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7 Nov

Part1. – “Also Balaton in the Fall” 2023

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Dispite the tinge color sky in the Autumn sunset at Balatonalmádi welcomed visitors to the 2nd Balaton Wine Tasting Walking event. The goal to the event was to realize with the support of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture program, and mainly to promote the cultured wine consumption and sustainable wine making within the Balaton Wine Region. Once again from the around Lake Balaton winemarkers and interested visitors came exchange thoughts from different regions and to enjoy the “BalatonBor” “BalatonWine” tasting and master class presentations. Also a great opportunity that during the off-season, wine lovers and wine producers, as well as domestic and international representatives of the profession, were able to  personally meet eachother.

The event took place in the Pannónia Cultural Center at Balatonalmádi whereas 25 wineries attended and we could taste their beloved latest and unique wine products. The event was attended by more than two hundred professionals and interested folks.

Exhibited wines to taste by wineries were the following: Androsics Estate – Barcza Winery – Bezerics Vineyard – Dobosi Estate – Dörgicsélő – Garamvári Vineyard – Istvándy Winery-Badacsony – Balázs Káli – Károly Kolonics – Laposa Badacsony – Lázár Cellar – Mórocz Winery – Nagy & Nagy Winery – Nivegy-Völgyi Borgazdaság Ltd. – Yári Pince – Petrányi Cellar – Rádpuszta Vineyard – Tagyon 730 Bormanufaktúra Vineyard – Taverna Winery – Tornai Winery – Villa Gyetvai Winery

The wine tasting was opened both by Zsófia Bozzai editor-in-chief of Bor and Wine (Wine and Market) who greeted the pretty high number of the wine-loving audience and invited them to go for tasting all the six wine regions with their wines for presentationon the spot.  Then enumerated the exhibited wineries: Androsics Estate – Barcza Winery – Bezerics Vineyard – Dobosi Estate – Dörgicsélő – Garamvári Vineyard – Istvándy Winery-Badacsony – Balázs Káli – Károly Kolonics – Laposa Badacsony – Lázár Cellar – Mórocz Winery – Nagy & Nagy Winery – Nivegy-Völgyi Borgazdaság Ltd. – Yári Pince – Petrányi Cellar – Rádpuszta Vineyard – Tagyon 730 Bormanufaktúra Vineyard – Taverna Winery – Tornai Winery – Villa Gyetvai Winery

Therafter Tamás Tornai owner of Tornai Winery at Somlójenő – President of the Balaton Wine Region took the floor. He said that it will not be easy to stand out from the current oversupply on the wine market. It requires unique, special things, such as Juhfark in Somló. The place and the breed are now connected in the minds of many people, and it has therefore become special. This specialty, the “Juhfark” wine produced there, stands above the huge competition resulting from oversupply. He stated that the Balaton wine region is a great treasure and it’s time to build a wine brand to stand out from the crowd. Of course, nothing is free… you need care, internal professional dedication, continuous improvement of wine quality by utilizing the qualities of the variety, continued to note that in recent decades,  has had continuously won gold medals and awards for the best of the world’s largest wine competitions. At the wine serving table, the Tornai Top Selection wines were are/were to be tasted. A bunch of folks surely as was advised  by the representative of the Tornai winery tasted them. At a previous  visit to the Tornai winery and museum gathering already had a sip of my favorit the late-filtered “Aranykönny – Zeus” which was a trigger to fall in love in a minute with its ripened rich sunshine grape flavor. Nowonder the heavenly  flavor, it is hadsted in November the dwarf berries, which on the tuff-basalt soil have an attractive honey scent. The high sugar content well balances the nice acid structure, and this makes it really magical, therefore it’s was no surprise to me that the product is enchanted.  The Tornai wines participated in the world at numerous competitions, for instancethe London International Wine Challenge Tophy Award, for 4 times, which is a unique achievement in Hungary. Several European and American Michelin-starred restaurants offer Tornai wines Year-after-year are at the world’s most prestigious and longest-standing wine certification event, the Bordeaux Challenge International du Vin international wine competition. Also a regular participant of the Balatonfüred Wine Competition, which has been held for 30 years now.

Most probably needn’t have to introduce the already famous winemaker of the Istvándy Winery – Badacsony. At the wine tasting table had a glance on a bottle of wine without any sign nor label, it is this year’s new wine, no time to lbel it yet, but must admit without the label me simply called it now on the spot “No Name” … just thought for a second, those who taste it will say a word  as decribing the yummy taste really exciting superb rich in flavor. He liked my flip idea and  told, in wine not the greatness does not lie in volume, but in quality. He is convinced that creating something valuable and unique can only be done based on well-founded, in-depth expertise, with openness and creativity. They found the right raw material for this in the noble and special Kéknyelű. They want to discover the secrets of Kéknyelű, which will open up new horizons for the wine region.

The riport does not end here!

To be continued following: Part2 – “Also Balaton in the Fall” 2023

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

1 Nov

30th Anniversary of ESSCA in Hungary

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The institution of the ESSCA School of Management  which opened its Budapest Campus thirty years ago. As part of the ESSCA conference series launched in the fall of 2023, the School’s colleagues and partners in many parts of the world examined the impact of artificial intelligence on various industries.
“30 years ago, ESSCA began its internationalization in Budapest and founded its first European Campus.
On the occasion of the anniversary, the School launched an exclusive series of festive events in 2023 and already held a conference on professionalism and cultural diversity in the spring. Further programs continued on September 28 in the form of a professional round table discussion. The conference was followed by an exclusive cocktail reception and guided tour was open for visiting to several exhibitions at the Hungarian National Museum.
Today, they are proud to say that ESSCA is the only French business school in Hungary that offers a French degree certified by the Conférence des Grandes Ecoles,” said Jean Charroin – ESSCA’s director general.

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23 Oct

Taylor Swift’s currently running tour has become one of the biggest pop culture world sensations of 2023.

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The Pannónia Entertainment will bring the global mania to Hungary with “The Eras Tour” concert film  shown nationwide without subtitles for a limited time in selected cinemas from November, 3. 2023.

Taylor Swift’s one of its August stops at “The Eras Tour” was made into a concert film intended for cinemas.

American Concert in Color – 2023, 168 mins. – Age limit: 12 – Director: Sam Wrench

What in 2023 was the Barbenheimer phenomenon on the film front, became Taylor Swift in the music sphere. Millions of fans around the world started raving about The Eras Tour on social media, generating an almost incomprehensible level of hype around the singer’s tour this year. Of course, the “Swifties” know and voice exactly why this is so special, i.e. why so much so that such a pop culture phenomenon emerges from the concert series as it has become. They don’t need to present the details, they are mainly targeted by the cinema opportunity, but it was almost inevitable for everyone else too not to run into Taylor Swift at least once this year on social media. But still, what exactly is this madness?

The Eras Tour biggest concert tour of Taylor’s career, covering 146 performances on 5 continents from March this year to next November, all held in different stadiums. Of course, the title suggests that he commemorates all the eras and albums of his career so far – crammed into a little more than 3 hours, 44 songs in 10 acts, each of which symbolizes 1 record. The concert film is somewhat cut, but still documents the three performances in early August, which Swift held at SoFi Stadium, built on the site of the former horse racing track, in Inglewood, Los Angeles, at the site of last year’s Super Bowl. In addition to fans, the spectacular show was enjoyed by critics as well, sales predict an opening day revenue of $37 million for the North American cinema premiere in mid-October. The director is Sam Wrench, who previously also conducted Billie Eilish’s O2 concert, which domestic viewers could also see on the big screen by Pannónia Entertainment.

The creation of the film is a fantastic story in itself, because originally, although negotiations were held with all major Hollywood studios, during the writer’s and actor’s strike, they refused the request, so Swift took control as a producer and bypassed the studio system, working directly with cinema networks and independent of the strike. he started pitching to film distributors until he was successful. The importance of its influence can also be deduced from the fact that, after the negotiations were completed, the premiere was set, several of the films close to it were given new dates. They actually ran away from him!

Along with the tour, the releases of extended and re-released albums, as well as new music videos, continued to come. As a producer, Swift also had a say in the editing of the film, essentially overseeing which songs were included, so in addition to her personal favorites, fans’ favorites will surely be part of the playtime. In addition to its cultural impact, “Swiftmania” also extended to economics and politics, giving the world a truly special event.

As for the concerts, the tickets for the screenings will probably sell out quickly, so the real fans of her should be on the lookout.

Update by Aggie Reiter

10 Sep

The Festival Season Continues @ Pécs This Fall Aswell.

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Punnany Massif and The Biebers will also perform at the Pécs Days! September 20-24. in Széchenyi Square, in addition to the free concerts, a variety of food and wine offerings, a fashion show, a children’s musical, a dance show, a bar festival, PTE International Day and the Student City festival also add color to the program.
It’s no coincidence that Pécs Days is the region’s longest-standing collective art festival, as this year’s event will be the 32nd event in downtown Pécs. In addition to the programs, 15 wineries, 25 craft vendors and a wide gastronomic offer await those interested.
The 5-day festival starts on September 20, when the International Culture Day of the University of Pécs
Pécs). As part of this, the PTE Dance Ensemble, an interactive African drum and dance show, will be performed by the French singer-songwriter ERUAL, who came from Rennes (France) and is now making his debut in Hungary, as well as, who is already very well known in the Hungarian music scene, who will perform this time in a trio formation. then on stage. The programs for the following days can be viewed… http://www.pecsinapokfestival.hu/programok/pecsi-napok-2023

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

20 Jul

MONYO Summer Serie Out NOW!

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What else … be their craft beer your passion.

You are in the right place if you are fed up with large-scale lager type of beers. Monyo Brewery working to change the way thinking of beer. Their are dozen-and-dozen of boring or mass produced items. Each of their beers are unique, which has a characteristic feature and History. Their deeply pay attention in creating with the care and precise professional knowledge to enjoy the smooth taste for beer lovers the best possible quality.

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MONYO Brewing revives the “Summer Series” with three new refreshing summer beers, with collaboration beer created for Sugarbird’s latest party collection.

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MONYO x Sugarbird – Rich Bitch … This summer was kicked off by a special billboard campaign in Budapest. The guesswork is over, the Rich Bitch kraft beer was born, which is a joint collaboration between a Hungarian fashion brand and a kraft brewery. In the unusual collaboration, a clothing collection was also created, which includes swimsuits and summer clothes decorated with MONYO graphics at the same price. The drink already started its journey in mid-June, you should be very careful, as the number of pieces is limited.

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The Summer Series is back! … The limited-edition Summer Series beer family always includes exciting, refreshing beers, mostly made with some kind of fruit. This year, three new beers will debut in the three summer months. In June, the Pastry Sour Ale with coconut and lime called Gelato Giuseppe, inspired by the original Italian ice creams. Creamy and refreshing at the same time. Strawberry Sergio, a gose (salty-sour beer) made with strawberries and jalapeño peppers, arrives in July, while in August, a cucumber-juniper sour ale called Cucumber Colette closes the summer lineup.

Needn’t have to go far to grab your beer pack of delicous beers https://www.monyobrewing.com/monyo-tap-house.

By..The-Way … Between August, 29 and September, 3., will roll out the MONYO BeerTruck from the brewery adding color by offering Downtown Beer Festival to be held at Szabadság Square – Budapest.

Recommendated by Aggie Reiter

1 Jul

Seven-meter globe floating … pin-point copy of the Earth … above visitors’ heads during the 4-days Light Festival @ Pécs

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Walking on light carpet, shining coral reefs and an enchanted playground at night…

… the core of the Zsolnay Light Festival (external link) is the eye-catching light paintings, installations and light programs, which make up the Path of Light. July 6-9. between, at the Pécs‘s festival, a gigantic globe shines above the visitors heads, while the folklore of the Mecsek forces also comes to life.

After night falls, visitors in Pécs will be amazed by the building projections and site-specific light creations of domestic and foreign light artists. Works on the streets and squares of the city can be viewed free of charge.

The closed spaces can be visited with the Light Path Extra wristband, these are: Kodály Center, Cella Septichora Visitor Center, House of Civil Communities, Hassán Dzámi Jakovali, Baranya County Assembly Hall.

The Kodály Center has an external light projection, and it also has two indoor works. The Superb team comes from Belgium with an interactive choir installation, where can conduct a choir made up of our own copies as a conductor. The seven-meter globe floating in the concert hall, Gaia, is one of the most anticipated attractions of the festival. The hypnotic work of the Englishman Luke Jerram brings out the deepest, most intense feelings about our planet from the viewers. The experience is completed by the surround sound composition of BAFTA award-winning composer Dan Jones.

Looking at the light projection of the Dzami on Széchenyi Square, can immerse themselves in the world of coral reefs of ethereal beauty, home to millions of colorful creatures. The projection is based on data collected by NASA over 20 years; it shows changes in ocean currents, water temperature, chlorophyll, wind, salinity and water, illustrating how the world of coral reefs is transformed in warming waters.

The artists who come to the ÁRKÁD Pécs Shopping Center break down the ordinary barriers of cities to make the world a brighter, happier and more surreal place. Humorous, giant fairy-tale creatures cover the building, guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face! In the shopping center, another, both playful and thought-provoking creation awaits those interested, which requires two people to try. While watching themselves in the mirror, their facial image merges with that of the other, which creates an exciting feeling, reflecting on the world of ideas of identity and empathy.

In Czinderi Park, an enchanted playground awaits young and old, after nightfall, the games come alive and offer new stimuli and experiences through the light. For many years, one of the most popular creations on the Light Carpet Path which includes analog light painting of the pavement and house walls of Janus Pannonius Street.

The light painting that comes to life on Theater Square invites the visitor on a journey through the forest. In addition to the animals, plants and mushrooms of the domestic forests, the work of Laluz Visuals uses light and music to create the fairytale world of the forests of Mecsek.

The light projection on the Barbican bastion shows how environmentally harmful plastics “come to life”. The PET/LED interactive art installation on Jókai Square also draws attention to the importance of recycling. By touching the PET bottles, anyone can conjure up lights on the surrounding buildings.

The work called LIMEN, which can be seen in the hall of the Baranya County Assembly, translates the ultrasounds emitted by the lamps, which are not perceptible to the human ear, into perceptible frequencies, so that while is to see, also hear the invisible sound of light.

In the Nádor Gallery, the contemporary sound-light “organ” weaves light phenomena with the help of light beams that move to the sounds that fill the space. It is nothing more than visual music extended into space.

On the Búza Square, a mechanical light playground awaits those interested, which come to life with sunlight and human power in an enchanted chapel.

The Path of Light opening hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9.30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Sunday: 9.30 p.m.– Midnight.

The Kodály Center, the House of Civil Communities and the Dzami Hassán Jakováli welcome visitors from Friday to Sunday from Noon.

Recommended by Aggie Reiter

17 May

Circus artists can obtain their college degree in 2023.

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Upon the latest news … The National Circus Arts Center Nonprofit Ltd., creates training courses which has launched a gap-filling initiative for circus artists. Until now, circus art was the only branch of the arts that did not offer a college-level diploma to young people interested in the branch. In 2023, the centuries-old dream of circus artists will come true,. The circus art lovers will also have the opportunity in starting their studies for a college degree. creates training courses

In the World of Circus many countries already offers a college-level degree to artists who have completed their careers in the arts. This year in Hungary, the trainings will start in September.

With the support of the Metropolitan Grand Circus, artists who wish to continue their education can start their studies in three majors. In the equestrian acrobat training, secondary school students can learn the master tricks of equestrianism, equestrian acrobatics, jigging and equestrian archery. For 3 years, they can ride the Capital City Circus’ own horses, in the circus stables. Applicants who are close to acting can master the genre of master clowns in the clown artist major. Those interested in movement can use their skills in the circus dance course.

During the training, the Metropolitan Grand Circus also provides the students with the opportunity to practice and perform, allowing them to get to know the international circus community.

Update by Aggie Reiter

12 May

The 1st. Pizza Maker Championship @ Budapest- 2023.

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Looking back to the 1st. Hungarian Pizza Maker Championship in pictures.

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The most beautiful and delicious pizzas in our country were awarded. Visitors to Kincsem Park (external link) were invited to a special event in several ways. In addition to the fact that the fastest horses and greyhounds will compete against each other on the racetrack for three days, those interested can also try the country’s best rolling kitchens and bars.

Dozens of awards at this year’s Spring Food Truck Show! Within the framework of the event, organized by Lázár Kovács, Chef Lázár, the 1st Hungarian Pizza-Making Championship will be held, where the most beautiful and delicious pizzas of our country will be awarded. What’s more, the Food Truck of the Year award is also given to the audience’s favorite and to the restaurant selected by the professional jury.

15 countries, 50 food trucks, 40 music programs – this year’s Food Truck Show in numbers. May 5-7, 2023 between the greats of rolling gastronomy are represented again at the same time and in one place, nearly 50 food trucks are waiting for everyone at the only horse racing track in our country, Kincsem Park.
The creator and main organizer of the 1st Hungarian Pizza-Making Championship, Lázár Kovács, participated in the World Pizza Championship held in Parma.

“The goal of the domestic championship is to support young pizza chefs and promote their development through competition. Providing an opportunity to prove and gain routine and motivation for those who are not yet able to start at the World Championship,” said Chef Lázár. The most beautiful and delicious pizza in Hungary in the one-round competition with a total prize of HUF 1,000,000.

In addition to delicious snacks, the country’s fastest greyhounds will start on Friday, trotting races will take place on Saturday, and thoroughbreds will play the main role on Sunday. On Saturday, the domestic men’s rugby team will also show itself in a match between Hungary and Latvia.

During the weekend, children can enjoy free programs, petting zoos, pony rides, craft activities, face painting, street musicians and street art performers will provide the atmosphere, and the country’s largest chain carousel will enhance the May atmosphere.

As being told at the end of the 1st  Hungarian Pizza Maker Championship will be coming back same place during the first weekend of September the 2nd Hungarian Pizza Maker Championship!

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1 May

East Meets West … “Spy/Master” … HBO Max

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Offers for May 2023

The captivating spy drama … mostly filmed in Hungary … premiere on HBO Max on May 19.2023.

Created by Adina Sădeanu and Kirsten Peters, Spy/Master is set at the height of the Cold War and follows a week in the life of fictional character Victor Godeanu, played by Alec Secăreanu (God’s Country, Ammonita, Merryland). Godeanu is the right-hand man and closest adviser of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu, and at the same time a secret agent of the KGB. The man is forced to flee Romania and Ceaușescu before he is exposed. He has only one chance to survive: he uses a diplomatic route in Germany as a springboard to get to the United States. With the help of his former love, an embedded Stasi agent (Svenja Jung, Once upon a time, two Germanys – 89) and an up-and-coming CIA agent (Parker Sawyers, Southside with You), Godeanu helps the KGB and his own country’s spies (Ana Ularu and Laurențiu Bănescu) he also has to play it out, while he is aware that his defection will put his family members at home in mortal danger.

The six-part drama series is the winner of HBO Romania’s national screenwriting contest called “Write a screenplay…”. The series was produced by Proton Cinema and Mobra Films on behalf of HBO Max.

The world premiere of the first two episodes took place in February in the Berlinale Series section of the Berlin Film Festival. The two episodes will be available worldwide on May 19 on HBO Max. The remaining four episodes will then debut weekly on the streaming service’s platform, and will also air in Germany on Warner TV series. during the summer.

“Spy/Master” is directed by Christopher Smith (“Temple,” “Alex Rider”), with cinematography by Ben Wheeler BSC (“The Tourist,” “The Baby”) and Ádám Fillenz HCA (“Hier,” “Battle: Freestyle”). Antony Root and Johnathan Young are executive producers for HBO Max. Ioanina Pavel is the creative producer for HBO Max. Viktória Petrányi and Judit Sós are producers for Proton Cinema and Tudor Reu is the producer for Mobra Films

Update by Aggie Reiter

25 Apr

Zsolnay Picnic – Zsolnay Quarter Park @ City of Pécs 2023.

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Enjoy the cultural treats outdoors @ the City of Pécs during the first true spring festival out on a blanket in the Zsolnay Quarter Park.  At the Zsolnay Picnic visitors can enjoy cultural and gastronomic delicacies during the week-end on 20-21. May, 2023.  Don’t worry, will not be out of short of programs, cause nearly 40 of them awaits those interested to enjoy being out in the Springtime and having fun.
For music lovers … Múviláv – concert theater | Kollár-Klemencz Chamber Orchestra | Veronika Harcsa – Bálint Gyémánt | Chanson Elysée – French Sanzonest with Boglárka Csemer and Eszter Kárász | Madras Special | I Am Soyuz | Ripoff Raskolnikov Band | aZorka | Kozma Orsi Quartet | Concerts of the Institute of Music.
For Children … Contemporary Junior programs | Performances by Bóbita Puppet Theater Planetarium programs. | Nevetnikék Foundation’s children’s program | Lego-Duplo playhouse | Baby-Mama Yoga | Concert by Eszter Kárász and the Eszter-lánc fairy-tale orchestra | Magic Hour | Bubble Magic Workshop | Sample Pinty Orchestra | Fairytale peephole.
For Culture … Showcase exhibition of ceramic students of the Faculty of Arts Design Department | Exhibitions of the 1st Pécs Photo Spring: János Szász memorial exhibition, The best press photos of the past 40 years – 41st Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition | Exhibition of the Almond Tree Waldorf Elementary School of Art.
For Hungry and Thirsty Folks … Mecseki Snack Box Workshop with Bálint the Potter and the La Fonte Breakfast Set.
Getting into the Mood … Nicola Faller’s Land Art performance | Guided tours in the m21 Gallery | Unusual drama class at the exhibition of János Szász | Go to Steve’s stand up show | Factory visit at the Amalgam Collection location in Pécs | Unusual exhibition management: the adventurous life of Miklós Zsolnay | Blood donation.

All visitors have to do is to bring along their picnic blankets the rest is up to them.

The Picnic Days are organized by the Zsolnay Heritage Management Nonprofit Ltd.

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