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New Temporary Exhibition Opens at MODEM

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 7th of  December from 5:00 p.m., the exhibition "Learning from nature? - Botany" opens in the Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art. Debrecen has occupied a special place in the history of Hungarian botany for centuries. With the Herbarium (1578) by Péter Juhász Méliusz and the two-volume Hungarian Herbarium (1807), the basic handbook of Sámuel Diószegi and Mihály Fazekas, the city has long been considered the Hungarian centre of botany and natural sciences. MODEM's latest exhibition builds on this diverse heritage, showcasing Debrecen's unique nature collections and attractions, such as the Debrecen Reformed College Museum, the University of Debrecen Botanical Garden and the Hortobágy National Park. "Learning from nature? - Botany” exhibition is a good example of everything we love about MODEM. The artworks on display were all created for the exhibition. They are the fruit of workshops, the joint thinking of several disciplines, the exchange of experiences between artists at the beginning of their careers and experienced artists, the result of collaboration between artists from Debrecen and from far away countries. On the other hand they are connected to the history and culture of Debrecen by a thousand threads, which, I am confident, will strengthen the position […]

Ugly Sweater Run 2024 – Debrecen Advent

Baltazár Dezső tér Baltazár Dezső tér, Debrecen

For the fourth time, Debrecen will host the Ugly Sweater Run where charity goes hand in hand with the joy of movement and a great atmosphere. Participants will run 3.5 km and 1 km through the beautiful Advent Fair downtown Debrecen. All participants have to do is get out their cutest or funniest Christmas sweater, hat, scarf and bring their donations. The aim of the charity run is to promote community sport and to make Christmas brighter for disadvantaged families and children in Debrecen and its surrounding area. Donations of fruit, non-perishable food with a minimum six-month expiry date and chocolate can be made at the donation point of the Ugly Sweater Run Baltazár Dezső Square on the 7th of  December between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The donations will be distributed to the families through the staff of the Debrecen Charity Board. The event is free but registration is required at  this link. Programme: 10:00 a.m. on-site registration 10:30 a.m. Christmas show by Fruzsi Erdős 10:50 a.m. Warm-up 11:00 a.m. Start (3,5 km distance) 11:10a.m.  Start (1 km distance) Distance: 1 km and 3,5 km (not certified distances) Route for the 3,5 km distance: Baltazár Dezső tér - Hunyadi […]

Bethlehem Festival- Debrecen Advent 2024

The tradition of the Debrecen Bethlehem Festival will be held again this year. The 14 groups arriving from Hungary and across the border will be welcomed by DEMKI institutions – DEMKI Youth House, DEMKI Homokkerti Community House, DEMKI Csapókerti Community House. The opening ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. on the stage in the yard of the DEMKI Youth House. This will be followed by performances by the nativity groups, accompanied by other cultural programmes and the Törköly Band. In addition to the stage programme, the live nativity scene will feature a dwarf goat and bunny petting. In the courtyard, visitors can buy craft products from folk craftsmen and learn about their crafts. There will also be a variety of folk craft activities for young and old alike. Bethlehem Festival programmes: 10:00 a.m.  - 3:15 p.m. at DEMKI Youth House Yard  10:00 a.m. Opening 10:15 a.m. Törköly band plays 10:25 a.m. Pre-school children's performance 10:35 a.m. Nativity scene from Nádudvar 10:55 a.m. “Chirping” Children's singing group 11:05 a.m. Törköly band plays 11:15 a.m.  Advent carols by Konyár Pávakör tradition-preserving group 11:30 a.m. “Színarany” nativity scene from Nagyszalonta 11:55 a.m. Törköly band plays 12:10 p.m. Shepherd nativity from Nagyléta 12:30 p.m. […]

The Exhibition of István Tamus Opens

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

Visitors are invited to the opening of the exhibition titled "Home Again - Let's Celebrate!" by graphic artist and teacher István Tamus at the Great Church on the 8th of December at 11.00 a.m. The exhibition will be opened by Pastor András Beszterczey and esthete Tamás Valastyán with the oarticipation of the violinists Ákos Barra and Ákos Barra Jr.   Date:8 december, 11.00 a.m. Location: Great Reformed Church Source and photo credit: dehir.hu

Getting in the mood for Christmas at the Debrecen Puppet Theatre

Vojtina Puppet Theatre 13 Kálvin Square, Debrecen, Hungary

Vojtina Puppet Theatre company will be revoking the world of Christmases of the past on two weekends in December, revisiting how nativity scene took place, who were the characters in the Christmas dramatic mystery play, what it even means to be a dramatic mystery play. Children and their families who visit the Vojtina Puppet Theatre building in Kálvin Square on Sundays, the 8th and the 15th of December at 10.00  a.m., can take part in a cozy Christmas preparation and make felt and woven gifts. In connection with the advent exhibition of Enikő Gyöngy enamel and jewellery artist, you can take a look at the process of creation and participate in the mystery of its creation. And what will the full family program be like? From 10.00  a.m., children can meet the puppeteers of the Play Theatre in the nativity puppet dance ritual play titled “Let’s Go See Him!”, and then they can make Christmas gifts in the exhibition space with the help of craftswoman Gyöngy Enikő, accompanied by Advent and Christmas carols by folk singer Ildikó Bárdosi. On the 8th of December, they can learn about woven materials and then create a small gift using felt weaving, and on […]

Debrecen Advent Events 9-15 December

Debrecen Advent will be hosting the following events between the 9th and the 15th of December. 10 December  6.00 p.m. Valcer Dance Studio’s Festive Gala at Kölcse Center During the evening, the young and old of Valcer Dance Studio, excellent Latin and standard dancers, cheerleaders and show dancers will perform evoking a festive atmosphere with productions of popular world Christmas hits; and with the most successful choreographies of 2024. Tickets for the dance gala can be purchased via this link. 12 December 5.30 p.m. - 5.45 p.m.  Christmas Dance Show of Piruett Dance Studio at Kossuth Square Founded in 2007, Piruett Dance Studio is currently an association with more than 700 dancers in 6 cities. Their main profile is show dance, and 3 years ago they also started a fitness class. They offer children from pre-school age upwards the opportunity to perform, preparing them for competition. They are a team of multiple world champions, with qualified coaches and a multiple award-winning choreographer, Kitty Simonyi, who is also the head of the association. In addition to professional achievements, the association's main goal is to make children love movement, even if they only dance as a hobby and not as a competition. […]

Wine Tasting Event by OTT-HOME International Meeting Point

DG Italiano Piac utca 39, Debrecen

OTT-HOME International Meeting Point invites interested parties to a wine tasting event on the 9th of December from 6.00 p.m. to discover Hungarian wines. To register, please send an email to otthon.debrecen@gmail.com until the 2nd of December. Price: 30000 HUF Date: 9 December Location: DB Italiano,  39 Piac Street Source:FB events

Valcer Dance Studio’s Festive Gala 

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

During the evening, the young and old of Valcer Dance Studio, excellent Latin and standard dancers, cheerleaders and show dancers will perform evoking a festive atmosphere with productions of popular world Christmas hits; and with the most successful choreographies of 2024. Tickets for the dance gala can be purchased via this link. Date: 10 December, 6.00 p.m. Location: Kölcsey Center Source:debreceniadvent.hu

Exhibition of Transylvanian Photos Opens 

Partium House Piac Street 81, Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition has so far been shown in cities in Germany and Hungary, but it will be presented in Transylvania for the first time on the 12th of December in Oradea. The artist offers us the following reflections on her paintings, "In 1992 I visited Transylvania for the first time on a ten-day tour. Transylvania touched me, it went to my heart. Through these photographs I tried to show the spiritual experience that the air of Transylvania, the spirit of Transylvania, radiated to me. The pictures were taken 30 years ago, but perhaps they still say something about the humanity, faith and the endurance of the people living there." Erzsébet Farkasné Ács, born in Bátaszék, has been a photographer since childhood. She gained experience in portrait, documentary, and architectural photography. In 1979, she joined Ybl Miklós Technical College, specialising in ethnographic exploration. She exhibited Transylvanian and Holy Land photographs and published a book about architect Miklós Ybl. The exhibition titled “My Transylvania” will be opened by photographer Levente Vigh on the 11th of December at 6:00 p.m. in the Partium House. The artist will be in conversation with István Stanik. The opening will be attended by world-famous conductor János Ács […]

Advent concerts with wonderful singing voices and piano

With their motto "If we fill our weekdays with pleasant songs, sounds and moods, then the anticipation of the holiday will be the holiday itself!", organisers would like to help the public to get into the right mood and take them out of their hectic weekdays for 70 minutes on Thursday, the 12th of December at 7.00 p.m. in the Reformed parish of Debrecen-Széchenyi kert, and on Friday, the 13th of December at 7.00 p.m. in the Szent György church in Józsa. Performers of the event are Andrea Losonczki, Patrik Normen Szabó, accompanied on piano by Kinga Tóth  and Péter Gyülvészi . The evening is hosted by actor István Papp. A limited number of tickets can be booked by e-mail to office@borostyanprodukcio.hu. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket prices and more information about the Széchenyi-kart concert can be found here and about the concert in Józsa here. Date:12, 13 December Location:Reformed parish of Debrecen-Széchenyi kert and Szent György church in Józsa Source and photo credit:dehir.hu:  

Screening of Last Year’s Most Watched Film in Italy

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Paola Cortellesi's work "There is Still Tomorrow" was the most-watched film of the year in Italy last year, ahead of Barbie and Oppenheimer. The heroine of the story is Delia, a mother of three living in Rome in the second half of the 1940s. The city is caught between the hope of liberation and the financial difficulties caused by the war that has just ended. Day after day, Delia does the impossible, working at home and at work, tidying the family nest, looking after the children and elderly family members, putting up with the tantrums of her war-torn husband. A tireless woman, she tries her best to prevent her daughter from marrying, but her efforts seem futile. One day, however, she receives a letter that prompts her to take a surprisingly bold step. Is it possible to make a film about women's equality and even domestic violence that is entertaining, humorous and relatable at the same time? Italian superstar Paola Cortellesi has succeeded so well that Our Tomorrow will Be Tomorrow not only won the Audience Award and the Special Jury Prize at the Rome International Film Festival, but was also the most-watched film of last year in her country. […]

December “Only” Design Fair 

Méliusz Library Bem tér 19/D, Debrecen, Hungary

Local artists will once again take all three floors of the Méliusz PUBLIC Library, which will be decked out in Christmas decorations. On the 14th of December regular customers and all those who are visiting the fair for the first time are welcome with wonderful smells, delicious flavours, handmade design products, workshops and free children's activities.  Artists thank visitors to choose a gift under the tree from them By participating in this event, attendees  automatically agree to the library's policies and that photos and videos will be taken during the fair.  “Only” Design Fair (Csak Design Vásár)  is for design lovers in Debrecen. They offer unique, demanding, modern products and a high-quality cultural program from domestic designers in one place. The CSAK Design Fair is not just a fair, but a community where they want to create an important dialogue between designers and customers about conscious consumption, sustainable design, and local values. The exhibited Hungarian brands are not “only” from Debrecen. Date:14 December Location: Méliusz Library Source:FB events