28 result(s) for big burns event
Budapest Expat Dougie Arnott Awarded Medal For Services To UK-Hungary Relations
- 17 Jan 2019 1:47 PM
- community & culture
Long-term expat Mr. Douglas Arnott was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the UK’s New Year’s Honours list for 2019, having served as the Chairman of the Robert Burns International Foundation in Hungary for the last five years.
Xpat Interview 2: Iain Lindsay OBE, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 20 Dec 2018 2:10 PM
The British Ambassador represents Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as well as the UK government in Hungary. The Queen awarded him an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2002, a highly distinguished achievement of chivalry.
'Big Burns Supper' @ Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 22 Feb 2018 6:42 AM
- Russell Skidmore for XpatLoop.com
The 21st annual event was held as ever in the amazing Ballroom of the Corinthia Hotel Budapest on 27 January 2018.
Email: russellcamera@gmail.com
Xpat Guide: 2018 Burns Celebrations
- 25 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Tonight many expats around the world will sing a Scottish song, probably after a wee dram of whiskey, and perhaps some haggis, to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns. In Budapest there are a whole host of Burns Night events taking place this year, not all on January 25th, here’s your guide to what’s on here in honour of the man Hungarians call the Scottish Petőfi.
See What Happened @ Burns Charity Supper
- 26 Jan 2017 9:22 AM
- community & culture
It’s that time of year: freezing temperatures, expats in tartan and many men in kilts drinking whisky, bagpipers and the customary haggis. Yep, it’s the big Burns Supper in Budapest, which has raised Euro 1m for charity over the years, held again with much success last Saturday at the fabulous Corinthia.
Budapest Scottish Church: A Brief History
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Described by expats today as a small but active English speaking congregation with a big heart, based in the centre of Budapest, it's history goes way back...Back in 1839 two Scottish missionaries John Duncan and Dr. Alexander Ketih set out for Palestine to reach out to the Jews. Riding on camels, one of them fell off the camel’s back, broke his leg and they were forced to return home. However, ...
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
HUF 29 Million Needed For Treatment Of Severely Ill Children In Budapest
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Donations welcome for refurbishing the intensive-care unit of the SOTE II. Department of Paediatrics, Budapest. The SOTE II. Department of Paediatrics, Budapest in Tűzoltó Street plays an outstanding role in the treatment of sick children in Hungary: this is where half of the children suffering from leukaemia and tumour-related illnesses, among others, are treated. To ensure proper and ...
Robert Burns International Foundation Website Gets A Makeover
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Words by Robin Marshall: If you have been in Hungary for at least a year, the chances are you have already heard of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the biggest charity fundraisers in the country. But you may be less aware of the foundation behind it, and that is something organizers are aiming to fix.
Budapest Expat Dougie Arnott Awarded Medal For Services To UK-Hungary Relations
- 17 Jan 2019 1:47 PM
- community & culture
Long-term expat Mr. Douglas Arnott was awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the UK’s New Year’s Honours list for 2019, having served as the Chairman of the Robert Burns International Foundation in Hungary for the last five years.
Xpat Interview 2: Iain Lindsay OBE, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 20 Dec 2018 2:10 PM
The British Ambassador represents Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as well as the UK government in Hungary. The Queen awarded him an OBE (Order of the British Empire) in 2002, a highly distinguished achievement of chivalry.
'Big Burns Supper' @ Corinthia Hotel Budapest
- 22 Feb 2018 6:42 AM
- Russell Skidmore for XpatLoop.com
The 21st annual event was held as ever in the amazing Ballroom of the Corinthia Hotel Budapest on 27 January 2018.
Email: russellcamera@gmail.com
Xpat Guide: 2018 Burns Celebrations
- 25 Jan 2018 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Tonight many expats around the world will sing a Scottish song, probably after a wee dram of whiskey, and perhaps some haggis, to celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns. In Budapest there are a whole host of Burns Night events taking place this year, not all on January 25th, here’s your guide to what’s on here in honour of the man Hungarians call the Scottish Petőfi.
See What Happened @ Burns Charity Supper
- 26 Jan 2017 9:22 AM
- community & culture
It’s that time of year: freezing temperatures, expats in tartan and many men in kilts drinking whisky, bagpipers and the customary haggis. Yep, it’s the big Burns Supper in Budapest, which has raised Euro 1m for charity over the years, held again with much success last Saturday at the fabulous Corinthia.
Budapest Scottish Church: A Brief History
- 28 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Described by expats today as a small but active English speaking congregation with a big heart, based in the centre of Budapest, it's history goes way back...Back in 1839 two Scottish missionaries John Duncan and Dr. Alexander Ketih set out for Palestine to reach out to the Jews. Riding on camels, one of them fell off the camel’s back, broke his leg and they were forced to return home. However, ...
Celebrating Immortal Rabbie Burns In Budapest
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Scots certainly know how to party and did exactly that over 3 days here in Budapest at the end of January to celebrate the birthday of their most famous poet Robert Burns. More than 450 tartan revellers enjoyed three consecutive events at The Caledonia Scottish Bar (Friday), The Corinthia Grand Hotel ('Big Burns Supper' on Saturday) and The Scottish Mission ('Wee Burns Supper' on Tuesday). ...
HUF 29 Million Needed For Treatment Of Severely Ill Children In Budapest
- 6 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
Donations welcome for refurbishing the intensive-care unit of the SOTE II. Department of Paediatrics, Budapest. The SOTE II. Department of Paediatrics, Budapest in Tűzoltó Street plays an outstanding role in the treatment of sick children in Hungary: this is where half of the children suffering from leukaemia and tumour-related illnesses, among others, are treated. To ensure proper and ...
Robert Burns International Foundation Website Gets A Makeover
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Words by Robin Marshall: If you have been in Hungary for at least a year, the chances are you have already heard of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the biggest charity fundraisers in the country. But you may be less aware of the foundation behind it, and that is something organizers are aiming to fix.