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23 Nov

HERALD NEWS … ART MARKET BUDAPEST … NOVEMBER, 28. – DECEMBER, 1. 2013.

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY ART!

Figures of  local and foreigner visitors  each year  showed the high  interest  to this European and global art fair.

MILLENEUM CULTURAL CENTER

District, II., 16-20 Kis Rókus Street – Budapest.

In the late days of  April  the organizers of the annual Art Market Budapest held its press  announcement of this year’s fair to be held in November, so now is the time to spread the gathered information to the art lovers in Herald News to the forthcoming  event in Budapest. What actually the ART MARKET BUDAPEST stands for (?) …  it’s an  international art fair  which  represents  composition of unique artist’s works. The Art Market  Budapest was established  in the year 2011. and since then it has become during the late fall an international fair.  Yes, pretty young at age, yet already become well-known abroad, especially  in Europe. Art  Lovers may already know some of the artist’s works that have had been presented here in Budapest from other art fairs or exhibitors. Just like in the previous year’s this year again young art’s works will be introduced whom have had their works already shown in their local country’s galleries and fairs.

One of the main goal  to bring the young artists from Europe together at the  „ART MARKET BUDAPEST” is to show their new way of bringing upon surface their inspiration of culture in their own art work. This  artistic platform., as the organizers have had  often said, the Art Market Fair of Budapest is absolutely “Global and Local” at the same time! In the past two  years a total of 14 country’s galleries were present so far. This year  the number of  country’s galleries and exhibitor  will be presented by 20  countries  showing 500 works orf art in the main  building  and  in the park area along side  the Millennium buildings from: Austria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Croatia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Switzerland, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine.

This year  a major role will be in sculpting than spectacular, the sculpture will be presented.  The ART MARKET BUDAPEST  has become an annual get together meeting point in Budapest for art lovers. This platform welcomes all guests to a place where by rolling along the venue, the audience,  art lovers, collectors, experts can meet,  have a chat with the artists of our future  generation.

Patrons:  The Art Market Budapest is still the patron of the two outstanding personalities who are patrons of the fair since 2011: Nancy G. Brinker, art collector, former Chief of Protocol of the U.S. government, a former ambassador to Budapest, the Susan G. Head Komen Foundation, the World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador and Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi.

VIP Program:  According to the Fair’s growing significant numbers of foreign visitors, for them the Art Market Budapest set up a VIP program services at the fair (guided tours, VIP Lounge, etc).  In addition presenting the national gastronomy, showing the young designer generation creators. also introduce the rich selection of major exhibitions in Budapest as well.

Inside Art:  The professional art Fair optional part of the panel discussion from the film and book presentation consisting of series that the MUSEUM CAFÉ professional assistance of a major international personalities involving professional help “more” about the contemporary art.

During the open hours the exhibition and the additional programs  can be visited  free of charge.

Based on the experience and feedback from the exhibitors from the past few years the market will be open every day from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. On  Friday, November, 29  the fair closes later at 10 p.m.

Update by Aggie Reiter

22 Nov

NEWSFLASH: HUNGARIAN TRADITION AND CULTURE SHOW AT THE ZARA CONTINENTAL HOTEL IN BUDAPEST

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Keeping the light on the Hungarian Tradition, Culture, Folk Art!

ZARA  Continental Hotel – Budapest

District VII., 42-44.Dohány Street

The both days events are free of charge.

The Hungarian Folk Art Days at ZARA Continental Hotel Budapest which is one of the coolest 4-stars superior design hotels located at Budapest’s historical district VII., near to the downtown area. In the coming two days the Hotel will be the ground to get to know more about the Hungarian traditions and culture. Both the two days ongoing folk shows, lectures, crafts  workshops, folk artists and folk music, traditional Hungarian folk costumes show, teaching the steps of the folk dances, folk dance party. A presentations on the history of the House will be held on Friday, November, 22. from 3.00 p.m. until 10 p.m. On Saturday, 23. from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. a fine venue to get to know  more about the Hungarian traditional folk dances, the traditional national costume inspired by contemporary and folk costume piece, craft artists from the countryside. Folk songs and splendid dance-shows will be on both days by the Boróka Dance Ensemble, the Buda Folk Band and Kobor Zengő Band, Ferenc Gulyás and Nóra Fehér, the Adony Dance Ensemble, and the “Wild Flower” Folk Group.  Presenter:  Miklós Rosonczy – Kovács,  Junior Prima Prize-winning folk artist.

Beside the presentations of the tradition and culture, the organizers haven’t forgotten about getting hungry in the meantime, so to ease that, be appropriate to the event real Hungarian tasty food awaits the for the visitors. The staff at the ARAZ Restaurant are ready in preparing two exciting culinary menus which are not just the locals yummies, but the foreigners staying or visiting Hungary. They surely won’t leave the country saying they haven’t tasted at least these two specialities. Just a hint of the a’la Hungarian menus: Gulyás (Goulash) soup from beef of grey cattle with home-made noodles  OR Fish soup with matchstick pasta. The main courses are Mangalitsa medallion with egg barley and letcho potatoes OR Catfish „swiming” in paprika souse, pasta with cottage cheese … rolling to the sweeties: Peach pudding „Kecskemét” style (Kecskemét is a city famous of its Peach Pálinka, so the style stands for the pudding dressed in pálinka)  OR Cottage cheese dumplings with cinnamon dressing. Thought of the Veggie eaters: Potatoes cream soup with sour cream OR Ewe cheese pasta. The liquids aren’t left out of this adventure culinary ride … soft drink, fruit juices and the “A” drinks … all from the land of Hungary … the Blue Frankish (2012), the Gál Bull’s Blood (2009) and the worldwide known Tokaj wine will not be missing here,  the Tokaj Furmint (late grape harvest from 2011)  the originates from the famous vineyards of Tolcsva.

To make a reservation shot an a/mail to araz@araz.hu.  beside the three course special menu connected to the event, three drinks will be offered as the gift from the house.

I bet many of those following this Newsfash became already hungry.

On Saturday, November, 23 find out why Budapest is called the „spa city” and how the  Hungaria Bath and Continental Hotel was rebuilt from the ruins to its present site.  It is in operation since 2010 for guests who not only stays at the hotel but having time for a short comfy splash as well.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

13 Nov

HUNGARY’S THEATER COMPANIES AWARD CUP AT THE “VIG” THEATER – BUDAPEST

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Award Cup presented to the actors and theater members for their superb participation at the

28th SPAR BUDAPEST MARATHON on October, 12. 2013. in Budapest.

Award ceremony took place during the early afternoon hours at the “Vigszinház” – Vig Theater in Budapest. It’s already a month ago when actors, actress and the theater members participated  within a team of Theater Members on the Run  at the 28th Spar Marathon in Budapest

The sparkle  was lighted to to-days award ceremony by  the  Vigszinház Director,  Ms. Enikő Eszenyi. The get together invitation was sent out near-and-far to whom participated in the frame of „Running of the theater” as a members or within a team in the run or at the relay run from the Budapest’s and  countrywide theaters. This year was the first time the theater teams and individuals gathered to be present to receive their  reward cup for their participation and their outstanding figures  at the Marathon Run.  Believe that at any corner of the Earth companies in the same business training  beside their daily  missions to be able not to lose their legs on the way on  the Marathon Run would absolutely  know what is was like for these actors, actresses and theater members who wished to be on the run for a good service.  Theater members before the  Marathon Run  took place were on training themselves beside their daily  rehearsals, evening performances sure took their participation at the run likewises as their tasks at the theater. Also Ms. Enikő Eszenye underlined the 42 kms. of run as a tough job and their efforts in fulling  the distance is highly appreciated. Looking at the figures, this year 22 theater members were on the relay race on start line and compared to the last year’s figures when 13 teams competing in these category, must admit this was an outstanding performance on the outdoor stage for all the theater members.  So touchy and a grand success and  „Hat off to theater members” , said  the director. Ms. Eszenyi  was so proud  saying, the members her theater finished in the 31st place from overall 1200 starters.  Mr.Gábor Csőre on the run for the first time, aged 42, ran his 42 kms. at the 3:36.13.  He said at the ceremony picking up his award: Quote: „It was a fantastic atmosphere throughout the 28 Spar Marathon event. A real feast for the city. The souls were all dressed in their Sunday’s best. That day was all about to respect the other. It was like Hungary should look like each-and-every day”. Also added, this year this was his first Marathon and  next year Mr. Csaba Pindroch will step into his 42 years during  the 42 kms. at  the 29th SPAR Marathon Run … so, already prepared for him a T-shirt (stands: 42 years/42 kms. at the 29th SPAR Marathon Run, as a symbolical treat  passing the baton to Mr. Pindroch who was absent, but soon or later he will hand it over to his buddy so he said.  Within the list of the first time runners  were: Melinda Megyes (Kolibri Theater), Csaba Zöld (József Attila Theater). For Mr. László Bérczes (Kaposvári Csiky Gergely Theater) this was his 7th Marathon Run  in Budapest.  Ms. Mária Rikker led the highest score at  ont he 42 kms Marathon Runs with participating at 13 events. In the relay run, without completeness Ms. Dorottya Udvaros, Kossuth prize awarded actress, Győző Szabó, Auguszta Tóth Agóta Deutsch, Tamás Puskás.  

The ceremony event was joined by Dr. István Simicskó, Minister of State for Youth and Sports of the EMMI and also shared some thoughts connected to his own marathon running experiences. He emphasized that to-day their ain’t nobody in the society who hasn’t recognized the importance of exercise or sporty activity as the key to well-being in good health.

Directory of the Budapest  Sport Bureau (BSI) collected the charity registration fees offered by the theater participants, a total of 300000HUF for renovation of the Gizi Bajor actress museum’s garden. The amount was handed over by Mr. Árpád Kocsis to  the museum’s manager  Mr. Zsolt Somogyi. The participants also vowed to run at the forthcoming 29th SPAR Budapest Marathon 2014.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

1 Nov

HERALD NEWS … ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL IN BUDAPEST – NOVEMBER, 5-14. 2013.

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XI. Central European Film Festival – Italy

MITTEL-CINEMA-FEST 2013.

at the Puskin Cinema – Budapest

5-14. November, 2013. 

The Italian Cultural Institute, the Istituto Luce Cinecittà and the Puskin Cinema in partnership by now will be  holding the XI. th Film Festival in Budapest. Once again the festival shows the actors,  directors and new talents where the contemporary Italian filmmaking stands by showing example panoramic view of to-day’s film industrial.

The MittelCinemaFest obviously contributes to a clear increase in the number of Italian films marketed in Hungary. In the year 2013. fourteen Italian films were screened in Hungary and many of those which have also featured within festival programs in recent years.

The opening pictures at the MittelCinemaFest 2013 will be: The Great Beauty, directed by Paolo Sorrentino,  which was in competition at Cannes among others movies. At the event will be present Anita Kravos, one of the actress in the movie. Within the festival’s program an outstanding portrait movie will be shown of Federico Fellini, titled: How odd my Name is Federico  shoted  by his colleague and friend, director Ettore Scola. Well-known directors, as  Giorgio Diritto and Paolo Virzi latest productions will be screened as well, titled: One day you have to go, and the Every single day.  Further pictures to be seen at the festival also  will be the Itaker – director Toni Trupial, who will personally  be present on the screening day at the Puskin Cinema.  On with the list of pictures to be on-screen will be: I travel alone – director Maria Sole Tognazzi.  Good morning, Father!  – director Edoardo Leo will be the guest at the projection. Pinocchio – director Enzo D’Alò. Bellas Mariposas – director Salvatore Mereu. Rope Dancers – director Ivano De Matteo. Long live freedom!  – director Roberto Andò.

In addition with the upcoming  pictures, this year will also be screening short films from the selection of the Riff 2013 (Rome Independent Film Festival) and Kalat Nissa Film Festival 2013.

The Italian films will be in Hungarian simultaneous interpretation or subtitled in Hungarian language. The detailed program can be found at the Italian Cultural Institute and the Puskin Cinema.

So … Italians working, living in Budapest … Go For It – Make Your Day, watch the movies in your mother tongue language. Also an “A” for practising the Italian language not just for the Hungarians, but at all stage for those in communicating in Italian language.

Tickets can be purchased at the  Italian Cultural Institute – District VIII., 8. Bródy Str. Budapest and/or on the spot at the Puskin Cinema –  District, V., 18. Kossuth Lajos Str. Budapest.

More information after the press hearing.

Update by Aggie Reiter

30 Oct

“MUSIC – WINE” GALA CONCERT HELD BY THE 100-MEMBER GYPSY ORCHESTRA.

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HERALD NEWS!

NOT JUST FOR THE HUNGARIANS, BUT FOR THE TIME BEING TOURIST VISITING, FOREIGNERS STAYING IN BUDAPEST!

Venue: Budapest Congress Center

District XII., 1-3. Jagelló Rd.

A preliminary recommendation …  as we turn into the month of November wish to roll attention now to the forthcoming 2013  year to its end  and saying goog-bye to the old year by the world-wide known 100-member Gypsy Orchestra concert on December, 30. 2013. This year will be the 18th year in a roll to be held the hundred member gypsy orchestra’s their farewell  magnificent concert at the Convention Center in Budapest.

“The worldwide unique “Hunded Member” Gypsy Orchestra was founded in 1985. Those establishing the Orchestra aimed to unite the best of the famous musician dynasties and to ensure a place and workshop for them, their offspring and other talented young musicians. Saving the traditions of Gypsy and Hungarian folk music, the survival of classical folk music through performing it within the repertoire are among the main goals of the Orchestra. These outstanding musicians and first violins, thanks to their high qualification and the everlasting beauty of Gypsy music.”

The 30th of December in Budapest is known  date as the Festival of Music-and-Wine which is held as an annual event at the Budapest Congress Center with the performance of the 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra. “The two-part show includes famous tunes by Strauss, Rossini, Khachaturian, Brahms, Bizet, Liszt and Tchaikovsky as well as folklore tunes interpreted in the special and unique instrumentation that characterizes the “100 Members”. The concert, lead by  “Buffo” Sándor Rigó, ends with the obligatory The Lark, Radetzky March and Offenbach: Can-can. The specialty of the event lies in the folklore show and wine tasting which takes place before the concert and where the audience gets the chance to meet the best wine-makers and taste the best wines of Hungary. Guests seated on the ground floor can enjoy the concert of the 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra next to a tasty dinner or the snacks and wines on the spot. Program starts at: 6.15 p.m. with wine tasting and a folk dance show. At  7 p.m., part one of the concert will heard: Khachaturian – Sword Dance, Brahms – Hungarian Dances No. 5, Hubay – Wavering Balaton, Erkel – Hungarian Court Dance, Brahms – Hungarian Dances No. 6, Monti – Czardas, Horváth –  Gipsy Fire, Unknown composer – Cimbalom solo, Rossini -William Tell Overture, Berlioz – Rákóczi March. At 8 p.m. during the interval more wine tasting will be out for the audience. At  8.20 p.m. part two dinner will be served  and the concert continues with music from: J. Strauss – The bat – overture,  J.Strauss – Long live the Magyar!, Brahms – Hungarian Dances No. 1, Tchaikovsky – Waltz of the flowers, Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.”

To be able to purchase tickets for the night, roll over to one of these websites: www.jegymester.hu , www.jegy.hu

(source  and photos from www.szabadter.hu)

Updated by Aggie Reiter

14 Oct

“28TH SPAR BUDAPEST MARATHON 2013” … THE FINAL COUNTDOWN …

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THE RACE WAS ON!!!

Sunday, October, 13. 3012.

It was a day of people’s festival, parents with their children ran, family run, baby stroller runners, runners in costumes and some were without running shoes.

During  the early morning’s hours the weather was shocking. The whole city was covered by thick fog. Pretty disappointing, but getting close to the start time the haze and the foggy weather disappeared and the sun was shining beautifully, approx. 22 Degrees Celsius, which was in favor for the runners and the cheering audience.

This week-end at the 28th Spar Budapest Marathon was the second largest event of interest by visitors compared beside to the Budapest’s F1 circus. The Marathon started sharp at 9.30 a.m. at the ’56’s Square. The range to run was 42 kms. Concerning and comparing the figures of last year given by the organizers,  this year 21.930 runners appointed to the Budapest’s Marathon. Last year participated 21 930 runners. The Marathon is equal to the Leisure Sporty activity and by saying that the participation figures say it all. Close to 5000 participants, there were 3,000 foreigners from 68 countries on the run! Some individuals on wheelchair made the range by their own and others with assistants.

Ministers, state secretaries, public figures were on the run along the 42 kms. distance, thereby setting an example that it is important to move your body, even in the beginning it may be dreadful after 10 minutes hanging out your tongue, trying to catch your breath, but slowly increasing the time will be worthwhile and step-by-step anyone can be on the list in making it happen, running at the marathon.

The members of the theaters who are entertaining us in the evening hours had a Hard Days and Hard Nights before the Marathon! Here comes what Ms. Enikó Eszenyi Director of the “Vig” Theater had to say… Quote: “They practise running, workout in the morning hours, then “run” to their theater for the actual afternoon’s rehearsal which is now the “Fiddler on the Roof” and at 7 p.m. on stage with their part in the evening’s performance. I am impressed and very proud of them. Also was great to see all along the way many cheering, smiling people. ”

The UNICEF’s Budapest Committee  … Kids on the Run with Hungarian kids and foreigners kids also  made their one-by-one km run.  The youngest of all time, Benjamin, David Szántó TV Sport riporter’s 5 yrs. old son also ran one km., made it to the finish line.

Several other members of theater from outside of Budapest also attended, wish to be a part in this great happening at the 28th Spar Budapest Marathon. From Budapest teams come along  from the National Theater, the Kolibri (Hummingbird) Theater, the National Opera House, Folk Dance groups,  Army fellas, the Thalia Theater.

As the run was on have had a pleasure to have met Mr. Alun Hill, CNN International, Freelance Producer and his partner representing the channel, shooting a footage at the 28th SPAR Budapest Marathon.  Asked about his impression of what he have had experienced  so far at Budapest and on the run. But before going into the deep, my 1st. Q was to him … heard CNN Intern’l is coming over with a team.  Who and whereis the team?  Alun with a wide smile said: Quote:  „The two of us is the team” Was a bit surprised seeing there are 6 cameras on the table, so I multiplied and divided the team and came up with a new discovery … the CNN International team here on the Marathon consists of six cameras. Now heading back to their gathered impressions. Alun told me this is his second time in Budapest, was here in 1999 and so much change he has discovered.  Coming to the Budapest this time was to kill two birds with one stone shooting a footage at the 28th SPAR Budapest Marathon was by request of CNN. It will be on-air in the coming day. His impression of the Budapest’s Marathon is that it is more relaxed than the Marathon in the UK, or at in N.Y., whereas there are too many security controllers on the way and the traffic stops turns you dizzy. Also talked about how stunned he was riding on a 656 Suzuki motorbike and filming the runners on the side paths, Quote: „Not sat on such capstan, it’s a stylish naked built  comfy, have already  thought of getting one for my own.  These Bandit bikes, as I was told also known as a hooligan bike; I like that saying. We made an approx. one hour footage and snaps of the marathon on the road. Will send it through the net to the center of CNN in Atlanta and they will doing the cutting and so forth. I enjoy every minute of the City, the marathon, the nice, friendly, helpful people of Hungary.” Were else have you been during your „short” stay in Budapest? Quote: „Well, basically my field is shooting trips to travel, been at many countries around the world, so much to see. Here in Budapest, made the time for filming travel tips. Been filming at the  Railway Museum … unbelievable what a collection is out on display there. Also did some shooting as visiting the Parliament. Made some shots at the Budapest Underground, Europe’s 2nd „Underground”. Couldn’t resist in not tell saying, that the Budapest’s “Underground” is the first to be built in the mainland of Europe. Alun, as a british born chap made a slight comment, Quote: „Alright, Budapest’s Underground, the  first on the European mainland, but Europe as a continent, the London Underground was the first to be built and in  operation” Right said Alun!  Alun and his parter also tried to visit some place by rolling though the city on the Segway. Admitted this is a fine way to discover the City  and save the foot ache for another day. Finally Alun’s impression was, Quote: „All-in-all, my congrats goes to the organizers of the 28th Spar Budapest’s Marathon. Runs through the prettiest parts and places of Capital and seeing the people full of smiles on the way makes you think, how happy the World could be and afterall the Marathon run ain’t so tough with happy people.”

At the men marathon the winner, Mr. Gábor Józsa was defending his championship. He actually was far ahead of the other runners and by all means was celebrated as winning his 3rd Hungarian championship.  Who is going to be the first at the women’s run was a bit spooky when at the last 5 kms. to the finish Ms. Simona Juhász-Staicu pumped up her energy and took over the lead of Ms. Zsófia Erdélyi who on the run at the last London Olympics. This was Ms. Simona Erdélyi-Staicu third triumph after the year in 2004 and 2010. They both received the title of being the Hungarian champions.

Here are the results of the first three places in the 42 kms. Men Marathon:

1.Gábor Józsa (MAC) 2:22:58 hr.

2. János Tamás Nagy (Békéscsaba) 02:26:44 hr.

3.Gábor Szabó (ELTE ADSK) 02:32:56 hr.

Here are the results of the first 3 places in the 42. kms. Women Marathon:

1.Simona Erdélyi-Staicu (Mogyoródi KSK) 02:42:26 hr.

2.Zsófia Erdélyi (UTE) 02:47:41 hr.

3. Timea Merényi  (Bp. Honvéd SE) 02:51:43 hr.

Sweaty and smiling faces rolled through the Streets, Blvd., AVE., Island, Bridges of Budapest which most tourist visiting the Capital have to have prehaps one-or-two days to make it, wandering around, discovering sites and having an adventure. Here the foreigners had that package all-in-one and pretty sure they had a glance on their way of the historical sights and the beauty that lies in the City of Budapest.

The race announcer speaker  was a happy-go-lucky chap,  just watch his dancing feet! He got what it takes,  simply superb throughout the whole day of the Marathon. He really was winded up. His feet were more often in the air than on the floor, see slide-show and video FAB …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYKTg4IxiwE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du2oJIbyTd8

Update, video, snaps by Aggie Reiter

7 Oct

28th SPAR BUDAPEST MARATHON – SUNDAY, OCTOBER, 13. 2013.

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The 28th SPAR Budapest Marathon event is dedicated both elite and amateur runners looking for new adventures, these were the opening words at the latest press call. 

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Hit the road on this coming week-end to Budapest – Hungary!  It is only a little bit more than 5 days to go for the sensational Marathon in Budapest!

Thousands will stand on the start line, wringing their hands to start the run at the 28th SPAR Budapest Marathon !

To and from the start and finish line the route will be entirely closed to traffic which means in time from 07.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each section closed shall be constantly opened after the runners passing by.

The Budapest’s Marathon is held annually since started back in 1984.

In 1984, at the first Marathon in Budapest 650 runners crossed the finish line from 2400 starters. Last year, 19.200 individuals started running in different distances and 3585 competitors made it to the finish line. This was the highest ever number in the Hungarian Championship of leisure sport events.  Beside this year’s festival run at the marathon other six more starters may register.

Runners come from around 70 countries,  by nearly 2500 competitors. Figures show the great interest in the field of the relay race.  Just less than a week  before the event takes place already 750 teams indicated their interest and registered to the Marathon. At the press conference was introduced the eldest marathon runner, age 78-years-old Mr. György Kiss who at this year’s 28th SPAR Budapest Marathon wish to fulfill  the distance to 10.42 kms. within his run.

The previously launched initiative this year will be realized again. Healthy people with disabilities in helping the fellow human beings that they too can have the experience in enjoying this sport activity. The three-time Paralympic champion,  Mr. Peter Boronkay double world, and three-time European champion paratriatlonist will attend the competition as well.

Budapest opens to the world for Marathon lovers. Talking about the World … Budapest will hold two scenic World’s premier in the history of Marathon running. The only marathon so far in the World having 2 UNESCO World Heritage sights on its course, the Buda Castle and  Andrássy Blvd. Along the route the participants will cross some of Budapest’s most attractive sights. Rolling their running feet across two prettiest bridges on the River Danube will surely be a superb sight of the capital.

Needn’t have to introduce UNICEF mission, which is well-known all around the World, as no children should suffer of dehydration, of starvation, either should die of violence, exploitation or abuse causes. This time the flashes of its mission in Budapest,Hungary definitely worth to mention. Based on the idea of Mr. David Szántó, TV sports reporter is important to spread the news …

For the first time in the history of Marathon circuit, the „KIDS on the RUN”, Children’s Relay, will be held  together with the regular Marathon on Sunday, October, 13. 2013. in Budapest, Hungary.

This kind of run had not ever been held anywhere in the World, whereas a run takes off in a noble cause as to awaken the attention to the vulnerable children around the world. This date will most probably be mentioned in the History Book of Marathon, as the 42 kms. full course relay Marathon with 60 children from 42 different nationalities.  An awesome sporty day, where the „cacophony of languages” will surely fill the air, yet  in act all participants will be as one as to reach within their run their main goal to be the first to cross the finish line, in time and body at the end of  their sweaty run. The day is holding so much fun for young and old, if not as a runner, then be there to cheer the runners.  They will surely appreciate all the smiling faces and give them energy for the kms. to come. Those who wish to see a bunch of children getting ready for their „make my day” can be met at the UNICEF Hungary team’s tent at the ’56s Square beside the Heroes’ Square, next to the Race Center. The venue of the Kids on the Run start and finish line will be at the same point as the Spar Budapest Marathon.

The UNICEF Committee for Hungary with the support of the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the news to the Embassies in Budapest about this outstanding children relay Marathon to be held in Budapest.  The Israeli Cultural Institute was in support in helping to spread the news of the “KIDS on the RUN”  Children Marathon race in Budapest. An Israeli 14 years-old boy came forward who wished to be in the competition. A Palestinian refugee family’s 9 years-old son also entered to the race. This competition is purely for fitness, strength building, doesn’t recognize any color, neither religion, nor affiliation. The greatest symbol of brotherhood, peace, understanding and love, that could be imagen will be presented by the israeli and the Palestinian boy who both will run hand-in-hand fulfilling their one-kilometer relay race across  the Chain Bridge. This spectacular scene will surely grab everyone’s heart beat. The race at this point will symbolize the connection in relationships, just as the chains join together on the Chain Bridge.

Most of the children on the run are kids of foreigners living, working in Hungary. The competitors age is between 7 to 16 years. At the race brothers and sister couples, singles will be on the run.  The youngest ever ran on the Marathon will also attending the race. The young chap on the run will be, the 5 years-old Benjamin, son of David Szántó, TV Sport reporter. A team of voluntaries from the UNICEF committee for Hungary will pay attention to the all the children on the paths of their route.

A film will be recorded at the 28th Spar Budapest Marathon by the DIGI Sport TV, titled: “Kids on the Run”Run  Children’s Marathon race in Budapest. As plans are set already, the movie of the children’s relay Marathon are to be distributed to concerned countries organizing Marathon Games.

Channel CNN crew arriving to Budapest

The CNN online recommends on their webpage the Budapest’s 28th SPAR Marathon coming alive this week-end. The channel is coming over with a crew to the event. Those who cannot make it won’t miss a thing cause by watching on the telly may follow reports of the sights and sound of the Budpests’s Marathon. Even though the clock’s hands are running fast, best is to come and attend the run as a runner or by all means be in the audience to watch these awesome runners to cheer them on their way.

The “Classics of the Classic Run”

The slogan of this year is filled  with superb contents.

The theaters on the run … dozens-and-dozens of theater actors, theater musicians and figurant all will be participating at the Flora Marathon run in the 4 person’s relay race.

Companies from the Musicland!

Watch out … 42 kms. of musical points awaits the root for the runners, as foot tapping music will fill the air throughout the 42 kms. route.

… The Budapest Operetta Theater’s Choir will entertain the visitors at the Nagymező Str. in front of its building.

… Male soldiers of Hungary, the only professional male choir also welcomed the invitation to attend to the 28th Marathon at the crossroad of Andrassy Blvd. – Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Rd.  They will be greeting the runners with an unusual a’capella concert.

… At the 35th km, at the Western Square’s overpass the Music Academy students will encourage the competitors with their Classic Music,.At this point the competition holds the most difficult section on the run.

… Another sensations of last year’s “SPAR Budapest Marathon” was undoubtedly the productions of the National Opera House. Its balcony was filled with the musical wind section. Even though the runners didn’t have the time to watch the show and  by having a “slow walk”,  the cheering fans and the waving chorus made many an unforgettable and captivated pass. The artists of this year will give similar production which most probably dazzle both runners and onlookers standing on the pathway on the Andrássy Blvd. Probably not far from saying, there ain’t anywhere in the world of a marathon with similar production.

For the time being 800 settlement’s runners, from 19 regions of the country will participate and so far more than 2000 competitors from abroad appointed to participate the run from all over the world.

There  ain’t no deadline, so still a chance to pull on your running shoes,  run over to Budapest and go for the Marathon of the Year in Europe. At the last year’s SPAR Budapest Marathon 19 thousand runners where at the start point and three-and-a-half thousand  runners  arrived to the finish line. This year the figures will most probably  hit the four-thousand or more.  Many runners from abroad, being here in the previous years are coming back to have their part again in the Marathon. Compared to the International figures this will be a medium size contest.

Heard at the press call, the organizers emphasized the importance, the connection to joint charitable actions to be connected to the event, i.e. such as for the visually handicapped individuals whom will join the run hand-in-hand with known public figures. Also the wheelchair competitors will be on the run together rolling with voluntary and public figures.

Be ready to boost the Marathon feeling or those whose  foot  can’t stay still join the relay for 4 runners, 30 km „Coca-Cola Wake Your Body”, 7 km „Mini Marathon” and 2.7 km „Marathon”  to run  for families … There will be blood stream invigorating with the sound of drums, samba, hard rock, blues and jazz, folk musicians and actor’s bands to ensure the rhythm for the runners and the cheering audience.

Links to the previous year’s Marathon showtime in Budapest:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VsiVWWiWpc&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_OHV50piYE&feature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwVnk08khCQ&feature=youtu.be

See the route description map:

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Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

6 Oct

THE 7TH ANNUAL PÁLINKA AND SASAUGE FESTIVAL BUDAPEST

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OCTOBER, 3 -6.2013.

Buda Castle lays in the Castle District where  the 7th occasion the national’s annuals pálinka and sausages  October, 3-6. 2013 filled the air in this time of the season. The Festival offered close to 30 exhibitors bringing their Pálinka from more than 400 different distilleries around  the country, along with ten sausage makers, delightful wines from the four corners of Hungary and the masters of cheese makers were out throughout the 4 days to welcome  the visitors and to make sure they would not leave the surroundings being hungry and trusty. A new event at the festival,  providing an opportunity for the visitors to prepare their own pálinka by joining the blend course giving by the Rézangyal Pálinka House on the spot. Creating your own pálinka was offered with 4 different plum pálinka to configure ones own taste, flavor and the percentage of alcohol. This year the guest country was from the Caribbean territory, which brought the atmosphere, hot shots to our season of fall. No surprise for the visitors to see and have a sip of their three-letter word… RUM,  their national drink.  Also to have a wide-spread of cocktails prepared and served in the Caribbean style. The Caribbean mood was hot…hot…hot with rum all over with hot rum drinks. The evening’s filled the air with a Caribbean bands entertaining the audience. Special desserts made with rum, mentioning two awesome sweets: sweet bread cake filled with banana-rum-pudding, caramel pudding with rum whipped cream. Beside having a break at the food and drink “department”, the ongoing programs really took the visitors to the Caribbean shores. The Jamaican chicken curry and the “jerk” chicken  Ala …Costa Rica was mouthwatrering.h The hot rum drink escorted well the  evenings Caribbean bands. The festival was a perfect venue to introduce  the country’s regions,  values ​​the culninary, wines and pálinka. The highlight of the Festival of this year was and even for the first time to be out at the festival was to purchase the plum filled sausages. Within the food there was no shortage of a wide choice: mangalica meat in all style, Salami shops, Venison Sausage and Goose cracklings, “Csöppentő”. This year the organizers came out with a new venue  sweets for sweets filled with hot shots. The main outfit was the pálinka dressed in  chochos. The magic flavored macaroon was pretty popular. The “bedded raspberry pálinka in dark chocho  was heavenly as well , not to mention the pear pálinka held in white chocho. The Békési Pálinka-House for the first time brought to the Budapest’s Pálinka festival a map of their plum plantation and offered the visitors an option for adoptions of a plum-tree from the orchard and the next harvest they can have their own plum pálinka through wage distillery. If anybody missed this year’s Pálinka and Sausage Festival, on the premisses of the Buda Castle area, then have to wait for another 365 days for the 8th Annual Pálinka and Sausage Festival. Better to make a note in calender on the last days of this year,  as a reminder to mark  in the calender, the month of September in 2014 for the Pálinka and Sausage Festival in Budapest.

See you at the Buda Castle in 365 days!

 Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

2 Oct

THE PÁLINKA AND SAUSAGE FESTIVAL DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN – BUDAPEST 2013.

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PFESZT2013osz_PRSeventh Year …  Pálinka and Sausage Festival  at he Matthias Courtyard at the Buda Castle  – Budapest.

Opens: Thursday, October, 3 . last until Sunday, October, 6 .

Opening hours: Thursday, 2 p.m. – 12 p.m., Friday, 2 p.m. – 2 a.m., Saturday, 12 p.m. – 2 a.m., Sunday, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Thursday afternoon opens at the Matthias courtyard, up at the Buda Castle’s, Matthias courtyard, the pálinka and sausage festival and that’s not all!

Each-and-every year at the festival’s organizers invite a country to present its unquie drinks and foods. This year the honor guest country is coming from far… the Caribbean area. Beside rolling along, the Latin music will fill the air by two artist group concert at stage 21. The Caribbean feeling will absolutely be present bringing along the archipelagos native drink of rum, special dishes from Jamaica, Costa Rica and other countries in the area,, sweets and rum cocktails.

Also there will be world music out ont he stages throughout the four days.

Beside the wide selection of delicious food,cannot miss to have  a view of the beautiful landscape on top of the Buda hilly side, letting your sence fly away in the historical beauty as glancing across the River Danube which splits the city in two-halves, over to the Pest side of the Capital.

What to expect  this year at  the pálinka and sausage festival: a selection of home-made cheese, delicious choices of desserts also hand-made.  In brief, the size of the festival can be measured not only by the number of visitors, but by the number of the exhibitors. There will be more than 25 exhibitors and 400 superb distillates, a number of 15 well-known Hungarian sausages with some “new comers” at the „sausageland”. For the first time, a real curio will be at the festival for the visitors at the stand of the Békési family’s products …   the plum jam sausages. And as to keep in mind, the Békési Family will bring to Budapest their Plum Plantation, of course in theory, but in practice, anyone can adopt a red plum-tree and from its fruit make a pálinka, of course, not tomorrow, but the day after tomorrow at the 2014 harvest. This opportunity is not only a new „gift of adoption” aninitiative here at the festival, but absolutely a sensational flashnews for locals and more to it the for the foreigners living in Budapest, or on a trip visiting Hungary to come back to Hungary to the next harvest of the red plum at Békési.

The home-made cheese makers will have their wide range of specialities.  During the 4 days festival all these “liquid bread” (is a way of Hungarians expressing the hot shots) and „non liquid bread” mouth-watering delights will be there awaiting to be tasted by locals, and foreigners working, being on a tour in Hungary.

The place doesn’t only sounds good, but a real timeout opportunity on an autumn day to spend a splendid day or four and enjoy the wonderful tastes, sounds, sights with friends and family.

Own snaps will be coming shortly after attending the invitation on Friday.

Update by Aggie Reiter

7 Apr

“SHOW ME YOUR CITY ” CHARITY CAMPAIGN FOR THE NEEDY CHILDREN!

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Most known popular Hungarian television personalities, singers, models and designers and Sugarbird members teamed-up again to be in the charity campaign titled “Show Me Your City” . The team this spring wish to succeed for hundreds of needy children to deliver as a gift of children’s cloths. This campagne goes through April, 3 up to May, 30 and the Sugarbird team awaits the respond of those children’s homes where the assistance in children§’s cloths is most required

The campaign’s name is “Show Me Your City” with the concept to promote the birthplace of the well-known Hungarian personalities. The Sugarbird came out with a limit number of  T-shirt design Miss KK,  by street art artist, designer.

The children’s clothes will be collected through funds received by the organizers. The total revenue from sales of T-shirts goes to the needy children. thereafter, forward to the children’s homes in need of assistance.

The media call was at the event venue beside the rolling River Danube at the renewed KIOSZK pub and restaurant at the District V. March 15 square of Budapest. The place is pretty amazing, raw inside walls with ringing the bell of the era of a fatorty’s workers’ locker room int he 70s or the 80s a truly classic spaces. The panorama of proof is to be in one of the most exciting location and a real urban meeting place.

Quote: „It is very important to me to process in every season a Hungarian-related topics. I love the Hungarian cities, towns with its history and atmosphere. My big dream was to fashion T-shirts and popularize them. I believe, this is not just a fashion theme, or trend, but it is much more has to do on a long run in need of support people and institutions. This year I want to see a smile on the checks of the children “… said Jagasics v Ms. Helen Sugarbird owner and chief designer.

In the beginning week of April, at the prime opening of the KIOSZ Restaurant – Budapest,  known personalities joined the campaign wearing a T-shirt with the name of the city they were born, grew up and the attractions over there printed on their T-shirts.

The supporters of the campaign are from the City of Pécs Mr. Vujity Tvrtko, Budapest, Ms. Csilla Tatár and Mr. Gergő Papp, City of Szigetvár M.r Róbert Kárász, Ms. Regina Dukai, City of Kapuvár Mrs. Laura Cserpes Laura, City of Újkigyós Mr. Ferenc Rákóczi City of Szolnok Ms. Zita Debreczeni and Judy, City of Debrecen Éva Andor, City of Nagykanizsa Ms. Zsofi Kondákor Zsófi and Ms. Linda Zimány, City of Nyiregyháza Mr. Tibor Gazdag, City of Kecskemét Ms. Adrienn Nagy, City of Békéscsaba Mr. Viktor Varga, City of Tapolca Ms. Vera Tóth.

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