United Nations Anniversaries Celebrated in Budapest

The 80th anniversary of the United Nations as well as the 70th anniversary of Hungary's membership in the United Nations were celebrated at the Aria Hotel Budapest, on the occasion of the hotel's 10th anniversary.

The event, held on International Day of Women in Diplomacy, was hosted by Ambassador Katalin Bogyay, President of the Hungarian UN Association, founder of Women4Diplomacy International, former ambassador to the United Nations and UNESCO, and President of the 36th UNESCO General Conference. The co-host of the program was Máté Tolnai, the General Manager of Aria Hotel Budapest.

Prominent attendance
The event was attended by ambassadors accredited to Hungary, representatives of UN organizations operating in Budapest and prominent figures from the worlds of culture, science and business. The guests were welcomed by Ágnes Kertész, Deputy State Secretary for the United Nations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Dr. Judy Kuriansky, professor at Columbia University. Dr. Kuriansky is a clinical psychologist who works in the field of mental health and psychosocial support and regularly participates in UN conferences. Her work focuses on crisis management and promoting dialogue, as well as demonstrating how psychological tools can be used in conflict situations to facilitate constructive negotiations and agreement. The professor, who is a founding member of the Women4Diplomacy organization, held an impromptu workshop on this topic for the lunch participants.

Connections through music and culture
The program featured a performance by violinist Róbert Farkas, founder of the band Budapest Bár. The work of the leader of this highly successful band represents the diversity of Hungarian musical culture and builds bridges between genres and cultures. His performance enriched the spirit of the event, which emphasized cooperation and dialogue, with this subtle message.
The musical performance was introduced by Kornél Magyar, music director at Aria Hotel Budapest. Since its inception, the hotel has been creating connections between Hungary and the international community through music and culture. Over the past decade, the music-themed hotel has not only shaped Budapest's premium tourism offering, but has also contributed to strengthening the city's cultural position, while hosting world-famous musicians and earning a series of prestigious international awards that have placed it among the world's leading luxury hotels.