Animal lovers are welcome to join the 9th of March for a day of activities at the shelter, starting at 10.00 a.m., including a dog walk and a relaxing cat petting with coffee. At the flea market, visitors will have the chance to support the shelter’s rescues by purchasing a variety of souvenirs, and have fun with the “youngsters” in the puppy run. Anyone who is a returning guest might know that "Together for Animals" Animal Protection Association organises events along different themes, several times a year, so now they open the line with their first event in 2025. Programme: Dog walk 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.  Cats petting 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. - open access to the cat house flea market 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.  A bake sale is also available the dog walk. Date: 9 March Location:Debrecen, Kuvasz utca 10, 4002 Source: FB events

The Hungarian Revolution of 1848, is also known in Hungary as the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849.  March 15th, the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, is an official holiday in Hungary. It is celebrated as a national holiday known as "National Day" or "Revolution and War of Independence Day." On this day, Hungarians commemorate the events of 1848, honouring the struggle for freedom, independence, and national identity that the revolution represented. It is a day when various events, ceremonies, and cultural activities take place across the country to remember and reflect upon the significance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 in the nation's history. The memory of the revolution played a significant role in shaping Hungary's political and cultural identity, and it continues to be an important part of Hungarian history and heritage. Not only on the national holiday, but also throughout the week, many events and festive programmes await visitors and interested parties. Please read about some of the events for this week below. 10 March Mini book exhibition at the Józsa Library. On view: until 14 March Carmen - Opera in four acts in Hungarian at the Csokonai Theatre from 6.00 p.m. at […]

MCC Debrecen Educational Center holds a lecture in English on motherhood and career on the 12th of March. The lecture will address the following questions: Does a woman really have to choose between motherhood and a career?  Why is motherhood today seen as an obstacle, when for many women it is their greatest source of strength?  The presentation will show how family and fulfilment can be mutually reinforcing for the modern woman. Is it society's expectations or our inner fears that are holding us back?   Information about the event: The lecturers at the event will be MCC Fellow, Evelyn Whitehead, President of the Three Kings, Three Queens Foundation, documentary filmmaker Fruzsina Skrabski, and Research Director of the MCC Institute for Youth Studies, Georgina Kiss-Kozma. The presentation will be in English. The event is free to attend but registration is required. If interested, please register at the following link: https://mcc.hu/esemenyregisztracio/anyasag-vagy-karrier-miert-ne-lehetne-mindketto Registrations can be submitted until 12:00 p.m., 12th March, 2025. Everyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend!   Date: 12 March, 2025, 5.00 p.m. Location: MCC Debrecen Educational Center, 11-15 Piac Street (Aranybika Hotel) Source:MCC Debrecen 

This year, in the spirit of the Spring Retro Day, the 102-year-old Steamer Lady Zsuzsi will lead visitors into the forest! The majestic power and nostalgic atmosphere of the legendary steamer invites all ages on a special journey. The festive train ride will take you back in time to the stories of the last century, while time in nature offers new experiences for families and nature lovers. Join us on this special journey to celebrate the awakening of spring and the Hungarian national holiday together! The more than 100-year-old steamer Zsuzsi will set off in a cloud of fragrant and fiery smoke towards the Hármashegy for a memorable day in nature. Programmes: Forest walk - in the footsteps of Hungarian national symbols  Discovering the colours of the Hungarian national flag in nature: red, white and green flowers, mushrooms and leaves. Birds of the Hungarian symbols - the role of the “turul” bird, the white stork and the saker falcon in Hungarian culture. Invoking István Fekete's 125: Kele, the August wanderer of the Hungarian nation, the return of the white stork. A short presentation on the migration, nesting and conservation status of the stork. Meeting with a white stork that stayed […]

On the 15th of March, on the national holiday, wintering and strengthened storks will be  released. There are two release dates during the year: the spring release in mid-March and the summer release in August.  Among the injured or weakened captured storks, there are always some that are judged by the experts to be not ready to migrate due to their condition. The release of the storks takes place after the arrival of the flights at 10:00 a.m.., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Price: due to the renovation works in the wildlife park, the price is HUF 1800 per person. Location: the Hortobágy Wildlife Park, which can only be reached by the national park bus, which takes guests from the Hortobágy Info building (Hortobágy, 12 Petőfi Square) to the wildlife park every hour between 10.00  a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Return from the wildlife park is at half past, one hour after departure, with the last wildlife park bus service inwards at 2.00 p.m., with a return from the wildlife park at 3.30 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased before the bus departs, either at the HNP Visitor Centre or at the Hortobágy Info building. Please note that the programme […]

The program will again feature a variety of genres: classical music, theatre, children’s concerts and Easter activities. Popular Hungarian artists, including Petra Gubik, Réka Farkasházi and the Talamba band, will provide a great entertainment, but also performers from Debrecen celebrating their round anniversary this year, such as the 15-year-old Bordó Sárkány band, the 50-year-old Panta Rhei and the 30-year-old Djabe. The program of the Debrecen Spring Festival: 5 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall “Whispering Winds” – Concert of the Wind Orchestras of the Debrecen Music Academy On the opening day of the Debrecen Spring Festival, the youth and children’s wind ensembles of the Debrecen Music Academy will take to the stage together. The nationally acclaimed orchestras, made up of students from the school named after Emil Simonffy, will kick off the Debrecen spring with a concert that is sure to be a blood-pumping experience. 10 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall What’s in my pocket? – Concert by Petra Gubik Petra Gubik, a Junior Prima, Honthy, and Petőfi Music Award-winning actress and performer, will present her thoughts, poems, songs, stories, and unique arrangements without acting. She is also a dubbing artist-singer-songwriter and member of the Játékszín company. […]