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31 May

Budapest’s Operetta Theater Favors Families Premieres 2024-2025 Season.

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The repertoire of the Budapest Operett Theater will be expanded next season with three new performances such as the Family season, Imre Kálmán’s popular grand operetta. In addition to Gyula Harangozó’s dance play Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The play will be presented for the first time on February, 11 and 12. 2025. According to the director of the fairy-tale ballet, Snow Whte is the most successful Hungarian stage work abroad in recent decades, and has already been performed in many countries around the world. The operetta musical Cinderella by Péter Pejtsik and János Dénes Orbán (production on main stage between November, 15 and 16. 2025.) who also wrote The Magician of the Orfeum, will also come to life on the stage at the The Magician of the Orfeum, These fairy tale productions are very spectacular performance, which will appeal to both adults and children.

Just a minute in breif … The fairy tale Cinderella which is still ongoing across Europe, with more than 500 versions of the same story. Among the most famous the tale of Cindarella was recorded by the Brothers Grimm.

The version that most of us know today thanks to Disney , the 1950 Disney fairy tale. The story of Cinderella is, of course, much older than the Disney adaptation. According to the researchers, the origin of the story was born more than 2000 years ago. Namely, in the area of ​​Hellas, where BC 6-7. century, the basis of the tale may have been formed. However, it was recorded only in BC. It took place in the 1st century. Strabo’s heroine – who was a courtesan – was called Rhodopis, and she does not leave her shoes, but is taken by an eagle. The bird of prey flies it across the entire Mediterranean Sea and drops it into the lap of the Egyptian king. Of course, the monarch will not rest until he finds the footwear’s original owner, whom he marries and makes her the queen. However, the animated cartoon watered down the story quite a bit. From the 17th century in France Cinderella version was by Charles Perrault’s published in 1697. May seems for many a surprize the fact that the Chinese fairy tale was the first production every. The ancient version of the story can also be found still in China, where the protagonist is referred to as Ye Hsien. Cinderella.

Back to the press conference … This year’s season ends with success at the Operetta Theater, which goal to be an island of love and peace in a world where the crackling of guns never stops,” emphasized Kiss-B. Atilla Kossuth and Ferenc Liszt prize-winning opera singer, general director of the Operettszínház, at the Budapest press conference announcing performances in the following season. János Dénes Orbán said that love, fairy tales, humor and serious deep psychological questions also appear in the plays. The tunes of the production are based on folk music, the Csangó culture which was taken as a basis for the set, location and melodic world, emphasized Péter Pejtsik.

According to the Operetta Theater’s third new show is Imre Kálmán’s grand operetta A Circus Princess, staged by Zsolt Homonnay, on February 21. 2025., Zsolt Homonnay said that Imre Kálmán’s operetta includes dance, fun, humor and drama.

The general director also spoke about the fact that the operetta theater will continue to provide opportunities for young artists in the next season in the spirit of talent management and youth training. As part of this, the presentation of the graduating students of the Pest Broadway Studio of the Railway Music School will be staged, which will be a music-verse production called “Beyond the Maszat Mountain” – Túl a Maszat-hegyen by Gábor Presser and Dániel Varró, the play will be performed regularly next season.

Mentioning a couple of the next season, among others, Iván Szenes 100, The Magician of the Orfeum, Carmen, The Queen of the Tavern, The Country of Smiles, The Valiant János, Countess Marica, First Lieutenant Mária, Miska Magnás, Jekyll and Hyde. The Fiddler on the rooftop, performances of The Knight of La Mancha, The Count of Monte Cristo, Beauty and the Beast, and István the King, as well as The Nutcracker, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Sculptor, Poor Dzoni and Árnika, and Dangerous Relations production. In the next season, galas, coffee house discussions and many surprises await the audience, emphasized the director of the theater.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

29 May

Ivan & The Parazol – exclusive concert film spreaded on WBD Max.

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It is not unusual that famous bands, groups around the world have recorded concert films for their fans to watch again the concert … where they have or haven’t been present.
Likewise, Hungary does not fall out of line! Ivan & The Parazol, one of the defining bands of the Hungarian light music scene, made a large-scale concert film, which will be shown for the first time and exclusively on Max during the summer!

Ivan & The Parazol gave the huge concert of their career so far in Budapest Park in the summer of 2023.

The film, directed by Ádám Halmos and photographed by Fabó Tóth, offers a unique insight into the band’s life, preparations and the large-scale concert.

Source: WBD Max

Update by Aggie Reiter

28 May

Children’s Day – Városliget (City Park) 2024

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This year was the 32nd Városliget (City Park) Children’s Day, with more than 40 program locations awaited those interested over the weekend to spend time wuth their children and enjoy the the kids smilling faces as they took over the city park. The goal was to focus during the 2 days festival event on health, sports, culture, internet security and the presentation of nations.

Also the event was to enable people living in poorer financial circumstances to participate in high-quality, cultured programs, to have fun, play sports, and learn without paying any entrance fee. Renowned artists and musicians were entertaining the audience on the main stage.

Several Budapest-accredited embassies and cultural institutes awaited those interested in different cultures, customs and tradition at the Street of Nations tents and on the stage set up on the spot. A record number of 23 countries, including the Philippines, Peru, Georgia, India, Japan, China, Latvia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Qatar represented their nation at the program this year.

Report and snap by Aggie Reiter

28 May

Gourment Festival @ Millenáris Park – Budapest 2024.

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Was out rollinginbudapest to see the gastronomic offers. Whether missed it , will have to wait another year to take part … enjoy the artistic meals and the fruity selections of pálinka.

Between May, 27. – 29. at the renewed Millenáris Park become a meeting place for gastronomy fans. Not just for locals but foreigners fans interested in high-end gastronomy were on the spot to feel like Hungarians. Was out to see the

The essentially a line-up of all the best restaurants, wineries, PÁLINKA producers, beer breweries, confectioneries and bars, were awaited to show the public experience the delicacies they offer. As usual, Hungary’s most popular gastronomic event was organized by the MBH Bank. This year, more than 100 exhibitors brought love “country tasting”. Every year Gourmet puts a central theme on its banner: this time female energies were dominate. Both at home and abroad, more and more women are taking on a significant role in gastronomy, far beyond the boundaries of home baking and cooking and gastroblogs. Mentionig two presentations on the stage the Gourmet Academy Baker – Gabriella Ormós, talked about how to make a vegan dessert? She previously worked in a well-known fine dining restaurant, and is currently pastry chef and co-chef at Laurel Budapest.

Watched on the stage of the Gourmet Academy, Maki Stevenson – the founder of Makifood Cookery School and Events, who gave Japanese-Hungarian food combinations an insight into the world of Japanese gastronomy. On Sunday, Gourmet also celebrates children’s day: the little ones can bake and cook with stars, as well as the Kerek Perec gastronomic playground and the Dollhouse.

It was possible to take part in a real taste journey for the eyes and the mouth. Classic Hungarian flavors combined with recipes typical of the region. They came from Gyöngyös and the masterful creations of “Bori Mami” taught the taste buds a lesson. Were design absolutely as masterpiece of art! Interesting taste of the marrow snack. Well done kindness belonged to the yummy food.

At the OPIUM Restaurant stand had a long queue to get to know and taste the offerings of the special flavors brought on the spot with their pan-Asian dressings. The dish presentations to flavor profiles, symmetry enhances both visual appeal and taste experience. Truely brought street grill vibes to life. Recommend to top by and see/taste their yummy foods.

A festival without missing Pálinka ain’t worth to be, especially to have met again the Nobilis pálinka owner again after 7 years. Still brought back in mind their fresh fruity tastes. The aroma and taste of the Noblis No22 – black ruby ​​pálinka is simply awesome. The series of their full selection of Hungarian fruits in bottle is unbeatable.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

27 May

Herald News – Max combines HBO Max’s

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Recently, Max was also launched in Hungary, which provides users with twice as much content as the previous HBO Max. Gábor Hörcher’s new creative documentary, Emma and Eddie, set in the world of the webcam, is making its debut as a fresh premiere. In addition, Dennis Villenueve’s blockbuster film, Dune Part Two, as well as Max Original’s animated series and Secrets of the Monsters – Mogwai.

Last but not least, blockebuster Max combines HBO Max’s unparalleled content offering, Discovery’s entertaining non-fiction programs, and Eurosport’s premium service with world-class sports events to provide a complete experience for all members of the family.

This summer, Max will also be the home of the Olympics, and only on this platform may be able to follow every minute of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris … each and every medal, every athlete and every team will be streamed live for the subscribers, ensuring fans to never miss a single moment. Paris 2024 will be part of each package, ensuring that all the customers having full access to the world’s biggest sporting event … Opening Ceremony on July 26th, 2024. Countdown Clock is already clicking at Port de la Bourdonnais, near the iconic beams of the Eiffel Tower.

Herald News by Aggie Reiter

23 May

!Street Up! Art of Skate & International Exhibition @ Pécs

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May 24 to September 22.

Urban Art Festival for Urban Art Lovers – City of Pécs

Renowned domestic and foreign street art artists present themselves at the Street Up international exhibition in the Zsolnay Cultural District. A skateboarding exhibition titled Art of Skate can be seen in the downtown Pécs Gallery, in addition to hip-hop and skateboarding presentations, professional workshops, lectures, and guided tours, the festival’s program runs until September. In the 21st century, street art as an independent art form is unavoidable. In 2024, the Pécs Zsolnay Örökségkezelé NKft. Pécs Galleries – Visual Arts Center would like to further expand its genre palette.

At the beginning of the summer, with a series of comprehensive urban art exhibitions and a festival, it tries to present the antecedents, domestic and foreign appearances and different trends of the urban art that developed progressively from the 70s, both at m21 and at the Pécs Gallery between May 24 and September 22.

One of the outstanding exhibitions of the event is the ART OF SKATE – skateboarding from California to Pécs exhibition, which presents the history and art of skateboarding from the first attempts until it became an Olympic sport in 2021. The exhibition presents around 150 skateboards made with artistic works, relics of the skateboarding lifestyle, related fashion and works of art, photos and cultural phenomena. In 2022, more than 50,000 visitors saw the exhibition in Paris. It is curated by Philippe Danjean, an independent curator, art specialist and renowned urban art collector. The exhibition can be visited from May 24 to September 15 in the Pécs Gallery.

In the m21 Gallery in Zsolnay Quarter, the title exhibition of the festival, STREET UP, which presents street art works, can be seen from May 30 to September 22, which was created with the cooperation of the international independent curator Yasha Young. The 5 artists he represents in the exhibition are recognized and sought-after creators of international street art: Nuno Viegas from Portugal, Christian Boehmer and Adultremix from Germany, Julien de Casabianca from France, and Millo from Italy, the most mentioned creator of street art books.

At the invitation of the gallery, the French artist Erell, who won a special prize at last year’s LOKART in Pécs, the French-Austrian creative couple Jana and JS, the Polish NDZW and the Romanian Lost Optic, all of whom are participating in street art festivals (such as the annual Vienna Street Art Festival) will come to the exhibition ) well-known and popular creators, as well as the Venezuelan Zeus Salas.

In addition to the international field, the exhibition will also feature outstanding artists of Hungarian street art: Fork Imre, Void, Fat Heat, Gospe, MNU, Mejo, as well as Napush and FSing.

Imre Fork, a cult figure of Hungarian graffiti art, will also be the creator of this year’s Light Carpet covering Janus Pannonius Street at the Zsolnay Light Festival in July. Pécs street art is represented by the works of Renesound.

The conceptual works of the French Société Réaliste, the creative community of Ferenc Gróf and Jean-Baptiste Naudy, which creates conceptual art works from urban signs, scrutinize and reinterpret the signs of social publicity, similar to urban art. Their works mark the possible endpoint of urban art and its meeting with contemporary fine art.

The aim of the Zsolnay Heritage Management Visual Arts Center is to introduce peripheral genres of urban art to the general public. Thus, at this year’s exhibition, visitors can vote on which works they would like to see beyond the walls of the gallery at the next Street UP event.

Not to miss to pop by to see the amazing collection of skate boards on display such as … ones inspired by AC/DC and Vasarely, as well as tribute boards by American pop-art and graffiti artist Keith Haring. Famous New York graffiti artist Lady Pink, Kenny Scharf, Andy Warhol and Cleon Peterson also present themselves in a playful form on these surfaces. Furthermore, the first skateboard prototype, theAmerican skateboarder of the Tokyo Olympics, will be here competition jersey and the medals of the skateboarding race of this year’s Paris Olympics.

(Original snaps from the “Art of Skate” booklet)

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

23 May

Good News in the Air … 32nd. Gastroblues Festival – Paks – 2024!

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This morning at Hungary’s one-and-only Rock Museum press conference was held regarding to the forthcoming programs of the 32 Gastroblues Festival – Paks 2024. Were announced by Ádám Gárdai – Gastroblues Festival main organizer, János Süli – patron, Dr. Antal Kovács – Paks Nuclear Power Plant communications director. Invited guests: representatives of Visk and Galánta, as well as performers to be heard at the festivals. Also an exhibition was introduced by Béla Tamás Tóth (Tűzkerék xT). On the spot received a sample in tasting the wine selections which will quench the thirst for the visitors at Gastroblues Festival e.g. courtesy of the Anda, Eszterbauer, Légli, and Takler wineries.

From the Hungarian classics rock guys the public can hear fifty concerts on five stages. The star performers are Omega Testamentum – which preserves the legacy of the legendary band Omega under the leadership of drummer Ferenc Debreczeni, will play at the ASE Sports Hall – 5th of July. The Ismerős Arcok 25 years old this year, and Gyula Bill Deák, 75, and his band will perform on the 7th of July at the ASE Sporttelep. The Szebényi-Gottárd duo, i.e. the Blues MD, will give a concert with Iván Vitáris and Ganxsta Zolee. Tornoczky All Access will perform in front of the audience; Led by Károly Németh, supplemented by Luca Kézdy and János Závodi, the Mini ensemble; and at the church concerts. Club concerts from Monday to Sunday. Several formations from neighboring boarder present themselves, such as the Pál Balázs Jenő Band from Rozsnyo and the Brothers Zenekar – Kézdivásárhely.

The audience hungry for blues will not be fasting … Sicilian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso the awesome star performing this year’s at the 32nd Paks International Gastroblues Festival. From July 1 to 7. The Italian musician is coming to Paks with his trio. The 27-year-old Matteo Mancuso, who plays with a special right-handed finger technique, has gained huge popularity on YouTube with his videos, and is one of the hottest talents on the international blues scene. In addition to blues, he also plays swing, jazz rock, hard rock and country. He has also played with Al Di Meola, Steve Vai and Joe Bonamassa.

The other foreign performer the French superb rock guitarist lady – Laura Cox will rock the show. Laura Cox, was also raised by the people of the internet and has made three records so far.

The Gastroblues Festival has been providing financial support for the needy for years. The festival will receive proceeds from the tasting tickets, the charity cooking competition, the tickets for the church concerts, and the proceeds from the wine-friendly meeting.

Chief organizer Ádám Gárdai informed that this time the main venue of the Gastroblues Festival, the ESZI Hall, will be replaced this year by the ASE Sports Hall, which has much better acoustics. The club concerts will take place in the ASE restaurant and the Gastroblues Club, and the church concerts will take place in the Evangelical Church. The location of the Gastroblues Piknik in the Carpathian Basin is ASE Sporttelep.

The traditional wine lovers’ meeting will take place on July 5-6, those interested can taste the wide selection of wines from the regions wineries. Fans of blues, jazz and rock music may ease their hunger and enjoy gastronomic pleasures in addition to their favorite genres, as well as sip quality wines.

At the press conference was delivered a catalog presenting the 30 years Gastroblues Traveling Exhibition.

Recommendation and snaps by Aggie Reiter


22 May

The Rosalia Wine Picnic – City Park -2024.

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Huge summer kick-off garden party in the heart of Budapest – May 31 – June 2, – City Park.

The Rosalia Wine Picnic returns with almost 40 exhibitors.

Visitors will love the hustle and bustle at the Rosalia Wine Picnic.

City park, garden party, picnic table, tastes, smells, sunshine and, of course, ice-cold rosé. What else is needed for a perfect start to summer – we could ask – but everyone who visits the pulsating heart of Budapest, the Rosalia Wine Picnic, will get the answer. The city’s biggest garden party awaits lovers of rosés, sparkling wine and delicious food with a great program again this year, along with the right accessories, of course, since the afternoons and evenings will be full of fun and partying until dawn.
A brand new Rosalia glass that you will need too!

If you are tired of traditional festival glasses and would rather drink Rosé from a nicer, bigger, cooler, shinier glass … this summer, definitely get the new glass from Rosalia! The beauties made of high-quality, lead-free crystal glass come directly from the Stölzle-Lauschitz glass factory in Germany. This year’s expressive graphics on the glasses make wine bar moments fun all year round.


A couple additional programs that will bring you relaxation during the weekend… Gourmet snacks not only for adventurers … Breakfast + Lunch = BRUNCH … Grand selection on the spot from Hungary’ Rosé winemakers … Wine yoga – the latest relaxation with a glass of wine in hand.

Recommandation by: Aggie Reiter

22 May

The 16th “Tatai Patara 1597” Hungary’s Turkish Era Historical Festival

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Central Europe’s most special festival is coming, where you too can defeat the Turks

May 24-26, 2024

On this coming week-end those interested can witness the spectacular clashes between Hungarian and Turkish armies from the past on the banks of the Old Lake at Tata. Traditionalists dressed in period clothes will relive the events and interesting facts of the siege of Tata Castle 427 years ago. The “miracle weapon” of the age, the patara, will be also introduced. On this anniversary day of May, the 1597 siege of Győr, the Tata garrison, is regarded as Győr’s outpost at the end of the century, recalls the events of the time and commemorates the Komárom castle captain Count Miklós Pálffy, who captured the castle using a new weapon, the patara, and his heroic soldiers, as well as the Ottoman armies that confronted them.

The three-day series of events will welcome visitors on the shores of Öreg-tó between May 24 and 26. The opening ceremony of the event will take place on Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. in Tata’s Castle Square. At the event, Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Minister of National Defense of Hungary, patron of the “Tatai Patara 1597” Turkish Period History Festival, will be holding a welcome speech.

Dressed in period clothes and equipped with authentic weapons, the reenactors re-enact the battles between the Hungarian and Turkish armies that took place 427 years ago based on the surviving historical documents, such as Count Miklós Pálffy’s victory report.

At the event, more than 500 traditionalists present the muskets, mortar cannons and falconettes of the period in action to the interested parties. May see equestrian and archery demonstrations. On the spot also to ease the thirt and hunger, the finest wines of the Neszmély wine region and the masterpieces of Turkish cuisine. On the “Deák-Patara” and National Defense Day “time travel”, arriving students can learn about the history of Hungary under the Turkish occupation, while “Aprajafalv”a” = Small kids village awaits their presence.

At the event, the 1st Armored Brigade of Tata’s MH Klapka György awaits the curious with a military technology demonstration, while visitors to the site can choose products of true to age from the 135 artisan vendors.

There will be a spectacular element of the program series on Friday evening, after the volley of muskets, fireworks launched from the nasadas lit up with torches on the Old Lake, as well as the siege brightened by the deployment of the patara on Sunday afternoon, and the hoisting of the Hungarian flag on the castle promontory.

History and the patara in brief: At the end of the 19th century, Tata Castle, as a suburb of Komárom and Győr, changed hands several times. In May 1597, the forces led by Count Miklós Miklós, the castle captain of Komárom, approached the fortress hidden from Dunaalmás, and after the arrival of the expected reinforcements from Esztergom, they began the attack on May 23, in the evening hours. Here in Hungary, the patara, operated by military engineer Johann Bernstein, was deployed for the first time. It was a bell-shaped device made of bronze and filled with gunpowder, and after it was ignited, it burst through the castle gate and opened the way for the besieging royal armies.

May your week-end be filled with entertainment rolling back in time.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

21 May

The 25-year-old Matrix 4K version is coming to Budapest’s cinemas again this year!

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For over just one week, celebrating the cult work’s quarter-century anniversary in a dignified way, by the Pannónia Movie Ltd. Whether already seen the movie wayback the classic 1999  film … never mind … for those who have seen the movie wayback will be a time trip and for those probably be stuck in a cinema seat who are seeing it for the first time. Have had been revolutionized several aspects of the film industry yet its still felt today. Will be on screem at two Budapest cinemas during the first week of the summer, beginning on May 30.

The questioning of its originality was already a topic at the time of its premiere, since in addition to the 136-minute sci-fi, two other titles dealt with the theme of virtual reality simulation in the same year, namely 13th Floor and David Cronenberg’s eXistenZ – The Game of Life, moreover, all three Within 2 months, it debuted in English-speaking territories.

Of course, the topic is only one thing, the Wachowskis didn’t invent the various visual solutions themselves (John Woo had a great influence on them), they just knew how to use them so well that the Matrix rightly jumps in right away if  (editor”Q” … remember the time-slowing bullet time effect, 25 years ago was out of space on screen). Anyway, there was a similar one in Penge a year earlier …  just a reminder of the camera movement that freezes the image and goes around with shots taken by cameras at the same moment. The birth of the term bullet time itself is already associated with the film, and although Hollywood also used it fondly – not only as a parody – it eventually found a serious afterlife in the gaming industry with classics such as the Max Payne trilogy or Need for Speed: Most Wanted from 2005.

The breathtaking visual effects have aged perfectly well, especially in today’s already overused CGI ocean, which often produces worse-looking final results, despite the fact that two and a half decades have passed. That is why, in addition to all the iconic elements and visible parts of the Matrix, it is still a refreshing sight on the big screen, assails our ears with even more memorable music and sound effects, with so many hit-list songs.

There is hardly any need to dwell on the actors and the story for such an influential work. Although its sequels are strongly divisive, the first part celebrating the anniversary is surrounded by unanimous love. In order to provide the greatest possible experience on the cinema screen in 2024, the cult film, which won 4 Oscars out of its 4 nominations, will be screened in the latest 4K version.

From May 30 to June 5, it will be possible to indulge in nostalgia in two different formats, or to experience the pill selection on the big screen for the first time. Ticket can be purchased for synchronized performances at the Lurdy Cinema, and subtitled performances at the Cinema MOM.

An age-restricted movie, therefore above 16 yrs.

Recommendation by Aggie Reiter

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