During the Botanical Garden tour, visitors  can admire the flowers that are currently blooming, wander the paths, most of which were made in the first half of the 20th century, under the leadership of botanist Rezső Soó.  Passing by the statue  Mihály Fazekas and Sámuel Diószegi it is relieved how many new plant names were created  thanks to the authors of the Hungarian Herbal Book. For the 45-minute forest walk program suitable clothing is recommended. In case of bad weather, visitors can listen to a lecture on the subject. The tickets for the Botanical Garden tour can be purchased at Agora Science Center, the ticket is valid for the other programmes of Agora as well. In addition, at Agora ticket office between October 11 and 14  during opening hours, worksheets prepared by the experts of Agora in Hungarian and English can be picked up for free, with the help of which visitors can explore the 15.5-hectare Botanical Garden of the University of Debrecen in a playful way. Date: 14th of October; 2 p.m.  Location: Agora Science Center Source: NAGYERDŐ HETE "Magyarország legszebb erdeje" | Facebook

Get ready for an incredible journey with the movie "Spare Parts” (2015) starring Jamie Lee Curtis and George Lopez and Marisa Tomei. This inspiring story is about four Latin American high school students who defy the odds with their innovation. The four Mexican students travel to the University of California, Santa Barbara (USCB) for a maritime robotics competition. They were born in Mexico and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, where they attend an underfunded public high school. With no experience, USD 800, used car parts and a dream, this ragtag team will take on the reigning robotics champion in the country, MIT. Cinema screening time: 14 October 2023 (Saturday), 3 p.m. | Location: American Corner Debrecen Source: American Corner Debrecen

This year marks the 12th edition of the Eyes Wide Shut || Sehenswert Film Festival, where you can see the latest and most exciting films from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. There is something for everyone, as love, culture, belonging, family troubles, human relationships, the art world, and many other pressing issues are explored in a dramatic and profound way, or in a light and humorous way. The following films will be screened in Debrecen, in the Kertész Mihály Hall of the Apollo Cinema: 18 October (Wednesday) 20:00: Fire-red sky 19 October (Thursday) 20:00: Vienna Calling 20 October (Friday) 20:00: Upstairs Neighbors 21 October (Saturday) 20:00: They only talk about the weather 22 October (Sunday) 20:00 Anima – My father’s clothes The films will be available in the original language with Hungarian subtitles. Admission is free. The screenings are supported by the Goethe-Institut Budapest Location: Kertész Mihály Hall of the Apollo Cinema Date and time: 18-22 October from 8 p.m. Source: Sehenswert Film Festival – visitdebrecen

This year as well, the Herding Festival is organised in Hortobágy at a new location, in the area of the Máta Herd (Mátai Ménes). In Hortobágy, following the traditions of the old folk customs, both the shepherds and their livestock prepare for the winter and the animals are driven from the desert pastures to their winter accommodation. Those who come to the event can meet up close the shepherds' animals - Hungarian racka sheep, nonius horses, four-ox buffalo herds, and six-ox Hungarian gray cattle herds, which parade in front of visitors in the company of the shepherds, colts and cattle herders. During the day-long event, there will be a craft fair, shepherd's dishes cooked in a cauldron, and within the framework of the Crane Festival program of the Hortobágy National Park Administration nature science games and craft activities await everyone. At the event, the tradition of lighting the Shepherd's Bonfire, which was revived last year, will be held again this year, with which the shepherds say goodbye to the grazing season. Date: 21 October, 10am - 6pm, Máta Herd, Hortobágy Entrance is free. Source: Debrecen.Imami.hu

Since October 23, 1989, this significant day has been a double national holiday in Hungary: the day of the outbreak of the revolution in 1956 and the day of the proclamation of the Hungarian Republic in 1989. The Hungarian Republic Day is celebrated and commemorated by various events, including wreath-laying ceremonies, memorial services, cultural programs, and historical exhibitions commemorate this day The Hungarian national flag, with its tricolor of red, white, and green, is prominently displayed during the celebrations. Red symbolizes valor, white stands for freedom, and green represents hope. All exhibitions of the Déri Museum, the Ferenc Medgyessy Memorial Exhibition and the House of Debrecen Literature can be visited free of charge by everyone during the national holidays.  Date and time: 23 October, during the usual opening hours in Debrecen. Source: Programturizmus

Thanks to last year's great success, this year there will be a Halloween Street Festival again on Batthyány Street. On the 27 October 2023, between 5.00 pm and 9.00 pm, the team of the Debrecen Creative Community is waiting for visitors again. Restaurants will have special themed offers, shops will be dressed up for Halloween, and institutions will be inviting children and teenagers in costume to collect sweets and play games. Dress up for the occasion, bring a lantern and let the mystical chocolate hunt begin.  Programs for children (ages 0-11)  Costume contest  "Ghosty" stories  Community dance  Trick or treat! game and candy collection  Presentation of legendary animals  Face painting  Street film screening  Programs for youngsters (from 12 years old)  Costume contest  Horror stories  "Ghosty" games  Halloween selfie  JustDance in the darkness All shops and associations of the Debrecen Creative Community participate in the program. Participation in the program is free. Source: Facebook - Debreceni Kreatív Közösség | Photo credit: Pixabay