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Hungary is the land rich in culture, folk traditions and history. Hungarians love celebration and appreciate good art and music, which is corroborated by a busy calendar of events covering almost the events ranging from fine arts and historic exhibitions to musical festivals. |
Any time of the year is good time to travel to Hungary as you are sure to witness and be part of any of the events going on at that time. Here is calendar of events covering almost all the important events in the calendar year 2007-2008.
…AND THE INCAS ARRIVED...
May 17, 2007 - September 16, 2007
Venue: Museum of Fine Arts
Website: www.mfab.hu
The “…And the Incas Arrived…” exhibition aims to provide a complete view of the culture and art of civilizations that existed in Peru almost three centuries before the Spanish conquest. Nearly two hundred exhibited art works prove the development of the art of the successive and overlapping cultures.
GENGHIS KHAN
May 25, 2007 - September 02, 2007
Venue: Hungarian National Museum
Website: www.hnm.hu/en
It is an enlightening exhibition of Mongolian artifacts from the time of Genghis Khan. More than 500 object from as early as the 12th century such as paintings, gold treasures, Buddhist statutes and manuscripts drawn from several museums in Europe and Mongolia are on display. The exhibition will be spread out with artifacts from the time of the Tatars. The Museum Garden will feature traditional tents, Jurta’s, where culinary specialties and cultural programs will offer an unparalleled insight into ancient and modern Mongolian culture.
DANUBE CARNIVAL
June 08, 2007 - June 17, 2007
Venue: Vörösmarty Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, City Park, Buda Castle, Margaret Island
Website: www.dunaart.com
If you are game for professional/amateur Hungarian folk dance, classical music orchestras, brass bands, world music and contemporary dance performances, do not miss Danube Carnival. The Danube Carnival will be home to ethnic Hungarian groups from beyond Hungary’s borders as well as ensembles from all over the world.
CHAIN BRIDGE WEEKENDS
June 15, 2007 - August 23, 2007
Venues: Chain Bridge, Tunnel, Buda Castle, Pest Side, Danube Embankment
Website: www.festivalcity.hu
Throughout the summer season, the Chain Bridge is closed to traffic and handed over to public for myriad shows, displays and markets. The Castle District also hosts a series of special events such as the Festival of Folk Arts during this time.
BUDAPEST FAREWELL PARADE
June 23, 2007 - June 24, 2007
Email: info@festivalcity.hu
Website: www.festivalcity.hu
Budapest Farewell Parade will entertain you with masquerade parade, fancy-dress competition, pop concerts and street ball at several open-air venues in Budapest. A real carnival spirit takes over the city, marking the day when the last Russian soldier left Hungary (end of June, 1991) keeps the residents and tourists entertained alike.
EARLY MUSIC DAYS IN SOPRON
June 23, 2007 - June 30, 2007
Founded in 1985, the Sopron Early Music Days is the only major music festival in Hungary specializing exclusively in early music, mainly the repertoire written between 1600 and 1830. Besides the musical event, an array of entertaining programs, parties, theatre and film screenings will also take place.
BRIDGE FESTIVAL
June 23, 2007
Venues: Chain Bridge, Tunnel, Buda Castle, Pest Side, Danube Embankment
Website: www.festivalcity.hu
HIDUNNEP, the “birthday” of the famous Chain Bridge is celebrated with amazing water programs on and above the Danube. The entertaining events include sports and air show, concerts, folklore events and a midsummer firework.
VAMPIRES’ BALL - THE MUSICAL
June 30, 2007 - September 02, 2007
Venue: Magyar Theatre
Website: www.vampirokbalja.hu
Famous and popular throughout the world, the musical Dance of the Vampires is based on Roman Pulaski’s movie screenplay of The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967).
KNIGHTS TOURNAMENT - PALACE FESTIVAL
July 06, 2007 - July 08, 2007
Email: info@szenntgyorgy-lovagrend.hu
Website: www.palotajatekok.hu
Take a journey back into Visegrad`s golden age during the Middle Ages with the knights tournament, royal procession, medieval fair, handicrafts and artistes. The icing on the cake is variety of food and drinks.
BLUE RIBBON REGATTA
July 07, 2007 - July 09, 2007
Venue: Hungarian Yachting Association, Budapest
Website: www.hunsail.hu
Blue Ribbon Regatta is show of around 1600 yachts that compete for the Grand Prix and Blue Ribbon on an approximately 160 km round-the-lake course.
BUDAFEST SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 09, 2007 - July 28, 2007
Website: www.viparts.hu
The BudaFest Summer Music Festival is an important annual event that has been organized by the V.I.P. Arts Manager and Production Office since 1992. On its sixteenth edition this year, the festival features 25 outstanding concerts at the Hungarian State Opera House, the Castle District of Buda and St. Stephen’s Square, Pest. The BudaFest Summer Music Festival has become one of Budapest’s most successful cultural events and one of Europe’s most eagerly anticipated summer festivals.
BALATONFÜRED WINE WEEKS
August 01, 2007 - August 20, 2007
Website: www.balatonfured.hu
During the wine week, enjoy the opportunity to taste the best wines of the historical Balatonfüred–Csopak wine region that are on display. Besides, the cultural events, folklore programs and art fair make the mood for the celebration.
TITANIC- THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION
August 02, 2007 - November 26, 2007
Website: www.showtimebudapest.hu
The story of Titanic is known to everyone yet they crave for more. The exhibition tries to throw light on the sad saga of Titanic in a very poignant and passionate manner with the artifacts painstakingly collected from the debris field surrounding the wreck. Artfully conserved, these three-dimensional objects represent the vessel and the 2,228 souls who journeyed on Titanic into history.
FORMULA-1 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
August 03, 2007 - August 05, 2007
Website: www.hungaroring.hu
Hungaroring is one of the toughest circuits among the Formula-1 sites, which requires good skills and experience from the pilots. It also provides great excitement and thrill to the spectators. The grand prix is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 6th, 2007.
INTERNATIONAL SZIGET FESTIVAL
August 08, 2007 - August 15, 2007
Email: info@sziget.hu
Website: www.sziget.hu/festival_english
Hajogyar Sziget (Shipyard Island) on the Danube is like a town within the city during the festival. Around half a million people visit Sziget each year to attend the concerts featuring global names, the best of Hungarian bands, emerging stars as well as the theatre performances. Films, exhibitions, classical music concerts and sports programmes are also the part of the festival.
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AMERICAN CAR FESTIVAL August 10, 2007 - August 12, 2007 Website: www.usacar.hu American Car Festival is a truly unique event held at the biggest modern fortress of Middle-Europe. This will be the 5th festival where you ca have a look at American cars ad contemplate buying them. |
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BAROQUE PALACE DAYS IN GÖDÖLLÖ
August 11, 2007 - August 12, 2007
Website: www.kiralyikastely.hu
One of the most prominent events in the history of the Palace of Gödöllö was the visit of Queen Maria Theresa in the year 1751. The Baroque Palace Days is an exhibition which aims to recall the atmosphere of the 1700s.
FESTIVAL OF CRAFTS AND LIVING FOLK ART
August 17, 2007 - August 20, 2007
Email: neszfolk@axelero.hu
Website: nesz.hu
Held in the historic Buda Castle District, this festival is an eye opener for the visitors and an introduction to the folk art and crafts of different regions of Hungary.
FOUNDATION OF THE STATE AND CONSTITUTION DAY
August 20, 2007
Venue: Pest Side, Danube Embankment, Opposite Citadel-Gellért Hill
As part of the state-celebrations, a large-scale and impressive fireworks display is held on Foundation of the State and Constitution Day.
BUDAPEST PARADE
August 25, 2007
Website: www.budapestparade.hu
Budapest Parade is the celebration with colorful convoy of fancily-dressed people loaded in trucks with music groups and their fans taking one of the most beautiful route of Budapest between Roosevelt Square and Hõsök tere (Hero’s Square). Pop concerts and street ball are the part of the celebration.
JEWISH SUMMER FESTIVAL
August 26, 2007 - September 02, 2007
Email: zsikk@axelero.hu
Website: www.jewishfestival.hu
Jewish Summer Festival is a wide-ranging fest that includes a book and film week, exhibitions and gastronomic events. All the events try to bring out the diversity of Jewish culture with the use of music and dance.
FALL MARATHON RUNS IN HUNGARY
September 02, 2007 - October 23, 2007
Website: www.budapestmarathon.com
Marathon has become a favorite sports activity in Hungary. Budapest organizes three significant events that provide an opportunity for thousands to prove their athletic skills and courage ad witness the most beautiful sites of Budapest.
BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL
September 05, 2007 - September 09, 2007
Email: winecult@t-online.hu
Website: www.winefestival.hu
This is where the best wine-makers introduce themselves at exhibitions and a fair organized in Buda Castle district. The wine auction and grape harvest procession along with cultural programmes, classical and jazz concerts mark the colorful festival.
BUDAPEST PÁLINKA FESTIVAL
October 04, 2007 - October 07, 2007
Venue: Városháza Park, Behind the church on Deák Square, Budapest
Website: www.budapestipalinkafesztival.hu
Budapest Pálinka Festival tries to highlight the unique values of pálinka and that it is part of the Hungarian culture, a ‘Hungaricum’. Visitors will be introduced to the tastes of drinks from many different regions of Hungary. Quality music like Jazz, pop and folk bands make up the mood.
BUDAPEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL
October 12, 2007 - October 21, 2007
Website: www.bof.hu/2007
This festival is highly recommended to the lovers of contemporary art. The program list includes music, dance, theatre performances, films, visual arts and photo exhibitions.
SAINT MARTIN WEEK
November 05, 2007 - November 16, 2007
Email: kaszaps@axelero.hu
Website: www.muveszetekhaza.hu
a week long celebration for Saint Martin in the Roman town of Savaria, or today’s Szombathely is worth being part of it. The highlight of the 7-day long event is the traditional Saint Martin’s Goose Dinner.
BUDAPEST CHRISTMAS FAIR
December 01, 2007 - December 24, 2007
Venue: Vörösmarty tér (Vörösmarty Square), Budapest
Website: www.budapestinfo.hu
Budapest becomes a charming city decorated with Christmas ornaments. not to be missed at this festival is the Christmas Fair ad relish on Hungarian Christmas cookies, fried sausage (kolbasz) accompanied by a mug of mulled wine.
ADVENT DAYS IN GÖDÖLLÖ
December 08, 2007 - December 22, 2007
Website: www.kiralyikastely.hu
Among the many successful cultural events in Gödöllö, is the Advent Mansion Days organized during the weekends. Enjoy the exhibitions, Christmas decoration displays and puppet show with puppet-making and handicraft display.
CONCERTS AND SIGHTSEEING IN THE PARLIAMENT
December 14, 2007
Venue: Parliament Building, Budapest
The Parliament of Hungary in Budapest is the landmark building. classical concerts and sightseeing tours are organized from time to time. The concert audiences are invited for a guided tour of the Parliament.
GYPSY ORCHESTRA GALA CONCERT
December 30, 2007
Website: www.viparts.hu/english
It is a classical folk music programme where the world famous 100 member Gypsy Orchestra will entertain the audience. A gala wine-tasting and supper complete the event.
BUDAPEST OPERA BALL
February 08, 2008
Website: www.operabal.com
The Budapest Opera Ball has a decade-long history. An entertaining program of Hungarian and international singers and dancers add a tinge to the lavish gourmet dining, wine and waltzing in the prestigious National Opera.
BUDAPEST SPRING FESTIVAL
March 14, 2008 - March 30, 2008
Website: www.festivalcity.hu
The most prestigious and largest art festival of Hungary, it showcases great variety and values of Hungarian and international culture.
By: Shuchita Bist
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