This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of József Rippl-Rónai, one of the greatest Hungarian painters. Throughout the year, his works can be seen on drapes, on lamp-standards, on souvenirs and even on chocolate wrapping.
This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of József Rippl-Rónai, one of the greatest Hungarian painters. Throughout the year, his works can be seen on drapes, on lamp-standards, on souvenirs and even on chocolate wrapping.
As with all origin legends, this is the truth about the conveyor belt, the mass manifacturing and Tin Lizzie. All in all, the flagship innovations of the modern time civilization derive from of one single basis: they all have Hungarian origin. Yesterday was the 130th birth anniversary of the father of these innovations.
In 2011 we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Ferenc Liszt’s birth. The year-round series of programs includes more than a thousand concerts, exhibitions and conferences worldwide, dedicated to one of the greatest piano virtuosos of all times.
Yesterday, the Faculty of Humanities of Eötvös Loránd University celebrated the 375th anniversary of its foundation. A prominent intellectual power of scholarly life, the university has been and still is a center for educating Hungary’s intellectual elite.
In the protection of Budapest, Chief Fire Officer, Major General Péter Bende aims to establish a higher culture of fire service.
The 120th Anniversary Jubilee Program-Series at the Capital Circus of Budapest has finished with a total 305 performances and more than 240,000 visitors. On top of that the 8th Budapest International Circus Festival was also held.
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.
