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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.
12 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 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 MOREBudapest for Christmas 2011
Embracing the holiday spirit from Christmas fairs to Christmas trams. The holiday season is upon us and Budapest is full of magical places to visit. The city’s traditional Christmas market is held...
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 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 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....
READ MOREArt on Lake in Budapest
A unique outdoor art exhibit Following in the footsteps of a similar exhibition held here for the Millennium with the participation of twenty-two Hungarian artists, the lake in Budapest's City Park...
READ MOREThe Hungarian Contemporary Art Puzzle
The Hungarian Contemporary Art Puzzle - The New York Times, Jul/8/2011 If you are a fan of contemporary art than check out the following article featured by the New York Times. It gives an intimate...
READ MOREMust 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 MOREBusójárás in Mohács
A traditional end-of-winter celebration Frightening, devil-like creatures wearing horned wooden masks and big sheepskin costumes make quiet a racket every year during carnival season in the...
READ MOREFranz Liszt was the Justin Bieber of 1830s Europe
Franz Liszt was the Justin Bieber of 1830s Europe - Toronto Star, Jan/06. 2011 is dedicated to Ferenc Liszt, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth. The following Toronto Star article...
READ MOREThe Royal Districts of Budapest
Did you know that several districts in Budapest were named after members of the Habsburg dynasty? Here is a quick look at the royals behind the names.
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