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Hungarian-Turkish Cultural Season Programs

“The two countries are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Turkey and the establishment of Hungarian-Turkish diplomatic relations with a year-long Hungarian-Turkish cultural season that starts on the 18th of December and takes place in both countries”,  the minister responsible for culture and innovation János Csák announced. On the anniversary, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will also visit Budapest. The minister highlighted the purpose of the season is to support the excellent relations between the two countries that go back decades with the means of culture, to strengthen our cultural presence in each other's countries. János Csák recalled that Hungarian-Turkish diplomatic relations are officially one hundred years old, but the history of the two countries goes back much longer, so it is important to "reinforce friendship, respect for each other, and recognition of each other's dignity from time to time". The minister put it this way: “The season's purpose is to denote the points that connect the two countries beyond the individual levels and the anniversary through the arts, science, and innovations”. The minister called the initiative of ‘strategic importance’ to deepen the understanding between the two countries beyond the highest political level at the […]

Budapest Bar Advent Concert

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Budapest Bar Band comes to Debrecen again with many new songs and old favourites.  A fantastic evening at the Budapest Bar always fills one's heart with excellent songs, great arrangements, outstanding musicians and great singers.  Unclouded entertainment, drama, love, disappointment, joy and joyful music await the audience for almost two hours.  Performers this time are Dóri Behumi, Juci Németh, Bori Rutkai, Bora Ferenczi, György Ferenczi, Frenk, László Kollár-Klemencz and Krisztián Szűcs. Tickets are available at: https://tixa.hu/BB_20231218_kolcsey Date: 18 December, 7 p.m. Location:Kölcsey Center Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/1553383242073928/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Magnificat 300 – Psalmus 100 – Classical Concert in Kölcsey Center

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The audience can meet the Prima award-winning orchestra on the 19th of December when two birthdays are celebrated: Zoltán Kodály's Psalmus Hungaricus is 100 years old, and Bach's Magnificat is 300 years old this year.  Both works can be enjoyed by the Kodály Philharmonic, the Kodály Choir and the Lautitia choir family.  The concert MAGNIFICAT 300 - PSALM 100 will be presented with a performance by Dr. Gergely Fazakas, a Reformation researcher and conducted by Dániel Somogyi-Tóth, the chief music director of the city of Debrecen.  Program: Psalmus Hungaricus and J. S. Bach: Magnificat with the lecture of Dr. Gergely Fazakas, reformation researcher. Contributors:  István Kovácsházi - vocals Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra and Kodály Choir Lautitia Children's Choir and Lautitia Youth Choir  Ticket prices: 3500 HUF, 2700 HUF Date: 19th December, 7 p.m.  Location: Kölcsey Center, Big Hall   Source: https://www.kodalykorus.hu/content/756/1/kodaly-filharmonikusok/zeneben-gazdag-debreceni-december?l=en Kodály Filharmonikusok Debrecen - MAGNIFICAT 300 – PSALMUS 100 (kodalyfilharmonikusok.hu)  

Fundraising Program for Shelter Dogs

With citizen cooperation, a ‘Santa Claus’ dog walk was organised for the first weekend of Advent at the shelters of the Together for the Protection of Animals Association and Dog House Association. This time, they wanted to draw attention to the action and responsible animal husbandry with a joint walk, which was joined by families, civilians and the local government representative of the district. ‘Debrecen is a city that builds on communities, human communities, but the background power of human communities is provided by these four-legged animals, cats and dogs, who are waiting for us at home. Whether it's a rainy day or a happy day or there is sadness or joy, they always welcome us home with sparkling eyes, and we must not forget that’ local government representative Zoltán Piros pointed out at the event. The two organisations will receive the donations this year collected for their benefit through the national fundraising program called the Advent Civilian Fair. The national fundraising program was launched by the Citizens for The Youth  Association (Civilek a Fiatalokért Egyesület)  and the Hajdú-Bihar County Civilian Community Service Center. Until the 20th of December, they mainly collect dry food, medicines and vitamins for the four-legged […]

Concert of Animus Csengettyű Ensemble

Kossuth tér Kossuth tér

The members of the Animus Csengettyű (‘Bell’) Ensemble from Miskolc have been playing together since 2008. They have set themselves the goal of popularising the genre of bell chiming and the classics of music literature. Their repertoire includes more than a hundred works, which ensures that there are suitable pieces for every occasion, be it a charity ball, a village day, church celebrations, or Advent concerts, which perfectly match the sound. On the closing day of Advent in Debrecen, Christmas tunes create an intimate atmosphere at the city's Christmas tree. Members: Ildikó Ágoston, Ferenc Czentnár, Ferenc Dézsi, Krisztina Gottner, Zsuzsa Kerekes, Katalin Kovácsné Gávay, Iván Nagy, Sára Ágota Szternai Tóthné. Date: 23rd December, 5.00 p.m. - 5.40 p.m. Location: Advent Fair Source: Animus Csengettyű Együttes - Debreceni Advent : Debreceni Advent

Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle

The Advent series ends with the lighting of the fourth Advent candle on Saturday, on the 23rd of December, at 4 p.m. Speeches are given by Deputy Mayor Ákos Balázs, the vicar of the Hungarian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Debrecen Barnabás Sipos and the Italian missionary Roberto Mattina. Contributors: Luca Márkus actor Gergely Dánielfy actor and singer Lautitia Choir Family The choir of the Debrecen Holy Trinity Hungarian Orthodox Parish  Dániel Sárosi organist Hanna Jantyik, flute artist Zsolt Dombovári cellist artist Debrecen Folk Association Debrecen Hajdú Dance Ensemble Kuckó Art Farm Bíró Orchestra The flame of Bethlehem comes to Debrecen with the help of the 43rd Főnix Scout Team, and anyone can take it to their home at the end of the evening; the entrance is free. Source:Meghitt muzsikával telik meg a debreceni Csonkatemplom - Debrecen hírei, debreceni hírek | Debrecen és Hajdú-Bihar megye hírei - Dehir.hu  

Traditional Christmas cuisine in Hungary

Dinner on the 24th of December usually starts between 4 pm and 7 pm, with a variety of meat dishes, fish, bun dumplings and apple pie. In the past, most traditional peasant foods were associated with superstitions; for example, poppy, beans and peas symbolised abundance, while apples were associated with fertility. Other foods were also served at bourgeois and aristocratic tables. In winter, there was an enormous choice of wild meats (pheasant, deer), sea and freshwater fish, poultry and turkey. The Christmas buffet has changed a lot Nowadays, the Hungarian Christmas menu usually includes fish soup, fried fish, stuffed cabbage, meat soup, and stuffed turkey. In addition to the above, salads with mayonnaise are common, the most common being potato salad with mayonnaise and French salad. Among the pastries, the most common are pastries with nuts, poppy seeds and chestnuts, as well as pogácsa, linzer, zserbó and hókifli. Source: szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu

Christmas of Animals at Debrecen Zoo

Debrecen Zoo Ady Endre út 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary

This year, one of the most beautiful traditions of the Zoo, the Christmas of the Animals program, will be held on the 27th of December between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. At the event, Zoo residents and the enthusiastic Zoo lovers who support them receive special attention. Details about the event will be shared soon. Tickets can be purchased at:  https://ticketbase.eu/partner/debreceni-allatkert-novenykert-es-vidampark-21 Date: 27th December, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.  Location:Debrecen Zoo Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/835204705065039/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%7D&locale=hu_HU  

English Conversation Club at American Corner

American Corner Debrecen 19/D Bem Sqaure, Debrecen, Hungary

Participants are invited to join the kick off English Conversation Club discussing New Year's resolutions.  At the engaging and language-rich event attendees can practice their English skills while sharing and learning about goals for the upcoming year.  Date: 9 January, 5 - 6.30 p.m. Location:American Corner Debrecen, 19/D Bem Square Source: www.facebook.com

Short Film Evening in Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

At the event on the 17th of January from 8 p.m. the audience can see 6 films in Dutch with English subtitles.  Participants are asked to take a pen with themselves as they can submit their votes to the preferred films. Mulled wine will also be served, so the guests are also asked to take a mug. The event is organised by the Dutch-Flemish Center in Debrecen and the Apollo Theatre. Registration at:https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoglalas&id=28923 Source: Apollo Cinema

The King’s Singers Ensemble Brings Cartoon Musical Classics to Főnix Arena

Főnix Hall Kassai út 28, Debrecen, Hungary

The popular production, selecting  from the best-known and most popular animated soundtracks to the delight of music and cinema fans, will be presented in Budapest on the 16th of January 16, in Debrecen on the 17th of January at  Főnix Arena and in Szeged on the 18th of January. The King's Singers delved deeply into classic soundtracks, reinterpreting the songs, dressing them in a brand new guise. It is the largest-scale The King's Singers project to date, which includes brand new adaptations of the popular cartoon classics of the past century. The world-renowned ensemble celebrates 100 years of iconic storytelling with a special symphonic orchestra arena tour to bring back the most beautiful memories of childhood through music for all ages, including the popular story in which a princess falls into a deep sleep, from which only true love's kiss can wake her up. The boy band prepares for these concerts with a large-scale arena show and corresponding visual elements. A classical music production based on classical values will be staged, where the music will shine in a million colours. In addition to the six-member a cappella star group, the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra Debrecen will provide a high-quality musical experience. […]

Night of Ice Rinks

Debreceni Jégcsarnok Derék utca 33., Debrecen, Hungary

‘This Saturday on the 20th of January, as always since 2016, the Hungarian Ice Hockey Association (MJSZ) will organise the Ice Rink Night,’ MTI (Hungarian Telegraph Office) wrote. According to the MJSZ, the central location will again be the Városliget Ice Rink, and more than thirty rinks will join the event. The list of locations can be accessed on this page . According to the newsletter, tens of thousands of people put on skates all over the country at this time. Ice hockey and music programs are also organised in several rural locations, such as in Debrecen (Debrecen Ice Rink - Jégcsarnok), Ajka, Zalaegerszeg, Kaposvár, Békéscsaba or in the Transylvanian location, Csíkszentimre. At the M4 Sport Athlete of the Year gala, the Ice Rink Night was chosen as the leisure sports event of the year in 2023. Programs or the Night of Ice Rinks in Debrecen 6.00 - 7.40 p.m. Ice hockey activities with valuable gifts - goal shooting competition and slalom course, various skill games for beginners to advanced players of all ages. At the end of the program, valuable gift packages will be raffled among the participants. 8:00-10:00 p.m. Hits On the Ice! Ice disco with DJ. Feri […]