Csomor, Mr. Attila Müller, Ms.Brigitta Erdőhegyi and Ms. Márta Brunner, who all dedicated athletics and regular T-shirts, that will be out on an on-line auction arranged under the frame of the organizers. The amount so received with the Carnival’s sold raffle tickets will be donated to the fund of the “Christmas Factory”.

Ending the press conference was as lucky enough to get a slice of the colorful show to come. Now anyone can get more than a slice by attending the “party”. So get ready, steady and GO!!!

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

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FEBRUARY 28 IS THE DISABILITY DAY IN HUNGARY!

Aim is to promote an understanding of  the disability issues, to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

To-day’s Press Announcement was  just one example that proves, the Sporty World can be of support to the Foundation of those living with disabilities.

The “Ferencvaros” Sports Club (shorten form: FRADI) and the “I DO NOT GIVE UP!” Foundation signed a cooperation agreement by Mr. Pál Orosz, CEO of Football and Mr. Szabolcs Papp, foundation leader  in the early afternoon during at the press gathering,  in the “Toldi” hall at the “Albert” Football Stadium.

„I DO NOT GIVE UP!” is the “motto” of the foundation that was formed in late 2005. We believe that this is really true for everyone, talking about disabled people, Roma people living in poverty, or any person even the one who has everything he or she wants.

The foundation aims to provide the disadvantage members of society for some reason to be in helping them, to place faith in themselves to be independent in their own society and to help them to become in the future the human beings who they wish to become. The people who want to take part in responsibility for shaping Hungary. The opportunities for rehabilitation and prevention of disabilities is an important issue.

Mr. Pál Orosz, CEO of Football said, the FTC Football Club are willing to do everything in their power to give aid to the members the needy. He also added: “The first sign of this will be done from the beginning of March, when the FRADI football players will be all wearing throughout their match the tops with the inscription of “I do not give up”. The FTC first spring opening match will be during the evening hours on Saturday, the 3^rd of March with the “Debrecen” football team. The first kick has been sold already, but later on the members of the group will be given the opportunity to do their “first” kick on the field.”

Another remarks from Mr. Pál Orosz was: “Later on we would like to introduce the members of the group to the FTC fans, by given group an opportunity to play their music during the games break time.”

The foundation leader, Mr. Szabolcs Papp, was pleased to hear this forthcoming opportunity. He was happy to say: “We do not want to disturb anyone on the FRADI grounds, but it would be a pleasure for us, if we could play football at one of the FRADI’s facilities. There we could all do our sporty with pleasure.

“A better world for us” is a series of events young people with disabilities set up by organized programs, which proved that the disadvantaged people and victims are able to set an example for society. In recent years 4 charity concerts were held at the Budapest Sport Arena, whereas a total of forty million HUF income was reached. From this amount already achieved and still having ongoing objectives: orphanage renovation, construction of eco homes for disabled people, organizing camps, events, creative therapy program, job creation programs for people with disabilities.

At the end of the press gathering  the group  played and sang along their motto: “I DO NOT GIVE UP”…

Well many of us who are “on the other side of the moon” should not give up to be handy for the needy.

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

AN OFFER YOU MAY NOT SEE FOR ANOTHER YEAR!

WELCOME TO THE 6th YEAR OF CARNEVALVILLE AT THE  „PECSA” MUSIC HALL CONFERENCE CENTER BUDAPEST

Put in your calendar :

March, 10. 2012.

You are invited to a …

„One day, when all your sensory organs will come alive!”

When you think of Carnival, you probably think of Rio. Well, Carnival in Budapest is picking up the sence, flavors and all what it is about. It is one of the major cultural events held towards the end of the wintertime in March every year.

It is a series of event that started in Brazil. It has been rolling around the world and one of the prominent stop will be at Budapest.

The Brazil Carnival rolling in Budapest reached it’s sixth year to be present in our part of the world. The primarily role is music, dance and to give space to introduce the representatives of arts and fashion.

Here’s your chance to shine and have a ball, not only for children but all age of adults.The joyful music, rhythms that move your body, dancing the samba, can you ask for anymore?!! Be entertained and inspired with a dance show, friendly people to dance along, with, by. Great mix of Latin rhythm’s, comfortable and casual environment, dance with specialist instructors of samba, capoeira, salsa and sumba.

The carnival opens at the same time an exhibition showing the land of Brazil in photographs. It will be out on display for 2 weeks at the „PECSA” Music Hall Conference Center.

This entertainment event gives a taste to the Hungarian youth of the Brazilian culture, feeling the spirit in the Brazilian Samba and the whole lifestyle.

There will be a fashion show, but before to it will step on stage Mr. Viktor Varga, who is not only a singer, but his own stylist and pretty popular as a designer with his costumes.

The Pimenta Samba School, the Grupo Capoeira Brasil will be the honor guests at the ball. Mr. András Lajsz, cocktails will help everyone to feel one night in Brazil.

The grand Ritmo 2003 Batucada Band will bring many colorful programs for the guests.

The evening’s event  enjoys the support of the Brazilian Embassy to Hungary and within the organizers of the Brazilian Cultural Center and the Pimenta.

Further updates to come after shortly being at the press conference …

Update by Aggie Reiter

Cordially invite You to the Exhibition Opening

of

Nadya Hadun

 at

 Ari Kupsus Gallery

8th District.  23/b Bródy Sándor Street – Budapest

 29th of February, 2012 .

From 6 pm to 8 pm.

The exhibition will be opened by Ms. Eva Sőregi-Vilén, spouse of Ambassador of Finland.

The exhibition will be on view till March, 23th, 2012.

Nadya Hadun: Our dreams come true?..,oil on canvas, 65×100 cm, 2012.

Wine  will be sponsored by: Sumegi Keller Ltd.

Update by Aggie Reiter