Responsible hospitality is needed in the crisis, according to Mathieu van Alphen, General Manager of Hotel Intercontinental Budapest.

The Ballet Company of Gyõr celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2009. The company is preparing for the event with a grandiose ballet performance to the music of Béla Bartók, Schubert and the Rolling Stones.

Up to 10,000 visitors attended Budapest's Pan-European festival called 'Biennale.' The two-week-long series of events offered more than 40 programs of theatre, films, fine arts, literature, music and dance at 15 premises.

Thought-inspiring, ironic and provoking art awaited the visitors of Budapest Art Fair 2009 in November, at Mucsarnok exhibition gallery. The exhibition’s recognition and popularity both local and international is developing year-by-year.

Official reception: On the occasion of the Event of the November 7th 1987, the charge d’affaires of the Republic of Tunisia, Adnene Damergi welcomed guests at a reception held in the Museum of Military History in Budapest.

Ambassador Charbel Stephan celebrating with guests at a reception in the Museum of Military History - with his children performing.

Hungary and Japan celebrated in 2009 the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 50th anniversary (jubilee) of the re-establishment of such relations in the building of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry.

Celebration with music: guests were welcome by the Angolan Ambassador to Hungary, Joao Miguel Vahekeni to celebrate in the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal Budapest with a special performance of African music.

NEW FOUR-STAR HOTEL IN BUDAPEST: The latest member of the Mellow Mood Group’s ‘Congress’ brand was officially opened in November 2009. Located right at the main entrance of the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center, the hotel offers 160 rooms to visitors.

Eco-Design Festival at the Budapest VAM Design Center

Jewish Summer festival kicked off its 12th edition this year. 26 premises and 59 programs awaited those who were interested in Jewish culture.

The Csodalámpa Foundation grants the wishes of seriously ill children, thereby contributing to their recovery, in cooperation with volunteers from GE Healthcare and the Budapest Marriott Hotel.

Reception at the Residence: the Korean Ambassador to Hungary, Chung-Ha Sum welcomed guests at his residence for the celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Korea.

'From and Beyond the Earth' exhibition opens at the Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology and Transport to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009.

The ‘Heritage of the Holy Land’ exhibition provided a colorful illustration of the cultural diversity of Israel’s history.