Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu writes that almost all Hungarian champagnes, made with traditional method (méthode traditionelle), were challenged at Winelovers blind test, which is connected to the Champagne June event. A professional jury chose the best champagnes out of 22 contestants. Sopron and…
The row of Hungaricums is always expanding but some of them are not as much in the spotlight as others. The inflexibly horned backflashing bow, also known as the horny reflex bow is probably one of them, even though it…
History, art and tradition in one magnificent place – this is the New York Café. Lobu.hu writes that ucityguides.com chose New York Café as the most beautiful café in the world, thus coming before places like the Café Florian in…
International gathering of Intangible Cultural Heritage under the Patronage of UNESCO. FESTIVAL STAGE PROGRAMS on Whitsunday and Whit Monday 10:30 – 10:40 Presentation of Falconry 10:40 – 11:00 Gál Ferenc College Practicing Primary School of Szarvas(Whitsunday) / Csepp-Csepel Dance Group (Budapest)…
Travelo.hu thinks that Lake Balaton is still in fashion nowadays, especially the Balaton Uplands area. It could be because it’s going through a touristic revolution, like the one Budapest has been going through, which brings by the uprise of standards and a…
If you’ve had the chance to spend a few weeks somewhere abroad, you’ve probably experienced “culture shock” already on occasion. But what kind of culture shock hits a foreigner in Hungary? According to hataratkelo.blog.hu, the Californian Colm Fitzgerald moved to…
Hvg.hu writes that the creator of Facebook posted three pictures of his Hungarian Puli and they got almost half a million likes in three days! This is not happening every day, even on his Facebook profile. Beast, on the photos…
We recently came across a very entertaining Facebook page. At least, it is entertaining for a Hungarian, but it might be terrifying for a foreigner, as Daily magyar’s posts gives an insight into the complexity of the Hungarian grammar. However,…
We all know that water is one of the basic elements of life, drinking enough water is indispensable for survival. However, less people know that bathing in water also has many positive physiological effects. Termalfurdo.hu collected 10 reasons why it…
One of the most stunning and mystical symbols in Hungarian mythology is the turul bird. The origin of this legendary bird goes back to prehistoric Hungary. It is the relic of ancient Hungarian faith, the embodiment of the superior powers…
The 1st of April or April Fools’ Day is traditionally the day of fools and foolery, a day when anybody can make joke of anything. Mtva.hu writes that on this day, it might not be advisable to believe everything you…
Although Easter is already gone, you can relive it by taking a look at these amazing photos. This is how people in Hungary, and in several Hungarian speaking area, celebrated Easter! Photos: MTI Copy editor: bm
Did you know how other nations celebrate Easter around the world? That French kids do not get chocolate from the Easter bunny, but from the church bells? And that Finnish people celebrate by watching the grass grow? Travelo.hu collected seven…
Easter is one of the most important celebrations in Christian countries. We’ve previously published an article about Hungary’s beautiful variation of different folkways and traditions that are connected to this festivity. Easter Sunday is dominated by traditions connected to religious…
Béla Bartók is considered to be one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. He was an exceptional pianist, ethnomusicologist, the great researcher of Middle European folk music and a teacher at the Academy of Music. With his collection…
Hungarian culture is filled with little traditions, prophecies and superstitions that provide a little, funny guidance on how to live a life filled with luck, love and fortune! Here are 11 of our favourites. Eat lentil stew on New Year’s Day…
Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu writes that Europe’s best egg decorator, master of folk arts and crafts, Kati Zsigóné made a special ostrich egg as a surprise for this upcoming Easter. It took her months to make this valuable artwork designed with carvings and…
A few years ago blikk.hu collected some of the weirdest and funniest Hungarian town names. We were inspired to look for some more and collected the ones that could be translated into English and still sound funny. Enjoy! Lánycsók (Girl…
In former times people were obliged to find a way to profit from the cold weather since they didn’t have refrigerators. Winter was the time for preservation. A very important Hungarian tradition, pigsticking (‘disznóvágás’ that literally means ‘pig cutting’) was…
The Furmint February tasting is now in its 7th year and it seems that every year more and more winemakers choose to participate in the event. More and more wineries discover the outstanding values and opportunities that lie in furmint.…