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A significant part of Hungary’s cultural heritage is preserved in rural museums. However, the special pieces in these collections are often more accessible to the local public, as we don’t have to travel hundreds of kilometres to find a single piece of art. The significance of the Hungarian Genius travelling exhibition lies precisely in the fact that it is intended to present the geniuses of the countryside in a representative way. The exhibition embodies the Hungarian idea, the Hungarian feeling, national heroes, and local traditions. The selection includes the most characteristic and significant artifacts of a given village or museum, representing the institution, the village, its history, and culture.

The exhibition was launched in April 2022 in Kecskemét, and will open in Debrecen on 17th August at 3 pm at the Déri Museum, after Gyula.

Held between 15th–21st August 2022, the Flower Carnival week, now in its 56th year, has become about, far more than just the flower floats and parade, although these are glorious of course. The week is full of exhibitions, events, and programs, some of which are available all week while others are only available on specific days. Firstly we’ll address the exhibitions and events that have no start or finish time and are available all week and then break the other events down to a daily list.

Once again, there will be light art displays all over the city.

The 31st edition of the Farmer Expo Food and Agriculture Exhibition 2022 will be held between 17th-20th August 2022 at the University of Debrecen, Böszörményi Road Campus.

As one of the leading agricultural trade fairs in Hungary, the organisers will continue to strive to connect the agricultural industry and provide participants with the latest information and business success.

Mercure Debrecen – A beautiful hotel located in the heart of the city

With its excellent location, Mercure Debrecen is a great starting point to discover not just the city, but the whole area. With public transportation being at your fingertips, and M35 highway being in just a stone’s throw away, you can reach the famous sights like Nagyerdő or Hortobágy in no time.

For forty years, the Hungarian Press Photo Competition and Exhibition has been the largest Hungarian showcase of the photojournalism profession. For the 40th Hungarian Press Photo Contest, 245 photographers uploaded 2305 entries, a total of 5810 images, from which a selection of exhibition material will be displayed in the city centre of Debrecen.

In Hortobágy one of the highlights of the month of August is the Perseids meteor shower. The shooting star observation is an excellent evening activity for the whole family. The Hortobágy Observatory Park offers the best possible vantage point as the light pollution is low and many more stars and meteors are visible.

This year, the 13th National Sliding Championship will be held in Debrecen for the 13th time, on 12 August at the Aquaticum Mediterranean Experience Spa.

Once again, competitors and fans can look forward to incredible excitement, valuable prizes and a great atmosphere!

Cycling parades have been an essential accompaniment to the Debrecen Flower Carnival for over a decade now. On the evening of August 19th this year, we can tour the city on festive, lighted bikes with hundreds of cyclists. Surprise music and light programs, both before and after the parade, provide an unforgettable atmosphere.

On Saturday, 6 August 2022, the Aquaticum Strand Waterpark will have extended opening hours until 12:30 am (pool closing: at midnight)!

This summer, for the second time, the five-year-old Coopera will organise the Debrecen Festival, a series of summer events from 31st July to 15th August 2022, focusing on music, theatre, and opera. The 2022 festival has become a truly colourful all-around arts programme, with opera, theatre, and music, as well as musical literature and documentary film evenings, to add to the cultural offer for all ages. All of these excellent productions bring the best of the best to audiences in Debrecen and beyond.

The accompanying programme to the 56-year-old tradition of the Debrecen Flower Carnival, the Galiba Children’s Festival, which will be held for the 11th time this year, will offer nearly 200 free activities for children and their families over five days in the country’s only classic amusement park, the Debrecen Great Forest, between 17th and 21st August.

One of the most prestigious and largest festivals of Lake Tisza takes place on the last weekend of July each year at Lake Tisza. The three-day festival is a celebration of culture, classical music, and opera, combining music with the discovery of the natural values of the lake.

The aim of this event, held each year is to bring bread lovers together to get to know each other and exchange experiences. Our goal is to bring back the concept of real sourdough bread, its variations, and its original flavours.