Once again this year, the traditional May Day Festival will be held at the Amusement Park, a long weekend dedicated to relaxation, shared experiences, and carefree entertainment. From May 1 to 4, the AMusement Park warmly welcomes all ages to a joyful, colorful celebration! Programme Highlights: Charity fun run Concerts and stage performances Folk games and handicraft fair Children’s programs and clown show “Zoo Corner” Unique amusement park experiences Gastronomic court – chimney cakes, pretzels, homemade syrups, and many more delights. This year’s festival atmosphere is inspired by the magical world of classic Hungarian folktales. Lúdas Matyi and other beloved characters will pop up throughout the programmes to make the day even more enchanting!  Come celebrate spring and the 65th birthday of the Amusement Park. Date:1-4 May Location: Debrecen Amusement Park Source:FB events | Photo credit:dehir.hu  

On the occasion of World Dance Day, at the initiative of the National Association of Dance Teachers and the Hungarian University of Dance Arts,  the 7th Great Dance Choice event will be organised once again, which, as part of a national programme series, awaits dance lovers and those who would like to discover this wonderful form of movement in Debrecen! The Debrecen programme was created in cooperation with the Modern Tánc-Játék Studio and Főnix Event Organizer Ltd. What awaits visitors? 23 different dance styles - Try yourself in free 30-minute dance lessons, where 23 different styles from classical ballet, hip-hop, Latin and folk dances to modern, contemporary, cheerleading, capoeira, competitive dance, country, show dance and acrobatics  are waiting for you! All ages are welcome. - Children, young people, adults and the elderly can join the program. It is worth coming in comfortable clothes suitable for dance class, but there is also the possibility of changing clothes. Socks are perfect for ballroom dance classes, comfortable shoes are recommended for classes held on the roof terrace. Spectacular World Dance Day Gala Performances - Presentations of the best dance groups in Debrecen and its surroundings from 11:00 a.m. ,1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. […]

On the 5th of May, MCC Debrecen Educational Center will present a lecture in English titled “New Directions in the American Polity”. Description: Trump’s return and the rise of post-liberal political trends could fundamentally reshape the US polity. Will the traditional political order finally collapse and a new era begin? What will be the impact on the economy, on immigration, on social issues - and what role will actors like USAID and Elon Musk,who is shaping the global tech world and public discourse, play in this process? Post-liberalism is not just a theory, but is increasingly shaping political reality. But where does it come from and what future does it have?  The lecture will answer these questions, while also looking at US developments in the light of Hungarian political changes. Information about the event: The lecturer at the event is Daniel Whitehead, Fellow of the Budapest Fellowship Program. The presentation will be in English. The event is free to attend but registration is required. If interested, please register at https://mcc.hu/esemenyregisztracio/uj-iranyok-az-amerikai-allamszervezetben Registrations can be submitted until 12:00 p.m. on the 5th of May.   Everyone interested in this topic is welcome to the event! Date: 5 May, 5.00 p.m. Location: MCC […]

On 9 May, MCC Debrecen will welcome guests from different parts of the world and backgrounds to its training centre, but what they have in common is their connection to Hungary.  Among others Vice President of Human Resources of BMW Group Plant Debrecen Johannes Trauth, HR Manager of EVE Power Rong Zhou, Ambassador of Japan H.E. Ms. Hikariko Ono and French historian Thibaud Gibelin will share their experiences of what Debrecen and Hungary, means to them in terms of business, diplomacy, culture or all three. Organisers look forward to welcoming everyone to the 'Connectivity in Practice' event, jointly organised by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium Debrecen Training Centre and Debrecen4U. Programmes From 1:00 p.m. | Registration 1:30 p.m. - 2:00  p.m. | Welcome Speeches 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Panel discussion #1: "Life in Hungary" Topic: What challenges have they faced, how have they adapted to Hungarian culture, and what opportunities do they see in the country? The discussion will also explore the positive and surprising experiences they have had in their daily lives, as well as the advice they would give to those planning to move to Hungary or who have recently arrived. Guests include: Eric Hendriks - Guest researcher, Danube […]