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22 January is the anniversary of the birth of the Hungarian National Anthem written in 1823 by the famous Hungarian poet Ferenc Kölcsey (one of the most important characters of 19^th century Hungarian literature) who finished the manuscript of the anthem on this day. This date is the celebration of the Hungarian culture, which has been held since 1989 in every year across the globe in Hungary as well as abroad.

With the arrival of the chilly wintertime, it is time for a steamy sauna once again. It is good to know that sauna is not only a pleasant wellness experience, but also has great health benefits: it strengthens the immune system, detoxifies, beautifies the skin, hardens the blood vessels, and its muscle-relaxing effect is equivalent to a good massage. For the health-conscious person, a sauna provides an excellent opportunity to reduce stress, relax, and revitalize mental and physical wellness.

Zoo Debrecen opened 65 years ago, in 1958 as the first zoo in Hungary outside the capital. The anniversary is celebrated all throughout the year with new attractions and events, the first of which is the Chirpy Family Day on January 21 and 22. The weekend-long event will put birds in the spotlight so Chirpy Family Day is sure to have something in store for all generations wishing to connect with indigenous withering birds and their exotic cousins.

MODEM’s exhibition New Mediations closes on January 22. At the finissage of the exhibition, guests can join guided tours in English and Hungarian.

The task of the Local Treasury is to take stock of the values and achievements of a given community that have become decisive on the way from the past to the present. The number of assets collected over the years is now over 130.

The world’s freshest, internationally acclaimed feature-length documentaries will delight moviegoers not only in Budapest but in 10 major cities across Hungary too from January 20 to 29 2023. In Debrecen 7 documentaries will be shown in the Apollo Cinema.

The Petőfi commemorative year was opened in the Reformed College in Debrecen to honor the 200th anniversary of the poet’s birth.

Hungarian Poet Sándor Petőfi visited Debrecen 12 times between 1842 and 1849. The Great Library of the Reformed College is one of the few places that still exists today in its original form.

In the future, visitors can see the painting of Soma Petrich Orlai hung on one of the walls of the Bishop’s Office.

Good news for those who love ice skating – Debrecen Ice Hall keeps open and awaits guests with hilarious ice disco every Saturday.

Did you know the Zoo Debrecen opened 65 years ago, in 1958 as the first zoo in Hungary outside the capital? The park today covers an area of 17 hectares under the canopy of Big Forest’s grand old trees. On display are some 900 specimens of 170 species native to various habitats of five continents. Besides the various species of plants native to the Big Forest and Hungary, visitors can also see many unique and spectacular species from all corners of the globe.

January is the longest and most hated month of the year. The holiday season is off, we get back to school and work, and the grey and monotonous workdays are back. Above all, the weather is at its worst – cold, foggy days follow one another in January. If you don’t want to get the January blues, take some simple tips to brighten up your mood. One tip we recommend to you is to go to museums or art galleries you haven’t visited for a long time or at all and explore the power of art that is – scientifically proven – a great way to have a good impact on your mental health.

The Kodály Philharmonics Debrecen celebrate its 100^th anniversary in 2023. The orchestra well-known not only in Hungary but all over the world awaits classical music lovers on a new venue this year, in the Csokonai Fórum. Their concerts in January feature classical tunes by Italian and French composers.

Debrecen’s museums, tourist attractions, recreational and cultural institutions change their opening hours from January 2023.