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Easter in Debrecen

Easter is an important and widely celebrated holiday in Hungary, deeply rooted in both religious traditions and folklore. The holiday typically falls on a Sunday between late March and early April, depending on the lunar calendar, and it marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Christians. Easter Sunday is the most significant day of the Easter celebrations in Hungary. Many Hungarians attend church services to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, known as Holy Week, is a time of reflection and religious observance. Special church services and processions are held during this period. In Hungary, Easter Monday is known as "Húsvéthétfő" or "Ducking Monday" (locally called "Vízbevető"). It is a unique Hungarian tradition where boys playfully sprinkle or even "duck" girls with water, often accompanied by a light verse or rhyme. In return, girls may offer decorated eggs or treats to the boys. This custom symbolizes the cleansing and renewal of life associated with spring. The holiday provides an opportunity for families to come together, enjoy special meals, exchange Easter eggs, and participate in the joyful spirit of the season.

Easter at Hortobágy Wildlife Park

Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 9, Debrecen, Hungary

On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Hortobágy Wildlife Park welcomes visitors with all-day egg hunts and animal feeding programs. All day Egg hunt: exploring the wildlife park, finding hidden eggs  Feeding animals: twice a day, at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. wildlife park residents can enjoy Easter treats with guides showing the species on display The programme is held in the Hortobágy Wildlife Park and  can only be reached by the national park bus, which takes guests from the centre of Hortobágy village to the park every hour between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. The last return bus leaves   at 3.30 p.m. Participation fee: same as entrance fee to the wildlife park Date: 31 March,1 April Location: Hortobágy Wildlife Park   Source:debrecen.imami.hu  

Wonders of Debrecen in photos and paintings

Approaching the city day, photographer for the Wonders of Debrecen page Péter Károlyi, and painter Adrienn Nagy will exhibit their works in a joint exhibition on the 4th of April at Benedek Elek Library. Adrienn was very impressed by Péter's photos, and Péter says that it is a great honour for him that the painter was "inspired by his photos and, as a result, creates beautiful paintings of the city". The first picture, based on Péter's photo, depicts the Small Reformed Church, and the original photo will still be on display at the exhibition. The joint exhibition will be the 19th in sequence on Adrienn Nagy's career, but she is waiting for it just as enthusiastically as Péter, who is also happy because this is the first exhibition at which the Debrecen Wonders page will debut its photos. For Adrienn it is a great pleasure  that since her friends see the city again in my paintings, according to their own admission, they walk the streets much more attentively. Péter says although they boast more than 47,000 followers, many do not know who took the photos. This anonymity is now removed, and you can get to know me, the person behind […]

Barabás Lőrinc Solo “22” Record Launch Concert

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 5th of April, Lőrinc Barabás will present his new solo album "22" at the Kölcsey Center as part of the Debrecen Spring Festival.  Lőrinc Barabás has been one of the key actors and driving force of Hungarian improvisational music for nearly two decades. Its various formations and improvisational club nights take the audience to the frontiers of jazz, electronic and neoclassical music. He regularly tours throughout Europe and the United States. In recent years, he has performed together with internationally renowned artists such as Erik Truffaz, Nicola Conte, Niklas Paschburg and Valerie June. He is an extremely active and prolific performer, and his recordings constantly highlight new and innovative directions. Since 2007, he has released twelve albums with various bands and solo. On his latest solo album "22", released at the end of 2023, he shows a new face, compared to his previous solo material, the piano is even more prominent.  In his solo live act, he uses piano and synthesiser, loop station and sound modulators in addition to trumpet to play his contemporary, partly improvisational compositions. Sometimes he creates a meditative atmosphere, at other times he weaves a more rhythmic fabric and moves in the direction of […]

Keep dancing! – Debrecen Art Groups’ Dance Performances at Kölcsey Center

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Since there is no real festival without dance, an entire day is dedicated to the most popular form of musical movement. The art groups of Debrecen will take turns in the Great Hall of the Kölcsey Center on Saturday, the 6th of April, from morning until early evening. At the gala, 620 dancers from twenty-six associations and almost twenty dance styles will be presented to the public. The series of programs evoking a carnival atmosphere has been divided into four sections, for which tickets can be purchased separately. Part 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Feeling Dance and Cheer Association, Eastsiders Dance Crew, Bachata Dance, Kangaroo Dance Sports Association, Manwol, Capoeira Hungria, Valcer Dance Studio Please click here to buy tickets Part 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.  Pirouette Dance Studio, All-Round Force Debrecen, Padmini Dance Ensemble, Balancé Dance School, Debrecen Forgórózsa Cultural Association, No Comment HIP-HOP Please click here to buy tickets Part 3 from 2:30 p.m.  to 4:30 p.m.  Red Stars Dance Crew, Happy-Time Dance Association, Sárközy Ballet and Stage Dance School, EviDance Sports Association, Pozitív Centrum Dance Arts Association, Dance Universe Dance Sports Association Please click here to buy tickets Part 4 from 5:00 p.m. […]

Spa and Beer at Aquaticum Thermal Spa

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Aquaticum Thermal Spa awaits guests with special programmes on the 6th of April. Various programmes to choose from: Night thermal bathing - enjoy Thermal & Beer until midnight at the Thermal Baths Steaming thermal water Freshly tapped beers (Dreher Gold and Meggy) Juhász Winery wines Delicious fried sausages, fresh crusty bread 5:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.  "Latin and nostalgia guitar" by László Bakos Embrace of the Great Forest Sauna world with extended opening hours, sauna programmes until 11.00 p.m. Ticket prices: All-day adult admission HUF 4,200 All-day student/pensioner admission HUF 3,300 (On the day of the event, all-day ticket types are valid.) You can choose from several options to use our optional Sauna World services: Sauna world additional ticket: HUF 2,800 until 11.00 p.m. with optional special sauna sessions Redemption of an AQUA Relax ticket, which includes the services of the Thermal Bath and Sauna World as a combined ticket (it is not necessary to purchase a daily ticket for the Thermal Bath) All-day adult admission HUF 6,490, pensioner admission HUF 5,300 + participation in sauna sessions and programs: HUF 900 / occasion Sauna masters are preparing for this special evening with a fun show: 8:00 p.m.  8 hours of work, […]

Family Day at Kölcsey Center

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The Family Day of Debrecen Spring Festival on the 7th of April promises plenty of games, a drive-in cinema and amazing aerial performers. The Iszkiri band will perform and visitors may explore the dance house and select from relaxing  and creative programmes. The Nature Reserve (Természettár) will offer craft activities, the Archives (Levéltár) will come with tiny houses, while the aerial gymnasts of Claudias Angels will dazzle the family morning audience with a spectacular display every hour.  The Dorkas' activities will test the children's skills with games, while parents can enjoy a quiz and a crossword puzzle.  Dance classes will be held with the Attitude Dance Company, the EviDance Sports Club, the Forgórózsa Dance Company and the R&B Hip Hop Dance School.  Kids can get behind the wheel of the batmobile or even the Lightning McQueen and can live the incomparable experience of drive-in cinemas. The Csicsogó Puppet Theatre comes with the story of Matyi Kökény, and for those who want to develop their logic skills, Mensa HungarIQa offers “brain” games. The Saturday matinee will be hosted by stilt walker László Gulyás.  Date: 7 April, 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Location: Kölcsey Center Source: kolcseykozpont.hu

Wunderbar Festival Programmes in Debrecen

For one week, the German language will play a leading role in Debrecen. The 3rd Wunderbar Festival, the week of the German language, will take place between 8th and the 14th of April.The aim of the national program series is to make even more people enthusiastic about learning the German language. The existence of the festival is justified by the fact that we are closely connected to German-speaking countries through our common Central European history and the German minority in Hungary, and the intensive economic relations and German-language courses offer excellent career opportunities. In Debrecen, the German Cultural Forum is the organising partner cooperating with the embassies. Between the 8th  and the 12th of April the participants of language, literature and country knowledge programs are: Debrecen German Primary School (singing competition and painting competition), Dózsa György Primary School (flashmob, spring folk customs) Epreskert Primary School (getting to know Grimm's fairy tales)  Ady Endre High School (German poetry and prose recitation competition) Csokonai Vitéz Mihály High School (country knowledge competition) Mechwart András  Engineering and Information Technology Technical School (professional experience transfer with storytelling) Bethlen Gábor Technical School of Economics (Bavarian music and dance morning greeting) Austrian Library in Debrecen (Austria quiz) […]

“Vivaldi & Talamba – 8 seasons” – Concert at Kölcsey Center

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Vivaldi's nearly three-hundred-year-old masterpiece, the Four Seasons, has been heard in countless versions as one of the world's best-known classical pieces.  The audience of the Debrecen Spring Festival is now invited to a musical adventure by the Talamba Percussion Group. In addition to the well-known pieces, the formation pairs their own compositions with a similar mood, thus initiating a fruitful dialogue with the Baroque master. Summer of Talamba  guides you to the beach, Autumn is paired with a folk melody, Winter's virtuoso tacts capture the characteristics of the season, so that finally Spring follows the long journey of a drop of water from birth until it reaches the ocean. Tickets can be purchased via this link. Date: 10 April, 7.00 p.m. Location: Kölcsey Center, Great Hall Source::fonixinfo.hu  

City Day (Day of Debrecen)

April 11 is Debrecen City Day. Every year on this day, the city celebrates the fact that on April 11, 1693, King Lipót I of Hungary granted Debrecen the charter that declared Debrecen a free royal city. There are special programs on this day, museums exhibition, city guided walks, Modem art center events. More details for 2024 City Day are coming.

National Closing Event of Wunderbar Festival

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Culture, Learning, Career - Wunderbar Festival shows why learning German is worthwhile all year round. The national closing event of  Wunderbar Festival will be held in Debrecen on the 5th of April at 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. and is open to all interested parties. It is a great opportunity to meet diplomatic missions, companies  leaders, teachers and students. With music and digital elements, the event will be an interesting and interactive programme, where you can find out why German language is important to German, Swiss and Austrian business leaders in Debrecen, and where diplomatic representatives from German-speaking countries will talk about their countries' relations and cooperation with Hungary. Duration of the programme is 2 hours and the group size admitted at one time is 300. Contact person: Anna Ujszászi, info@deutsches-kulturforum.hu, +36 20 256 7136 Please register at the following link until the 5th of April 2024 and confirmation of registration for the programme will be sent by the 7th of  April 2024.   Date: 12 April, 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Location:  Kölcsey Centre Debrecen Source:https://wunderbarfesztival.hu/  

Debrecen Dixieland Jazz Band Jubilee Concert

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

On this festive evening, the 12th of April from 7.00 p.m., the Debrecen Dixieland Jazz Band will perform the best pieces from its colourful repertoire built up over the past 40 years. In addition to early jazz gems and Hungarian songs inspired by American swing, they will also perform their own compositions. Invited guests at this special concert will be jazz singer Nikoletta Szőke, winner of the 2005 Shure Montreux Jazz Voice, and Béla Szakcsi Lakatos, jazz pianist and the founder of the ensemble, saxophonist Zoltán Gyarmati.   Date:12 April, 7. 00 p.m.  Location: Kölcsey centre, BAll Room Source: fonixinfo.hu