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Day of Hungarian Culture

January 22nd is the official Day of Hungarian Culture, dedicated to celebrating the written literature and poetry of Hungary, as well as honoring its renowned writers and poets. On this significant day in Hungarian literary history, the famous Hungarian poet Ferenc Kölcsey completed the manuscript of the Hungarian National Anthem in 1823. Since 1989, this date has been observed as a celebration of Hungarian culture, both within Hungary and abroad. The year 2023 marked a special anniversary as it commemorated exactly 200 years since the creation of the National Anthem. Typically, various programs and thematic exhibitions take place at venues such as the Déri Museum, New Town Hall - Csokonai Fórum, Reformed Great Church, DEMKI, and others, allowing people to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Hungary.

Day of Hungarian Culture Programs

22nd of January 10.00 a.m. – 18.00 p.m.: On the occasion of Hungarian Culture Day, quiz game and colouring for young and old at the  Location: Children's section of MéliuszCentral Library, Bem Square 19/D 10:00 a.m : Inauguration of  Csokonai Mihály Vitéz Hall  Greetings: Dr. Levente Béla Baráth, Rector of DRHE Speech: Dr. Ferenc Vitéz, DRHE Vice Rector for Education Location: Debrecen Reformed Theological University, Kálvin Square 16. 10:35 a.m. : Wreath laying ceremony of Ferenc Kölcsey's relief in the DRHE building Speech: Assistant Professor Dr. Mariann Keczán Location: DRHE, Kálvin Square 16. 10.50 a.m : Placing a wreath on the statue of Ferenc Kölcsey Speech: Dr. István Puskás, Deputy Mayor Location: Péterfia street 1.00 p.m. : Handover of Kölcsey relics to the Déri Museum Greetings:Mayor, László Papp The Deputy Director of the Déri Museum, Dr. Lajos Lakner, will give a lecture on the history of the Kölcsey relics purchased with the support of the National Association of Entrepreneurs, Debrecen County Municipality and the National Cultural Fund. 3.00 p.m.: The Lituus Brass Ensemble, Oh, Debrecen... show Contributors: private singer Marianna Bódi, masSquare teacher of the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen and students of the drama department of […]

Day of Hungarian Culture in Csokonai Theatre

Csokonai Theater Kossuth u. 10, Debrecen, Hungary

The city of Debrecen and the Csokonai National Theater are celebrating the day of Hungarian Culture with a special announcement in 2024. In the evening, they pay tribute to Ferenc Kölcsey, the poet of the National Anthem, with three performances on the 22nd of  January. That evening, the Debrecen theatre pays tribute to Ferenc Kölcsey, the poet of the reform era, with three performances. From 6:00 p.m. the dance performance "Towards wholeness" can be seen in the Zoltán Latinovits Hall of the Csokonai Forum.  The PR-Evolution Debrecen Contemporary Dance Ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary with this piece, inspired by Sándor Weöres' work of the same name that raises an eternally actual question revealing the existential restlessness of the speck of dust thrown into the world. The choreography and exciting design language of the performance directed by Zsófia Nemes conveys to us the moment when we arrive at ourselves. From 7 p.m., the Csokonai Theater hosts the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble's performance entitled Echo of the Carpathians. The most beautiful dances of the Hungarian-speaking region are presented in the lively and colourful folklore show. The performance featuring the dances of the Carpathian Basin will feature the well-known csárdás, as well as […]

The opening of the exhibition “The Carnival is Here, the Ball is on”.

New City Hall 11 Kálvin Square, debrecen, Hungary

Within the programs of the Day of Hungarian Culture, the exhibition titled  "The carnival is here, the ball is on" will be opened on the 23rd of January at 2.00 p.m.  at the New City Hall (Új Városháza). The exhibition topics are:hospitality, gastronomy, carnival traditions Partners of the event are  the Vocational Training Center of Debrecen, the Foundation for Gastronomy of Debrecen and the Gastronomy Club of Hajdúság The exhibition presenting carnival traditions can be viewed until February 29, 2024 during the opening hours of the New Town Hall. Date: 23rd of January Location: New City Hall, Kálvin tér 11.

Exhibition leading visitors to a strange world opened

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The Bényi Gallery prepared the next exhibition season during the holidays, so in January, the works of Emese Bács, a creator well known for her unvarnished honesty, will be displayed on the gallery's walls and exhibition space. The exhibition titled ‘Silently observing, subjectively forming ... ’ was opened on the 18th of January at 6 pm in the Kölcsey Center, where the artist and the guests were greeted by Art Writer Réka Fazakas and Gallery Manager Andrea Szalai. ‘The exhibition titled ‘Silently observing, subjectively forming ... ’, located in the exhibition space of the Bényi Gallery in Debrecen, leads to a strange world. Some of the urban spaces that can be seen in the paintings of Emese Bács are clearly connected to the artist's chosen homeland, Budapest, or her hometown, in Brasov Transylvania. The figures she depicts become more important than depicting urban locations, skylines or Marc Augé's so-called non-places, temporary locations connected to public transport. The figures always reflect characteristic, often stale states of being, age imprints, since they are not individuals, but typical types of people who are often lonely, immersed in their own virtual world. ‘Emese Bács always carefully observes the figures waiting or sitting on the […]

Exhibition of Fanni Bacskó

DAB Székház Thomas Mann u. 49., Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition Portrait Dynamics by painter Fanni Bacskó will be opened by visual designer Ágota Matyi on the 24th of January from 4 p.m. At the opening ceremony of the event organised by Zsuzsanna Cserép, István Rácz, president of the Debrecen Regional Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Science Club gives a welcome speech. Perfomers at the opening event are Edina Tótkomlósi (cello) and her teacher, cellist Áron Pető. The exhibition can be viewed for free until the 19th of  February at the DAB Headquarters.  Opening hours: From Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sunday: Closed Source: Dehir

Debrecen Zoo opens the year with a Family Day

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

Family Days will be held on 27th and the 28th of January from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two-day program offers young and old alike a great opportunity to get a glimpse into the lives of the birds and their exotic relatives that spend the winter here. In the framework of an interactive zoo pedagogic session, visitors can  learn how to make their garden bird-friendly, how they can make feeders with their own hands for feathered friends, and they can also observe the native birds of the Great Forest together with binoculars.  The House of Knowledge opens its doors, where guests can take part in an owl spit testing and educational sessions organised by the Hortobágy National Park and the Hajdú-Bihar County Food Rescue Association. The Green Circle brings local nature conservation  closer to interested people in a playful way, and those who are really capable can take on the role of ethologists and participate in animal behaviour research. Of course, the park's birds will also present themselves during a guided tour combined with festive feedings from funny  penguins to tricky  ravens and the exotic inhabitants of Africa, to colourful parrots, but there also will be a falcon show  […]

DVSC legends and Kowalsky and the Vega band are organising a charity soccer gala again in Debrecen

Imre Hódos Sports Hall Kassai út 32-34, Debrecen, Hungary

The event on the 28th of  January  will be hosted by Imre Hódos Sports Hall. The entire taking of the event will be donated to the Szivárvány az Esőben (Rainbow in the Rain)  Foundation, which helps families in need. DVSC Legends and Kowalsky and the Vega organised their first charity soccer gala in 2019. Now they are preparing for the third series of friendly matches, in which the celebrities of Debrecen and the fans of Diósgyőr, as a novelty will also enter the field.  In addition, young football talents will also play. ‘There will be a 2 times 12-minute part, where the DVSC U7 children will compete with the Diósgyőr U7 children, thus halving the field,’ chief organiser, Csaba Bernáth said. The entire income of the event ‘Let's play football for a million’ will be donated to the Szivárvány az Esőben (Rainbow in the Rain), which helps families in difficult situations. The main patron of the event, Deputy Mayor Diána Széles, called the charity soccer gala exemplary, which helps and encourages others to support. ‘The Debrecen Charitable Board is active, which also received support from the soccer gala two years ago, and now I am glad that there are always […]

Winter Moods come to life in the community centre in Debrecen

Újkert Community Hall Jerikó u. 17, Debrecen, Hungary

An exhibition of the works of the Creative Artists of Debrecen (DAK) opens under the title Winter Moods. The exhibition will be opened on Monday, on the 29th of January at 5 p.m. by doctor-painter, Dr. Nóra Medveczky in the Újkert Community Hall. Exhibiting artists: Katalin Erdeiné Törőcsik, Ferenc Gulyás, Béla Kelemen, Csaba Kiss, Imre Lackó Szilágyi, Nóra Medveczky, Katalin Sándorné Hirsch and Ferenc Pallás. The exhibition can be viewed until February 16 during the opening hours of the community centre. Date: 29 January-16 February Location: Újkert Community Hall Source: dehir.hu  

Festival of Award-winning Films with Famous Experts, Football Legends and a Slam Night

Cinema City Debrecen Péterfia u. 18, Debrecen, Hungary

The program of the Debrecen BIDF (Budapest International Documentary Film Festival), starts on the 1st of February. Visitors can watch some of the most award-winning documentaries of the past year at Cinema City until the 4th of February.  The opening of the program will take place on Thursday, on the 1st of February at 4:00 p.m. at the Evani Studio (Piac Street 41. 1/6), where Orsolya Karafiáth will have a talk with the organisers of the event and the experts invited to the professional discussions. The opening film of the program in Debrecen is the Icelandic work Our Little Homeland. On the 2nd of February, a Slam evening will take place as a side event in the Malter cultural event space, organised by DebreSalm. The program in Debrecen also included two Oscar-nominated films and many other works awarded with prestigious international recognition. The topics will be diverse this year as well. Viewers can see, among others, a heartwarming story about a community organised around a soccer field in a small Icelandic village, the mysterious life of a pair of separated twins, authoritarian regimes using modern technology to monitor people, the Russian-Ukrainian war, school shootings, the sudden disappearance of a world-famous […]

Jazz For You – Carnival Concert under the Enchantment of Jazz

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The Steve Jazz Trio is made up of three teachers from the jazz department of the Béla Bartók High School of Music and Dance in Miskolc, who although excel primarily in the jazz genre, are also at home in the field of classical music. Pianist István Bundzik is a member and founder of several jazz formations: Fusio, Junior Art Quartett, Miskolc Dixieland Band, Click Jazz Band, and he tours the world's stages as a permanent piano accompanist of violinist Katica Illényi. Bass player Gyula Horváth, in addition to playing in symphonic and chamber orchestras, is a fan of the jazz genre, so the audience can recognize him mainly from such musical formations. Jazz drummer Gábor Kacsenyák does not stick to a single musical genre either, in addition to running a private drumming school, he also teaches classical percussion in several institutions, and appears on domestic stages in several light music ensembles. The light-hearted atmosphere of the concert will be one of the real treats of the carnival period, where both the audience who likes classical music and those who are attracted to jazz will find works that suit their taste. In addition to the jazz arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov's Dongo, the […]

Meetings 2024, Exhibition of Márta Bolla, István Kun and Anett Nyáry

Galéria 21 Simonffy Street 21, Debrecen, Hungary

The opening of the exhibition is on 5th of February at 4.30 p.m., the greeting speech will be made by János Halász D. Managing Director of DEMKI (Debrecen Cultural Center and Youth House) and the exhibition will be opened by visual artist Zoltán Gonda. The exhibition is organised by the Debrecen Cultural Center and Youth House and the Nature Conservation and Cultural Association for the Debrecen Great Forest. Contributors: Fanny Nagy - violin Judit Soós - vocals Udvardy Regina - poem President Ibolya Marinscsák - Cultural and Nature Conservation Association of Debrecen Forest The gallery is also an event hall, visitors can inquire about accessibility by calling the following phone number: 06-52-415-498. Organisers thank guests’ understanding. The exhibition can be viewed until the 28th of February. Date: 5-28 February Location: Galéria 21 (4025 Debrecen, Simonffy Street 21.)