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Christmas Folk Artists’ Fair and Craft Demonstrations at Tímárház – Artisans’ House

Tímárház Nagy-Gál István u. 6, Debrecen, Hungary

Visitors are welcome to the Christmas Folk Art Fair and Crafts Show program of Tímárház - Artisans' House on the 21st of December between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. At the customary event of Tímárház guests can once again meet several artisans and buy their works. The mood of the day is set by the Zsiga Gyönyörű and Heit Lóri Orchestra with the the participation of Derecske Crane Feather  Nativity Group in the afternoon. The program also offers a leatherworker, blacksmith, potter and weaver craft show. As usual, children will be able to enjoy various crafts. Artisans of the fair are: Imre Baji - basket weaver Erika Berencsi - felt maker Csabáné Buka - lace maker Tünde Csapóné Riskó - bead stringer Dr. Erika Nagy - jewelry maker Krisztián Gajdics - folk leatherworker Zoltán Hamar - woodcarver Marianna Herpácsiné Mester - straw spinner László Hutkai - toy maker Lászlón Hutkai - folk leatherworker Judit Karászi - fire enamel jewelry maker Katalin Májerné Kéki - folk jewelry maker and bead maker János Paksi - farmer Erika Papp - embroiderer Erika Rácz - goldsmith, enameler Béláné Sárközi - filter applique maker Andorné Tarsoly - embroiderer Piros Udvarhelyi - jewelry maker Anikó D. […]

The spirit of Christmas is evoked in the Small Reformed Church

Small Reformed Church Révész tér 2, Debrecen

The "spirit" of Christmas will be brought to life in a mystery-telling church history lecture, in verses of Christian light, and in a special musical and literary performance of Charles Dickens' world-famous “ A Christmas Carol”. Programmes 4:30 p.m. Secrets from the history of the church - Tour guide Máté Horog's presentation of the history of the church, complete with secrets and mysteries 4:50 p.m. From darkness to light - Gospel performance by Zsolt Dánielfy 5:00 p.m. The spirit of Christmas past, present and future - Excerpts from the novel “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, accompanied by organ music, performed by actor Zsolt Dánielfy and organist Dr. Dániel Sárosi 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Other optional programmes: Night tower tour led by Máté Horog Maximum number of people per tour is 25. Registration is possible on site, with tours departing every half hour (5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.,  7:00 p.m.). Christmas flavours: hot tea and gingerbread in the meeting room next to the church. Sounds of Christmas: organ demonstration and churchyard tour Admission to all the programmes is free, more information about the event can be found here. Date: 21 December Location:Reformed Small Church Source: dehir.hu, FB events […]

Christmas Lights – StEFREM Advent concert

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

One of the best-known Hungarian acapella groups will be on stage this time with singer Sára Bolyki. Like the mens' choir she is familiar with a wide range of styles. The ensemble's Christmas Lights album, released last year, provides the basis for the programme, which includes Christmas and Advent songs from Hungary, Anglo-Saxon, Northern European and Carpathian Basin nations. Famous secular melodies will also be performed, including Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, Vivaldi's Four Seasons of Winter and Silent Night, all in their own arrangements. A special feature of the evening is that these songs have never been performed in this form before, with a female soloist. Sára Bolyki is a second generation acapella singer, daughter of the oldest member of the Bolyki Brothers and member of the Jazzation acapella group. She graduated with honours in folk singing from the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, where she was invited to teach even before graduation. In addition to Jazzation, she also teaches at the undergraduate level and is an invited soloist with Hungarian and Balkan folk music groups. StEFREM from Budapest is a vocal ensemble with a unique sound. The multi-award winning group has performed regularly across Europe from London to Bucharest, and has […]

Travelling on the Advent Music Tram

DKV Zrt. is launching its Advent music illuminated tram again this year.  On Monday, the 23rd of December, members of the György Maróthi Teachers Choir will create an authentic Christmas atmosphere on the CAF illuminated tram on Line 2, departing from the Main Station at 5:00. p.m. The Advent music service will feature classic festive songs. The tram service is available at normal fares.   Date: 23 December, 5:00. P.m. Location: departing from the Main Station   Source: dehir.hu

Concert of Budapest Klezmer Band

Csokonai Theater Kossuth u. 10, Debrecen, Hungary

The Budapest Klezmer Band has been entertaining audiences since 1990 with its lively and humorous stage performances. It combines the different musical trends of the Carpathian Basin in a virtuoso way.  The members of the band are true masters of their instruments, redefining klezmer music across genres. In their original musical compositions, traditional Yiddish motifs are complemented by elements of Gypsy and folk music, spiced up with a touch of modernity. The orchestra's founding leader and composer is Ferenc "Fegya" Jávori, whose innovative ideas have given rise to the genres of klezmer ballet, klezmer suites and klezmer musicals in Hungary.  All of these artistic productions were created with world-class local collaborators. The orchestra's sophisticated musical world of diverse klezmer music, with a distinctly Carpatho-Basin flavour, has been a huge success with audiences in Europe and overseas. The Budapest Klezmer Band has received many prestigious awards and prizes. Orchestra members: Ferenc Jávori "Fegya" - piano, vocals Anna Nagy - accordion István Kohán - clarinet Balázs Végh - drums Bence Gazda - violin, vocals span style="font-weight: 400;">László Máthé - double bass Gábor Barbinek - trombone The duration of the concert is 90 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at this site. Date: 23 […]

Christmas for Animals at the Zoo

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

On this day the Zoo celebrates the relationship between animals and their adopters. On the “Christmas for Animals” event they offer an exclusive programme for foster carers, which is by invitation only, but of course they welcome everyone on this special day. Exclusive program 10:00 a.m. - Arrival at the service  entrance 10:15  a.m.- Reception in the Meeting Room 10:30 a.m. - Presentation on the events of 2024 11:00  a.m. - Walk with the foster parents 12:00 p.m.  - Arrival at the Samburu Panoramic Terrace General program 10:00 . a.m - 2:00 p.m. - Crafts corner using natural and recycled materials (Gibbon House) 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m. - Pony carriage 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Adoption and information point on the Samburu Panorama Terrace (+ mulled wine ) 1:00 p.m. - Meet and greet with Bán, the rockhopper penguin 1:30 p.m. - Artificial prey and environmental enrichment demonstration with Siberian tigers 2:30 p.m.  - Cumingi monitor lizard feeding (Palm House) Animals in holiday action 9:30 a.m.  -  Nile hippos' Christmas menu 10:00 a.m.  -  South American tapirs' festive snack 10:00 a.m.  -  Capuchin monkeys' Christmas meal 10:30 a.m. - Proboscis monkey bears' holiday snack 11:00  a.m. - Meerkats' […]

New Year’s Concert at the Reformed Great Church

Great Reformed Church Piac u. 4-6, Debrecen, Hungary

As usual, on the first day of the year, the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra will once again give a free concert for classical music lovers in the Great Church.  The following works will be performed at the concert, which will start at 4.00 p.m. on the 1st of January: Claude Goudimel: Geneva Psalm 90 György Orbán: The Geneva Psalm 90 Árpád Palotai: Come, Lord God the Holy Spirit Claude Goudimel: Geneva Psalm 65 Tamás Beischer-Matyó: Blessed is the one you teach Claude Goudimel: Geneva Psalm 134 Claudio Monteverdi: Cantate Domino János Vajda: Kolinda Melchior Vulpius: Angelus ad pastores ait Mouret: Rondeau Händel: Suite in D major Clarke: The Prince of Denmark’s March Participants: Dániel Somogyi-Tóth – organ, Levente Donát Szőnyi – trumpet, Olga Vojevogyina – piano, the Kodály Choir and the Kodály Philharmonic Brass Ensemble.  Conductor: Zoltán Kocsis-Holper The admission is free to the concert.   Date: 1 January, 2025, 4.00 p.m. Location: Great Reformed Church Source and photo credit:dehir.hu