Herald News: TELECOM Volt Festival – Sopron – 2019!

Telekom VOLT Festival’s international program is finally completed!

Twirl around in the heat summer night, fly high within the mood of superb musicians concerts! 

Even though  to-day date it is Valentine Day, lovers, close friends already may plan in advance to take part at the festival to remember for a lifetime.

SOPRON awaits festival-goers not just from Hungary, from around Europe and even from overseas between June, 26 – 29 with music legends and current favorites including the Black Eyed Peas, Papa Roach, Cypress Hill, Martin Solveig, and Jan Blomqvist.

Perhaps mainstream hip-hop’s most legendary band, the Black Eyed Peas will take over VOLT’s stage to promote their new album along with performing everyone’s favorite hits live. VOLT’s opening day will be a real rock festival with acts from bands such as Cypress Hill, Papa Roach, and Amaran the along with the already announced Slipknot. On Thursday, June, 27.,Ugly Kid Joe will take the stage for the first time playing a combination of hard rock, funk, rap and thrash music.

Friday, June, 28., is bound to be a full house in Sopron with one of electro-pop music’s favorites, Jan Blomqvist, who is arriving with his full band. The Austrian duo Kruder & Dorfmeister will also perform at the festival and so will the Kollektiv Turmstrasse duo. Drum & bass lovers can rejoice as the Bladerunnaz team, who have been an important part of VOLT since the beginning, will be celebrating their 20th birthday there. DJ Friction and The Prototypes will also join the celebration, with Habstrakt making an appearance that evening as part of the Next Level night. Two favorites, Nouvelle Vague and DelaDap will also be returning to VOLT.

Full International Line-Up: Slipknot  Black Eyed Peas  Slash  Parov Stelar Papa Roach Cypress Hill LP Robin Schulz Martin Solveig Lost Frequencies Jan Blomqvist Kruder & Dorfmeister Kollektiv Turmstrasse Nouvelle Vague Deladap Ugly Kid Joe Amaranthe …and many more with Hungarian acts!

Next Level pres: Habstrakt, Bladerunnaz 20: Friction + The Protpesoty.

photo: [ Sandor Csudai ]

Even though there are months ahead to come, spend the awesome time at SOPRON  – TELECOM VOLT Festival, better be on the sharp side to get your tickets in time. Don’t miss the biggest concert of the year! Not even an hour drive from Vienna/Austria to Sopron.

Update Aggie Reiter

Tex source: Press Team of Telekom VOLT Festival

Exhibition @ Ari Kupsus Gallery

    DISTRICT, VIII.,  23/b  BRÓDY SÁNDOR STREET – BUDAPEST,

Art lovers are invited to the next Exhibition Opening of works Franciska Szabó on Thursday, February,14. 2019., starting from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
 
The exhibition will be opened by artist, painter Mr. Dániel Horváth. Music for the event will be provided by jazz musician, pianist Károly Gáspár.
The exhibition will be on view till March. 8. 2019., same place
 
Visitors are more than welcome! 
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Fiery Wines – Volanic Flavors – Badacsony coming to Budapest 2019

Saturday, March, 9. 2019.

New York Palace – Rome Hall – Budapest!

District, VII., 9. Erzsébet Boulevard

Spring will soon be coming, at least by introducing to keep in mind to visit Badacsony wine region!

The biggest wine tasting event of the year exhibited by the Badacsony region’s wine makers for wine lovers!

Event organised and held at the same place this year as well. The visitors may have a taste of the 38  wine makers 160 wines, and receive superb offers on the spot from 13 tourist service in visiting the Badacsony Region of Wines.

Over the years the “walking tasting pass ticket” became pretty popular, cause in the meantime can have a chat with the wine makers, receive information about their wines and the various options to visit the local cellars.

During the day may join master classes, such as with this year’s presence of Dr. Attila Fiáth, an international wine academician and an associate professor. The title of his presentation will be on “Highlanders of Badacsony”. The Badacsony Region wines are overall from the land of Badacsony, Szent György-hill, Csobánci, Lake-Liptov, Szigliget Mountain, Abraham-hegy.  Another performer will be András Wolf, an Executive Chef of Salon Restaurant and New York Cafe, Member of Bocuse d ‘Or Academy, Chef and Jury member. His presentation covers “Relationship between Badacsony Wine and Bread” and introducing his special, self-made bread.

Péter Vasti Winery, the organizer of the Badacsony Guild Tourism Association, will talk about the world of harmony between the “Wines of Badacsony Region and Gourmet food.”

Tickets to the event, special master courses and new discounted fares are available in advance at a price of 6900HUF or in limited number on the spot for the price of 8900HUF.  Also  further information to other ticket prices at  www.kostolo.badacsony.com

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Festival of health-conscious products – Budapest – 2019

ELTE Lágymányos Campus – Northern Building

District XI., 1/A Pázmány Péter promenade

February, 23. – 24. 2019.

10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Coming up this week-end a festival of gluten, lactose and sugar-free health-conscious products and services at 2 levels, over 1000 square meter.  The goal was to kick off a light, 2-day, colorful, but also professional festival where every health-conscious person can find the best diet for him.

Suffering from food allergies? Find answers to all your questions on the spot.

Those arriving at the festival can meet the most famous players in the free trends, professional performances, small market yard, gastronomy tips, also exhibition and many other interesting things to the questions that have not yet been answered.

Presentations and performances are in Hungarian language, yet  with some of the presenters may have easy conservation in English language.

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Masters RAW Powerlifting European Championship – Győr – Hungary

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Masters RAW Powerlifting European Championship – Győr

March, 5 – 10. 2019.
Comes with Europe’s biggest masters power lift!

Europe’s women and men force-builders populate the Olympic Sports Park in Győr. Last year the  EPF was fully  professional. The organizers expect 300 competitors and 300 attendants from at least 23 different countries, as well as representatives of the international association, who will be able to play for free on the spot. The country’s largest force-lifting competition will be held. The Masters RAW Power Lift European Championship, jointly organized by the Hungarian Powerlifting Association and the Prémium Rendezvénykezező Zrt.

At the Olympic Sports Park, the top 40-year-old athletes in the sport will be able to measure their strength. Both spectacular races will feature bench press, winding and squat.

There are several Hungarian chances to win the European Championship, including Dr. Hornyák Péter, Horváth Horváth and János Fábri. Indeed, ladies are expected to have very strong domestic results, including Dr. Anett Kiss, Melinda Lombosi and Magdolna Petróczki.
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The organizers emphasized that the power-lifting championship offers exciting program opportunities not only to the professionals but also to all those interested. More than a thousand guests are expected to visit, free entry!

Further information visit: www.rawmasters.org

Update Aggie Reiter

Leisure and Pleasure … Come Rain Come Shine!

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To-day Neckermann Travel Tours – Hungary held a presentation regarding to introduce the variety options of the Thomas Cook Tourist Agency offers to the “New Generation of travellers”. These were … Sentido … a little luxury, CC Cook’s Club … New Generation Hotels, Sunwing … Tailored for Kids, Sunprime Hotels … Adults, Casa Cook Hotels …Bohemian lifestyle, Sun Connect Resorts … Families … Family vacation , Smartline … Vacation wisely.  Both partnership goes back to 2001 to Germany when Thomas Cook Travel Agency  joined Neckermann group. Thomas Cook family, one of the best known and respected brands in the travel industry operating 21 markets and offer holidays to most countries around the world.

Cook’s Club Design Hotels… Cook’s Club builds on the success of the boutique hotel: youthful style, demanding care and services to meet the needs of the digital generations at a price that can attract a wider audience.

Looking for a laid-back spirit … for like-minded people to revel, lower stress levels, explore or enjoy some well-needed downtime not too mention having tasty farm-to-table ethos, sharing food.  Thomas Cook’s Club – “New Generation Hotels” … unique color palette for each hotel … well-being for the body, mind and soul … locally sourced menu, inspired by destination. Not only do these hotels focus on good music, great drinks and fantastic food, but can find an incredible atmosphere that’ll define the guests.  Love seeing what’s under the waves?  Find the most inspiration and will not be boring. Visiting the most breathtaking natural attraction? Thomas Cook hotels have change their in-and-outside style from the hotels that “looked like hospitals” from in-and-outside. They refurnished the rooms with more friendly Swedish made products. Upgraded with unique color palette for each hotel kept in mind, well-being for the body, mind and soul. The food is not just the usual old buffet style served, but from locally sourced menu, inspired by destination. The guest may have a chat with the local chief about the food received on their table … where the ingredients are from. DJ’s are to comfy the guest whether morning, daytime, evening or late night.

Retreats to value-for-money possible to choose from many different types. Whether skipping away from the daily routine to a land of striking ancient ruins, glorious emerald coasts, enjoying  stunning holiday resorts and so much on the travelers mind,  The beautiful sandy beach is also great for „Y” generation. These trips can be for short stays depending the time to spend out of the daily rush at home.  Retreats to value-for-money possible to choose from many different types. Whether package holidays, last-minute offers, reaching the dreams, travel with their new premium brand Thomas Cook Signature will take their travelers to the most beautiful hotels in the world to relax with the signature comfort.

In a nutshell: The Thomas Cook Group is the oldest and best known name in leisure travel with a history of innovation that started in 1841. By the end of 1850 Thomas Cook began to contemplate foreign trips to Europe, the United States and the Holy Land. Expanded his business in Britain and Europe in 1855. In the coming years traveled almost throughout the globe. In the 21st century launched the largest travel groups, with new logo and brandy identity. Today, Thomas Cook one of the world’s leading leisure travel groups. Thomas Cook’s vision is to be the best-loved holiday company, delivering inspiring, personalized holiday experiences for all its customers.

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ACMA India delegation visited Hungary 2019.

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“A delegation of Automotive Component Manufacturer’s Association (ACMA) visited Hungary on 5th February 2019. During their stay they had a meeting with H.E. Ambassador Kumar Tuhin at the Embassy of India. Then the delegation visited the Hungarian Parliament and had a meeting with Mr. Péter Cseresnyés, President of the Hungarian-Indian Parliamentary Friendship Group, followed by a guided tour in the building. Thereafter, they had a B2B Meeting organized at the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency. On this occasion the delegation also signed a Letter of Intent with the Hungarian Automotive Component Manufacturers Association.” (Embassy News)

A “Networking Seminar” took place at the Budapest’s Marriott Hotel organized by the India Embassy ended the day with the presence of H.E. Ambassador Kumar Tuhin –  Embassy of India, Parliamentary State Secretary at the Ministry for Innovation and Technology – Péter Cseresnyés, Dénes Szabó -Major of Nagykanizsa and a body of 10 professional leaders from Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). The auto component leaders of tomorrow said the automotive market is witnessing rapid technological transformation, therefore to fulfill further required needs,  their visit is looking for technological whereabouts, where both countries can implement. At the meeting was present the major of Nagykanizsa, who talked about the possibilities and the intellectual capacities of the region.  It was also said by president of ACMA Mr.Ram Venkataramami their study visit to Hungary is mainly collecting market data and the whereabouts in the territory of Hungary to assess the possibilities to establish a base for ACMA here in Central Europe where in the future production of the required components are feasible. Also added that in Hungary, Poland and Slovakia gaining overall information will be forward to the 633 members to the association and they will evaluate and decide on the future. It was also said to keep in mind that in a little over a decade or two from now digital technologies will make up hold the value of an automobile. Mechanical complements will give way to electrical, electronic and digital systems presenting new opportunities to both incumbents firms and new entrants. The consumer will ultimately benefit with a range of choices hitherto unseen in the industry…Exciting times are ahead.

Beside visiting Hungary, the group had visited in the same theme Poland and will head from Hungary to Slovakia to assess the opportunities.

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Mountaineer Indian young girl – Adventure Movie – Budapest

 

Poorna  (Hindi, 2017) – Length 100 minutes

February, 15. 2019, 6 p.m.

Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Center

District, II., 14. Búzavirág Street

Directed by Rahul Bose, Prashant Pandey,

Starring: Azam, Sekhar Babu Bachinepally, Veera Badar

The film is based on a true event… . According to the story … from Telangana, on May, 25. 2014, Poorna  starts off to scale the highest peak of Mount Everest at the age of 13 years and 11 months, and becomes the only young Indian girl and youngest girl in the world to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. Standing alone, that an Indian young girl makes up her mind up to climb the rural landscape of Mount Everest. Nothing could stop her from the heroic journey and she made it. This movie shows that Aditi Inamdar staring in the lead role as Poorna carved her way out to achieve her dreams giving courage to those women whom are dreaming about to get out from their mission impossible life!

After 16 years, director Rahul Bose recognizes the beauty to put this rare story on film canvas. The grounded performances combined with stirring music elevate this relatively straightforward to a true “Tale of Life”.

By-the-way, pretty unusual to play the lead role by a young girl, cause if we go back into the tunnel of film history, the adventure films were only played by well-known movie stars from the 1930-40’s. and still to-day.

The screening that is held at the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Center  will be on-screen only one time occasion. Entrance is free. So any of interest may attend by just registering through: https://www.eoibudapest.gov.in/ascc/news_detail/?newsid=175&cat=5

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Janis Joplin – „Little Blue Girl”  – Movie – Budapest

Janis Joplin was the greatest blues singer of all time and the queen rock and roll!

Monday, 7 p.m. February, 11. 2019.
Ben Cinema
District, II. 5. Margit Blvd.

An Icon of the 60’s – Janis Joplin was the first woman to turn the audience up-side-down where ever she stepped on stage and rocked the house down her way that sound devilishly good, hypnotizing!  Unfortunately the music business screwed her up … twisted her like a sponge. She died from an overdose of drugs. The documentary movie is presented by  Amy Berg.  Cat Power – musician narrates the story of Janis Joplin how she stepped on the road to stardom. In the movie featuring the letters that the raucous rock singer wrote to her close friends, family and collaborators.

For those born in the 20th century and loved Janis voice will have a flash back to see, hear her on-screen again this fascinating movie, but for those who have not heard  … hardy any … of Janis will be something to like or not is the future. She would have been 76 yrs. old in January, but legends never die!

The documentary film is in English with Hungarian subtitles.

About the cinema: In 2016, the film screening started in the 108-year-old Bem Movie Theater, as for culture and classic movies. In the past decades  film that made history, the films of pop culture have been projected from 35mm cinematography works in original language … with Hungarian subtitles.

Here is a flashback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=50&v=F_sReugRWYI

Update by Aggie Reiter

The 15th European Maccabi Games – 2019 – Budapest – Hungary

The 15th European Maccabi Games  (EMG) is to be hosted this year in Hungary.

July, 29. – August, 7.2019.

Going to be the largest multi-sport event in Hungary.

In 2019, the Metropolitan of Hungary also holds the Capital of Sport of Europe. Under this umbrella Hungary will host the largest Jewish sport and cultural event in Europe.

Approximately, 3000 athletes (adults and youths) are planned to participate at the event in around 20 branches of sports. Hungarian medals are expected mainly in martial arts, water polo, fencing and also successful in other sports. The EMG will be  held in several locations in and around Budapest.

The majority of sports will have one Masters category, but there are some which will have more. For the first time in history, two para sports, and tennis will also be in within the program.

The organizers plan to have several age groups for Masters athletes competitions in the following: Half Marathon: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+. Golf (stroke play, team, mixed team): 50+. Maccabi Men/Women: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+. Swimming: 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+. Tennis (singles, doubles, mixed doubles):  35+, 45+, 55+, 65+.

Athletes from outside Europe countries such as from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Mexico and Republic of South Africa are  on the list in arriving to the EMG  2019 – Hungary.

Hungary will be vibrant in sport games, a true metropolis awaiting the visitors in offering unforgettable experience … make your own  …  participating or be present watching the Maccabi Games.

Update by Aggie Reiter