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Klimt “The Kiss” – Exhibition on Screen in Hungarian Cinemas.

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In December, the newest member of the Exhibition on Screen, the English fine art documentary of the iconic Klimt – “The Kiss”, distributed by Pannonia Entertainment, will be released in Hungarian cinemas.

Director: Ali Ray – Producer: Phil Grabsky – Music: Asa Bennet – Producer and distributor: Seventh Art Productions.

“Maybe not everyone knows who painted it, when and why, but it can be known through Gustav Klimt’s painting “The Kiss.”

Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” is one of the most famous and most reproduced paintings in the world. It is perhaps the most popular poster on the walls of student dormitories from Beijing to Boston.
The suggestive picture depicting an unknown couple, painted in Vienna around 1908, enchants viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials. But what is behind the appeal of the painting; and who was its creator? You can find out when watching the documentary film.
A close study of the painting – the real gold, the decorative patterns, the symbolism and the seething eroticism – takes us to the remarkable turn-of-the-century Vienna, when a new world was battling the old.

Recomenttion by Aggie Reiter

Primitivo and its Italian counterparts @ Budapest

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Today attended on the second occasion @ the AB-OVO wine shop @ SZEGA – Budagyöngye Shopping Center, whereas was held winetasting for the winelovers and wine-related professionals to taste the flavors of the Made-in-Italy  wines from the Puglia areas. The Puglia wine area lay in bigger land than the whole territory of Hungary, so we are talking about an enormous wine field, whereas dozen-of-dozen characteritc winemakers produce their wines.   Twelve bottle of Italian wines were in line to be tasted along with crunchy-muchy yummy foodies to match the Italian wines on the spot. These delicous bit-and-pieces was served by the SZEGA grocery store.

Would highlight a couple:

IMG_6378The rosé made from Primitivo! Has a unique character, hard to compare with other rosés. Hand harvested from red earth rich in organic matter. This was followed by gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in steel tanks at a low temperature, with short skin contact, with special yeast strains. Its color is pale pink. In addition to strawberry jelly, cherry, watermelon, some rose petals and aromatic herbs can also be found in its aroma. In the mouth, the richness of the aroma is almost enormous, with a fruity, thick sip that lasts a long time. It goes well with tomato or seafood pasta, tuna tartar, risottos, or even Thai chicken with piri-piri sauce.

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Femar Gran Appasso Primitivo Rosé IGP 2020. Rosé, which is made from Primitivo, has a unique character that is difficult to compare with other rosés. Hand harvested from red earth rich in organic matter. This was followed by gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in steel tanks at a low temperature, with short skin contact, with special yeast strains. Its color is pale pink. In addition to strawberry jelly, cherry, watermelon, some rose petals and aromatic herbs can also be found in its aroma. Gastronomic benefits … perfect for tomato or seafood pastas, tuna tartar, risottos, or even Thai chicken. Recommended serving temperature: 8-10C. 

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Masca del Tacco Lu Ceppu Negroamaro. The appellation Lu Ceppu takes its name from the stump of the grape cluster, which conveys the power of the ancient area here and testifies to the work of the generations who have been working with the grapes all their lives. Negroamaro has always been one of the most representative grapes of the Puglia wine region, from which excellent wines are made. The grapes were harvested towards the end of September from the lower-lying areas covered with red soil rich in organic matter. After gentle pressing, it was kept on the skins for a short time and then fermented in steel tanks. Its color is a sparkling, bright ruby red. Its intense aroma is blackberry, cherry, aromatic herbs, mild tobacco leaves, with some balsamic. In the mouth it is silky, perfectly structured, with fresh, smooth tannins and a long aftertaste. Gastronomic benefits … with raw, smoked hams, ragout pastas, mushroom risotto, lamb and pork, and medium-aged cheeses. Recommended consumption temperature: 16-18C

By-the-way … at least four facts are worthwhile to keep in mind … 1. The Primitivo grape was brought to Italy from Croatia in the 1700s … 2. The name Primitivo means “first to ripen” … 3. Primitivo and Zinfandel are the same grape variety … 4. Sweet wines made from the grape are called “dolce naturale”

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

“Whispering Land” – Solidarity Connect Israeli Art with Hungarian Art – Contemporary Art Exhibition.

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Exhibition display: December, 7. 2023 – January, 7. 2024., @ Budapest

Upon invitation to the exhibition’s press launch in addition to seven major cities, the Jerusalem Biennale can also be seen in Budapest at the Museum of Ethnography – District, XIV., 35. Dózsa György Road.
“This exhibition is a stands solidarity for Israel,” said György Szegő –  artistic director of the Műcsarnok, adding that the Jerusalem Biennale is an important venue for fine arts life. Attila Turi – president of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, recalled that the 6th Jerusalem Biennale did not open on the planned November date this year due to the war that broke out as a result of the terrorist attack on October 7.

Because of the war, the 6th Jerusalem Biennale, announced under the title Iron Flock (Vasnyáj), had to be postponed, but presumably in 2024, sometime during  Springtime will be take place. Budapest just as other big cities hosting in one of the thirty-five exhibitions. Under adventurous circumstances, in a very short time, the exhibition was completed, which included the landscapes of the failed Jerusalem Biennale, supplemented by the works of Hungarian artists.

Getting art objects out of Israel now, during the wartime, was absolutely less easy, as less planes took-off with a smaller capacity, and the documents of the shipment  in a way got mixed up its way. Rami Ozeri – founding director of the biennale, flew to Budapest from Israel so that the art objects could be “exhibited”. The president of the MMA said that one part of the biennale’s projects will be presented in seven big cities: in addition to Budapest, New York, London, Rome, Turin, Los Angeles and Buenos Aires. This creates a kind of cultural network, he added.

At the exhibition will feature the works of 20 Israeli and 18 Hungarian artists with the participation of three Israeli and three Hungarian curators. The exhibition presents traditional and alternative, contemporary interpretations of landscape depiction, from plein-air painting to symbolic expressions. The works presented in thematic groups reflect each other and create a comprehensive, contemporary art landscape, Attila Turi – MMA president explained Q.: “The opportunity to show the power of art in this way, despite the depressing events, strengthens the connection between the culturally diverse Jerusalem and the city’s supportive community around the world.”
“The request to implement the exhibition came in a terrible situation, it was clear that we had to make this gesture,” said Lajos Kemecsi – director general of the Museum of Ethnography and added Q.:  The institution is no stranger to hosting such an exhibition, a contemporary exhibition can still be seen in the museum.  The short deadline was a challenge, but it proved the preparedness and willingness to cooperate.  László Koppány Csáji director of the MMA’s Art Theory and Methodological Research Institute, recalled that at the beginning of November, when the invitation arrived, it seemed almost impossible to create an international exhibition of this weight. With the exhibition, we express our solidarity and connect Israeli art with Hungarian art, said the director. He pointed out that the works of art displayed in the 800 square meter space of the Ethnographic Museum reflect to each other.
Curator Vera Pilpoul from Italy, who organized the exhibition “Behind the Mask” in the small town of Casale Monferrato – Italy, signed in online at the press conference. She said: the theme of the accepted exhibition was the Book of Esther, and Israeli and Italian artists presented themselves. The large-scale works had to be reproduced on site, alongside the contemporary works, the ancient Scroll of Esther was also visible, added the curator.
Tibor Munkácsy Award-winning painter Iski Kocsis, one of the curators and director of the Budapest exhibition, spoke about how the Israeli and Hungarian works can be seen in 5 thematic groups in Budapest, reflecting on the landscape, the land, the homeland. The exhibited works include oil paintings, large-scale drawings and photography. The Hungarian artists included young people and several Kossuth Prize winners, he said. Among other things, the thematic groups are built around the dystopian landscape, landscape as environment and home, the relationship between landscape and man, and landscape and ecological thinking. The curator also said that the title of the original project, which was not realized in Jerusalem, was Landscape, Landscape, Landscape.

In addition to Tibor Iski Kocsis, the curators of the exhibition were Nehemja Boáz, Ofer Kahana, Victor Rjabkin and Avi Róth.

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter

Premier of “Péter Fekete” Centrál Theater – Budapest

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Premiere  Friday – December, 8. 7 p.m.

Musical play in two parts.

Although Péter Fekete is a fairy tale in terms of its genre, its basic situation is still very relevant today. The handsome stock market shark meets the world’s biggest badass, who can achieve anything and collapses. Complete disaster! So what could be a more profitable investment than founding a joint stock company for your bad luck? The business starts, but love intervenes: both the worn-out gentleman and the loser meet the great Ó. The thrilling love chase is interspersed with evergreen hits and in the finale, happy couples are already holding hands.

On December 8, the Central Theater in Budapest will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a re-arranged presentation of the theater’s first premier. Attila Magyar played the title role of the Hungarian classic Péter Fekete, then and now, but the audience can also see Juli Básti again in the role of the grand lady Ella Szőnyi. However, the person of the director changed, her son Samu Puskás took over the baton from Tamás Puskás. In this haunting tale set in the1930s Budapest, the events revolve around a boyfriend and a stock market shark, and of course love plays a part in everything. We can see Róbert Alföldi in the role of Uncle Charlie, Tibor Fehér plays the handsome businessman, Dorina Martinovics plays the typist in love with the young titan, while actress Eszter Balla plays his aspiring younger sister.

“Peter Fekete is a touching tale for all of us, boys and girls, wise young adults. With such a level of charm, guides us towards accepting our complete interdependence, that suddenly black and white, loneliness and reciprocated love are within arm’s reach.” said by director Samu.

Hungarian play in original language, yet with its awesome actors and actress will be an excellent opportunity to see this entertainment performance even with less Hungarian language knowledge.

Authors – Mihály Eisemann –  Gyula Somogyi –  Lyrics István ZágonAdditional actorts: István Békeffy – Imre Füredi – Imre Harmath – László SzilágyiReworked by Hilda HarsingDirector –  Samu Puskás.

Further show dates to this month: Sunday, December 10 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, December. 13. – 7 p.m. Sunday, December 31 – 3 p.m.

It is expected to be a very popular piece, so it is worth A.S.A.P. to buy a ticket available on the spot … Address:

Photo by Zoltán Sárosi

Recommender by Aggie Reiter

Women’s Management Club of MVÜK (Business Association of Hungarian Business Managers)

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Women’s Management Club of MVÜK (Business Association of Hungarian Business Managers) held their press gathering at the Haris Park – Budapest, whereas invitated guest spoked about female and male experiences  in the field of senior managers. During the presentation showing the boards of statistical numbers concerning the research results on this topic.

“To do or not to do, i.e. should the characteristics of being a manager be changed?” In October 2023, the Women’s Management Club of the Business Association of Hungarian Business Managers conducted a gap-filling, non-representative research under the title, which assessed the strengths, challenges, competences, areas to be developed, and stereotypes related to female leadership in small and medium-sized companies operating in Hungary. The research was carried out with the support of OPTEN, the Women’s Management Club of MVÜK (Business Association of Hungarian Business Managers), and the managers of its member companies.
During the survey, 221 questions were answered by senior managers. The results highlighted, among other things, that there is still work to be done, because the numbers regarding the proportion of female managers and equality in the labor market have hardly changed since the research carried out two years earlier.

In a netshell: A quote from the presentation: “Q”: How to achieve your business goals with marketing, communication and knowledge management tools?
“A”: Our messages really reach their destination, when they really make sense, if we formulate them consciously and conscientiously and deliver them using the appropriate communication channels. If our messages are about how we can add value to the professional and business lives of others, then those who read or hear them will instinctively or intentionally return again and again and connect with those who will benefit from their knowledge and experience.

Riport and snap by Aggie Reiter

The world-famous Loreena McKennitt again arriving to Budapest.

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“The Visit Revisited” Tour –  March 24, 2024, 8 p.m – MVM Dome – Budapest
The world-famous Loreena McKennitt, the multi-award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter, will visit Budapest again in 2024 as part of her 24-stop spring European tour, to the delight of her fans, and they can meet her at the concert.
Loreena McKennitt’s eclectic mix of Celtic music, pop, folk has sold more than 14 million albums worldwide during her career. Her recordings have achieved gold, platinum and multi-platinum status in 15 countries and four continents.She has been nominated for two Grammy Awards and won two Juno Awards and a Billboard International Achievement Award. She is familiar with the world’s most renowned and historically important concert halls, from Carnegie Hall to the famous Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain, but he has already performed with the late majesty “Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. and His Majesty King Charles III”, as well as before other heads of state.
McKennitt and her fellow musicians will start the “Visit Revisited tour” in Eindhoven, the Netherlands on March 6, 2024, and will end in London on April 8. In the meantime, they will perform in Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Hungary and Poland.
The tour celebrates the anniversary of the Juno Award winner’s album The Visit, which was originally released in Canada in 1991 and became an international hit in 1992 under Warner Music Group. This album brought her international popularity, the album was a real milestone in the artist’s life, and since then she has been conquering and increasing her fans worldwide with unbroken success. Among the performers, McKennitt is accompanied by: Caroline Lavelle (cello), Brian Hughes (guitar), Hugh Marsh (violin) and Dudley Phillips (bass guitar).
Recommended by Aggie Reiter

Deák Bill Gyula 75th Anniversary Concert

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Saturday, November 18, 2023. – Budapest
Papp László Budapest Sport Arena

Venue:  District XIV., 2. Stefánia Rd. Budapest

Special Guest: Caramel

Deák Bill Gyula is undeniably the Hungarian king of the blues, shaping not only generations but an entire musical era during his over half-century-long career. His passion and commitment to music leave an enduring mark on the world of music. Deák Bill,having the ‘deepest-voice’is a musical icon. The uniqueness of the blues he represents lies in the fact that he is a truly lovable legend, adored and respected not only by the industry but also by the audience. As he once said Q:”Blues is a way of life, a feeling that captivates and never lets go. I am eagerly looking forward to the concert, and my immense gratitude goes to the audience for standing by me for decades. It’s a tremendous joy, wealth, and satisfaction for me that I can dedicate my whole life to what I love most in the world – music, the stage, and the audience. I strive to reciprocate this love and respect.”

At the concert Caramel will be the special guest at Deák Bill Gyula’s 75th-anniversary. Caramel is one of the outstanding figures in the Hungarian music scene, reigning over the national pop music scene for nearly two decades. He captivate the audience with his uplifting personality and wonderful voice. At the concert will be some duets by the two awesome singers

The concert organized by Green Stage Production.

Tickets on the spot and/or eventim.hu

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12th Diplomatic Charity Fair 2023 @ Budapest

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The twelfth edition of the Diplomatic Fair, organized by the Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest, Madame Szilvia Szijjártó-Nagy – spouse of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, will be highlighting the event.  

Keep in mind to “Shop around the World in one day!

Just as in previous years, will be present several countries national stalls to showcase their traditional products, national souvenirs, crafts and special unique items. The Embassies  food corner will enable having a feeling as being in that country to taste the local food, drink, sweeties without a long hours flight to reach it. Visitors can look forward to exciting cultural entertainment provided by several participating embassies.

The Diplomatic Charity Fair organized by the Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest coming up on Sunday, 19th November 2023.  Opening  hours  10a.m. to 5p.m.

This year the event will move to be at a more larger, spacious venue @ BÁLNA BUDAPEST

Venue District IX. 11-12  Fővám Square – Budapest.

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Diplomatic Charity Fair 2023 will be donated to the following Hungarian Charities: “Együtt Az Autistákért” – a foundation supporting initiatives that create a more liveable, acceptable and equal world for people living with autism. “Csodalámpa Alapítvány – a foundation fulfilling the special wishes of terminally ill children. “SOS Gyermekfalvak” – a foundation helping children in need in Hungary

As in the previous years will be Raffles for large and small prizes.

The entrance fee is 1000HUF … in use for charity. Children under the age of 14 have free entry.

Update by Aggie Reiter

Season of Advent @Várkert Bazaar – Budapest

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The Advent program series of the Várkert Bazaar will be organized for the 9th time heard at the press gathering  were present were: Krisztina Sikota, Deputy General Director of Tourism, Culture and Communication of the Castle Administration, who spoke about the forthcoming season of Advent specialities of the Castle Bazaar and the Budavári Palace Quarter. The Várkert Bazaar will open its doors on the 26th of November, when several concerts will begin. Performers will entertain the visiting audience in different genres and ends on 23rd of December.

The series of Advent events of Várkert Bazar, begins on the 26th of November with the album launch concert of singer Kati Wolf with her latest band. She added will be professional dancers, full-blooded pop-rock, the spinning rhythm.  Within her new album she tried herself as a lyricist for the first time.  Her songs tell about her own feelings.

Marcsi Borbás talked about the outdoor, open-air exhibition at the end of November, with Xmas gastronomy, namely “Tales around the table”.  Also on the 9th and 12th of December, she will hold a  presentation on the festive foods typical of the Carpathian Basin and the customs associated with them in an unusual guided tour within hot drinks and festive delicacies await those walking in the renewed Budavári Palace District. On the first three Sundays of Advent, children and their parents can occupy and enjoy  themselves at free crafts  gatherings from 10 a.m.

The Bagossy Brothers Company from Transylvania,  awaits the audience with a double Advent concert on the first Sunday of Advent on the 3rd of December. On the 9th of December, special concert titled “Dance in the Snow”. The Kossuth Prize-winning performer, composer, poet Tamás Szarka explained their special concert will tune to the holiday Season.

Sena Dagadu, singer of Irie Maffia will give a festive concert entitled “This family” on the 16th of December, accompanied by brass bands and a gospel choir. After last year’s highly successful performances, this year a fantastic double concert will be on the 17th of December with the participation of popular artists such as Dóri Behumi, Juci Németh, Bori Rutkai, György Ferenczi, Frenk, András Keleti, László Kollár-Klemencz and Mező Misi.

Kristóf Gáncs, the deputy president director and communications director of the Ecumenical Relief Society, drew attention to their national Advent fundraising campaign.

Family programs will not be missing … during the first three Sundays of Advent, children and their parents can enjoy free crafts gatherings from 10 a.m. They can make the family’s Advent wreath together, as well as small gifts and decorations for the holidays.

The Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra this year, as foreign orchestra with a thousand faces will add color to the Advent program on stage on the 10th of December.

The Honvéd Men’s Band, will give a festive concert entitled “Dawn of Advent”, featuring unusual pieces of music and transcriptions from the Renaissance to the present day.

The Hungarian tradition of applied arts is revived at the Advent fair, which will be held in the hall of the Várkert Bazaar. During the first three weekends of Advent, contemporary applied art awaits all those who want to give a gift of real value.  Artistic works of popular designers and award-winning designers on the spot. It will be possible to meet the creators of the objects and learn about the material, style, and history of the works of art: Selected industrial artists will hold special workshops with the co-operation of the Rearticon Art Association. Open to the public on Saturday, December 2, and 9, and 16. from 2 p.m. On Sundays, December 3 and 10, and 17. from 10 a.m.

The “Apostrophe “ series of the Várkert Literature is waiting for the public with a special Xmas edition,  entitled  “Angel’s music – candlelight“, visitors can experience the anticipation together and hear stories related to Advent and  hear family recipes for the upcoming Season on the 12th of December. This time the literary guest Anna Juhász will be Marcsi Borbás and writer Olga Szederkényi.

Regarding  the Xmas and New Year’s customs in the 19th century,  discussion will be held in Hungarian on the 5th of December in the “Mysterious History” series. The host of the program Csaba Katona – historian, talks with Zoltán Fónagy – associate professor of ELTE (Eötvös Loránt University of Science).

Further informatin – Guidelines to the venue: https://varkertbazar.hu/

Riport and snaps by Aggie Reiter