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8 Jan

10TH INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL 2014 BUDAPEST!

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Hope all had a splendid season holiday and are back on the track to their daily lives.

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There is so much time, many occasions for your small ones to stay small by visiting the Grand land of Circus!

January 9 and 13. 2014.

Venue: District XIV., 12/a Állatkerti Blvd.  Budapest

Purchasing tickets on the spot or through: http://www.fnc.hu/eng/index.php/buying-tickets

“World-renowned artists, winning international productions and the cream of the circus world are hosted at the Grand Circus of Budapest. The event is not only looking forward with great interest by the public, but the professional individuals  as these shows are often visited personally by directors, managers from the world’s most famous circus. The professionals may see and measure the direction in developing  the circus as performing arts. Also, out of competition will be the Swiss Kris Kremo, the festival’s guest of honor, one of the best known “gentleman” juggler for the first time arriving to Hungary.” … these were the opening thoughts by Zsigmond Kriza – Director of the Hungarian Circus and Variety at the press call on Tuesday, January, 7. 2014.

The Budapest’s Circus Festival has reached its 10th anniversary and today it is considered to be in the well deserved place of the world of Circus Festivals. It stands within the 5th place in the row of the top Monte Carlo Circus Festival, which is seen as the world’s most prestigious festival venue. The Capital’s Circus has become a real Hungarian cultural festival brand which is held every second year with great success. The anniversary year offers superb programs than ever. Finest artist’s representing nearly 20 countries who will fill the arena with 30 productions, arriving from Australia, United States of America, Spain, Russia, Italy, Canada, China, Cuba, Ukrainian …  just mentioning a few. The 4 day show brings all the protean style circus genre, the group numbers and spectacular artistic acrobatic figures, animal figures and comic productions which will keep eyes wide open and holding back the happy tears of the audience no matter of age.

The 30 performances is divided into two different shows, presented throughout six shows. The audience may choose to visit the “A” or “B” show or both as well. “A” goes on Thursday, January 9. at 7 p.m. and Sunday, January, 12. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. “B” goes on Friday, January, 10 at 7  p.m. and Saturday, January, 11 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Foreigners at the International Festival …  Twelve youngsters from Chine, the Qingdao acrobat group bringing more than 4000 years alive of the Chinese circus arts. They have had set up an eye-catching, superb foot juggling show and previously won  several prizes not only in Chine but at other foreigner countries. The Duo Azelle ladies on trapeze from Canada, the Lisandra Sanchez Cross aerialists from Cuba, the Merrylu Casselly, René Casselly Jr. fantastic elephant show coming from Germany. Seen a short demo of the Acrobatic Comical Act by 4 members of the Ukrainian group, balancing and throwing acrobatic acts. Time for one more to mention performing at the „B” show … The Messoudis, performing in the hand-to-hand act arriving from Downunder.

Sure, not on my own by saying a the perfect day at the circus cannot be achieved without the main stars … the CLOWNS, who are favorites of all „All age”. As it was long ago said by Charlie Chaplin …”A day without laughter is a day wasted”. During and after the press gathering, Tom Dougherty from USA and Pepe Silva from Spain entertained the press individuals, but they were not alone „Lucy” aged 6 was with them. At first thought received  the name after „Lucy in the sky with dimonds”… naa wasn’t right, cause as Tom told me actually named after „Lucy Ball”. Many may know and remember the greatest classy lady clown in the world casting “I Love Lucy”! To know more about „Lucy” have to go and see her! As it is said … a bit differently …”Beside a successful male, there is always a „female”.  In brief  Tom and Pepe met each other in the States at the Ringling Circus in 2010. Since forming the duo clown act they have won a silver award at the Intern’l Circus Festival in Hanoi. Tom was awarded the Felix Adler prize for the Best Solo Clown Act in 2007.

Hungarians at the International  Festival … At the jubilee festival contemporary and classical circus trends greatest Hungarian representatives compete for the festival’s brightest shining prize. So far, at these festivals has never won a Hungarian artist, but for right now … keeping fingers crossed …  there is every chance out for  László Simet with his unique giant high wire … death wheel – semaphore show. He is the star in the Cirque du Soleil, also held an awesome performance at the London Olympics closing ceremony. He performed several major festivals winning awards in China’s Wuhan and Grenoble. Another artist team to be watched carefully is the Hungarian Richter group from Hungary. Jr. József Richter, the youngest circus director of the world. Surely will fascinate the audience with the group’s horse performance. The equestrian acrobat group showing classical traditions by representing the old star worthy level of the Richter Group. The young Hungarian acrobats will be also among the secret favorites at the festival.

The circus festival of international jury experts will evaluate the performance. So according to tradition, the international jury watch the production as a contestants, show. The members of the Jury are from the world’s major circus and varietyland: The jury will be chaired by Fredi Knie, Director of the Knie Swiss National Circus,  Franz Czeisler – Circus Tihany Spectacular President/Mexico,  Farzana Khalilov – Rosgoscirk Circus/Russia, Henk van der Meijden – Stardust Circus International/Netherlands, Jeanette Williams – Entertainment and Circus Agency/USA, Helmuth Grosscurth – Managing Director, ECA/Germany, Vinicio Murillo – Feld Entertainment, Inc Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey/United States, Francesco Bouglione – Cirque d’hiver Bouglione Paris/ France, Hou Quang – Tianjin Acrobatic Troupe/China, Gábor Donner – circus artist/Hungary.  The Festival will hold a spectacular gala program at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. with its traditional gala awards ceremony on January, 13. 2014. The Special Awards awaiting for the Best-of-Bests: The media Special Jury Award, The European Circus Association (ECA) special award, Special Prize of the Hungarian Association of Artists, Special Prize of the German Circus Friends, The Cirque du Soleil special prize. These will be the special award for artists with special talent in the world of Circusville!

The  Hungarian artists would be able to show themselves to the world, given its own track, titled

“Dream of a circus.” 

This production will occur only in Hungarian and Hungarian artists.

There would be so many artists and groups to list at this update, but would take pretty much time to have them listed. So better to go see for personally. Purchase a ticket or two … „A” or „B” show … or for both … during the 4 days festival.  Grab a seat to have a splendid time with family, friends, buddies at the Budapest’s 10th International Circus Festival.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

4 Dec

6TH TENNIS CLASSICS – 6 AWESOME TENNIS LEGENDS IN BUDAPEST

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SPORTY AND ENTERTAINMENT PACKED IN ONE!

6th Tennis Classics  – 6 Awesome Tennis Legends  2013 … made their day for the Hungarian and foreigner  tennis lovers in Budapest – Hungary.

The greatest tennis stars, and as suspected a real delicacy sporty day, at the Papp László Sport Arena – Budapest took place on, Wednesday, December 3. 2013. Even though this parade show  has been going since 2008, it ain’t easy in words to describe how the 6 tennis  legends and the audience had enjoyed spending their time at the 6th Tennis Classics tournament. Was an experience on both sides that will be kept in mind. Those who were present were spoiled by the tennis sport legends in a very high-level form. At four o’clock sharp, the Arena inch-by-inch was crowded. The audience was already anxious, heated on the boiling point, awaiting for the stars to show up on the court. During the last 24Hs Ferrer suffered injury so he couldn’t join the set of the legendary tennis players. Balazs Taróczy director of the tournament had incredibly short time at his disposal to find the player who can be a worthy partner and opponent to Jo-Wilfried,  Haas and Marcos Baghdati, but he did and invited, and succeeded to bring Monfil  to the 6th TennisClassic.  Gael Monfils  jumped in to replace the injured David Ferrer. Well that’s what unfortunately may happen in the sporty  life. You never know what tomorrow may bring! Hope, Ferrer will be fit again soon. Here’s a video message from him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP4AHUt0rAo.  As Monfils said: “Luck was on both side, the timing was perfect, “free” for the time being to join the stars of tennis at the 6th Budapest Tennis Classics.” Needn’t had to introduce for the tennis addicted young and elder  folks the well-known top ranked tennis player, who is by-the-way pretty famous by the Hungarians. His name previously became a legend after beating 4 legendary tennis stars: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray. The pairings had been already drawn in advance: Rafter – Wilander … Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – Markos Bagdatis … Monfils – Haas. Players at the doubles match were the two semi-final losers, who played the Gala Game with Pat Rafter, and Mats Wilander.

The first ball leaving the racquets at the opening game were by the top two seeds …  the Aussie Pat Rafter and the Swede Mats Wilander presented a fabulous show. Rafter, by the end of the match defeated fellow Swede Mats Wilander, also former World’s tennis player number one! During the match, much fun and laughter filled the Arena when the Aussie classic happen to hit the ball high and ended on the lightbulbs on the ceiling. Actually stayed hanging on the display. Was by coincidence, or within the show, doesn’t really matter, the audience just couldn’t stop cheering and he himself  and Wilander were awaiting with heads up, watching  for the ball to fall down. Actually stayed hanging on the display. Have a bet … the Arena will indeed keep that ball high esteem.  The Aussie Mate finally brought the game to an end with 9:6. All the games lasted until winning the nine games. Watching their marvelous show looked easily played … but  having second thoughts … to follow their racquetball and performance showed no wonder they are the Best!

A couple of minutes  after  5.30 p.m.  Jo-Wilfried Tsonga – Markos Bagdatis, the  two  stars entered the tennis s court. All along the way Tsonga was the leader of the match, then came  tie-break. By now both were sweating as being out under the 60C sun. Afterall,  the final racquetball  was in favor for  Bagdatis.  They both played with each other at previous grounds and at then all 4 games were won by Tsonga . Words can hardly be found to express their sets. They surely entertained the audience with their hits-the-kicks. For Tsonga the venue wasn’t new, since he was at the 4th Tennis Classic in 2011 and as he said he was very pleased to be invited again to the show. Thereafter,  Markos Bagdatis and Gael Monfil began their first ball. Sweats weren’t missing this time as well. Terrific show! Finally, the tennis court seen Bagdatis  had defeated Monfils. Just a quicky remark here: Bagdatis said at the press gathering, that he had a list of a couple of  things he wished to reach this year, but hadn’t reach any of them … Well, guess he didn’t count in his list of coming,  participating, to achieve, be the winner at the 6th Tennis Classics games. Probably, many may know about Markos Bagdatis as the  4 time  racquet breaker within one minute  in the Tennisville world.  Perhaps will be, if not soon, one day in the book of world champions by this act. Maybe this time he didn’t bring along a bunch of racquets, what a pitty, that’s why we didn’t see that side of him here in Budapest. 

Was around 8 p.m. when the two tennis stars Monfils – Haas came out to beat their semifinal.  The show was marvelous.

The winner of the year’s  6th Tennis Classic tournament was the Cypriot, Markos Bagdatís and most probably by winning this tournament he is mighty glad.

The current leading tennis players battled it out in four tournament format, and the final two players left in the “valley” later in doubles lighted up the evening. Was to see an awesome  presentation between the two “senior”… this was what professionals and show stands for. All of the legendary classics players were on their tops. The show was tricky, funny at times, professional and a surely was a superb catchy exciting match. The audience often kept their breath, probably for some skipped a heartbeat as the sound of the ball hitting the racquets sounded tough and hard. Was a deep reminder of the hard sound of the tennis ball touching the racquet in the legendary British movie the “Blow Up” staring David Hemmings (R.I.P.)!  Even though the show was to end as planned at 8 p.m., but ended  around 10 p.m., but that’s how it goes, can never tell at the tennis court how long will it really take and the audience didn’t mind at all to sit for hours and watch the legendary catchy sporty men’s playing.

Over 6000 people were present, many young ones and  folks of all age came along, buddies, couples, families with small and young kids. Silence filled the air as the ball popped from one side to the other. Probably many in the audience imagined they were also on the tennis court with their own tennis racquets and fitting their own sets. Eyes were wide open. Huge applause burst through the arena and cheering weren’t missing after the marvelous and acrobatics hit. Was amazing to see the kids, the extent they were preoccupied by watching throughout the hours the superb players.  Maybe some of them will pop-up in the future generation, saying they have chosen right now, right here their role model at the Budapest’s Tennis Classics Games. To be present at this live show was also a present for the Hungarians and foreigners staying in Budapest to be at the 6th Tennis Classics tournament. Grand idea of Balázs Taróczy, the organizer to set up this tournament, the Fab. Tennis Classics in Budapest. Whether having a seat at the Arena , or just simply watching the match through the  local TV sporty channels was the highlight not just of the day but  the grand event of the year in Budapest. Needn’t have had to fly over near-or-far to the other side of the Ocean to be at one of the tournaments around the World to see, meet personally, collect autographs from these legendary tennis stars.

Was  just a  special day … not to be forgotten. Hopefully, next year  Balázs Taróczy  will be bringing over more shinning stars!

Now you can already mark your Calendar for the next year’s 7th Tennis Classics,  December, 2014 in Budapest.

Update by Aggie Reiter

2 Dec

6TH TENNIS CLASSICS RACQUETBALL SUPER STARS ARE HERE AGAIN IN BUDAPEST!

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 “Tennis Hot Shots twisting-turning their racquetball at the 6th Tennis Classics in Budapest”

To-day, the Tennis Classics Press Presentation was held at the Kempinszky Hotel Budapest, whereas the six tennis classic of our world were present. Wasn’t an ordinary press call. Mr. Taróczy made a twist on the usual form of an original press kinda meetings. The tennis players all went through two sets of a so-called quizzy Q. … Each star pulled a leaflet from the bowl, whereas a short  professional story  was read out loud and the others had to guess who they talking about …. a superb way of refreshing the „past years” professional tennis history. By-the-way watching the video below, taken on the venue speaks for itself. Funny and enjoyable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2QOlMR49Ro and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfzbFbJ_kl0

As Balázs Taróczy welcomed the media individuals, and called one-by-one the racquet stars. Also added, quote: „Seeing the number of the high attendances already sold out 6000 tickets, the organizers are working hard at last 24Hs in having more available seats at the Papp László Arena Sport Center. So at least 150 more seats will be open to reserve through the Internet www.eventim.hu  and www.tex.hu website.or on the spot at the box office.  Following the short announcement were introduced this years the 6th Tennis Classics Players:

Pat Rafter … from Downunder, earned his nickname “Summer Slam” in ’98 when he won in the same year at the Montreal /Toronto, Cincinnati and at the US Open. He was the only Aussie Mate to have won two straight in New York since Neale Fraser in 1959-60. The Aussie Mate surely has a jolly-good sence of humor answering the Q, raised for to him …Quote: „What did you achieved this year?… A: “I achieved to weight 100 kgs.”, saying it along with a wide smile… „but now here in Budapest I am only 95kgs.” He was happy to say how much he was delighted when the organizer called him to participate at the Tennis Classics in Budapest, knowing the racquet players  calender is full year around and coming oer to participate at the Tennis Classics in Budapest will be highly appreciated just like the other grand players. Rafter’s major titles: singles, 1997-98 and Australian doubles, 1999. He also  played a few reserve grade games for the Bombers based in Sydney at  the Sydney’s Football League, ie.: called the North Shore Bombers.

Marcos Baghdatis … Greek-Cypriot professional tennis player, specialist in breaking racquets! His temper is high or the racquet is weak … who knows! He was one of only two players who won a set from eventual champion Roger Federer and Andre Agassi. A few years ago within the Adidas program he trained with Gil Reyess, who was previously Agassi’s trainer, and as result 130 kgs in the  lying pressure. As he said, he was always a huge fan of Pat Rafter and is delighted he is here also in Budapest and will be int he same court. He received a special dispensation from Cyprus in 2006 … was acquitted from the military service to focus on tennis. Turned pro 2003, right-handed and two-handed backhand, reached 4 career titles, 8th in the best ranking greatest successes: number 1 in the ITF junior world singles rankings in 2000.

Mats Wilander … from Sweden,  former World No. 1 tennis player. Wilander one of only five men along with … Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer … to have won Grand Slam singles titles on grass hard and clay courts. In Genf, to two Swedish guys met on the tennis court in September, 1981., and lost his only career match against Björn Borg at 6:1., 6:1., At the time being Wilander was only 17 years-old.

Gael Monfils … from France, turned pro in : 2004, plays right-handed  and two-handed backhand. In the Grand Slam Singles Australian Open 2009, French Open 2008, Wimbledon 2005, 2007, 2010, 2011, US Open 2010. one of the real runner ups!

Tommy Haas … from Germany, turned pro in 1996, plays right-handed and one-handed backhand. As the saying says … “You can’t start early enough” He began playing at age the four with his father, who is Austrian and a former European champion in judo and ex-schoolmate of Hollywood star and former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger. Grand Slam Singles: Australian Open 1999, 2002, 2007. French Open, Wimbledon 2009. US Open 2004, 2006, 2007. Also played a great slam at the Olympic Games, winning the Silver medal in 2000.

Jo Wilfried Tsonga … from France. France from year-to-year brought classics tennis players to the world. Tsonga was one of them who busted a flame by  his virtue performance in the 2008 at the Australian Open. His nickname is Ali, cause his face resembles to Muhammad Ali. Plays right-handed and two-handed backhand.Grand Slam Singles: Australian Open 2008, French Open 2013, Wimbledon 2011, 2012, US Open 2011 Other Doubles at the Olympic Games, winning the Silver medal in 2012.

Needn’t wish to end this update before not saying a word or two about Balázs Taróczy, who also was a major individual on the tennis courts. Now-a-days a retired tennis player, but one of the game’s premier doubles artists, Balázs and partner Heinz Gunthardt surged from the pack to win the 1985 Wimbledon doubles title. The duo played beautifully on the historic center court at the All-England Club to defeat Pat Cash-John Fitzgerald in four sets … Member of the Hungarian Davis Cup team 1973-85 … Despite playing part-time, still managed to finish in the top 50 doubles at No. 45 in 1989.

Now it is up to tennis lovers to put on their running shoes and head to get the one time ticket for tomorrow’s Grand Tennis Classics Night!

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

27 Nov

6TH TENNIS CLASSICS … WORLD’S BEST … RIGHT HERE IN BUDAPEST!

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In just a week from now, one of the top list events on the Budapest’s calendar will be the Tennis Classics!

Budapest is hosting again the stars of our World in Tennis.

The annual indoor Tennis Classics celebrates its 6th anniversary this year.

Rolling the balls and racquets at the 5th year’s Tennis Classics really established itself and more-and-more local and foreigners staying in Budapest  and around Hungary, have had been attracted by the superb tennis players: Carlos Moya, Janko Tipsarevic, Gilles Simon, and Mark Philippousis Mansur Bahrami. Was a real treat for the tennis lovers. The circus ended with a great success. The audience honored the stars, cheered and the never-ending applause, didn’t want to let go to the awesome players.

That was last year and this year there will be no shortage of tennis stars again who ring the bell for thousands of tennis lovers here in Hungary. As far as scheduled, at the 6th Tennis Classics game will be participating: Pat Rafter, Mats Wilander, Marcos Baghdatis, Tommy Haas, Jo Wilfried Tsonga, David Ferrer,  so needn’t have say anymore, the list speaks for itself.

The Budapest Tennis Classics is offering an unbeatable weekday special event which kicks off on …

Tuesday, November, 3. 2013. at the Papp László Sport Arena – District XIV., 2. Stefánia Rd. Budapest.

Hungary has not any „Opens and so forth” but indeed the Tennis lovers are not left out at seeing in person the world classic tennis players. Most probably having to know the list of stars, the Arena will be full again. Bet those spectators who already have their precious tickets in hand are anxious and counting the days to take their seats.

The Tennis Classics event has no age limit, great time to watch the games with family, friends and also brings a superb occasion for generations to come.

Tickets for this professional tennis event are already out on sale, available through the www.eventim.hu  and www.tex.hu website.

Don’t miss out the place to be, it’s only a one day show and being somewhere else means that will have to wait for another year to see a live show, and of course with … other stars … tennis racquets … balls.

Be ready to see the whacky off at the 6th Tennis Classics!

Update: Aggie Reiter

To be continued…

24 Nov

3RD. DIPLOMATIC CHARITY FAIR IN BUDAPEST 2013.

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Intercontinental Hotel – Budapest

Sunday, November, 24.

The Association of Diplomatic Spouses Budapest DSB (Diplomatic Spouses Budapest) organized for the third time this year the Diplomatic Charity Fair. The family fair was opened to  everybody who wished to join this event. The main purpose is to raise money for charities was also supported by the Hungarian DSB.

Organizations supported by the DSB: Special Educational and Development Institute (SOFI). The Brothers of the Good Shepherd (victims of violence for women and kids).  The Esztergom Our House (the community center for disadvantaged children and families in need of services). The entry ticket fee was 500HUF which as a donation also was offered  to the organizations  supporters.

The official opening and welcoming words were given by  Biljana Griovska, President of the DSB club, deputy mayor of Budapest and H.E. Mr. Alberto Bottari de Castello, Apostolic Nuncio. 

Mrs Anita Herczegh, the spouse of the President of Hungary was the guest of honor.

During the fair the national stalls of different countries presented their yummies, folk art, music and dances but souvenirs can buy small gifts for visitors. Was alike as having a trip in a wink abroad in just minutes away from one nation to the other. There was a „kids corner”, crafts, self-made silver and art jewelry, rainbow colors of pashmina stoles, hand-made painted silk exotic food/spices, gifts, cloths, home furnishing and ayurveda products from India. Thai and Indonesian food and spices, wooden gifts, exotic fresh veggie and fruit drinks, hand-made sweeties, Dolce Vita Beauty supplies, organic drinks … far from knowing the existence of these drinks by the Hungarians.

The entertainment programs of the day were awesome, having the present the preformances of the ExperiDance show, the splendid Korean and Indian dance shows, Children music group from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Music performance represented by Andre Goodfriend and Karen Posner Mullen from the U.S.A. Embassy in Budapest, brought the eye-catching Iberoamerican artists on the  stage, grand show with 16 dancers show by the Folk group from Serbia, Hungarian Opera singers, Italian musicians. Second-hand cloths … mostly brand new and various accessories all in good condition. The event was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Budapest.

The charity fair have had become so popular compared to the previous two years, there was no question to hold again the third diplomatic charity fair this year with the participation of the representative embassies. The countries were: Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, UK, Belgium, Slovenia, Macedonia, Moldova, Georgia, Lithuania, Qatar, Jordan, Thailand, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt,Serbia, Latvia, Angola, Philippines, China, Russia, Turkey, Switzerland, Ecuador, USA, Mexico, Pakistan, Palestine, Albania, Kosovo.

During the late afternoon hours, the giant raffle draw took place with sophisticated prizes awaiting the lucky ones … Just to mention the most wanted ones … trips offered by the participating countries to their homeland was the most popular beside the 28 prizes.

Even though the program started at 10 a.m. and officially ended at 4 p.m., seemed like nobody wished to leave the place, feeling good and enjoying the each others companies.

This international gathering absolutely proved  peace and harmony is in everyone’s heart.  This good vibration should be propagated around the world. Happy people filled with warm hearts.

Thumbs-up to the organizers …  Even though on a day called Sunday, the Sun was missing, raining throughout the day … for many it was a bright and sunny day at the Diplomatic Charity Fair!

Last but not least, here goes two videos to show the brilliant preformances:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kUXfjRbGvk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CJxwKeSGcc

Updated, snaps, video by Aggie Reiter

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

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