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Get to know famous Hungarians and learn about Hungarian traditions, literature, handy crafts, music and more. Budapest is also a great place to experience contemporary art or add to your collection of porcelain, folk art and antiques.
Must Do Easter Programs in Hungary
Five Traditional Easter Celebrations In Hungary Easter is symbolized by Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, Easter bread, Easter ham and the tradition of sprinkling the women with perfume. The best Easter...
READ MORENew Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Hungary
Hungarian superstitions, customs, traditions and lucky meals. Another year has passed and it's time to forget the past and make a clean start. The traditions surrounding New Year’s Eve and New...
READ MOREDear Santa… The Story of Mikulás
December 6th is Saint Nicholas day in Hungary. Saint Nicholas or Mikulás is similar to Santa Claus in that he is depicted as a jolly, old, white-bearded man in a red coat who travels on a sledge...
READ MOREInstant Hungary
With a passion for bringing independent and innovative contemporary local design to the forefront this post is dedicated to the 'Instant Hungary' brand. The line was born in 2007, as an art project...
READ MORESt. Martin’s Day in Hungary
Geese and New Wine November 11th is St. Martin’s Day in Hungary (Márton nap), a traditional feast day celebrated by tasting the new wines and eating geese. This day falls right around the time when...
READ MOREEnglish Bookstores in Budapest
Budapest has a good number of bookshops with English-language literature and it's fairly easy to get a hold of books in English, both new and second hand. Whether you are looking for something in...
READ MOREInside Budapest’s Famous Buildings
Take a tour with us inside some of Budapest's most famous landmarks as seen through Márk Mervai's lens. The Parliament Building, the New York Palace, the Opera House and the St. Stephen's Basilica...
READ MOREHungary-Wood
LIGHTS, CAMERA, and ACTION... I think every person can remember their first trip to the cinema; for me it was my father taking myself and my two older brothers to see Star Wars Episode VI: The...
READ MOREThe Year We Celebrated Ferenc Liszt
The Liszt Year, dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Ferenc Liszt's birthday, comes to an end on March 31st, 2012 with a spectacular concert planned at the Budapest Opera. While Liszt's name is...
READ MORE12 Reasons to Visit Budapest in 2012
2012 promises to be another exciting year to visit Budapest. With its festivals and events, history and culture, emerging design scene, delicious Hungarian cuisine and scenic beauty there are many...
READ MOREBudapest for Christmas
Embracing the holiday spirit from Christmas fairs to Christmas trams. The city’s traditional Christmas market is held in Vörösmarty Square, but this year the air is filled with the scent of mulled...
READ MOREThe Danube Info Trail - Budapest’s Newest River Walk
Learn about the Danube through the eyes of contemporary artists Now there's one more way to take in the beauty of the Danube River, the magnificent scenic divider and connector of Buda and Pest....
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