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Budapest Soup festival 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013November 27, 2013 by Budapest Guide

Hungary is a nation of soup and in 2013 a new tradition is about to be made. The Budapest Soup Festival (Budai Levesfesztivál) will be arranged for the first time in April 2013 and you are of course invited to come.

The soup festival of 2013 was originally meant to be arranged from April 19th-21st, but because of the high level of security required for the International Book Festival arranged on the same dates, the police did not let them arrange the festival at this time after all. New dates for the soup festival are one week later, from April 26th – April 28th.

At the soup festival you will be able to taste a mixture of Hungarian and international soups, you can listen to courses on how to prepare different soups and there will also be concerts and interesting stage productions. On the Saturday there will from early morning be arranged a soup making competition and the winner will be announced later on the Saturday.

How to get to the soup festival?
The soup festival will be arranged in the Elvis Presley Park, near the Margaret Bridge (original site was the open air parking lot of Mammut shopping center, but that has now been changed). The easiest way to get here is to travel with tram 4 or 6 to Margit hid (Budai Hidfo).

Soup festival 2013 information

Dates: April 26th – 28th
Entrance: Free
Location: Elvis Presley park
Opening times: 14.00 – evening (Friday), 10.00 – evening (Saturday/Sunday)
Original title: Budai Levesfesztivál

[toggle Title=”Buda Soup Festival 2013 report”]After lots of changes the festival was finally arranged at the Elvis Presley square on the Buda side. This was a poor location for such a festival, and quite hard to reach, but still it seemed as if the people visiting the festival enjoyed what they saw, drank and ate. There could have been more people (some of the people in the stands said), but considering all the changes and the fact that it was the first year, it wasn’t bad after all. Hopefully it will be repeated in 2013, but then at another location and without having to change the dates a few days before the original dates (it wasn’t the fault of the arrangers, but outer circumstances that made this happen, so we are not blaming the crew behind the festival for this).[/toggle]

Hungarian Shadow Dancers in Britain’s Got Talent

Posted on April 17, 2013September 16, 2014 by Budablogger

A few days ago a Hungarian showed up on the stage in Britain’s Got Talent. The group known as the Hungarian Shadow Dancers entered the talent show because they said it is the biggest of all such shows and they wanted to show themselves to the world.

Upon presenting themselves to the jury it was quickly discovered that the group did not have British origin. They therefore introduced themselves as the Shadow Dancers from Hungary and said that they came to the show to let the world get to know their skills as they entered the biggest talent show in the world-

Wonder what the performance of the Hungarian shadow dancers looked like? Take a look at it yourself in the video beneath originating from YouTube. If you want to watch a video where you can see the presentation and the comments from the jury in addition to the performance, take a look at the following video on YouTube.

Reactions to the Shadow Theatre Group

Simon Cowell after watching the performance of the Hungarians said: “Guys, I just want to say thank you actually for coming over to enter this competition. I’m always very flattered when people from other countries want to compete on this show and it is one of the best acts I’ve ever seen in terms of originality and it was very touching.”

Another member of the jury, Amanda Holden, said with a tear in her eye that “I actually can’t speak. I found that just so emotional and touching. You just made me really think about everything. It was amazing.”

The Shadow Dancers from Hungary, also known as Attraction or the Shadow Theatre Group, has now been raised as one of the favorites to win the entire competition. It would be extremely cool if they would get all the way to the final and win, but there is always a challenge to keep the quality of future performances, especially after such an awesome start.

The Other Half of the Sky – Ludwig Museum

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Budapest Guide

When somebody goes to the capital of Hungary, Budapest, there are several attractions what must see for example the famous Buda Castle, the Parliament, the beautiful Margaret Island and of course the famous river, the Danube with all bridges, especially the Chain Bridge.

In Budapest there are regularly festivals, activities and exhibitions. The several beautiful museums wait for the visitors with amazing permanent and temporary exhibition in the whole year. One exhibition of them is “The Other Half of the Sky. Selection from the Ludwig Museum’s Collection” too.

The Ludwig Museum, or on another name the Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 1989. The museum always has made its mission to present and collect the phenomena of Eastern European, American and Western European contemporary art in their entirety, and to gauge the multi directional and fruitful connections the artists of the region had with post-war international tendencies and art centers. And now there is a fresh exhibition, which especially shows the contemporary art collection before the museum’s foundation and the Regime.

The exhibition opened on 6 December 2012 and it waits for the visitors until 1 January 2014. Do not miss the contemporary art exhibition which contains fantastic masterpieces, because it would make unforgettable your holiday in Budapest. Have a great time!

The Other Half of the Sky
Ludwig Museum
December 2012 – Januar 1st, 2014

Tamás Szentjóby exhibition at the Ludwig Museum

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Budapest Guide

Maybe not everybody knows the name of the famous not-artist, poet an and happener, Tamás Szentjóby. His widespread art name is St. Auby Tamás, which is a nickname from his last name. He was born in 1944 in a Hungarian town, Fót. He is the first happener of Hungary. He founded the The International Parallel Union of Telecommunications

(IPUT) in 1968, because of the collective operation of the levels of reality which is parallel with the Status Quo. Its central idea: “The art is hokum. The history is hokum. Art is everything, what not allowed. Be not allowed!” He had to leave the country in 1975, and he could come back only in 1991.

In the capital of Hungary, in Budapest, at the Ludwig Museum or Museum of Contemporary Art gives place to this surrealistic not-artist’s exhibition, which shows the most outstanding works of St. Auby Tamás with enormous social criticism, between 1 March 2013 and 28 April 2013. If you are curious about the opinion and creativity of the talented rebel, you definitely should visit this exhibition, if you are in Budapest during the opening time.

Organize a lovely long weekend to the capital of Hungary, the amazing Budapest. View the most popular and most beautiful attractions in the city, for example the Buda Castle, the Parliament and of course the River Danube with all the bridges, especially the Chain Bridge. We are sure, you won’t regret this spring holiday, especially if you visit St. Auby’s special exhibition. Have a great time!

Tamás Szentjóby exhibition
March 1st – April 28th
Ludwig museum

The Naked Man exhibition at the Ludwig Museum

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Budapest Guide

First of all we have to warn every interested reader that this exhibition contains objects not recommend for kids, so visit this only in the presence of an adult.

The naked man fell into oblivion since the antiquity; the stronger sex’s body without clothes was taboo for a long time. But the naked woman body was a totally acceptable and beautiful view in the arts. The Naked Man exhibition wants to change the opinion, that the naked man body isn’t nice. The exhibition was seen in the LENTOS Kunstmuseum in Linz between 26 October 2012 and 17 February 2013. The institution celebrated its 10th anniversary with this exhibition. A part of the exhibition is seen now in the capital of Hungary, Budapest. The pictures want to show especially the naked men of the Middle-Europe and Eastern-Europe. The exhibition waits for the visitors between 22 March 2013 and 30 June 2013. The exhibition shows act models since the years 1900 to nowadays.

The Ludwig Museum in Budapest or the Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the most outstanding institutions of Hungary, where there are several great permanent and temporary exhibitions always. When somebody visits Budapest for a couple days, this museum is a must see program. Moreover, The Naked Man exhibition makes interesting and unusual the museum visit. Have a great time!

The Naked Man exhibition
Ludwig Múzeum
March 22 – June 30

János Thorma – National Gallery of Hungary

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Budapest Guide

If you visit Budapest in these days you might see big posters with the title: “THORMA.” At the poster you can also see the painting of a moment, and even though it might not let you know all what it is about, it can give you an impression of what the exhibition in the National Gallery is about. Keep on reading to find out even more.

János Thorma was a Hungarian painter who was born in 1870. He was an influential artist in his age. He founded the art colony of Nagybánya. He used several different styles on his works, like naturalism, historical paining, romantic realism and the individual post-impressionism of Nagybánya.

He made several fantastic paintings, which can be seen by visitors between 8 February 2013 and 5 May 2013 in the National Gallery of Hungary, under the name of János Thorma exhibition. Naturally, the exhibited pictures include the woman’s portrait from the public poster, what’s name is The Portrait of Irén Bilcz, and the Hungarian artist painted it in 1892.

Organize a lovely weekend in Budapest with your family, friends or partner. Visit the most famous attractions of the city, like the Parliament, the Buda Castle or the home of lovely walks, the Margaret Island. Visit the most famous gallery of Budapest, The National Gallery of Hungary and see the masterpieces of a fantastic Hungarian painter. It could be a perfect program!

János Thorma exhibition
February 8th – May 5th
National Gallery

The History of Hungary in the New Age

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Budapest Guide

The history of Hungary contains lots of excitements from the starts until the Regime. For the visitors, they could be a tourist, or somebody who moved out, but born in Hungary, or somebody who has Hungarian family but born in foreign lands, it is always an exciting program to know more about this little country’s history.

In Budapest, at one of the most beautiful and most famous museums, the National Museum, there are great permanent exhibitions which show the Hungarian history to the visitors in an interesting way. From the ninth room to the twentieth room in the museum, people can see fantastic relics, treasures and other interesting things to know more about the Hungarian history from the Rakoczi-revolution’s age until the Regime in 1990. The history class in school maybe wasn’t interesting to everyone, but it is sure, at an exciting exhibition studying is easy and unobserved, because it is not just dates, places or names, but interesting things which make learning funny.

It could be a great weekend program also to a foreigner and a local resident too, to visit the National Museum, which is in a beautiful place in Budapest. This institute located in a wonderful place in the downtown, in the Museum Garden, so after the exhibition you can walk around the park, have a lovely picnic, or just sit on the museum’s stairs and enjoy the afternoon sunshine.

The History of Hungary in the New Age
Permanent exhibition
Hungarian National museum

Hungary from prehistory to AD 804

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Budapest Guide

We especially recommend the exhibition, which shows the history of Hungary between the Prehistory and the Conquest for those, who are really like history. This permanent exhibition gives a detailed description of the Hungarian history in the Paleolithic, the Neolithic, the Bronze Age, the Iron Age and the Roman age, moreover it gives more knowledge about the life, habits and history of the Avars, the Huns and the Germans.

The exhibition which is in from the first to the eights room of the museum, people could see interesting archeological objects. For example an instrument from the Paleolithic, whose voice can be heard. If you are really interested in archeological objects, or the history of Hungary, or you just like to visit museums, this is your place in the National Museum.

Just imagine, you and your family, your friends or your partner spend a few lovely days in Budapest, visit the most famous attractions, like Statue of Liberty, Citadel, Chain Bridge or Parliament, and after that you visit one of the most famous museums in Budapest, where you can see interesting things. Moreover, the museum located in a lovely place, in the Museum Garden, so after or before the exhibition you have the choice to walk around the park and have a picnic, or just sit on the stairs in front of the museum and enjoy the afternoon sunshine. Have a great time!

Hungary from prehistory to AD 804
Hungarian National Museum
Permanent exhibition

More about the history of Hungary and Budapest museums

Great spring hotels in Budapest

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Budapest Guide

Budapest is one of the most amazing cities in the world to visit during spring. The sun is shining, the view is stunning and the people smile and enjoy that the winter has finally left them. One important thing when preparing for such a travel is to find a good hotel and here we have some recommendations for you.

When you look for a hotel in Budapest you should absolutely go for a hotel with a central location. A good location makes everything easier and you do not have to spend lots of time getting to the shopping street and central areas. A good price is important as well, so here we will recommend you three hotels in Budapest with great prices and fantastic location at the moment.

Recommended spring hotels in Budapest
Sofitel ChainBridge (*****)
Estilo Fashion Hotel (****)
Hotel Central Basilica (***)

History of Hungary from the statehood to the Middle Ages

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Budapest Guide

Certainly you are interested in this small, but very strong and beautiful country’s history. Well, Hungary’s history contains lot of turns, vicissitudes, fights and happiness, and because of that we are sure, everybody finds an interesting program visit to National Museum in the capital of Hungary, Budapest.

The history of Hungary includes the seven leaders, the Conquest, Prince Arpad and King Steven. The National Museum’s amazing exhibitions shows the whole history of this country from the Arpad-age to nowadays to visitors. From the first to the eighth room of the museum visitors can see the starts, relics of kings from the Arpad-age, treasures of Anjou royals and expensive clothes from Turkish occupation, but moreover there are several tools, clothes, visitors can read more about history and legends, and of course there are several rarities too from different ages.

Let’s know more about the history of Hungary in one of the most beautiful museums of the capital. Imagine that after the wonderful exhibition, you walk around the Museum Garden, drink a coffee with a delicious cake in the Museum Café and go inside a lovely old book store, where you can find interesting books in foreign languages too. You have all the chance for it, if you visit National Museum while you are in Budapest.

Do not miss to know more about the exciting history of Hungary with plenty of adventures! It would be a fantastic program to small and big too! Have a great time!

History of Hungary from the statehood in the Middle Ages
Permanent exhibition
Hungarian National museum