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23 Jan

Culture Day at the Vigadó – Hungarian Academy of Arts – Budapest

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An open house day at the  Vigadó – Hungarian Academy of Arts in Budapest.  On  Thursday, January, 22. the sophisticated building’s doors were wide open to the public. The pre-registered visitors of the day could the enter all the rooms and halls free of charge. Exhibitions and other colorful programs, surprises awaited and also to join tour guided tour organized by the Vigadó four times that day. The students of the Academy of Music gave a so-called surprise concert. Visitors could get acquainted with the Hungarian Wine Academy professionals, organized by the Hungarian wine culture. The children could participate in the Chamber Hall viewing an interactive Puppet performance during the afternoon. Late in the afternoon, outside the Vigadó building across the square live music highlighted  and ended the day. Thus brought the attention by many locals and foreigners passing by to the fact that the Hungarian culture is at home everywhere! Closing day the Virtuosi talent show young competitors gave a very successful concert in the main hall. With the series of the  full-day event nearly two thousand people attended the programs. The organisers said, it was great success for the Vigadó and will repeat the “Open House” program sometime during this year.

Update by Aggie Reiter

10 Jan

“150 Years of the Vigadó” – Budapest – Hungary

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January is the Ballroom season  … The first public dance ball was held 150 years ago!

Coming up … „Back to the Future”

Just a year before the 150th anniversary of the VIGADÓ, the “Hungarian Academy of Arts” was officially opened on March, 14. 2014. with an exhibition commemorating the oeuvre of Imre Makovecz, the founder of the Hungarian Academy of Arts.

The building’s predecessor, the Redoute and Vigadó originally was intended to be a Ballroom of dance and at that time there was no such right size of place. In 1865 the Vigadó Overture solved this gap by opening the Ballroom to the first public dance.

The Vigadó operational HQ’s of the Hungarian Academy of Arts is celebrating this year its 150th anniversary of the opening and shoots off with a series of programs in the frame of: “150 Years of the Vigadó”

The Hungarian Academy of Arts is proud to contribute to the Jubilee bonded rich in past of the Vigadó, and just as in 1865 celebrated within a  series of programs for over a month …  so remembering the past, this year on its 150 anniversary, the public body also decided to round mark the anniversary by handing over many cultural programs.

One of the outstanding event in January will be on Thursday, January, 29. at 8.15 p.m. with live broadcasting from the Royal Opera House – London „Giordano: André Chénier”  in the Chamber Hall.  

Venue: District, V., –  2. Vigadó Square – Budapest.

Naturally, the multi-applicability had the advantage in the early years and in a short time the most successful international composers also were performing at the Ceremonial Hall. To-day still functioning as a „center of artistic” – Vigadó Concert Hall in Budapest and also known as a sophisticated building in Europe.

The Vigadó Hall is the only venue in Hungary to have six branch of arts showing in one day at a time. In the building around the historic spaces can be held, visited different productions and sites, as: conference, concert, exhibition, library, Chamber Hall, Vigadó Gallery, coffee-house.

If these „Walls” could speak over a handful of unique events …  ice balls, fancy-dress parties … etc.

Some backgrounds … Most luxurious ball to be hosted at the Vigadó was the one organized by the National Rowing and Sailing Association in 1870, with a rich order of dances, lavish props, a sailor-suit military band, and a goldfish pool. The most noteworthy ball was the one commemorating István Széchenyi, known in Hungary as “the greatest Hungarian”. In 1867 Emperor Franz Joseph attended the banquet hosted by the Vigadó in honour of his coronation, and it was also here that Budapest was born by the merger of the old cities of Pest, Buda and Óbuda (old Buda).

The Vigadó hosted the first all-Liszt concert in Hungary in 1869 At his celebration of his half-century artistic career, Liszt was presented with a gold laurel wreath and a number of foreign awards, including honorary membership of the St. Petersburg Academy of Music. In 1875 Liszt and Wagner co-organized a concert to raise funds for the construction of the Bayreuth Theater (Festspielhaus) – Germany.

The Vigadó also hosted performances by: Johann Strauss Jr.,Mascagni, Dvořak, Debussy, Arthur Rubinstein. Ernő Dohnányi had his first solo concert here. Béla Bartók and Annie Fischer made their debuts here in 1905 and 1932 respectively. Richard Strauss conducted from the rostrum of the Vigadó several times, and Prokofiev also appeared on its stage as a pianist.

Beside classical music, jazz had also found its way into the music ears within the Vigadó programs. Teddy Sinclair conducted the Savoy Orphée band with a flashlight as a baton in 1928. Also the outstanding twenty-four-piano jazz concert was organized  by the Saxon Concert Office during the spring of 1937.

From among the Hungarian conductor celebrities, János Ferencsik conducted the Philharmonic Orchestra for the first time here in 1938. The last foreign guest conductor to appear here before the end of the war was Herbert von Karajan in 1944.

World-famous performers who stepped on stage at the newly reconstructed Vigadó, included György Cziffra, Dénes Kovács, Eszter Perényi, Miklós Szenthelyi, and Sviatoslav Richter. Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi conducted the Hungarian State Symphony Orchestra here as well.

Update by Aggie Reiter

6 Jan

HAPPY NEW YEAR – 2015!

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12 Dec

NEWSFLASH … ORIENT EXPRESS!

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Life is not a movie script, yet this love story happening, rolling on the Orient Express railway track deserves to be seen!

The time and date of arrival will be sharp at

2 p.m. on Saturday, December, 13. 2014.,,

by the artists arriving from the Jókai Theater in the  City of Békéscsaba to the Art of House at Gödöllő.

The premiere show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, December, 13. 2014.

For the time being, the musical performance in Budapest will also be on show at

1.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday, December, 15. 2014.

As previously mentioned early this week, it is also predicted to be held a series of the Orient Express show in May, 2015.,  and will be listed in the theatrical programs of the Jókai Theater in Békéscsaba.

For further information to see what the future hold visit:

HERALD NEWS!!! ORIENT EXPRESS WORLDWIDE MUSICAL PREMIERE IN HUNGARY – 2014.

Update by Aggie Reiter

6 Dec

LAKE BALATON REGIONAL WINES – ADVENT FAIR – CITY PARK – ICE RINK – BUDAPEST 2014.

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No ordinary happening … Lake Balaton Wine Fair Advent and Xmas tree installation!

The happening will be on Sunday, December, 14  starting at 5.30 p.m. at the City Park on the Ice-Rink.

One of the most exciting events of the year is the Advent period. Many places in Western Europe will be holding the Advent Fair, whereas an entire region introduces itself. Coming up soon will be for the first time to be organized by the Lake Balaton Wine Regional Circle and the  Hungarian National Tourist Office the Regional Advent Fair in Budapest. At Budapest hitherto was no such program. This year partners of the Lake Balaton Wine Circle promises a day of fun and laughter, bringing the wines and food from the Lake Balaton’s wine regions. Hopefully and lets see if this coming event will be creating a tradition in the future as well. The organizers will be bringing winter fun-filled programs full of new impressions and  the range of “Lake Balaton Rich Flavors”. At the Ice Rink’s special assembly hall. The wine makers from the Lake Balaton will welcome the visitors to taste nearly 40 wines.  In addition, a fine time to purchase preferential bottles of wines for the coming season holidays. Furthermore, an individual will already have his/her Xmas present at the draw, by winning a weekend stay at the lakeside. So if anyone would like to experience winter at Lake Balaton, surprise your loved ones, cause during the event can book at the tourism service a significant discount stay.

The event’s main attraction will be the Wine Xmas tree installation on the Ice Rink!

The Lake Balaton wineries will dress up, mean bottle up creating a Xmas tree and the skaters rolling  on ice will be offered a sip of wine on their way.

Admission fees: Advent Fair and Balaton lake – wine tasting: 2000HUF. (Free entry is also possible eg. by Quiz Balaton). The visitors at the Ice Rink „Dressing up” the Xmas tree and Wine Tasting is Free.

Update by Aggie Reiter

27 Nov

3 M’s … MONI’S JEWELRY … MADISON PERFUMERY … MAISON MARQUISE … + 1 … MADE IN HUNGARY

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NOT JUST ONLY DIAMONDS ARE THE GIRLS BEST FRIEND!

On the occasion of the opening of the elegantly tasted Budapest’s new Salon with beautiful jewelry along with very seductive scent, classy clothes, accessories were presented to the press and invited guests.

 The Store can be reached at: District, V., 6. Október 6. Street – Budapest.

Reaching the high season of holidays, it is pretty hard for many to  find the answer to … 3 W’s standing for When … Where … What to purchase for the hubbie and loved one, but soon excepting the invitation from the Madison Perfumery found out at the newly opened Moni’s Jewelry Premium Brand Store. Thumbs-up for the organisers for tying an excellent selection of programs. As it was said at the opening the 3 M’s  are here this evening … Moni’s Jewelry … Madison Perfumery … Maison Marquise –  showcasing: Bori Tóth  designer’s  collection.

The presentation was by the representative of the Jaguar who step-by-step introduced the 3M’s. Moni’s – Style and Elegance molded piece of jewelery. Madison brought the latest collection of not for only classy ladies but gents the warm, spicy, romantic fragrances which captivated many  senses  also for the male spouse on the spot. Also the variety of candles based on the original Eau de Perfume were very  attractive. The  Maison Marquise   introduced the AW 2014/2015 … „Ready-to-Wear „ – Orient Fall models. A collection of ancient culture of Far East. The patterns of Chinese folding  screen and the golden metal ornaments of Japanese lacquered boxes were to touch the eye of the audience. As heard, the  collections concept was to combine ancient handcrafted ornaments with modern simple forms and body fitted silhouettes.  The models were also dressed up  with leather mountings  and carrying  fan shape purses truly  a composition of the 21st century.  Indeed the  unique  style of  Moni’s Jewelry further  highlighted the clothes and the woman’s personality. The touch of the Madison Perfumery’s  (also offering  exclusive fragrances, niche  cologne, hard-to-find perfumes, room scents also worked perfectly together with the clothes and jewelry. Each collection of the Moni’s jewelry are made not in series but in a limited number. There is only ten pieces of each in the shop. One of Moni highlight is the special jewelry collection for men inspired by Jaguar F-Type.

Was also said, this new jewelry store at the center of Budapest, next to the Basilica was a fairy dream to come true. Previously examined every detail to implement a perfect jewelry store in 200 square meters and  housed two full levels of luxury and glamor. The store was planned by a Florence internal constructor and the dream glow to life in November 2014. The store’s aim is  support  every customer in finding a tiny piece to his and her personality with which happily leaves the store.

Locations to be found:

Moni’s Jewelry Premium Brand Store –  District, V., 6. Október 6. Street – Budapest.

Madison Perfumery  – District VI., 26. Andrássy Blvd. – Budapest

Maison Marquise  – District VI., 56. Bajza Street – Budapest

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

26 Nov

HERALD NEWS … 4TH. DIPLOMATIC CHARITY FAIR IN BUDAPEST 2014.

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“Experience the World in a Day!”

The Diplomatic Spouses Budapest is organizing  their 4th charity fair at the Intercontinental Hotel this coming up Sunday, November, 30. 2014.

The Diplomatic Fair is organized by the Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest (DSB), which is a non-political, non-religious, non-profit association, founded in 2000 by a group of spouses in the diplomatic community to bring together spouses of Heads of Missions and of other diplomats accredited to Hungary.

According to the organizers the aim of the event is to raise money for local charities. The charity work is carried out on a voluntary basis, as it was said by Frances Goodfriend – DSB vice-president at the past days press meeting, where  Natallia Khainouskaya – President, Katalin Skapér – DSB vice-president, Gábor Márton – representing „OUR HOUSE” – „A MI HAZUNK” – Esztergom, Bettina Aradi – representing the Hungarian National Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired – Guide Dog Training School – Csepel and  delegate from SOFI – Special Education and Development Institute,  announced among other things there will be 45 embassies with national stands and 29 countries in the food corner. Visitors are also invited to shop around handicrafts, clothes, jewelry, household embroidery, pick nice clothing at the second-hand corner where all the items are donated by diplomats’ wives. Also on the spot there will be men’s corner, children’s corner, international bazaar, traditional music and dance.

Over the years the DSB has raised more than 30 million HUF all of which has been distributed amongst a number of Hungarian institutions benefiting disadvantaged groups, children with learning disabilities, the elderly, victims of domestic violence and children with cancer.

This year’s funds raised during the Diplomatic Fair will be distributed to the three organizations that DSB is supporting:

The Special Education and Development Institute SOFI … for mentally challenged children.

Hungarian National Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired – Guide Dog Training School– Csepel

The Children`s Home  „OUR HOUSE”  – A MI HÁZUNK … Educational program for Roma children, based at the City of Esztergom.

The Patron of the Diplomatic Fair in 2014 is Mrs. Anita Herczegh, wife of the President of Hungary who was also in 2012 and 2013, but this year will not be present due to official foreign trip, but her message will be shared.

The highlight beside many other raffle prizes will be for the lucky one to make his/her day winning a 5stars/5days all-inclusive vacation for two in Jordan.

Venue: District, V., 12. Apáczai Csere János Street – Budapest

Entry ticket for adult 500.-HUF –  children free!

The fair will be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Update by Aggie Reiter

25 Nov

18TH ISRAELI FILM FESTIVAL – BUDAPEST – 2014!

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MADE IN ISRAEL – THROUGH ISRAEL’S EYES!

Following the previous years success at the Israeli Film Festival in Budapest in the forthcoming days it will be present again and screened over a week.

Here is the latest Herald News to the 18th Israeli Film Festival … A selection of the latest award-winning films, contemporary movies, comedies to sensitive dramas … from riveting, political documentaries to hot-blooded romance presenting the best of Israeli cinema to Hungarian audiences.

The film festival takes place at the Pushkin Cinema through December, 4 to 9. 2014., organized in collaboration between the Israeli Embassy in Hungary and the Israel Cultural Institute in Budapest.

The films will be shown within their original Hebrew sounds, S/T with English and also Hungarian.

Here is a brief introduction  of the screened films …

THE GREEN PRINCE – 2014 – run time 99 minutes. … A captivating and emotional story. A story that one is tempted to think it is fiction. Two men, a spy and a handler, whom history insists must be adversaries, forge an unexpected trust and friendship. (WINNER 2014 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL AUDIENCE AWARD, WORLD CINEMA DOCUMENTARY.)  6.30 p.m. Friday, December, 5. Metropolis room. 6.30 p.m. Sunday December, 7. Metropolis room

GET– 2014 – 115 minutes … When film and reality meets … a story of a woman seeking a divorce at the Israeli court for  over five years. Been going to the rabbinic courthouse again and again, but her husband does not approve … she has yet to receive a get.  8.30 p.m. Saturday, December, 6. Metropolis room. 6.30 p.m.  Tuesday, December, 9. Metropolis room

A DECENT MAN – 2014 – run time 96 minutes  … The most caring of husbands and loving of fathers can also be a killer. The most brutal of killers can also be a loving father and husband. This applies to the men behind the Nazi genocide of Vanessa Lapa’s astounding film. 6.30 p.m. Saturday, December, 6. Metropolis room. 6.30 p.m. Monday, December, 8. Metropolis room

2 NIGHT – 2011 – run time – 87 minutes 10.30 p.m. Friday, December 5. Metropolis room. 7.30 p.m. Monday,. December, 8. Amarcord room

MAGIC MEN  – 2014 – run time 100 minutes … A father-and-son road movie in search of a Greek magician who saved the father during WWII. The journey opens up old wounds and forces the two men to face the truth, to try to bridge the gaps between them, and to once again be father and son. 7.30 p.m. Thursday, December, 4. Amarcord room. 8.30 p.m. Sunday, December, 7. Metropolis room

ZERO MOTIVATION –  2014 – run time 100 minutes … A dark and comedic portrait of everyday life for a unit of young, female Israeli soldiers. The Human Resources Office at a remote desert base serves as the setting for this cast of characters who bide their time pushing paper and battling in computer games, counting down the minutes until they can return to civilian life. 8.30 p.m. Friday, December, 5. Metropolis room. 10.30 p.m. Saturday, December, 6. Metropolis room. 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, December, 9. Amarcord room

A FILM UNFINISHED – 2010 – run time 89 minutes – “A Film Unfinished seeks for the truth behind one of the most mysterious Nazi propaganda films ever shot inside the Warsaw Ghetto. It
engages us, challenges us, and most importantly, teaches us …  not only about history, but about what we take for granted, and what we assume to be truth. 7.30 p.m. Friday, December, 5. Amarcord room. 7.30 p.m. Sunday, December, 7. Amarcord room

KUMASI HAIFA – 2013 – run time 60 minutes  …  The film focuses on a group of teachers from Ghana who travel to Israel to learn innovative educational techniques, and return home to revolutionize early childhood education in Africa. The film touches on themes of cooperation, overcoming obstacles, unity across cultural boundaries, and female empowerment. 9.30 p.m. Thursday, December, 4.  Amarcord room

The a/m movies tickets can be already purchased at the  Pushkin cinema ticket booth.

District, V.,  18. Kossuth Lajos  Street – Budapest.

Update by Aggie Reiter

 

15 Nov

NEWSFLASH … MILOS RAONIC THIGH INJURY … PHILIPP KOHLSCHREIBER TAKES OVER

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Joining at the VIIth Tennis Classics in Budapest - 2014.

Joining at the VIIth Tennis Classics in Budapest – 2014. 

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Announcement was made in Budapest, by Director of VIIth Tennis Classics – Balázs Taróczy following the latest news received a short while ago  about the change of the injured Milos Raonic  who suffered thigh injury in the second ATP World Tour Finals group, so he was forced to cancel  to participate at the appearances VIIth Tennis Classics Tournament  – Budapest. As Raonic said, “I picked up the injury in the match against Andy Murray. I thought it was just a strain or spasm, but it turned out that nasty bruising, “- said the Canadian world ranking eighth and added, “As much as I wanted to play in the final group match against Nishikori in London and  also next Tuesday at the VIIth Tennis Classics in Budapest, … I hope that next year will manage to make up from missing out at the tournament in Budapest.”

So instead of Raonic will be Philipp Kohlschreiber the German tennis player will take over. He was extremely pleased and said right away in a second yes to director Balázs Taróczy’s request, saying: “I am very happy that I was invited to the Tennis Classics Tournament. The folks visiting the Tennis Classics through the past years may not be aware, but this tournament in Budapest has reached major reputation among the tennis players, and everyone tells me how much experience, how good the atmosphere in the Arena, and what a wonderful city is Budapest. I’m in training and in good shape. I can assure  audience that I will come up with high-quality show.”

Philipp Kohlschreiber, is the 24th player in the world rankings and one of the most technical and creative tennis player, who won this year also boasts ATP tournament. No one could stop him in Düsseldorf. Throughout his career, collected five trophies and played tennis together almost 8 million dollars. He is extremely successful in doubles, already gain victory in  seven doubles ATP tournament, so that says it all.

Just a reminder and change in couples …

The Arena doors open at 3.30 p.m.

4.30  p.m. – Opening ceremony and the first semi-final matches: Ernests Gulbis – Fabio Fognini

5.45 p.m. – The second semi-final match Philipp Kohlschreiber – Dominic Thiem

6.45 p.m. –  Doubles match Mansour Bahramival and Babos Tímea

7.30 p.m. – Tennis Classics finals

Update by Aggie Reiter

13 Nov

HERALD NEWS … EXHIBITION … BRICKS EMPIRE – BUILD YOUR DREAMS – BUDAPEST

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BRICKS EMPIRE – BUILD YOUR DREAMS

Grand Opening: 4.45 p.m. Thursday, November, 13. 2014.

VAM Design Center – District, VII., 26. Király utca (King Street) – Budapest

In Hungary was the first to be seen in an exhibition, and providing opportunities for kids and adults to explore the beauty of the technology exclusively in the game of building blocks and the use of interactive models. Interactive part of the exhibit, were on hand for visitors to discover the operating principles of machines and structures. 30 tablet were on the spot for handy hands to control models as to enjoy being in and back in childhood years. Watching and controlling the objects in space, aviation, cars, trains, amusement park, musical instruments, interactive games and other topics. At 40 square meters of exhibition area, visitors were able to view videos of animated science.as well. At the Playhouse of building blocks visitors regardless of to their age could  use their own fantasy to build their models. The cinema room screened the latest and most successful animated stories. Visiting the Student Room, a 30-minute sessions led to different structures and machine to be built. This joint program is excellent opportunity for parents and children, not just to share time together with family, but  while the children will learn about the basic physical objections the parents can be a child again. Among the structures to prepare the assembly line, the carousel or just on the racing field is a building block supplied, built and mobilized by the iPads.

Also various artists from the field of entertainment visited the exhibition with her children.

Rolling around the exhibition the founder, Amir Asor of the Israeli Company – Young Engineers joined the young ones.

The exhibition  can be visited through the end of January, 2015.

Tickets are available at the exhibition  VAM Design Center and TEX.HU website too!

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

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