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Gulyás: Culture is like peace in that it connects us
“Culture … does not destroy and tear us apart,” Gergely Gulyás said.
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PM Orbán: Hungary refuses to get involved in a bloody war
Hungarians have learned that “the right and wrong sides of history will be determined by the major powers that eventually prevail, and they don’t in the least bit care what...
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V4 discuss cultural programs offered during pandemic
The V4 member countries came up with many creative ideas and presented exciting new programs during the pandemic.
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The best of 2020: Hungarian museums and exhibitions
The Pulszky Society of the Hungarian Museum Association announced the year's best museums and exhibitions on October 9.
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The Great Gatsby premieres at the Vígszínház
The characters of the world-famous novel will come to life on the comedy stage at the renowned theater.
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Hungarian quarantine theater brings art to homes via Facebook broadcasts
The first Hungarian quarantine theater brings culture back into Hungarian citizens’ everyday lives and provides new opportunities for emerging writers.
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Laurencia returns to the Erkel Theater after 50 years
Following a hiatus of almost 50 years, Laurencia returns to the stage with a revised and fresh choreography by Michael Messerer.
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Hungarian Film Week and Film Awards kick off on Feb 26
A total of 114 films were nominated for the Hungarian Film Awards this year, which were eventually whittled down to 59 by the judging panel.
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Müpa announces star-studded 15th anniversary season
Throughout 2020 a number of events will be held to mark the 15th anniversary of Budapest’s Palace of Arts.
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House Speaker comments on Hungary’s “culture war”
The speaker dismissed accusations that the government behaved like a dictatorship that waged a culture war, saying that it was the opposition’s aggressive actions that hurt the ruling Fidesz party more than the “so-called dictatorship”.
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Hungarian wins prestigious Parma film award
Péter Bergendy’s 2018 feature film Trezor has won the Best Screenplay category at the Parma International Music Film Festival.
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PM Orbán meets foreign ministers of Turkic Council member states in Budapest
Building on a shared Hungarian-Turkic cultural and historical heritage, cooperation between Hungary and the Council’s countries will benefit.
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Night of Theater Shows to be held in Budapest on September 21st
During the Színházak Éjszakája event, every Budapest-based theater will open its doors and welcome audiences with programs specifically designed for the night, alongside ongoing shows and projects.