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The establishment of the Korean alphabet (Hangul) is celebrated in Korea on 9 October. To mark the occasion, a full day of Korean cultural activities is organized this year in Debrecen on 7 October 2023. The event is supported by the King Segyong Institute of Debrecen and the Debrecen Summer University and organized by the Debrecen Korean Cultural Association.

On 13 October (Friday) at 18:00, the choir of our sister church in South Korea will give a concert at the Reformed Great Church.

The Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) Women’s Choir was formed in 1992 to evangelize through worship, participate in the movement for church unity, and provide music ministry at various events of the Presbyterian Church of Korea.

This year marks the 12th edition of the Eyes Wide Shut || Sehenswert Film Festival, where you can see the latest and most exciting films from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

There is something for everyone, as love, culture, belonging, family troubles, human relationships, the art world, and many other pressing issues are explored in a dramatic and profound way, or in a light and humorous way.

The Bényi Gallery, located in the Kölcsey Centre, opened the autumn season with a joint exhibition of two painters – Anikó Éberling and Zsuzsa Szász – entitled Time Becomes Matter.

Both artists are characterized by a versatile, bold, creative use of materials and the reuse and reinterpretation of discarded objects. This is what gave rise to the idea of a joint exhibition, although the two artists have very different styles of representation – one abstract, the other concrete – the curator says they respond to the world around them with a very similar sensitivity.

Classical music lovers can choose from a variety of concerts in October. Works of such famous composers as Brahms, Schubert, Bartók can be heard performed by the Kodály Philharmonics that celebrates its 100^th anniversary in 2023 and by the professors and guest performers of the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen.

In autumn, nature shows its glorious face! Maybe there’s no other season when nature is so colorful, so it’s worth taking advantage of the sunny fall days by spending as much time outdoors as possible. You don’t have to sit at home in gloomy, rainy weather either, as cultural institutions are waiting for us with exhibitions, concerts, and theater performances.

The Debrecen Folk Crafts Festival is organized for the 13th time in 2023 offering an opportunity to meet traditional Hungarian craftsmen and gain an insight into their work. This year gingerbread masters join the outdoor event that is held on 22-23 September 2023 on Dósa nádor square. Visitors can meet 24 craftsmen representing 14 different crafts.

World Tourism Day, celebrated each year on 27 September, is the global observance day fostering awareness of tourism’s social, cultural, political, and economic value. On this special day, Debrecen’s tourism marketing agency, VisitDebrecen offers free guided tours both in Hungarian and English for those who would like to explore the hidden gems of Debrecen’s historic city center.

Debrecen’s newest mural has been completed and will now decorate the courtyard of the Rickl House at 39 Piac Street. The artwork was unveiled by Deputy Mayor of Debrecen István Puskás Puskás, Director of the Déri Museum  János Angi, and historian Katalin Váradi on the 12th of September 2023.

Save the date, because the 6th Wizz Air Debrecen Airport Run is to be held on 23 September 2023. Hosted by Debrecen International Airport, the event will actually take place at the runway of the airport.

Get to know the past of the civic city through the iconic buildings of the past, this includes the museums and memorials of the city center, these are all within walking distance of the central square. For an alternative experience, buildings also provide us with the opportunity to discover the heritage of the common folk and citizens of the city, see where they lived, and investigate the remaining imprints of their daily lives on their homes and the city.

On the 250^th anniversary of the birth of Debrecen-born poet Mihály Csokonai Vitéz, the theater bearing his name has reopened after a three-year long renovation. The Csokonai Theater – built between 1861 and ’65 according to the plans of architect Antal Szkalnitzky – opened again with a gala show on 17 September 2023.