This year marks the 130th birth anniversary of the Hungarian composer, folk music expert and educator Zoltán Kodály. He is best known internationally as the creator of the Kodály Method, a music teaching method used across the world.

The European Capital of Culture programs in Pécs, southern Hungary, kicked off in January and the city awaits visitors with more than 450 programs in 2010. Pécs is one of the best venues to go to this spring.

Unique artistic standard, spectacular scenery and international fame are the three goals of the Presidance that has just returned from a national 20-station tour. They are now rehearsing for a brand new production opening in May.

The traditional Busójárás, a pagan Hungarian heritage, is the symbolic ‘burying’
of winter and the welcoming of spring with folk music and dance.

Hungary is the cradle of folk music, says Attila Grandpierre, following the footsteps of legendary composer Béla Bartók

Hungarian band ‘Muzsikás’ wins International ‘Womex World Music Award’

Irish step dancer Ronan Morgan Says Irish and Hungarian similarities have surprised him