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Independent Record Label Fair in Budapest, 12 September
Music lovers can dig into Hungary’s independent scene at the 10th such fair in Budapest, bringing together 65 local record labels for a shopping party of vinyl, CDs, cassettes, live music, DJ sets and workshops. More >>
Features
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Success Beats Speed for Hungary’s Euro Adoption - NBH Governor
National Bank of Hungary (NBH) governor Mihaly Varga highlighted the need for a "successful" rather than "speedy" adoption of the euro at an annual meeting of economists in Eger (NE Hungary).
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Swallow Festival Budapest: Local Folk Culture Celebration, 25 - 26 September
Hungarian folk music, dance and contemporary art will appear in the Buda Castle District as the House of Traditions launches its first Swallow Festival, bringing concerts, performances, exhibitions, workshops and outdoor activities to the area around Corvin Square and the Buda Redoute.
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Liszt Fest: International Cultural Festival in Budapest, 8 - 22 October
Two weeks of concerts, dance, literature and contemporary art will bring leading Hungarian and international artists together this autumn, with a programme inspired by the restless creativity of Franz Liszt.
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Budapest Contemporary' Art Fair, Bálna Event Centre, 2 - 4 October
Beyond contemporary visual art, this year’s Budapest Contemporary (BCT) art fair will expand its scope to include dedicated sections for design, fashion, and jewelry. The event will return to the Bálna Budapest from October 2 to 4, offering three days of exhibitions, talks, and activities in one of the city’s most recognizable cultural venues.
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International Kite Festival Brings Art to Skies Over Lake Balaton
Zamárdi on the southern shore of Lake Balaton will become an open-air showcase of flying art when the International Kite Festival “Égenjáró” (“Sky Traveler”) returns for its second edition. The free event combines spectacular kite displays with creative workshops, exhibitions and outdoor activities.
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Horizont Cycling Route Adds 5 New Stages in Northern Hungary
Cyclists looking to explore Hungary beyond its charming cities and rustic towns now have five more stages of the Horizont cycling route to discover - linking up some of the most scenic landscapes of the country’s northern mountain ranges.
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Interviews
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Vitor Vicente, Portuguese Writer in Budapest
Vitor is a Portuguese writer, translator and cultural entrepreneur, and the founder of Ring of Culture, an Ireland-based publishing and cultural organisation.
Galleries
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Movies
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Great Read Xpat Community E Magazine 10 September
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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Haggenmacher Beer Festival in Budapest, 18 - 20 September
Last year, after nearly a hundred years, the Haggenmacher Brewery reopened in Budafok, and this year four different beers are being brewed within the 153-year-old walls. Between September 18 and 20, the 2nd Haggenmacher Beer Festival is happening.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 3 September
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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