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10 Apr

39th Telekom Vivicittá Spring Half Marathon @ Budapest 2024.

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Telekom Vivicittá is the first and most popular spring running festival in Hungary.

Next Weekend …  go on and put power in every step you make!

Saturday – April, 20 – Sunday April, 21.

DISCOVER BUDAPEST BY RUNNING … The Vivicitta Spring Half Marathon (Budapest Spring Half Marathon) held a media gathering  in themoring hours at the Tribe Budapest Stadium Hotel Skybar informing the shorting coming running 2-day long event. On Sunday may choose between a half marathon (21 km), a Vivicitta (10 km) while on Saturday the focus is on shorter distances (for example Midicitta 7 km) for the less experienced runners. The distance is essentially a sightseeing run. Running across several bridges over the Danube, admire the view of Buda Castle from the River Danube bank, the panorama of Pest and the building of Europe’s third largest parliament.

Overall a true running atmosphere awaiting thousands of people to be apart in one of the Telekom Vivicittá races every year. In 2023, over the course of a weekend, nearly 20,000 individuals participated in various distances. Participants not only enjoy a sense of community but also serve a good cause. On Saturday, the festival races kick off, marking the largest springtime recreational sports event. On Sunday, the participants in the half marathon start first, followed by the 10-kilometer race in the afternoon. The  race is met with increasing anticipation year-after-year, captivating not only Hungary’s but also Europe’s running community, with participants from abroad nearly 100 countries. The event is also a colorful running celebration where everyone can find challenges and activities to suit their preferences.

“For Budapest, in addition to the honorable role of host, this event is also important,
because 2 urban Telekom Vivicittá debuted last year within the framework of the Budapest 150 program series The tour is popular again this year: the 8 and 15 km city walk is expected to take more than 500
its participant touches Buda between Budapest world-famous panorama and buildings, Óbuda and Pest”
emphasized Anett Bősz – Deputy Mayor for Human Resources.

According to the main organizer of the event and the Budapest Sports Office (BSI) – Árpád Kocsis – Head of Office told that based on preliminary entries, this year the number of participants promises to be extremely high. Q.: “The most popular leisure sport event of the spring is Vivicitta with over 20,000 participants over the two days. Entries have been received from nearly 1000 Hungarian settlements, about 2000 foreign runners from 100 countries  arriving to the running event. This number is already well close to pre-COVID international attendee figures. Last year’s 15 and 8 km City Tours are popular again, the number of pre-entrants has reached 500, and the expected nice weather may encourage many more people to start running, even for whom running is not their favorite form of exercise.”

Running enthusiasts will welcome spring, Budapest and the racing season with joint movement again this year, and this time their results will also be on the front page.

On Saturday, April, 20. the 39th will start the Telekom Vivicittá @ Margaret Island. 

also pointed out: “The  BSI is one of the largest event organizers in the country, and has been running it for 39 years, the most prestigious recreational sports events. One hundred thousand people this year  expected. This year, too, we would like to recognize the performance of the entrants in a personalized person made of their run with a gift accompanied by the acceptance of a declaration of consent.”

This year aswell,  would like to recognize the performance of the entrants in a personalized person made of their run, which they may receive upon acceptance of a declaration of consent. All distances based on images taken during running and extracted athlete data by AI a generated article will be created about them on the website of National Sport, which you can share with anyone if you wish.” said by Zoltán Pereszlényi, Magyar Telekom’s commercial Deputy CEO.

As in previous years, Suhanj! Foundation support the Suhanj! Fitness will continue to allow the joy of movement together for people with disabilities.

Overall was gathered some highlights to this In an impressive setting with a wonderful environment, and amidst a true running atmosphere, thousands of people choose one of the Telekom Vivicittá races every year. In 2023, over the course of a weekend, nearly 20,000 individuals participated in various distances. Participants not only enjoy a sense of community but also serve a good cause. On Saturday, the festival races kick off, marking the largest springtime recreational sports event. On Sunday, the participants in the half marathon start first, followed by the 10-kilometer race in the afternoon. The event is met with increasing anticipation year- after-year, captivating not only Hungary’s but also Europe’s running community, with participants from nearly 100 countries.

Budapest, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and rich architectural and historical heritage, presents a distinctive blend of diverse cultural influences, exquisite cuisine, and a broad range of leisure activities. The majestic Danube River divides the city into two parts: Buda, characterized by its verdant hills, serene and elegant neighborhoods, and a romantic atmosphere; and Pest, a flat and expansive area now transformed into a dynamic cultural hub, while still reflecting the city’s industrial and working-class roots. A visit to Budapest would be incomplete without exploring its iconic landmarks, including the Castle District, Matthias Church, the Chain Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Parliament, Heroes’ Square, and  in the meantime whilst here in Budapest  enjoy after the marathon the historic thermal  spas on the Buda and the Pest side of the Capital. 

Diversity stands out as Budapest’s most prominent feature, evident in its geography, culture, and the globally acclaimed Hungarian cuisine. Positioned at the crossroads of overlapping cultural regions and power interests, Budapest reflects influences from Roman, Ottoman Turkish, Slavic, Jewish, and Viennese cultures.

The registration is open for the Vivicitta Spring Half Marathon 2024. https://entry.runinbudapest.com/registration

8 Apr

Flying Darts … IV. Hungarian Darts Trophy Budapest

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Watch out … several world darts stars will be coming be here for 3 days  this Fall in  Budapest!

Perhaps one or two people have not yet come across the origin of this exciting game that has millions of not just  fans but dart shooters around the World. To follow these superb dart players  personally below may be interest. (Did you know? … Australia  first used  …came up with “Dart”  as slang for a cigarette.)

The Hungarian stop of the European Tour will take place between September 20 and 22 at Budapest’s MVM Dome. The world’s most important organization in the sport, the PDC, modified the rules, thanks to which it was decided that the top 16 in the world ranking will also have the opportunity to start. Previously, the TOP 16 field of the Pro Tour ranking could stand in front of the board. However, the selection on Saturday the 21st is still based on the latter ranking.

According to the rule change, on Friday, September 20, in addition to the Hungarian competitors, we can already support world stars. Due to the favorable ticket prices on the day, a full house and a traditionally excellent atmosphere are almost guaranteed even on the first night of the Budapest stop of the European Tour, according to the announcement of the organizers.  Don’t forget to make  your  personal180 board!

The III. The Hungarian Darts Trophy closed on September 22-24, 2023 with a record number of spectators: a total of 19,000 people bought tickets to the MVM Dome. It was a breakthrough in the three-day competition that Major Nándor was the Hungarian who advanced after Friday. In the final, Luke Humphries, who later won the world championship title and threw nine arrows in Budapest, lost to Dave Chisnall.

Last year, classics such as Peter Wright – Scotland, Gerwyn Price – Welsh, Michael van Gerwen  -The Netherlands, and Michael Smith – UK, among others, were in the Hungarian capital.

Recommentation by Aggie Reiter

8 Apr

Classic Indiana Jones Trilogy Are Back @ The Movie Theaters in Budapest

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Harrison Ford’s iconic adventure will be at the upcoming cinema series in April for three weeks.

Relive the classic Indy adventures of the 80s, directed by Steven Spielberg, on the cinema screen. The film series already gained minimal relevance in the spring, as John Williams’ 54th Oscar nomination was brought to him by the piece now produced under the auspices of Disney (and he also received a Grammy for it), and this is a superb parallel with the old trilogy, as the composer also received for all three of its parts the nomination.

The 1981 Raiders of the Lost Ark will be available in theaters for one week from April 18; the 1984, but chronologically earlier, The Temple of Doom can be found from April 25, while the 1989 trilogy finale, The Last Crusader, can be found on the program from May 2 to May 8. This time, the event is limited to the multiplexes of the Pannónia Cinema Network.

With today’s eyes, a more interesting pop culture face is everywhere in smaller, but rather larger roles. During the opening scene in the history of cinema, may see the still very young Alfred Molina (or the later Doctor Octopus), in the middle episode as Little One one, Ke Huy Quan, who has exploded again in the last two years and experienced a second flourish, who won an Oscar last year, is there as little one ( who as a child actor was even seen as a member of the Treasure Hunters), and finally, in the third play, the unforgettable performance of Sean Connery as Indiana’s father.

Here are a couple of cinemas screening the pictures on the a/m dates: Budapest Cinema MOM https://cinemamom.hu/, Budapest Lurdy Cinema https://lurdymozi.hu/, Budapest GoBuda Cinema https://gobudamozi.hu/, Budapest Pole Cinema https://poluscentermozi.hu/ Tickets on the spot at the cinemas.

Pop into a seat and fly back to the future … live through the pictures screening from the ’80s

Update by Aggie Reiter

18 Mar

David Helfgott Shined In Budapest 2024

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David Helfgott only gives a few solo concerts thoughout a year. This time he came to Budapest for the fourth time as a guest at the Grand Synagogue on the Dohany Street. The “Shine Budapest!” concert was held on Sunday, March,17. 2024 at 6 p.m. with around 4000 or more people on the spot. The music of Helfgott pianists lovers fully filled the Synagogue.

It was a breath-take-away Concert! He bound on stage like an excited child … chatting incessantly to himself … or could it be to the higher beings above!?! He was wearing a turquoise satin shirt (a Cossack dancer probably wear.) Its sheen reflects his enthusiasm. A few times looked to his right to see his audience beyond the glare of the spotlight. Assume his “Thumbs up!” is his trade mark I guess. He grins, exuding sheer joy. Then he sits at the Steinway and begins to play. Eyes open, we see a man who embraces not only the music, but the audience. He chatters nonstop, incorporates his version of singing along with the music. He is clearly having the time of his life. He sits upright. Then his back is hunched as he leans over, his face almost touching the keys. At the end of each musical piece, he jumps to his feet, grins broadly and bows hyperactively as he effusively thanks his audience. “Thumbs up!” again. He does not speak inbetween pieces. Not in the normal accepted sense. But there is no shortage of communication, albeit the language is somewhat different. There is such generosity of spirit and emotion on display. Everyone in the audience senses it. Men wearing suits, jeans and tattoos; ladies in stilettos, boots and sneakers; wide-eyed youngsters. We were hypnotized by the spell of Helfgott magnificant pianist and making him also so happy on this special night in Budapest.

Two hours later, after a standing ovation, streamers, the audience demanded the encore with minutes of standing ovation, then we witness and sharpen our ears to the Sword Dance (Khachaturian).

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

16 Mar

Saint Patrick Day Along the Streets of Budapest

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Parade –  SunDay – March, 17.  from Noon to 5 p.m.

A Day To Be Alittle Bit of Irish

 

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The parade of last year was just next rolling along by the Basilica

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching again, and the Irish community in Budapest is excited to show you what a real Irish celebration is like! The upcoming parade to be a captivating experience offering both locals and tourists a unique opportunity to learn about Ireland’s rich cultural heritage in the heart of the Hungarian capital.

St. Patrick’s Day, the worldwide popular Irish holiday and according to local traditions, Budapest is preparing for another memorable event. It will be worthwhile visiting Szabadság tér, as the bustling city will become the center of Irish culture.

The invitation goes out for everyone no age limit. Enloose and enjoy the day, for the little ones, face painting, music, dancing, parades, while we raise our glasses to the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with a wide selection of traditional Irish drinks. Budapest’s pubs and bars await guests with an impressive selection of Irish whiskeys, stouts and beers. The Irish Hungarian Business Circle and the , are hosting another unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebration.


Here is a peck into the true story of Saint Patrick …

Update by Aggie Reiter

14 Mar

Update to the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024

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Below are the dates, times, and countries/regions where the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024 will be held. This will be held for the third time this year since 2020. There will be 25 films and TV dramas shown in 27 countries/regions where the festival will be held, both of which are the highest numbers ever. In addition, we will also introduce a new short movie from the video series “MINI THEATER JOURNEY” and the “Japan Mini Theater Report” which describes the insights gained from the production of the series.

Dates and times … Mark the dates in any of the interests!
June, 5. (noon) to 19 (noon), 2024 …  23 films
June, 19 .(noon) to July, 3. (noon), 2024. …  2 TV drama series (20 episodes)
Reminder! Japan time. The number of films/TV dramas and the period of distribution vary depending on the country/region.
Countries/regions (27 countries/regions in total)
Europe … France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, UK
Africa …  Egypt
Asia … Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Mainland China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Americas … Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, U.S.A.
Oceania … Australia, New Zealand
Subtitles … Up to 16 languages including English
(Some films/TV drama series may not be available in all countries.)

Attention call by Aggie Reiter

13 Mar

“André Kertész’s photo collection” @ Hungarian National Museum – Budapest

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André Kertész snap 2024.

Esztergom, winter, 1917 ©Estate of André Kertész, collection of the Hungarian National Museum

The National Museum pays tribute to André Kertész with three special exhibitions.

March, 23. and September, 22. 2024.


The Hungarian National Museum will be organizing a series of exhibitions on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the birth of the world-famous photographer André Kertész. At the exhibitions a selection of Kertész pictures bought in New York in 2021. These present never-before-seen pictures at 3 locations: @ Esztergom’s – Balassa Museum, @ Hungarian National Museum – Budapest and @ Robert Capa Center – Budapest.

After his emigration to Paris in 1925, André Kertész returned home several times, opened several exhibitions. A memorial museum bearing his name was created in Szigetbecs from the photographs he gave in Hungary shortly before his death.

This time, the focus of the National Museum’s exhibition series is not the reminiscing artist, but a young man born in Budapest on July 2, 1894, who was still searching for his way for a long time. He spent his childhood in Teleki tér and then Népszínház utca (both streets located in district VIII. Budapest) and also spent a lot of time with his relatives in Szigetbec and Tiszaszalka. and as a soldier he could visit almost every corner of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Loves and passions, danger to life, and the boredom of being a clerk were all part of the class. He moved to Paris at the age of 31, but he did not come with an empty bag. Our series explores the background of this launch and presents it to visitors for the first time.
In 2021, the sales contract for “André Kertész’s photo collection” covered a total of 1,163 pictures, the majority of which were taken before 1925. These are: 943 contact copies, 59 larger vintages, 151 Polaroid photos, 9 personal photos and a collage. After the purchase, was carried out a condition assessment of the photographs at the National Museum. The museologist of the Historical Photo Gallery, historian Éva Fisli, dealt with the registration of the photographs. In the last decade, she was able to research several times in the Kertész archive in France, and the documents she got to know there helped her clarify inaccuracies related to Kertész’s youth. She undertook latter as the curator of the exhibition series that will be shortly to start.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

12 Mar

Australian pianist – David Helfgott Concert “Shine” @ Budapest.

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Sunday – 6 p.m. – March,17. 2024.

Herald News … How about to spend an evening where musical fesco in which romance and pasion unite together with returning of the world-renowned Australian pianist, David Helfgott to the Capital of Hungary, where else than @ the Dohány Street Synagogue.

With his unparalleled talent and captivating performance style, Helfgott has left memorable
footprints on numerous international stages. The brilliance of piano artistry will shine offering the audience an uplifting experience of brilliant piano playing for all age to the audience.

The evening will be centered around exceptional, immortal masterpieces such as Chopin’s intimate and profoundly emotional “Ballade No. 1 in G Minor” and the eternally relevant “Ballade No. 4 in F Minor,” guaranteed to stir passion and soul. Through Liszt Ferenc’s awe-inspiring creation, “Ballade No. 2 in B Minor,” we gain insight into the pinnacle of piano artistry. The etude “Un Sospiro” evokes the dazzle of love. Beethoven’s unforgettable, iconic “Appassionata,” his 23rd sonata, will resonate within the walls of the Synagogue, alongside Mendelssohn’s exceptional piece “Rondo Capriccioso.”Addinsell’s magnificent “Warsaw Concerto” evokespaints a intertwine, while Chopin’s “Op.24 in A Minor” etude, the “WinterWind” sweeps in like a true snowstorm, ushering piano imagery into spring. The power of art lives within the piano notes and in the depths only understood through the language of music.

About David Helfgott … Based on his life story, the biographical drama “Shine” received 7 Oscar nominations. Geoffrey Rush, who portrayed David Helfgott, won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor! In 1996, the international release of the Oscar-winning film “Shine” brought renewed attention. As a result, Helfgott’s performance of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto became the best-selling record of the period in Australia, the UK, and the United States. In October of that year, David Helfgott made history with four consecutive sold-out concerts at the Sydney Opera House. He then embarked on a worldwide tour, performing in numerous cities in the USA and Canada, including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall, before returning to London’s Royal Albert Hall. Since then, Helfgott has been regularly touring worldwide, appearing at the Beijing Music Festival, Vienna’s Musikverein, Copenhagen’s Tivoli Koncerthall, London’s Barbican Centre, Austria’s Erl Festival Hall, and frequently performing at the Sydney Opera House.

Born in Melbourne, he demonstrated exceptional piano talent as a child, winner in the state finals of the ABC Instrumental and Vocal Competition six times. At the age 17, he began studying with Alice Carrard, a student of Bartók and István Thomán, Liszt’s pupil. Two years later, he traveled to London to study at the Royal College of Music under Cyril Smith’s guidance. Smith, with 25 years of teaching experience, considered Helfgott the most brilliant student and likened him to Horowitz in both technical skill and temperament. During his time in London, he won several awards, including the Dannreuther Prize for the performance in a competition concert, for his rendition of Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto. While facing increasing emotional instability and mental agitation towards the end of his stay in London, the 1970s marked a period of frequent hospitalizations. He returned to the concert stage in the 1980s. He then embarked on a worldwide tour, performing in numerous cities in the USA and Canada, including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall, before returning to London’s Royal Albert Hall. Since then, Helfgott has been regularly touring worldwide, appearing at the Beijing Music Festival, Vienna’s Musikverein, Copenhagen’s Tivoli Koncerthall, London’s Barbican Centre, Austria’s Erl Festival Hall, Sydney Opera House.

Organizer’s kind request is to the visitors must adhere to Jewish religious regulations during the concert. Men are required to enter and stay with covered heads. Most probably because the weather is still in the mood of late wintertime, anyway women should have their shoulders covered upon entry and throughout their stay in the syganogue building.”

The concert is organized by Green Stage Production.

Tickets may be purchased through: eventim.hu/en/tickets/david-helfgott-in-concert-budapest-dohany-utcai-zsinagoga-623678/event.html

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

6 Mar

National Ceramic Art Triennale @ City of Pécs

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The National Ceramic Art Triennale is a large-scale exhibition of contemporary Hungarian ceramics and
will present new values of porcelain art from March 9 -11.30 A.M: until April, 21. @ the Zsolnay Quarter m21 Gallery.

The tender was accompanied by enormous interest. At the Triennale, based on the jury’s decision, can see more than 200 works by 100 artists, so the exhibition can be said to be the largest exhibition of the Hungarian artistic ceramics industry to date.
The intention of the organizers is to continue the traditions of the long-standing National Biennale of Ceramics, started in 1967, which provides a regular opportunity for Hungarian ceramic artists and designers to present themselves, this time in the form of a Triennale.

In 2024, the organizers will present the results of the past period in a comprehensive way, giving the opportunity in an area of more than 1000 m2 to get to know for the visitors. The material displayed there was selected in such a way that it gives the most complete and most recent image of contemporary Hungarian silicate art. The particioants can learn about the creators’ extensive use of materials and alternative, innovative solutions.

After the opening of the exhibition at 2 p.m. the visitors may participate in the starting round table discussion.

The Department of Electronic Music and Media of the Faculty of Arts of PTE will participate in the opening.

Recommended by Aggie Reiter

5 Mar

“PianoForte” – WBD -Debute on HBO Max

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“PIANOFORTE” –  2023 … Polish Documentary/Reality …1 hour 29 minsutes … +13 over age.

About this movie … An intimate overview  about coming-of-age portrait of young pianists participating in the legendary International Chopin Piano Competition which is held every five years in Warsaw, Poland.

The “PIANOFORTE” for the competitors is a unique chance of a lifetime for them. Portrayed from backstage and set to Chopin’s music. There are 160 in the semi-finals, afterwards about 80 then 40 competitors. In the end, only 10 lucky i.e. talented ones make it to the finals. PIANOFORTE follows a colorful group of young musicians from around the world who have been preparing since childhood for this is their once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Young pianists have to deal with tough competition, trying practice, new friendships, dramatic situations and even lamp fever. In the maintime they going through on the verge of becoming adults.

This is director Jakub Piatek’s second feature after his previous film introducing himself with”Prime Time” – 2021. – Sundance Film Festival.

(The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, followed by the European premiere at CPH:DOX. He received the Visions du Reel Award (Audience Award), It’s All True Award (Special Award), Millennium Docs Against Gravity Award (Audience Award, Best Production Award), Młodzi i Film Award (Best Director), Montclair Film Festival award (special award for editing). Nominated for the IDA Award for Best Music Documentary and the MPSE Reel Award for Music Editing. He was also nominated for the Polish Eagle Award, the winners of which will be announced on March 4.)

Overview by Aggie Reiter

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