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Shops Closed on 19 & 20 May - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 15 May 2024 4:20 PM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a public holiday in Hungary, and so shops will be closed on Sunday and Monday, 19 & 20 May. It's a Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible. It is also known as Whit Sunday.
Escape from Budapest to Java in Indonesia - Part 1: Jakarta, Eclectic Capital of Contrasts
- 23 Apr 2024 11:11 AM
- specials
Indonesia is blessed with some of nature's most beautiful creations, even when compared to other amazing Asian destinations, and comes complete with many man-made wonders. It’s a country with an extraordinary history, and an all-embracing population of over 275 million. They're a genuinely welcoming and hospitable people, plenty of whom speak English - frequently they're totally fluent in the ...
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Insider's Guide: Ancient Hungarian Script
- 8 Jan 2024 12:42 PM
- community & culture
Expats may well find themselves faced with fascinating but unreadable script while living in Hungary – and we’re not talking about the standard Hungarian language which as we all know is pretty challenging.
Black Veil Brides Concert, Budapest Aréna, 20 November
- 17 Nov 2023 3:57 PM
- entertainment
Committed to uncompromising expression, with a foundation in hard rock tradition, Black Veil Brides is now a postmodern heavy metal institution with a legion of like-minded fans and supporters worldwide.
Public Holiday In Hungary On Wednesday 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 30 Oct 2023 6:19 AM
- community & culture
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash - Bowie, Charity & Partying for England
- 28 Apr 2023 11:59 AM
- specials
By Peterjon Cresswell: Sundowners, Shakespeare and Jerusalem. Fish & chips, Tikka Masala and Eton Mess. Fine local wines, G&T's, English whisky, ale and cocktails. Let’s Dance, Stairway to Heaven and Suffragette City. A song for Ukraine, blackjack, Bond, a charity auction and raffle prize winners. To sum it up in a few words, that’s not a bad start.
Watch: Easter Customs In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2023 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Small boys learn this rhyme when they are still in the kindergarten, and they sing it to girls on Easter Monday, and then promptly 'sprinkle' them - without waiting for an answer to the poem:
"Through the greenwood going
I saw a blue violet growing
I saw it start to wither
Can I water this flower?"
Top 5 Lesser Known UNESCO Wonders In Hungary
- 9 Mar 2023 3:16 PM
- getting around
Here you can see the least famous yet fantastic local World Heritage Sites, along with a brief description about why they’re so wonderful.
Shops Closed on 19 & 20 May - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 15 May 2024 4:20 PM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a public holiday in Hungary, and so shops will be closed on Sunday and Monday, 19 & 20 May. It's a Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible. It is also known as Whit Sunday.
Escape from Budapest to Java in Indonesia - Part 1: Jakarta, Eclectic Capital of Contrasts
- 23 Apr 2024 11:11 AM
- specials
Indonesia is blessed with some of nature's most beautiful creations, even when compared to other amazing Asian destinations, and comes complete with many man-made wonders. It’s a country with an extraordinary history, and an all-embracing population of over 275 million. They're a genuinely welcoming and hospitable people, plenty of whom speak English - frequently they're totally fluent in the ...
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Insider's Guide: Ancient Hungarian Script
- 8 Jan 2024 12:42 PM
- community & culture
Expats may well find themselves faced with fascinating but unreadable script while living in Hungary – and we’re not talking about the standard Hungarian language which as we all know is pretty challenging.
Black Veil Brides Concert, Budapest Aréna, 20 November
- 17 Nov 2023 3:57 PM
- entertainment
Committed to uncompromising expression, with a foundation in hard rock tradition, Black Veil Brides is now a postmodern heavy metal institution with a legion of like-minded fans and supporters worldwide.
Public Holiday In Hungary On Wednesday 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 30 Oct 2023 6:19 AM
- community & culture
All Saints' Day is a celebration of all Christian saints, particularly those who have no special feast days of their own, in many Roman Catholic, Anglican and Protestant churches. In many western churches it is annually held November 1. It is also known as All Hallows Tide, All-Hallomas, or All Hallows' Day.
See What Happened @ St. George's Day Bash - Bowie, Charity & Partying for England
- 28 Apr 2023 11:59 AM
- specials
By Peterjon Cresswell: Sundowners, Shakespeare and Jerusalem. Fish & chips, Tikka Masala and Eton Mess. Fine local wines, G&T's, English whisky, ale and cocktails. Let’s Dance, Stairway to Heaven and Suffragette City. A song for Ukraine, blackjack, Bond, a charity auction and raffle prize winners. To sum it up in a few words, that’s not a bad start.
Watch: Easter Customs In Hungary
- 6 Apr 2023 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Small boys learn this rhyme when they are still in the kindergarten, and they sing it to girls on Easter Monday, and then promptly 'sprinkle' them - without waiting for an answer to the poem:
"Through the greenwood going
I saw a blue violet growing
I saw it start to wither
Can I water this flower?"
Top 5 Lesser Known UNESCO Wonders In Hungary
- 9 Mar 2023 3:16 PM
- getting around
Here you can see the least famous yet fantastic local World Heritage Sites, along with a brief description about why they’re so wonderful.