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28 May

Children’s Day – Városliget (City Park) 2024

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This year was the 32nd Városliget (City Park) Children’s Day, with more than 40 program locations awaited those interested over the weekend to spend time wuth their children and enjoy the the kids smilling faces as they took over the city park. The goal was to focus during the 2 days festival event on health, sports, culture, internet security and the presentation of nations.

Also the event was to enable people living in poorer financial circumstances to participate in high-quality, cultured programs, to have fun, play sports, and learn without paying any entrance fee. Renowned artists and musicians were entertaining the audience on the main stage.

Several Budapest-accredited embassies and cultural institutes awaited those interested in different cultures, customs and tradition at the Street of Nations tents and on the stage set up on the spot. A record number of 23 countries, including the Philippines, Peru, Georgia, India, Japan, China, Latvia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Qatar represented their nation at the program this year.

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28 May

Gourment Festival @ Millenáris Park – Budapest 2024.

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Was out rollinginbudapest to see the gastronomic offers. Whether missed it , will have to wait another year to take part … enjoy the artistic meals and the fruity selections of pálinka.

Between May, 27. – 29. at the renewed Millenáris Park become a meeting place for gastronomy fans. Not just for locals but foreigners fans interested in high-end gastronomy were on the spot to feel like Hungarians. Was out to see the

The essentially a line-up of all the best restaurants, wineries, PÁLINKA producers, beer breweries, confectioneries and bars, were awaited to show the public experience the delicacies they offer. As usual, Hungary’s most popular gastronomic event was organized by the MBH Bank. This year, more than 100 exhibitors brought love “country tasting”. Every year Gourmet puts a central theme on its banner: this time female energies were dominate. Both at home and abroad, more and more women are taking on a significant role in gastronomy, far beyond the boundaries of home baking and cooking and gastroblogs. Mentionig two presentations on the stage the Gourmet Academy Baker – Gabriella Ormós, talked about how to make a vegan dessert? She previously worked in a well-known fine dining restaurant, and is currently pastry chef and co-chef at Laurel Budapest.

Watched on the stage of the Gourmet Academy, Maki Stevenson – the founder of Makifood Cookery School and Events, who gave Japanese-Hungarian food combinations an insight into the world of Japanese gastronomy. On Sunday, Gourmet also celebrates children’s day: the little ones can bake and cook with stars, as well as the Kerek Perec gastronomic playground and the Dollhouse.

It was possible to take part in a real taste journey for the eyes and the mouth. Classic Hungarian flavors combined with recipes typical of the region. They came from Gyöngyös and the masterful creations of “Bori Mami” taught the taste buds a lesson. Were design absolutely as masterpiece of art! Interesting taste of the marrow snack. Well done kindness belonged to the yummy food.

At the OPIUM Restaurant stand had a long queue to get to know and taste the offerings of the special flavors brought on the spot with their pan-Asian dressings. The dish presentations to flavor profiles, symmetry enhances both visual appeal and taste experience. Truely brought street grill vibes to life. Recommend to top by and see/taste their yummy foods.

A festival without missing Pálinka ain’t worth to be, especially to have met again the Nobilis pálinka owner again after 7 years. Still brought back in mind their fresh fruity tastes. The aroma and taste of the Noblis No22 – black ruby ​​pálinka is simply awesome. The series of their full selection of Hungarian fruits in bottle is unbeatable.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

22 May

The Rosalia Wine Picnic – City Park -2024.

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Huge summer kick-off garden party in the heart of Budapest – May 31 – June 2, – City Park.

The Rosalia Wine Picnic returns with almost 40 exhibitors.

Visitors will love the hustle and bustle at the Rosalia Wine Picnic.

City park, garden party, picnic table, tastes, smells, sunshine and, of course, ice-cold rosé. What else is needed for a perfect start to summer – we could ask – but everyone who visits the pulsating heart of Budapest, the Rosalia Wine Picnic, will get the answer. The city’s biggest garden party awaits lovers of rosés, sparkling wine and delicious food with a great program again this year, along with the right accessories, of course, since the afternoons and evenings will be full of fun and partying until dawn.
A brand new Rosalia glass that you will need too!

If you are tired of traditional festival glasses and would rather drink Rosé from a nicer, bigger, cooler, shinier glass … this summer, definitely get the new glass from Rosalia! The beauties made of high-quality, lead-free crystal glass come directly from the Stölzle-Lauschitz glass factory in Germany. This year’s expressive graphics on the glasses make wine bar moments fun all year round.


A couple additional programs that will bring you relaxation during the weekend… Gourmet snacks not only for adventurers … Breakfast + Lunch = BRUNCH … Grand selection on the spot from Hungary’ Rosé winemakers … Wine yoga – the latest relaxation with a glass of wine in hand.

Recommandation by: Aggie Reiter

21 May

The 25-year-old Matrix 4K version is coming to Budapest’s cinemas again this year!

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For over just one week, celebrating the cult work’s quarter-century anniversary in a dignified way, by the Pannónia Movie Ltd. Whether already seen the movie wayback the classic 1999  film … never mind … for those who have seen the movie wayback will be a time trip and for those probably be stuck in a cinema seat who are seeing it for the first time. Have had been revolutionized several aspects of the film industry yet its still felt today. Will be on screem at two Budapest cinemas during the first week of the summer, beginning on May 30.

The questioning of its originality was already a topic at the time of its premiere, since in addition to the 136-minute sci-fi, two other titles dealt with the theme of virtual reality simulation in the same year, namely 13th Floor and David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ – The Game of Life, moreover, all three Within 2 months, it debuted in English-speaking territories.

Of course, the topic is only one thing, the Wachowskis didn’t invent the various visual solutions themselves (John Woo had a great influence on them), they just knew how to use them so well that the Matrix rightly jumps in right away if  (editor”Q” … remember the time-slowing bullet time effect, 25 years ago was out of space on screen). Anyway, there was a similar one in Penge a year earlier …  just a reminder of the camera movement that freezes the image and goes around with shots taken by cameras at the same moment. The birth of the term bullet time itself is already associated with the film, and although Hollywood also used it fondly – not only as a parody – it eventually found a serious afterlife in the gaming industry with classics such as the Max Payne trilogy or Need for Speed: Most Wanted from 2005.

The breathtaking visual effects have aged perfectly well, especially in today’s already overused CGI ocean, which often produces worse-looking final results, despite the fact that two and a half decades have passed. That is why, in addition to all the iconic elements and visible parts of the Matrix, it is still a refreshing sight on the big screen, assails our ears with even more memorable music and sound effects, with so many hit-list songs.

There is hardly any need to dwell on the actors and the story for such an influential work. Although its sequels are strongly divisive, the first part celebrating the anniversary is surrounded by unanimous love. In order to provide the greatest possible experience on the cinema screen in 2024, the cult film, which won 4 Oscars out of its 4 nominations, will be screened in the latest 4K version.

From May 30 to June 5, it will be possible to indulge in nostalgia in two different formats, or to experience the pill selection on the big screen for the first time. Ticket can be purchased for synchronized performances at the Lurdy Cinema, and subtitled performances at the Cinema MOM.

An age-restricted movie, therefore above 16 yrs.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

21 May

“Summer of Sport” – Broadcasting Match Days – Tennis Giants brought by WBD

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European viewers will have the opportunity to follow every moment of all 886 matches played on 16 courts, with Roland-Garros also debuting on Max from May 21, and the matches can also be watched on Eurosport.

The sport’s legendary players, including Evert, McEnroe and Wilander, return to deliver the most interesting, innovative and entertaining analysis. From May 20, Warner Bros. Discovery will continue the “summer of sports”, within the framework of which more than 5,000 hours of sports content and broadcasts will be available to users on the Maxon and Eurosport platforms.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) “Summer of Sport” heats up as the world’s best tennis players converge on the world’s most famous clay court venue, Stade Roland-Garros, from May 20 to June 9. For the first time, every moment of the men’s and women’s singles, doubles, junior, wheelchair and legends matches will be streamed ad-free through Max’s service in selected markets, including Hungary.

Television coverage of the biggest matches will be available in 19 languages ​​on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 across Europe, with a live show starting 30 minutes before each matchday from the main draw stage from Sunday 26 May.

THE LEGENDS OF THE SPORT RETURN TO ROLAND-GARROS

Broadcasting from on-site and local studios, including the award-winning Cube studio in London, Eurosport’s team of tennis experts continue to raise the standard of broadcasting, providing daily analysis, insights and commentary from the sport’s most trusted voices.

In 2024, Eurosport’s international tennis team will feature Grand Slam champions and finalists such as Chris Evert, John McEnroe, Mats Wilander, Alex Corretja, Mischa Zverev, Alize Lim and Laura Robson at the venue. Barbara Schett and Tim Henman will lead the coverage of the Cube studio, and will move to Paris from the semi-final stage. They form the Grand Slam team, complemented by experts from local studios such as Boris Becker, Barbara Rittner and Philipp Kohlschreiber (Germany), Carla Suárez Navarro, Nicolás Almagro and Anabel Medina-Garrigues (Spain) and Roberta Vinci (Italy).

TELLING STORIES OFF THE FIELD … Viewers will be able to enjoy tennis content continuously throughout the tournament as fan favorite formats return and new ones are introduced. These include a 45-minute documentary about the “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal; Legend’s Voice – an editorial column launched on Eurosport.com , which presents the biggest players in the sport; and shows where players give an insight into their lives on Eurosport such as My Grand Slam Appetite , My Playlist and My Social Network . Eurosport’s tennis expert Laura Robson will also present a new eight-part mini-series, An Olympian in Paris , covering the venues for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Warner Bros. Discovery’s coverage of Roland-Garros main draw matches begins Sunday, May 26 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The women’s singles final will be broadcast on Saturday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m., while the men’s final will be broadcast at the same time on Sunday, June 9.

Roland-Garros will host a record 11 evening matches this year, and the tournament could also bring a change of era, as record 14-time men’s singles champion Rafael Nadal is expected to compete for the last time. 2023 winner Novak Djokovic will look to retain his title against young challengers Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, while Iga Swiatek will be aiming for her fourth women’s singles title in the last five years.

In total, WBD’s “summer of sports” includes 5,000 hours of live coverage across all platforms, including non-stop broadcasts of major sporting events such as the 2024 Paris Olympic Games; all Grand Tours; Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and US Open tennis; the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series; the FIM Speedway GP and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In the UK and Ireland, TNT Sports broadcasts the finals of all UEFA club competitions, as well as highlights of the Premier League and Premiership Rugby seasons.

Key dates for Roland-Garros 2024: Monday, May 20 – start of qualifiers, Sunday, May 26 – start of the main table, Tuesday, June 4 – some quarter-finals, Thursday, June 6 – mixed doubles final, Thursday, June 6 – women’s singles semi-finals, Friday, June 7 – men’s singles semi-finals, Saturday, June 8 – women’s singles; men’s doubles; in a wheelchair; junior singles and doubles finals, Sunday, June 9 – men’s singles; women’s doubles finals.

(From May 21, Max will be available in the Nordic countries, the Iberian Peninsula, and Central and Eastern Europe. From June 11, Max will launch in France and Poland, while HBO Max will be available in Belgium and the Netherlands. Warner Bros. Discovery is the exclusive rights holder for Roland-Garros in Europe, excluding France. Sublicense agreements are in place in Austria, Belgium and Switzerland. 4K streaming will be available in Austria, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Spain and the UK. There will be local live broadcasts in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain and the United Kingdom.)

call for attention by Aggie Reiter

7 May

Exhibition on Big Screen … The Young Picasso

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    Within 85 min. sit back enjoy a virtual guided tour on the big screen.  In May 2024, the iconic episode of the popular series will be back on the big screen for a limited time!

    Premiere date: May, 16. 2024.

    EXHIBITION ON SCREEN is the award-winning and popular British art history film series that presents the careers and biographies of some of history’s most acclaimed artists, in this case Picasso’s oeuvre.

    Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous in art history: his paintings, sculptures and ceramics are ubiquitous, yet few know the remarkable story of his rise to greatness. From this point of view, the film follows Picasso’s path to world fame. How did it come about? For a long time, the role of the early years in its success was overlooked: education, learning leading to extraordinary results. Three cities played a key role in his youth: Malaga, Barcelona and Paris. The filmmakers visited all three and examined their influence on Picasso. The documentary analyses two key periods: the so-called blue and pink era, i.e. the period up to 1907, when he often portrayed himself as, for example, Harlequin. Then, in 1907, the painting Miss Avignon was born, which brought about a turning point not only in his own art, but also in fine art in general. And Picasso was only 25 years old at the time!
    The film was made in collaboration with the museums:  Malaga, Barcelona, Picasso in Paris and MOMA in New York.The film was also shown successfully at the Malaga Film Festival and the Barcelona Film Festival.

    Director: Phil Grabsky.

    In English with Hungarian inscription.

    Age limit over 12 years.

    Central and Eastern European distributor: Pannonia Entertainment Ltd.

    Recommendataion by Aggie Reiter

    28 Apr

    “BitterSweet” Drama – Hungarian State Folk Ensemble @ Budapest

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    Here is a glance and deeply worthwhile for not only tourist living or coming to Budapest to catch up with truely Hungarian traditional folk dance.

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    Upon invitation visiting the renewed performance of the “BitterSweet” at the National House of Traditions on Friday, April, 26. 2024. … venue: District I., 8. Corvin Square – Budapest.

    This Transylvanian Anthology of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble is one of the products of a lengthy artistic process that aims to examine the relevance and significance of our traditional culture in present-day life. This dramatic performance interprets folklore in a contemporary manner and mixes it boldly with modern dramatic forms. The ensemble and the dancers preserve archaic music and folk values ​​found in historical Hungary.

    The BitteSweet is a drama of contrasts: it counterpoints the tragic and the comic, the joy and the sorrow, life and death, confronting the audience with the crucial questions of how to maintain our inherited values in an increasingly globalised society. It seeks a means of preserving our native cultural community that in turn preserves our identity in the chaotic multiplicity of 21st-century life.

    According to the formulation the BitterSweet is a drama of contrasts … it is about micro human lives, which sometimes evokes dramatic, other times lighter, moments that affect the depth of the soul, i.e. it describes life.

    There were several arguments in favor of the renovation of BitterSweet (Édeskeserű) so stated Gábor Mihályi – Director-choreographer in addition to wanting to introduce the performance to young people, it was also an important aspect that the new generation of dancers should experience its staging. Fifteen years ago, when Édeskeserű was staged, visuality was also of utmost importance, recognizing that the audience is no longer necessarily satisfied with the succession of beautiful dances and music remembered but the performance has not lost its relevance.

    The BitterSweet (Édeskeserű) performance … due to its title … is a dance poem based on the eternal tension of opposite forces, reflecting the individual vision of the creators, which rhapsodically counterpoints the comic with the tragic, life with death, joy with sorrow, reflects on the arrangement of Pál István Szalonna – Deputy Director General, artistic director,

    The dramatic dance game choreographed to the song. We could also see very good rhythmic and dynamic male solo dances with very high jumps from the excellent young men, who not only clapped their palms together, but did not spare the thighs, bootlegs, and even the outer and inner ankles with their palms. There was not a single lost or rhythmically lagging step in the dance together. Their applause always clapped together, giving an excellent rhythm to the dance, much to the delight of the enthusiastically applauding audience. Finally, they closed the show with very, very temperamental dance from Kalotaszeg.

    Ladies and Men characteristic dances of the different regions in wonderful authentic folk costumes, was eyescatching great dancing … the audience thanked the excellent singers, musicians and dancers with a standing ovation.

    Further details of a/m show and up coming on the House of Tradition website.

    Riport by Aggie Reiter

    26 Apr

    An invitation from Paddington bear not to London but to Budapest – Tea time from 4 to 5 p.m.

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    In his own home of the British Ambassador’s Residence – Ambassador Paul Fox presented UNICEF’s latest charity initiative, thanks to which Hungarian children can now also receive personalized letter packages from the British’s favorite teddy bear, Paddington, Budapest, 26.04.2024. – Although not in London, but in Budapest, UNICEF Hungary’s latest charity campaign began with an unadulterated British tea party, in which the the world-famous Paddington teddy bears the main role, who sends new letters to the children every month, in which they can learn about exotic countries and even help their friends who have a difficult fate. From now on, there is reason for the little children to wait for the postman, who every month brings a package with their full name from the famous teddy bear. These children whose families join the organization’s regularly support community. The British Embassy, the British Council, Szente Vajk – the Hungarian voice of Paddington. Q.: “Paddington’s teddy bear heritage is deeply rooted in British culture, and for more than 65 years, he has been a role model of kindness and acceptance, and his adventures continue to inspire children around the world to this day,” said Paul Fox, British Ambassador to Hungary.

    Paddington is optimistic, helpful, curious and sensitive to the world and, by the way, despite his Peruvian origin, he writes and speaks in beautiful British English language. The goal of UNICEF’s funnest campaign is Hungarian in addition to entertaining children – education, sensitization, presentation of other cultures and, of course giving assistance. The letter series provides a year-round family experience, during which 12 children and adults can get to know different countries (e.g. Indonesia, Cambodia, Jordan, Syria, Venezuela, Burkina Faso) together.

    The little “world travelers” sends playful tasks, a travel diary, a world map, stickers, postcards and information cards in the packages, which are also excellent for language learning. The monthly fee for the Paddington adventure is also a regular donation, which amount is automatically received by UNICEF every month. With this predictable support, subscribers enable the organization to provide continuous assistance to the most vulnerable children on earth.

    The tea party was pretty much as being in the UK along with bits of sandwiches, yummy sweeties that melt-in-your-mouth – scones with cream and jam. original jams from UK and Hungarian Tesco which provided them on the spot. The timing was between 4 to 5 p.m.

    Just alittle reminder …The ceremonial taking of afternoon tea has been a British tradition for over 200 years. In a time when people only ate twice a day. Happend in the 7th century the hungry Duchess of Bedford requested “something” to munch” to counteract the ‘sinking feeling’ she felt during the late afternoon while waiting for dinner. Her request was met with an afternoon fortification comprising a pot of tea and a light snack taken privately in her boudoir. The afternoon afair in the 19th-century high-society were invited to Woburn Abbey, where tea was taken in the company of friends. Later, when the duchess returned to London, this practice continued as an invitation for “tea and a walking in the fields”.

    Recommended to Hungarian readers … “If you would like to register for Paddington’s special adventures for your child, may do so here: http://www.unicef.hu/paddington – make your child’s day with receiving a gift package brought by the postman that stands their name.

    Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

    22 Apr

    William Shakespeare 460 Anniversary @ Budapest

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    Today celebrating DOUBLE GLOBE DAY!

    William Shakespeare (April, 23. 1564 – 23 April, 23. 1616).

    … Firstly, since 1970, Earth Day has been observed around the GLOBE as a day to raise environmental awareness.

    … Secondly, today April, 22. Shakespeare and the Globe Theater are as two words reflecting to one-another!

    On the occasion of the 460th anniversary of the playwright’s birth, a celebration was held in the special room of the Budapest’s Mariott Hotel which was just a couple of steps away from the Shakespeare statue outside the hotel. The celebration was organized by the Shakespeare Statue Friends Society: Judit Kurucz-Nagy, Kati Todás, dr. Monika Tóth. At the opening of the festive event, after a short introduction into the presenters, a theater gong sounded in style, and then Benji Horváth – actor – founder of the House of Young Dramatists, performed an excerpt from “The Storm” – Prospero’s monologue. Afterwards, flutist Judit Nagy and her student Bianka Urbán performed music from Shakespeare’s time. Then listen to XXX Sonnet by Zsóka Szabó – editor of M5channel Hungarian Television. Dance artist Dr. Monika Tóth took us back with her beautiful performance into the world of renaissance dances. We were able to relive Hamlet: Hecuba’s monologue performed by Lőrincs Tarján – Szkéné Theater actor. After a short break, Shakespeare’s era resumed, played by Károly Ambrus tárogató (The táragó is the Stradivarius of wind instruments. Its relative combines the characteristics of the saxophone, clarinet, oboe and bassoon). The performance of the students from the Eötvös József High School class 8/A played “Shakespeare’s quotes in Hungarian and English”  … well done. It was uplifting to listen to Győző Mihályi – Jászai award-winning artist reminisce about his stage roles in countless Shakespeare plays.
    One of the highlights  the invited guest architect Judit Osskü’s commemoration of dr. Jozsef Finta, who  early past away this year.  Dr. József Finta, who initially looked and discussed at several round about, locations, finally desided the Mariott Hotel (formerly Hotel Intercontinental) have Shakeespeare statue outside at the hotel’s restaurant terrace. He also designed the set of memorial plaques on which the history of the statue can be read in Hungarian and English (unfortunately, the English decription is kinda messy as the weather has slightly damaged it, which is still waiting for the inscriptions to be republished in readable form). There are also the  names on the memorial wall connected to the Hungarian Shakespeare cult summary of famous literary translators, directors, theater directors, writers, writers, and actors.

    The Shakespeare statue lives on as the world’s number one playwright who comes to his audience as an actor to offer himself with kind attention.

    This work of art is a worthy memorial, which draws England, Australia and Hungary into a spiritual circle and pays tribute to the genius of William Shakespeare.

    (About the history of the statue its creator, the sculptor Andor Mészáros (Budapest,1900, †Melbourne, 1972) who emigrated to Australia, created the Avon swan statue for the Australian city of Ballart in 1960. Retired Hungarian prosecutor Dr. Károly Nagy was visiting abroad in 1998 visit the venue, decided that it would be good to set up the valuable work of art at home! The artist’s son, the sculptor Michael Mészáros, undertook the creation of the negative of the original statue, after which donations had to be collected for the transport home and casting; the work was finally completed by the sculptor Gábor Mihály.)

    In April, 23. 2003. the Budapest Shakespeare statue committee gave green light also for the memorial wall made according to the idea and plan of the epitaph Dr. Jozsef Finta,  the bronze statue of an actor bowing to his audience. This is a replica …. as said earlier …  in 1960 stands the original in the town of Ballarat, Vic. Australia.

    In Hungary the cult of Shakespeare – the Avon swan really has an extremely large presence. In the theater season fourteen Shakespeare plays are performed in twenty theaters in Hungary.

    At the end of the presentations a good looking and delicious Globe formation of carott cake was served. Thereafter, a group of performers stood outside as a sign of respect and layed wreat, the Australian Society of Friends also placed a wreath beside “The Actor’s” statue.

    Last but not least … The statue looks to the other side of the River  Danube and, like the figure bowing as the actor,  gazing up on the Castle Theater, as if paying homage to the Hungarian Theater.

    Tourist walking on the Pest side of the Capital along the banks of the River Danube worthwhile to stop for a minute … take a snap … have a thought or two of England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”

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    Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

    18 Apr

    Third stop 2024 five-a-side Pentathon World Cup series @ Budapest – Hungary.

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    This morning was held at the Ludovika Arena the press event to spread the news  about to the forthcoming Hungarian Pentathlon international competition.

    Ludovika Campus – April 23-28, Budapest will be the host to the third stop of the 2024 five-a-side World Cup series.

    The competition package consisting of 4+1 events basically determines the positions that can be acquiring in the world rankings, which will ultimately be worth an Olympic quota.

    Gábor Balogh – President of the Hungarian Pentathlon  Association (MÖSZ), emphasized in his opening speech, that Hungary is bidding for the 2027 Pentathlon World Championships which will be an Olympic qualification competition. this will also be discussed with Klaus Schormann –  President of the International Pentathlon Federation, who is visiting our country next week. Last but not least was told by him the MÖSZ is preparing a new strategy, which is expected to be ready – in force in July, as the sport itself will be renewed, and after the Olympics from January 2025, the organization will form cooperation on new foundations, focusing on new Pentathlon elements … OCR (Obstackle Course Racing), and hopefully will improve the organization of supply.

    Another fresh flash news by the president was made, that Hungary is bidding to be hold in the year 2027 the Pentathlon World Cup, which will be an Olympic qualification competition as well. The timing is also fortunate, as the Hungarian pentathlon will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary.

    Attila Mizsér – General secretary of the organization, explained the importance of the World Cup and the domestic expectations. The competition package consisting of 4+1 events which basically determines the place in the world ranking positions that will ultimately be worth an Olympic quota. Domestic competitors are the rules according to which, instead of four, six per gender can enter the competition, the two that can be obtained for departure to Paris. Was said – expecting 160 athletes from 40 countries coming to Hungary to participate in the World Cup adding, that the cream of today’s top five, among others, the Olympic silver medalist and the winner of this year’s first World Cup Ahmed Elgendy, world leader Mohanad Shaban, two-time defending world champion Elena Micheli and the defending European champion Giorgio Malan  on the spot in the competition.

    The general secretary detailed the program: the women’s qualifiers will be held on Tuesday and the men’s on Wednesday, followed by the semi-finals on Thursday and Friday in the same order, the women’s finals on Saturday morning, the men’s finals in the afternoon, and the mixed relay competition on Sunday afternoon. He added that the fencing of the semi-final athletes will be held a day earlier compared to the other numbers, and on Sunday morning a make-up competition will be organized – since last year, the young age groups have been training on an obstacle course instead of riding.

    Michelle Gulyás – multiple prize-winning pentathlete competing in the World Cup reported the gratifying fact that her preparation is going well, she feels that she is in better shape than before the World Cup held in Cairo.

    Csaba Bőhm – men’s medalist pentathlon, said that the men’s field is very high-level, among others the Egyptians are coming with very strong competitors, but the French and the British have a chance
    too. At the same time, he noted that his preparation is going well, and although he was sick after Cairo, he has now recovered and is looking forward to the competition.

    The Secretary General highlighted that for the first time in Budapest, there will be a family and sports festival at the same time.  Within the framework of the Fan Zone, many activities related to the pentathlon, such as … mini-orientation to the light hunter, target shooting, ninja wall, electric stabbing pad, child-compatible OCR, laser shooting, face painting, angry birds, cornhole, pen, giant bubble blower, unique tattoo prinker or reflex game. All ages are guaranteed to find something to enjoy, relax, watching the sporty competitions during the week-end festival which can be visited for free of charge!

    In the closing speech, an invitation call to sporty lovers to the Ludovika Arena … especially for the finals on Saturday, to support the Hungarian excellence together!

    Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

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