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11 Nov

Motown Lovers – Harlem Gospel Choir: Magic of Motown Tour Budapest 2025

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Venue: Budapest, Papp László Sportaréna
Time – Date: 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, November, 18. 2025.

One of the world’s most renowned gospel choir is returning to Budapest – Hungary!

The Harlem Gospel Choir,is known of the brightest beacons of African American gospel tradition.
Their show is a joyful, soul-filled musical celebration, where the Harlem Gospel Choir offers a genuine spiritual encounter. Their performance is both sacred and passionate, modern yet deeply rooted in tradition.

Hailing from the heart of Harlem, New York, this legendary group brings its “Magic of
Motown” tour to life an uplifting musical journey through the timeless hits of Marvin Gaye,
The Supremes, and Stevie Wonder. This performance is more than just a concert defined by
soul-stirring vocals, electrifying energy, and the dignity of sharing the stage with global icons.
The Harlem Gospel Choir delivers not only music, but a deeply moving spiritual experience
that touches the heart’s deepest emotions.

Founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, the Harlem Gospel Choir has been spreading the legacy of
Black American gospel music for over three decades. They have performed alongside
legends such as Bono, Diana Ross, Pharrell Williams, Gorillaz, and Sam Smith, with whom
they shared a standout moment at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Their audience has included
3 U.S. presidents – 2 popes – the United Nations General Assembly.

As in the previous Year no one leaf sitting down expect in celebration filled with song, dance, and inner renewal. This year’s tour pays tribute to the classics of the Motown era, performed with deep respect
and unmatched vitality. While their soul is rooted in Harlem, their message is timeless and
universal: Love. .. Hope … Unity!

Tickets sale on the spot.

Recommender Aggie Reiter

2 Jun

Night of the Museums at the Venezuelan Embassy Budapest

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Night of the Museums at the Venezuelan Embassy – Culture, Art, and Zeus Salas’s Roosters
in LEGO Mosaic-Paintings on an Unforgettable Day!

This will be a true celebration of culture – with the spirit of Venezuela brought to Budapest.

The Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is joining Hungary’s nationwide Night
of the Museums for the very first time – and not just in any way. Their full-day, free-to-
attend event welcomes visitors with a unique cultural experience, where contemporary
visual art, traditional Venezuelan music, hands-on creative workshops, and authentic
flavors come together – much to the delight of both children and adults.

At the heart of the event is Zeus Salas, a Venezuelan painter whose works will be on display
in a special pop-up exhibition inside the Embassy. This time, Salas’s vivid imagery will come
to life not only on canvas, but also as LEGO-mosaics through a community building session
with the Nyíregyháza-based tekerd! group, open to everyone.

Also since music has always been the heartbeat of Venezuelan life, the day will also feature live concerts and flavorful culinary delights.
This is a true celebration of culture – with the spirit of Venezuela brought to Budapest.

Venue: Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Saturday June 21, 2025. Only One Day … Mark the date for your own full day entertainment.

Schedule program by the hour:

10 a.m. – 6 p.m – Zeus Salas Pop-Up Exhibition
Visitors can discover the artistic world of Caracas-born, Budapest-based painter and
performer Zeus Salas through a special pop-up exhibition hosted within the walls of the
Embassy. His works are deeply inspired by his rich cultural heritage and profound inner
exploration, blending Latin American traditions with spiritual themes and personal
narratives.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m – LEGO Art Workshop: Build Zeus’s Boxing Rooster!
A long-held dream came true for Zeus Salas in 2023, when he met the young creators from
tekerd!, a Nyíregyháza-based group developing art projects with support from LEGO.
Together, they began recreating his paintings as LEGO mosaics. His 10-piece rooster series is
being built as part of a larger community art initiative, and the next chapter of this project
takes place during the Night of the Museums at the Venezuelan Embassy. Everyone is
welcome – children and adults alike – to join in and help build!

3 p.m. – Guided Tour by Zeus Salas at his pop-up exhibition

During a personal tour of his pop-up exhibition, Zeus Salas will introduce visitors to his
unique painterly style, shaped by his Latin American roots and spiritual journey. A special
highlight is his 10-piece rooster series, inspired by his grandfather, a rooster trainer, and
designed as a tribute to human virtues. Each rooster represents a symbolic quality, inviting
viewers to look inward and reflect on the idea that our greatest battles are often fought
within ourselves.

The Embassy courtyard will transform into a vibrant Latin American cultural center, featuring authentic Venezuelan food and drinks that are not just delicious, but also a key part of the national identity. Visitors can taste arepás (cornmeal pockets filled with various ingredients), tequeños (crispy cheese sticks) … did you get hungry already ? Have sip or two of traditional beverages, all served in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.

The culinary journey will be accompanied by live Venezuelan music, creating a truly immersive cultural experience.

Noontime – Concert by Catatumbo Ensemble … A live performance of traditional Venezuelan melodies – bringing rhythm and harmony to the Embassy courtyard.

At 1 p.m. – Musical Performance by Pedro Medina … The young Venezuelan talent presents a selection of pieces on string instruments, showcasing how the musical legacy of South America continues to evolve today.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

18 Feb

Getting Around … Season of Carnival at Ethnographic Museum Budapest

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Photo by Incze László – Ethnographic Museum

Many folks probably know that the Season of Carnival is just around the corner. So here you go! …

On February, 22. it offers many programs for families of all generations to better learn about the traditions of the most lively time of the year!

Since we know it, well the Venetian carnival is known worldwide. It is built on ancient traditions, in the city of gondolas and lagoons. Countries in-and-around Europe some-way-or-another get into the groove dress-up in celebrating the traditional peasant culture. Hungary is no exception either. The carnival period in 2025 is from Epiphany (January 6) to Ash Wednesday (March 5 in 2025). In traditional peasant culture, this is a time of fun, freedom and less physical work-laden weekdays. The Ethnographic Museum also encourages self-indulgent fun!

On February, 22. it offers many programs for families of all generations to better learn about the traditions of the most lively time of the year!

During the morning hours families can enjoy the Carnival MÉTA Matinee, while in the evening, the Los Andinos concert will take place – preceded by the story of how a stunning Bolivian carnival costume recently found its way into the museum. The band Los Andinos is their Chilean friend Hugo Romero Navarro. Their performances take you on a journey from the mountains of Potosí in Bolivia, through the valleys of Cuzco in Peru, to the region of the Chimborazo and Imbabura volcanoes in Ecuador.Spotlight will also be cast on the Busó traditions – Busó secrets – Family busó mask making program and workshop with mask carver Gábor Baráth and traditionalist Gábor Bősz featured in the museum’s permanent exhibition. Not only will we have an expert guide in the Heritage exhibition section, but visitors will also have the opportunity to try their hand at carving a Busó mask in the MÉTA space.

Through presentations and guided tours, we will gain fascinating insights into the carnival season, including age-old customs surrounding masquerade attire—what transforms a costume into a ritual outfit? How does courtship, matchmaking, and marriage tie into this period?

Alongside unique ethnographic films, will be screening Lajos Boglár’s 1967 documentary Women’s Carnival in Mátraalmás, which caused such an uproar upon its release that local women never dared to hold the event again … above age 14 … definitely worthwhile not to be missed!

Visitors can also immerse themselves in the joys of a traditional pig slaughter, enjoy the dramatized puppet play Truka, the Dancing Goat, and listen to live Zither music in the museum’s temporary exhibition May the Zithers Sing Merrily! Dramatic puppet show, songs with Szilvia Bognár in the spirit of carnival weddings

Just to stay informed … Price of a single-entry ticket for the day HUF2500. which granting access to all exhibitions and programs. This means visitors are offered a full day of events for the price of a temporary exhibition ticket. Discount tickets Will not be available (students, seniors, teachers, or persons with disabilities) as this is a special event ticket. Visitors arriving in costume will receive a 10% discount at the Etnoshop! Tickets available on the spot whereas 2 ticket office for the visitors..
Free crossing of the museum building will be restricted on this Special Day.


Why not spend your Saturday “bathing” within festive joy … tradition … music!

Recomendation by Aggie Reiter

15 Dec

80th Anniversary of the Holocaust @​ Ethnographic Museum – Budapest.

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This year is the commemorate of the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust. On Sunday, December, 22. from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. invitation goes out to the visitors to a special walk. During rolling along, through the spaces of Zoom, the Collection Exhibition and the Ceramics Square in search of Jewish objects, questions shall be answered who can be seen and are the Jewish pictures on the portrait wall depicting? How did Aunt Hencsi’s cake oven end up in the Ethnographic Museum? What is the secret story of the kitchen set on display? Why are there no fringes on Gyula Grünbaum’s bowl? What does the papal donation book tell us about? How did Gitta Mallász become one of the righteous of the world? These and similar Jewish stories come to life through the various objects in the three exhibitions.

Walk with the curators: Petra Gärtner, Mónika Lackner, Krisztina Sedlmayr and Zsuzsa Szarvas Meeting point: central information desk (level -2).

To participate in the program, an entrance ticket and a guided tour fee are required.

Entrance tickets can be purchased at several locations in the Ethnographic Museum. Visitors can purchase tickets at the two main entrances on the ground floor and on the exhibition level. The ticket provides 2 hours of free parking in the Museum Underground Garage; before leaving, validate your ticket at the information desk on the Heroes’ Square side (entrance I).

Update by Aggie Reiter

5 Feb

Loreena McKennitt One-Of-A-Kind Concert – MVM Dome @ Budapest – 2024.

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Date: Sunday,  8. p.m. March, 24. 2024.

Venue: The MVM Dome multifunctional hall  – District IX., 131 Üllői út – Budapest.

Loreena McKennitt is a singer-songwriter, who was born to Irish and Scottish parents in Morden, Manitoba – Canada.  Loreena McKennitt brings an eclectic mix of Celtic music, pop and folk, but this many of my readers know very well … right?

McKennitt one-of-a-kind … magical, enchantingly captivating individual. Her beautiful haunting notes float around you … such a refuge in this chaotic world.

Wish to spend a magnificent evenning personally at her concert, thereby discover a voice of angel and her awesome band,  catch her live … mark the date … venue then off you go to grab your ticket.

As part of of their European tour will visit Budapest in the Spring. What else can be beside her awesome concert than the Spring’s warmth breeze connected to her awesome tunes.

McKennitt and her brilliant musicians will be touring on the “Visit Revisited Tour – 2024”  visiting 10 countries and Great Britain within 24 peformances “Visit Revisited Tour” beginning on March, 6.  Eindhoven –  The Netherlands and conclude at London Palladium on April, 8. Inbetween they perform in Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Poland and  Hungary.

Loreena McKennitt will be accompanied by: Caroline Lavelle (cello), Brian Hughes (guitar), Hugh Marsh (violin) and Dudley Phillips (bass).

A quicky reminder of  McKennitt music path goes here … Starting her music career in 1985, her eclectic blend of pop, Celtic folk and world music has led her to achieve multi-Platinum status across the Globe, as well as earning two Juno Awards, two Grammy nominations and a Billboard Music Award for International Achievement. The tour celebrates her Juno Award-winning album The Visit, which was released in Canada in 1991 and achieved international success in 1992. Have had sold more than 14 million albums worldwide during her career. Her recordings have achieved gold, platinum and multi-platinum status in 15 countries and four continents. She has been nominated twice for a Grammy Award and won two Juno Awards, as well  achieved Billboard International Award. In July 2004, Governor Adrienne Clarkson of Canada awarded her the Order of Canada, the country’s most prestigious civilian award.

“Nights from the Alhambra” was released in August 2007. In 2008, she composed a new song, the theme song for the Disney film Tinker Bell: “To The Fairies They Draw Near”. The filmmakers were so impressed with the singer that they asked her to act as the film’s narrator. In the spring of 2008, McKennitt returned to Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to record A Midwinter Night’s Dream, an expanded version of 1995’s A Winter Garden. The album was scheduled for release in November 2008.

She and her band played full house at some of the world’s most respected and historic concert halls … Carnegie Hall,  September, 2006  and at the famous Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, the show first aired on PBS and a 3-disc DVD/CD edition titled “Nights from the Alhambra” was released in August 2007.

In 2008, she composed a new song, the theme song for the Disney film Tinker Bell: “To The Fairies They Draw Near”. The filmmakers were so impressed with the singer that they asked her to act as the film’s narrator. In the spring of 2008, McKennitt returned to Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios to record A Midwinter Night’s Dream, an expanded version of 1995’s A Winter Garden. The album was scheduled for release in November 2008.

Loreena McKennitt has also performed for “Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Majesty King Charles III” and other heads of state personals.

Recommandation by Aggie Reiter

30 Nov

More than 2000 Santas run on Sunday, 3rd of December Downtown on the Váci Street – Budadapest

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On Your Mark – Set – Go!

The 8th PENNY Santa Run starts on December 3, where snow is guaranteed.

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Only a few cities in Europe can boast that, as the holidays approach, crowds of Santa Clauses flood their streets and squares at the same time, and on the run. This will happen in Budapest on Sunday! In addition to the residents of the capital, occasional running Santa Clauses from 260 settlements in the country come to the vicinity of Fővám Square (venue on the Pest-side at the Freedom Bridge  -Szabadság hid.

In addition to the special pre-Christmas running atmosphere, the organizers also take care of the snowfall: every runner will start and arrive at the finish line amid Santa Claus’ snowflakes at the fun leisure sports event.

BSI is organizing the PENNY Santa Run for the 8th time, where everyone runs head-to-toe in Santa clothes. Participants can complete the longer 5 km or the more leisurely 2.3 km distance, while the organizers offer the 980-meter race for families or the smallest.

Runners dressed as Santa can also donate to charity. They can place their gifts – toys, stationery, school supplies – in a huge box, which the Hungarian Red Cross delivers to children and families in need.

On-site entry for/to all three distances on Sunday from 9 a.m. in the competition center at the Lónyay Street – Reformed High School (Református Gimnázium) Budapest.

Start schedule:
11 a.m. – Family race 980 meters
Noontime – 2300 meters
1:30 p.m. – 5 km

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

8 May

Thirsty Beer Lovers Hop Over to HopTop Tasting!

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HopTop Craft Beer – at Winehub – Old Buda
Date: May ,13. – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
District III., 41-43 Pacirtamező Street – Óbuda (OldBuda)

It’s gonna be “Barrel Pig” beer tasting this coming week-end!

Craft beers aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels, i.e. what is Hoptop Brewery’s unicorn pig looking for in a beer barrel?!
If you like strong, characterful craft beers, you will definitely like this event. The Hoptop brewery presents six different barrel-aged beers, which are guaranteed to provide a unique taste experience.
“Each of their beers is matured in a special barrel. There are rums, bourbons, whiskeys, and even maple syrup,” says Szami Ali Rawech – founder of the Budapest small-scale brewery.
“These beers have a deep black color and are often sweet, and their bitterness keeps the flavors in a nice balance. In the taste of barrel-aged beers, you can find the characteristics of dark chocolate, which are combined with soft, creamy and vanilla notes, which are made perfect by the aromas extracted from different barrels!”
Hoptop has a separate brand family of barrel-aged beers, launched under the name Barrel Pig. The appearance of the 0.33ml bottles is both elegant and clownish, which is further enhanced by the colorful wax closure, the appearance of each item is adorable!
These beers are guaranteed to enchant the hearts of beer lovers and those who want special taste experiences. Don’t miss this event to experience the unique taste of imperial stout and barley wine beers!
The tasting will be held by  Szami Ali Rawech – barrel-aged beers creator.

Premium beers of the tasting: Surprise beer, Rudeboy, Sex on the barrel, Fear of the dark II., Canadian Lover, Fear of the dark I., Mentaltrainer. The price of the tasting ticket:6990HUF.
Ticket purchase: https://bit.ly/3VxpciN

On the same day between 6 p.m. -8 p.m. it is also possible to try the presented beers and other specialties by purchasing tasting ticket on the spot for 1500HUF. These are to be Core beers: Green Zone, Ceylon Buddy, Tropical Swinger Club.

Premium beers: Rudeboy, Sex on the barrel, Fear of the dark II., Canadian Lover, Fear of the dark I., Mentaltrainer. Also ticket on the spot: 2500HUF

Beer Lovers mark the date in your calender and don’t miss a thing!

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

3 May

“PARDES” – National Dance Theater – Budapest

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Last night was present at the National Theater at a full house presentation. No wonder many awaited to see the Pardes by Noa Wertheim, artistic director and co-founder of Vertigo Dance Company performance here in Budapest. I spent a pleasant evening at a stunning … breath-taking production and during their performance I melted into the world of the Vertigo Dance Company. Absolutely amazing performance by 8 artistic dancers: Etai Peri, Sian Olles, Daniel Costa, Eden Ben Shimol, Yarden Oz, Micah Aimos, Ilan Golubovich, Ruth Ben David.

The music of PARDES was composed by internationally renowned percussionist Itamar Doari. The sound material was woven into the process of creating the choreography, the music was created and recorded in real time in the studio – which offered the ensemble a brilliant opportunity to work with one of the most important and outstanding percussion artists in Israel and the world.

The dance’s language took the audience into the work of art in which the body connects with the spiritual layers of the interior. The interior of each person/dancer as it was woven into a common tapestry. The company has received more than a dozen awards  Worldwide since their establishment.

In Jewish mysticism, PARDES stands for the initials of four Hebrew words that refer to approaches to the interpretation of religious texts: Pshat (literal meaning); Remez (target meaning); Drash (interpretive meaning) and Sod (secret meaning).

The performance was presented as part of the 10th Theater Olympiad. 

Riport by Aggie Reiter

 

3 May

LUX Film Days – May, 9. – 12. – Budapest 2023.

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The celebration of the diverse European film is coming again with free screenings between May, 9. – 12. 2023. with cinema screening series starting on May, 9. – Europe Day. Venue: Urania National Film Theater – Budapest.

The LUX Audience Award, which celebrates the diversity of European cinema, is a joint film award of the European Parliament and the European Film Academy, which is presented in Hungary as part of the LUX FILM DAYS.

Four of the nominated films can be seen at Uránia National Film Theater and one of them will be screened online at a later date.

The aim of the program, realized in cooperation with the European Commission and the international cinema network Europa Cinemas, is to make the European co-productions nominated for the LUX Audience Award available to the widest possible audience within the framework of a series of cross-border screenings. , a sensitive and authentic representation of cultural issues.

An important change compared to the past year, that there are already five nominated films competing for the award. The selection thus offers a wider selection of topics, approaches and visual solutions. The evaluation period is also longer, ending just two days before the award ceremony – June 12. Also the identity of the winner can change even at the last moment.

Below see the LUX Film Days 2023 … day-by-day screenings at the Uránia National Film Theater:

May, 9, 7 p.m., opening, followed by Ruben Östlund: The Triangle of Sadness.
May, 10, 7 p.m. Lukas Dhont: Close
May, 11 at 7 p.m. Carla Simón: Alcarras
May, 12, 7 p.m. Emin Alper: Burning Days

Available to view online (details coming soon) – WILL-O’-THE-WISP (Feu Follet/ Fogo-Fátuo)

Public to vote: last year the audience voting has played a particularly important role in awarding the prize. Now again comes the opportunity for the public to rate and vote… here it goes: https://rating.luxaward.eu/hu/ (the rates are between 1 and 5 stars). The winner is chosen jointly by the public and the MEPs, with both groups giving 50% of the votes.

The online public vote closes two days before the award ceremony, on June 12. 2023.

The winning work will be announced on June 14 at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Ten winners will be drawn from among the voters, who will be able to participate in the award ceremony to be held on June, 14 . 2023. in Strasbourg.

Update by Aggie Reiter

21 Apr

Not An Ordinary Midsummer Night @ Bethlen Square – Central European Dance Theater- Budapest

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Bethlen Theater – (District, VII., 3. Bethlen Square)

This evening before tomorrow’s premiere was at the media presentation @ the Bethlen Theater.  The Theater in short is the Central European Dance Theater – progressive – stylish – contemporary. One of the most innovative dance companies in Hungary. The pieces of their unique repertoire strive for actuality and reflectivity.

The theater brought on stage one of Shakespeare’s best-known the bittersweet drama about the nature of love, whereas different couples get lost in an enchanted world,  one love gives way to another. The emotions and desires, suppressed in the daylight and hidden in elegant poses, show themselves in dark but attractive torsos on St. John’s night, and we cannot escape them. However, the dawn is approaching, and upon waking up, everyone has to decide for themselves whether their daytime or nighttime reflection is truer or more attractive … just like in a dream anything can happen in the mist summer night.

About the show: Shakespeare’s emblematic work forces us to confront our basic human emotions that we would prefer to keep quiet out of shame. The author does all of this with incredible love and playfulness, we are almost forced to accept our love desire, fears and power games.

The Midsummer Night dance performance will give a new idea to the teenagers and young adult audience, presenting the exciting world of contemporary dance. The showtime is 50 minutes.

Its Director-choreographer Krisztián Gergye –  already a recurring creator – who worked together with co-choreographer László Mádi on the reimagining of the legendary English author’s classic.

Dancers: Krisztián Barna – Dávid Dabóczi – Réka Gyevnár – Léna Horváth – Gábor Kindl – Edmond Kisbakonyi – Cintia Mohai – Lidia Sinka. Music composer: György Philipp – Costume: Móni Béres – Light: Mercédesz Selmeczi.

Riport and Snaps by Aggie Reiter

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