Official Program For October 23 National Holiday In Hungary

  • 23 Oct 2014 7:00 AM
Official Program For October 23 National Holiday In Hungary
October 23 is a national holiday in Hungary, commemorating the 1956 revolution against the Soviet rule, which was later crushed by brute force. The uprising began as a spontaneous nationwide revolt against the government of the Hungarian People’s Republic and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting from 23 October until 10 November 1956. Official commemoration program from October 23:

9:00 - Raising the Hungarian flag with military honors at Kossuth Square

10:00 to 16:00
- Family programs, including Parliament Open Day
- Free admission to the House of Terror Museum
- Film Screenings at the Corvin Cinema and Taban
- Family day at the Museum of Military History

10:00 to 17:00 - ’56 Walk in the building of the Hungarian Radio

10:00 - Outdoor photo exhibition at Széna square, depicting the square then and now

17:00 to 19:00 - Hobo concert and light painting the square in front of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics

19:00 - Commemorative performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, where the President of Hungary, János Áder, is set to speak

Source: oktober23.kormany.hu

Translated by Hungary today

Detailed information in Hungarian re road closures during the National Holiday: bkk.hu

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