27 Nov

7th Anilogue International Animation Festival is here again @ Budapest

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From all over the world. Thirteen full-length films and 300 short films will be screened at the International Animation Film Festival.

The genre animation films is a limitless field for experimental art of every color, exciting and often unconventional, bold and passionate. Some like it watching live action films for them more inspiring, so that cinema maybe next door.

Looking for a place watching foreign animation films filled with entertainment don’t go any further cause in Budapest kick off November, 27. to the Uránia National Film Theater where in the coming 5 days a
superb selection of local and international films featuring, also documentaries and mainstreams.

FIVE days: November, 27 – December, 1. … FIVE venues: Urania, Art+, French and Polish Institute and Magvető Café … FIFTYFIVE dazzling programs from the most creative minds all over the world.

This year’s Anilogue on its way to town with a huge movie package … During the five days delivering the premieres of 13 brand new animated feature films – 5 of them running in competition – and 300 short films, 50 of which are in competition. This year – for the first time – short animations made for children will compete separately, in 2 categories:  age 4+ and 8+ refer to the age of the target audience.  Around 99% of the screened films either speaks in English or has English subtitles.

On November 27 the Urania shoot off with Aardman Studio’s – Farmageddon (An alien crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun – the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home.

There are 5 full-lenght animations in competition this year.  Japaneese Masaaki Yuasa’s love story Ride Your Wave the young surfer Hinako wants to teach firefighter Minato how to ride the waves. In return, Minato helps her to navigate the waves in her life.

The Hiroyasu Ishida’s new film Penguin Highway (takes place in a small Japanese town in the summer, where – surprisingly – a raft of penguins arrives. Where have they come from and what are they doing there?)

The Prince’s Voyage from Jean-François Laguionie and Xavier Picard … an monkey once injured lost, he is found by 12 year-old Tom, and taken in by his parents, a couple of scientists who were banished from their community because they believe in the existence of other monkey civilizations. With Tom’s help, the Prince discovers a society he knows nothing about, while Tom’s parents decide to use him to prove that their theory was indeed correct.

Spanish Salvador Simo directed Buñuel – Labyrinth of the Turtles (tells the true story of how Buñuel made his second movie. Paris, 1930. Salvador Dalí and Luis Buñuel are main figures of the Surrealist movement, but Buñuel is left without a dime after a scandal surrounding his first film L’Age d’Or.

Finally Zabou Breitman and Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec created The Swallows Of Kabul (based on a world-famous novel  Summer 1998, Kabul (the ruins are occupied by the Taliban and in love despite the daily violence and misery. Mohsen and Zunaira want to believe in the future. But a senseless act by Mohsen will upset their lives forever.)

Some gems will be screened outside the competition section too. Gints Zilbalodis’s Away is a unique one! (A boy and a little bird are travelling across an island on a motorcycle trying to escape a dark spirit and return home.) The film was made by a single person, the film has received several coveted awards abroad.

The Japaneese language,  DanMachi  – Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?  –Arrow of the Orion in the city of Orario, beneath an impossibly tall tower, lies the dungeon adventurers who form partnerships with the gods themselves have any hope of defeating the monsters that lie within. To counter this threat, the goddess Artemis arrives in search of a champion, Bell Cranel, a newbie adventurer partnered with a low-tier goddess.)

Chris the Swiss is a touching documentary (takes place in Croatia, in 1992., in the midst of the Yugoslav Wars, Chris, a young Swiss journalist is found dead in mysterious circumstances.) The director of the film, Anja Kofmel was his cousin. Now a grown-up woman, she decides to investigate his story.

Finally in Happiness Machine twenty women artists created ten animated films to reflect various aspects of the Common Good Economy, its chances and risks, its theory and practice.

Apart from the full-length animations 300 short films will be screened and with 99% of  them either speaks in English or has English subtitles. More info about screening dates, venues, tickets: http://www.anilogue.com

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27 Nov

“The Trail of the Female Chefs” – European Cinema Night – Budapest

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The Trail of a Female Chefs – French film

Uránia National Film Theater – Budapest,

Screening: December, 6. 2019.

After the success of the 2018 edition, European Cinema Night is back again in Budapest!

The European Cinema Night tradition began in 2018 at the initiative of Creative Europe MEDIA and co-organized by Europa Cinemas, with the aim to becoming a great, joint celebration of the richly diverse and rich European film culture.

The European Movie Night will be held across 54 European cities. Free screenings of more than 40 European films supported by MEDIA, together with post-screening  Q & A discussions. At the Urania National Cinema Theater encompasses a special theme: the position of women in the world of contemporary gastronomy. Guests: Michelin-starred chef Eszter Palágyi, and two gastronomy bloggers.

Film-loving get your seat,worth it, cause the French movie is full of humor and great venues.

On the big screen gastronomy will play the leading role … Mind you don’t come there being hungry, cause it will get worse.

Entry is free and you can win tickets by completing a short quiz game starting November, 26, 2019 on the Uránia website and Facebook.

The French Institute of Budapest is the collaborative partner of the Urania event.

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27 Nov

First Edition “International Alessandro Narducci Prize” @ Budapest 2019

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Alessandro Narducci  the youngest Italian Michelin-starred chef!

Even though Alessandro Narducci did not live above a pizza restaurant … already had great passion in creating, preparing food specialties in his earlier age.

His parents already saw his addiction in cooking, so as a  gift enrolled him to a cooking school and from there he spread his wings chef’s career. Traveled around the world to catch up, learn through close observation the stratagems from other cook sciences.

Alessandro’s beloved career as a chef and as well been loved by individuals in the professional field was able to share with other individuals his professional life and his private values. His career was short in time ended with a car accident. His parents decided to keep the light on Alessandro’s heritage to the future chef generation as a model by creating an international prize named after their son “Alassandro Narducci Prize.”

The event was organized in the frame of the 9th World Italian Gastronomy Week in Budapest by the Italian Embassy in Budapest, Italian Chamber of Commerce (CCIU), Italian Cultural Institute, Italian Institute for Trade Development (ICE Budapest), Italian Tourism Office (ENIT) and Italian Academy of Cuisine at the Budapest’s Italian Culture Institute.  The Tor Carbone IPSEDA School of Catering had prepared in tasting: “Rolling in Puglia on the Pasta Paths”, “Rolling in Tuscany on the Chanti Paths” and “Rolling in Lazio on the Oil Paths, also coupled with tasting the  typical wines from the region of Puglia … Chanti … Lazio.

About the International Alessandro Narducci Prize.

Following the success of the 1st edition of the prize which took place in Rome, the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Hungary and the IPSEEOA Institute „Tor Carbone” decided to replicate this format for the italian community in Hungary, organizing a competition that will be held annually in Budapest- Hungary.

The goal of this unitiative is to promote Made-in-Italy and the Italian Know How, furthermore the synergy with italian hospitality and the training of future generations of chefs.

The rules and the principles behind the prize are coherent with the personality and the chef values represented by Alessandro Narducci.

The prize will be organized in two competitions, for 2 different groups of participants … the chefs and the cooks of the italian restaurant in Hungary with the students of the local cooking schools.

The aim of the competition is to reward both professional cooks and those who are in the beginning of their cooking career. The competitions and the award ceremonies of the Hungarian edition of the prize will take place in November, 2020, as the 5th Week of Italian Crusine will take place.

The competitions and the award ceremonies of the international edition of prizes will take place in the month of May, 2021 in Rome – Italy.

The participants of the 1st edition of the „International Alessandro Narducci prize” will compete in the gastronomic category and other more categories pre-added in the awards, such as: patissere, reception and mise en place.

The jury will be made up of representatives of „ Sistema Italia” of food journalists and of the Hungarian Confederation of Cooks and Hoteliers.

The prize for the winners will be:

A Plaque … A trip to Rome to join the International competition in May, 2021 … A voucher to purchase italian products and a prize kindly offered by Sambuca Molinanri.

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26 Nov

The Basilica Quarter is Transformed by Advent Festive Spirit @ Budapest!

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Top3 European Best Xmas Fair Budapest.

The top market destinations you should never miss when your in Europe for Xmas!

Nothing is far away if you want to feel good … Visit St. Steven Basilica Budapest – Hungary.

District, V., Saint Steven Square – Budapest

November, 22. 2019 – January, 1. 2020.

Quality exhibitors … Environmental awareness are the headlines at this year’s Advent Fair!

On November, 22, for the 9th time, one of the most beautiful festivities in Budapest open the Advent Fair at the Saint Steven Basilica. Was on a social media guided tour whereas spoke about this year’s program having underlining interactive self-help points and a 12-meter huge Christmas tree.

On the social tour visited the selfie spot, where can create a unique pattern on the facade of the Basilica,  take a photo and post your own special creations typing an e-mail address to share with friends or family. Can choose from 5 pre-designed decorations having Xmas greetings in over 40 languages. Following the Prosecco stand where from the region Treviso, Prosecco DOC  wine and also showing the sky high price champion available. Visited The Hungarian Ecumenical Charity Service, where every item brought there income goes to the needy. Another highlight on the square was the giant wreath entering into the Fair’s area. Next stop was really for the young kids and even their parent where they will not walk on by without looking at the small Legoland figures. Many might have already heard or seen the famous Hungarian blue paint materials. Clothes and other handy accessories. The lady on the stand told that there was a time when Antonio Banderas bought a hat from her. We stopped at the B & Q stand where hamburgers are made from the Hungarian grey cattle meat.

In the middle of the market, there is an oval skating-rink where everybody once again experiences in going back in time as being a kid. Skating training for children on Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. It is free to use under the age of 14 and if the skates are not in hand can borrow some for free of charge. If the small ones are insecure on the ice, they can take part in training every weekend.

More than ever, this year’s program is complete with interactive self-help points and a 12-meter twinkling Christmas tree. The 3D light painting goes on every day from 10 o’clock in the morning. The screening goes on within every half an hour from 4.30 p.m. – 10 p.m. The thrill in viewing the light on-and-off on the walls of religious scenes come alive on the Basilica facade. With special plastic glasses can view the animation and which can be purchased on the spot.

Walking around shopping makes you hungry soon-or-later but no worries special gastronomic offers for visitors are there what their eye desires. Stay to enjoy the delicious gourmet food and drinks offerings, homemade handicrafts and artisan culinary delights.

The market will offer typical Hungarian culinary products and will also feature artisan food products and Xmas gift at the wooden chalets ideas from both local and European traders.  So if you have left this year’s Xmas shopping until the last minute. No worries … sneaks into the last-minute Fair.  Discover decorations, toys and gifts as the air comes alive with festive sights, scents and sounds.

During the season of Advent transforming its weekly market into enchanting Xmas fair loosen yourself and enjoy the time at the Saint Steven Basilica filled with holiday cheer. Friends and family give yourselves over to the festive moods, shot mulled wine and perhaps watch next to the rink as the skaters roll, a time for everyone to see  Xmas lights and the view of the grand Basilica as it shines up.

Open from Monday to Thursday: 10 a.m. 8 p.m.

Weekends: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Furthermore: December, 24: 10 a.m. 2 p.m.

December, 25.- 26. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

December, 31. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

January, 1. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Slip into the Xmas spirit and enjoy the tasty dishes at the many gastronomic wooden stands here in Budapest – Saint Steven Basilica Square.

 

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25 Nov

“Kapj Rá” – Get it!” – Let it Be Fish on Friday – St. Stephen’s Square’s Xmas Fair @ Budapest

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“Get it!” – “Kapj Rá”!

A press conference was held on  Friday, November, 22. at St. Stephen’s Square on the 2018 campaign to promote fish consumption, as well as on the advent appearance. Peter Ondra, executive director of the AMC emphasized that in 2018, promoted 34 events in Budapest and countryside of fish consumption in the marketing organization, including at a number of national events  and national exhibitions. All of these promotions by directly reached more than 1.5 million people. As has been said, is the positive experience of events unconventional, more special cooking methods – eg. with spicy fish balls or with different fish patties – many can raise the awareness of fish food and make them aware that we need to consume fish at least twice a week to maintain our health. The expert added that the recommended weekly amount of about 300 grams, that year more than 15 kg / person oily-fleshed fish.

Ferenc Lévai, member of the board and spokesman of the Hungarian Aquaculture and Fisheries Trade Organization (MAHAL pointed out that the autumn harvest has already begun and that there will be a large selection of fresh fish in stores and markets for the Xmas feast. The expert also said that it is not worth waiting for the holidays to buy the fish, because it retains its flavor and texture even after freezing for 2-3 weeks. On their home page, the fish shop search feature will help everyone find the shop nearest to your area where you can buy fish for the festive also emphasized that fish is not just a holiday food, as there are many creative and imaginative ways of preparing food.  The Kapj Rá”-“Get it!” recipe booklets also  support in giving tips. Last but not least added three comments were added: At first .. fish farming is a sector with zero ecological footprint and does not burden the environment. Secondly …  Let it be a „Kapj Rá„ – „Get it” campaign in Hungary … important for Hungarians to eat fish regularly, weekly.  Plan throughout the year for every Friday to be a Fish Friday.  Thirdly …  visit the chalet  to enjoy mouthwatering fish snacks, but also have interest to see a photo exhibition of fish farming and fish life are welcome.

At the Basilica, the Advent Feast  has started and at the wooden house awaits visitors every day at the spectacular kitchen on weekends for fish enthusiasts by  chef István Csesznegi, where may taste smoked bush paste, green spicy fish balls and carp crunch.

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24 Nov

DSB – International Event of the Week @ Budapest

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Around the World from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Intercontinental Hotel – Budapest

The Diplomatic Spouses Budapest (DSB) was founded as a non-political and non-religious community of spouses of Ambassadors, such as: Italy, Great Britain, USA, Slovenia, Thailand, Finland, Tunisia, Philippines, Mexico, Peru, Ukraine, Malaysia, Morocco, South Africa, Kuwait, Slovakia, Ecuador, Mongolia, India and many more countries contributed at this special event. Budapest open its door to strengthen relations of the foreigner countries heritage in culture, gastronomy, interests in traveling to these countries by the Hungarians.
At the international tables were eye-catching rich in flavors of yummy foods, sweets, drinks  and so forth. The children’s corner was busy all day long with activities that stimulate children’s imagination. Having the experience of the day will be hard  to imagen to have at the Intercontinental Hotel in the 5 Halls to arrange  in the coming year the DSB cause it was so full by visitors that no place to even even drop a pin. Certainly, the house was full. Won’t be enough space in the future to arrange the 10th DSB gathering.

The annual charity fair has arranged an awesome daily event for supporting Hungarian children organisation for the needy.

Well done by the DSB organizing team – Mrs. Elda Spasse President and Mrs. Rasa Dagiliene DSB Fair Coordinator.

Slideshow giving an insight to the hustle and bustle!

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22 Nov

Diplomatic Fair @ Budapest -2019

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Sunday, November, 24. 2019

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

InterContinental Budapest

District,  V., 12-14. Apaczai Csere J. Street

The 9th Diplomatic Fair is coming along again to entertain, give an insight to traditional art work, spices, groceries, culture, places to visit, of course a chance for a little shopping of foreigners countries by the visitors, organised by the Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest  (DSB).

On this occasion just as in the past years, respective embassies resent their special food, drinks as well. It is a fine time to have a taste of delicious international delicacies at several the food corners on the first floor. Entertainment within traditional dances, and music.

Popular the raffles  during the day and a children’s corner to entertain and keep them busy whilst parents have a glance on the items out on display.

Some exhibitors showcase the sights of their country in the spirit to make appetite for travelers.  No doubt  Xmas is on is way, therefore grand time to  look around, purchase some spices, cookies and groceries stuff from nations table.

Not otherwise this year as well – the DSB supporting charities. At the event besides all the fun, with the the raise funds for Hungarian charities  to be going to specific projects that benefit the needy.

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21 Nov

 „Head First” – the only chance to see in English @ Trafó House

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Trafó House of Contemporary Arts

District, IX., 41. Liliom Street – Budapest

         Friday, November, 29.  – 8 p.m.

A performance that gives birth to itself … 4 dancers attempt the impossible: to get the audience to take part of the experience of giving birth. They share their own personal stories and memories of being in labor, including bodily functions, traumatic and euphoric events. They try to turn everything inside out that happened to them in the unconscious realm: beyond closed eyes and beneath the skin. They use humor, strong physical expression, words, images and sounds. To everyone that was ever born and is still alive … we don’t remember how we were born, and we won’t be able to tell the story of our dying. Giving birth is an equally elemental borderline event, outside real space and time – a rarefied experience.

Giving birth is the most personal public matter, and The Symptoms (a.k.a. Hungary’s most liked contemporary dance company) manages to create a shared experience of what is deeply intimate and individual. They achieve this by means of articulated, as well as mute confessions, and through the universal language of dance. The four female dancers, one of them an expectant mother, and the choreographer, Réka Szabó, reach back into their somatic knowledge of giving birth. They go beyond their personal sphere and put their subject into a broader social context. Also, they touch upon the much disputed right to free birth. The performance features a spectacular production design. This, coupled with a splendid sense of humor takes us back to the origin of life through a dramaturgy similar to the process of labor. Rhythmic contractions expand real time and space. They guide us, the audience, deep into the realm of instincts and the subconscious; gradually preparing us for the traumatic, yet euphoric moment of release.” curator -Orsolya Bálint.

In brief about the Symptoms Group: The Symptoms is a 15-year old performance group constantly looking for new ways of expression, of making an impact and making people think, feel and connect. They move freely across genres. They believe in the infinity of expression, the healing power of humor, and personality. They maintain that if they dig deep enough, they will get to the common human experience. Each of their productions is a different world and has a new language. Their creations are thought-provoking, dramatic, unfeigned and liberating. They are in dialogue with today’s world. They have created shows for the big and the small stage, documentaries, video blogs, theatrical adventure games, dance theater in education works for high school students, and they offer morning gymnastics classes and workshops as well.

Dancers: Dóra Furulyás, Csilla Nagy/Viktória Dányi, Melinda Virág, Juli Huzella.

Music: Zsolt Hammer, Ádám Jávorka, Dramaturg: Sára Gábor, Visual design, creative technology: Glowing Bulbs, Bence Samu, Tóbiás Terebessy, Consultant: György Árvai, Light: Attila Szirtes, Costume: Edit Szűcs, Choreographer’s assistant: Viktória Dányi. Director -choreographer: Réka Szabó. She was the one who directed „The Euphoria of Existence” and has won numerous awards worldwide.

Tickets on the spot at the Trafó House.

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21 Nov

Made in Italy – Made in Modena – Balsamic Vinegar & Parmigiano-Reggiano a.k.a Parmesan

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In the frame of the 4th World Italian Gastronomy Week on Monday, November, 19., – Italian Cultural Institution – Budapest

Without leaving Budapest took a trip to the world of senses and flavors  “Made in Modena” with our excellent taste tour guide, the enthusiastic  Ms. Luisa Torri – Head of University of Gastronomic Sciences Pollemzo Sensory Test Laboratory.  She unveiled in pairing the protected origin and traditional of Parmesan and balsamic vinegar.

Within her presentation she spoke about the balsamic vinegar processes from “from the life of the grape growth” up to be served as balsamic vinegar on the table.

Talked about how it is made by saying… “In order to obtain the TBVM, the grapes harvested must be those “used for the wine traditionally cultivated in the province of Modena”. In particular, from Lambrusco and Trebbiano grapes. The procedure necessary in order to obtain TBVM consists of three basic stages …harvesting of grapes, pressing of the grapes and cooking of the grape must and the aging. Often the procedures goes by word-of-mouth, from generation to generation. But for sure, preparing the balsamic vinegar has a choreography itself, it is through lengthy aging in a series of 5 small barrels of different kinds of wood , with no addition of aromatic substances. As it evaporates it is always refilled from the earlier aged balsamic barrel to the elder wooden barrel.

In order to be bottled in the characteristic and legally exclusive bottle, all Traditional Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, must be assessed by a panel of five expert tasters who authorize by the set visual, smell and taste standards. The affixing of a numbered seal guarantees the quality of the product contained in each individual bottle.

The traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena is unique in the world of vinegar-based dressings. It is a rich, dark glossy color, characteristic density, smooth flowing syrupiness.

Ms. Torri noted that there are less aged vinegar that goes perfectly well with a few drops on the vanilla or with chocolate ice-cream and also on the light sponge cake is good too.

On our tour in tasting Italy continued with the Parmigiano-Reggiano, also called “King of Cheese”. Around Europa is better known as Parmesan. It is an Italian granular cheese. Received its named after the producing areas, the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, the part of Bologna west of the Reno, and Modena (all in Emilia-Romagna) a part of Lombardy. Parmigiano-Reggiano is made from unpasteurized cow’s milk. “Parmesan” are protected designations of origin (PDO).

According to legend, Parmigiano-Reggiano was created in the course of the Middle Ages when the Benedictine monks began producing large wheels of cheese with a long maturation period using no additives  or preservatives. Nine centuries later, Parmigiano Reggiano remains the same natural product from raw milk, processed without the use of additives with a minimum maturation period of 12 months. Historical documents show that in the 13th and 14th centuries, Parmigiano was already very similar to that produced today, which suggests its origins can be traced to far earlier. It was praised as early as 1348 in the writings of Boccaccio in the Decameron  invents a “mountain, all of grated Parmesan cheese”. Each wheel must meet strict criteria early in the aging process, when the cheese is still soft and creamy, to merit the official seal and be placed in storage for aging.

The true Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has a sharp, complex fruity … nutty taste with a strong savory flavor and a slightly gritty texture. Inferior versions can impart a bitter taste. The average Parmigiano-Reggiano wheel is about 18–24 cm (7–9 inch), high, 40–45 cm (16–18 inch) in diameter, and weighs 38 kg (84 lb).

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20 Nov

The Bükk GeoPark Center and Guesthouse was handed over @ Bükkszentkereszt

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András Rácz – Minister of State for Environmental Affairs, Máriusz Révész – Active Government Commissioner Responsible for Hungary, Mrs. Rónai – Director of the Bükk National Park jointly opened the GeoPark Center and Guesthouse at Bükkszentkereszt in the Bükk Region and Júlia Nagy -Head of Department
Bükk National Park Directorate – Department of Communication and Ecotourism.

The Minister of State for Environmental Affairs at the official opening that a significant part of Hungary’s territory is protected internationally, in about ten percent. In addition to this a number of national parks and protected area conservation area. Also added the number of Eco-Tourism facilities of the National Park Directorates has increased significantly in recent years and that more and more exhibition sites are being visited. It is the second highest settlement in Hungary.

The Bükk National Park Directorate pays great attention to conservation of natural resources, protection of the environment to the fore and Eco-Tourism in the use of environmentally friendly solutions, awareness raising and increasing the environmental awareness of visitors.The 43,000 hectares of the National Park are home to many unique habitats and the richness and diversity of the species living there. Everyone knows the pupil violets, fragrant plants, a messenger to the Season of Spring on its way. Only place in Europe here in the Bükk Mountains can find the yellow color violet. The plant survived the ice age.  The first instrument of humanity was unearthed in this area. In the heart of the Bükk Mountains, Bükk Region GeoPark was established in the summer of 2017. This guesthouse offers a direct experience in natural values. Wish to target mainly families and groups of friends visit Bükk who want a higher standard of accommodation. A distinctive feature of the Bükk Region Geopark is that, unlike other GeoParks, karst phenomena are predominant in its area. A significant number of Geo locations arose of the karst, and beyond the region appeared unique geological values developed by people. These are aged from the volcanic operations , such as cave houses dug out of tufa or a beehive. Closing presentation she underlined  calling visitors all-year-around open to enjoy the beauty of nature in and-around the venues.

As told they place a lot of emphasis on GeoPark Tourism, Cultural Tourism, Heritage Tourism and least but not least Gastronomy Tourism. Package for tourist who wish to spend time as a day tripper on route Geo-Cultural may discover the ages from way back history. As the GeoPark title is primarily a tool for regional and economic development and important to involve the local population in the work.  Within the creation of the GeoPark Center and the birth of GeoPark Guesthouse making huge strides in tourism in the area. The GeoPark Guesthouse  has been designed to accommodate in double and quadruple rooms with a capacity of 28 and with additional bed a total of 35 people. The building complex has sauna and gym for those who wish to relax after their day in discovering the sights. Also to enjoy the roundabouts, in the  winter season of snowfalls sleds await guests in renting these devices. In the winter, sledges available to rent by guests. The guesthouse is also be open for various training communities. The rooms loose in feeling being near to the GeoLand because the wall murals reminding of  caves, stones and colors indicating where they are. GeoParks play an important role in the economic development of the protected area. Local farmers and local products generating micro, small and medium enterprises to strengthen the market position of supporting the development of their market access programs.  It plays a very important role in the management of mountain meadows of grazing.

Ending the official ceremony Product Trademark titles have been handed over to local hand-made producer of 15  within 45 products were granted the rights for trademark use. As the GeoPark title is primarily a tool for regional and economic development, it was very important to involve the local population in our mutual mission.  Visitor and foreigners are welcomed to this unique area to get to know the region’s natural flavors and their hand-crafted products.

Ms. Ágnes Kárpáti talked about their result of the cross between Carpathian “borzderes cattle” breeds with the cattle from the Alpine. This cattle offers several options like outstanding beef meat and dairy products. As part of the Carpathian borzderes gene preservation sample program explore not only the animal keepers, but also embraces the borzderes kind of promotion, especially in development of culinary means. The cows live on a non-chemical pasture. Herbs are also on their natural plate, eating the greenies and found in their milk and dairy preoducts.

Mentioning a couple of exhibitors on the spot: The Pély Tiszatáj Agricultural Company. Determinant of agricultural enterprises in the region. They are engaged in animal breeding and growing organic plants. They have been organic farming for decades. Their Trademarked product: pasta einkorn with 21 quail eggs.

Henrietta Hócza, the raw materials for her products are grown, collected and processed on the Dajka-Dűlő in Szilvásvárad, a family estate in the immediate vicinity of Natura 2000 site.Also produce home-made jams, syrups, herbs,  various grist and spices. Trademarked Products: Lace Berry – Quince Jam; Refreshing herba tea and Sea Buckthorn tea.

Nikolett Krivan “Büxirup” products have already been awarded the National Park Product Trademark. Now newer products  such as: teas and tinctures (herbal extracts) have been given the opportunity to be trademarked.

Their a/m producers products with the other 42 new trademark producers items can be soon purchased at the shops on the spot at the Bükk National Park.

Some of the pictures were taken by Attila Kozma from the Bükk National Park.

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