33 result(s) for danube carnival
Busó Festivities In Mohács Mark End Of Winter In Hungary
- 15 Feb 2018 8:58 AM
- community & culture
Last weekend the traditional end-of-winter carnival was held in southern Hungary. This annual festival in Mohács is a six-day event named after the busós, scary-looking costumed locals wearing wooden masks and woolly cloaks, as Euronews shows in this video.
Budapest Carnival To Celebrate Visegrád Group Foundation, 11 February
- 12 Feb 2018 8:01 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
A day-long carnival will be held in Budapest on Sunday, 11 February to celebrate the foundation of the Visegrád Group 27 years ago, a spokesman for the event said on Thursday.
'Danube Carnival' In Budapest, Now On Until 18 June
- 1 Jun 2017 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Budapest hosts one of the most colourful series of cultural events of the year every June. Annually the Danube Carnival presents a wide range of 'phenomenal programs' at several spots around the city - where guests can enjoy folk, symphonic and world music, traditional and contemporary dance, and colourful folklore performances by the various participating countries.
Busó Festival In Mohács, 23 - 25 February
- 20 Feb 2017 1:35 AM
- community & culture
According to local legend, 'devils' still come on boats from the Island of Mohács. After arriving they proceed to Kóló Square , and then all parade through the streets, mixing with the audience along the way.
'Danube Carnival' International Gala In Budapest, 18 June
- 3 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This summer the Danube Carnival promises a unique programme highlighting Hungarian traditions and cultural heritage. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Margaret Island and the Open-Air Stage there, audiences can enjoy a dance performance celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. This epic show stages the most important turning points of the twentieth century for ...
Busó Carnival, Mohács, 4 - 9 February 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
From the Island of Mohács the „devils” still come on boats, according to the legend. Those arriving by boats walk to Kóló Square to join the rest, and then all proceed through the streets, mixing in with the audience along the way.
Xpat Preview: Hungary's Top 7 Cultural Events In 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – for sure a great selection of programmes will characterize 2016! We have collected 7 of the most exciting ones below, among them unusual folklore festivals, cool art programmes, and open-air opera events.
Traditional "Farsang" Carnival Season In Hungary
- 1 Jan 2016 8:09 AM
- entertainment
The Farsang ("Fasching" in German, "Carnevale" in Italian, "Carnival" in English, "Mardi Gras" in French) season is upon us, and throughout Europe (especially in the Christian countries), and in the US in New Orleans in particular. This is the period to eat, drink and be merry before Lent, as Lent is the period of fasting and abstinence which begins on Ash Wednesday.
Danube Carnival, International Multicultural Festival
- 19 Jun 2014 11:04 AM
- community & culture
Now on, this super summer carnival incorporates many European performers as well as exotic guest ensembles from overseas including Asia. On until 22 June, around 12-15 international ensembles with nearly 300 artists will perform in Budapest and around Hungary.
Busó Festivities In Mohács Mark End Of Winter In Hungary
- 15 Feb 2018 8:58 AM
- community & culture
Last weekend the traditional end-of-winter carnival was held in southern Hungary. This annual festival in Mohács is a six-day event named after the busós, scary-looking costumed locals wearing wooden masks and woolly cloaks, as Euronews shows in this video.
Budapest Carnival To Celebrate Visegrád Group Foundation, 11 February
- 12 Feb 2018 8:01 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
A day-long carnival will be held in Budapest on Sunday, 11 February to celebrate the foundation of the Visegrád Group 27 years ago, a spokesman for the event said on Thursday.
'Danube Carnival' In Budapest, Now On Until 18 June
- 1 Jun 2017 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Budapest hosts one of the most colourful series of cultural events of the year every June. Annually the Danube Carnival presents a wide range of 'phenomenal programs' at several spots around the city - where guests can enjoy folk, symphonic and world music, traditional and contemporary dance, and colourful folklore performances by the various participating countries.
Busó Festival In Mohács, 23 - 25 February
- 20 Feb 2017 1:35 AM
- community & culture
According to local legend, 'devils' still come on boats from the Island of Mohács. After arriving they proceed to Kóló Square , and then all parade through the streets, mixing with the audience along the way.
'Danube Carnival' International Gala In Budapest, 18 June
- 3 Jun 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
This summer the Danube Carnival promises a unique programme highlighting Hungarian traditions and cultural heritage. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Margaret Island and the Open-Air Stage there, audiences can enjoy a dance performance celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. This epic show stages the most important turning points of the twentieth century for ...
Busó Carnival, Mohács, 4 - 9 February 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
From the Island of Mohács the „devils” still come on boats, according to the legend. Those arriving by boats walk to Kóló Square to join the rest, and then all proceed through the streets, mixing in with the audience along the way.
Xpat Preview: Hungary's Top 7 Cultural Events In 2016
- 4 Feb 2016 11:45 AM
- community & culture
Classic music, folk traditions, contemporary cinema and much more – for sure a great selection of programmes will characterize 2016! We have collected 7 of the most exciting ones below, among them unusual folklore festivals, cool art programmes, and open-air opera events.
Traditional "Farsang" Carnival Season In Hungary
- 1 Jan 2016 8:09 AM
- entertainment
The Farsang ("Fasching" in German, "Carnevale" in Italian, "Carnival" in English, "Mardi Gras" in French) season is upon us, and throughout Europe (especially in the Christian countries), and in the US in New Orleans in particular. This is the period to eat, drink and be merry before Lent, as Lent is the period of fasting and abstinence which begins on Ash Wednesday.
Danube Carnival, International Multicultural Festival
- 19 Jun 2014 11:04 AM
- community & culture
Now on, this super summer carnival incorporates many European performers as well as exotic guest ensembles from overseas including Asia. On until 22 June, around 12-15 international ensembles with nearly 300 artists will perform in Budapest and around Hungary.