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National Geographic survey – Hungarian Cities

The National Geographic conducted a representative survey of 18-65-year-olds, to determine the Hungarians’ habits in terms of visiting cities and, of course, what their favorite Hungarian cities are.

The National Geographic conducted a representative survey of 18-65-year-olds entitled “Direction of the City!”, to determine the habits of Hungarians’ in relation to visiting cities and, of course, what their favorite Hungarian cities are.

Based on spontaneous responses, a third of the population stated they prefer Budapest the most. After the capital, Eger was the second most popular city, followed by Pécs, Debrecen, and Szeged which were all tied for third place.

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The Natural Wonder of Hortobágy – Cranes Take Flight.

Crane migration is one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles of the natural world with 10,000+ cranes taking flight at dusk in Hortobágy.

The role of the crane in Hungarian culture is a charismatic one, especially with respect to the conservation of nature. This cultural role differentiates these birds from other domestic bird species. Such is their impact, that the Crane has become synonymous with Hortobágy, and is even on the coat of arms of the national park.

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Do you like Brahms?

The Kodály Philharmonic and the Kodály Choir will bring the best of classical music literature to lovers of classical music this October in Debrecen. Their forthcoming concerts will feature Brahms ’works, the German Requiem, and the Violin Concerto in D major, and HWV’s 68th piece featuring Händel Theodora, in early November. The concerts will once again be hosted by the Kölcsey Center.

The Kodály Philharmonic and the Kodály Choir will bring the best of classical music literature to lovers of classical music this October in Debrecen. Their forthcoming concerts will feature Brahms ’works, the German Requiem, and the Violin Concerto in D major, and HWV’s 68th piece featuring Händel Theodora, in early November. The concerts will once again be hosted by the Kölcsey Center.

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The inauguration of the Mercure hotel was held in Debrecen

The inauguration of the Mercure hotel was held in Debrecen. The HUF 8.2 billion investment of the four-star, 155-room business hotel was supported by the Hungarian government with more than HUF 3.4 billion through the Kisfaludy program..

The HUF 8.2 billion investment of the four-star, 155-room business hotel was supported by the Hungarian government with more than HUF 3.4 billion through the Kisfaludy program – it was said on the occasion that the contractors reached the highest point of the hotel building.

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Head to the sauna for autumn pampering

The change from hot summer to cooler Autumnal temperatures can be a shock to the system, causing aches and pains. Why not give your mind and body a break with a Harvest break at Aquaticum Debrecen. It is the season of sauna!

The change from hot summer to cooler Autumnal temperatures can be a shock to the system, causing aches and pains. Why not give your mind and body a break with a Harvest break at Aquaticum Debrecen. It is the season of sauna!

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October – Agóra Scientific Experience Center Program

In October, at Agóra Scientific Experience Center a series of educational programs entitled Sunday Science will be relaunched. In the one-hour sessions, participants can gain insight into the mysteries of different disciplines.

In October, at Agóra Scientific Experience Center a series of educational programs entitled Sunday Science will be relaunched. In the one-hour sessions, participants can gain insight into the mysteries of different disciplines. 

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Russian Music Festival

In 2021, the Russian Music Festival will start for the fourth time. This year, too, the focus will be on Tchaikovsky, whose celebration of the 180th anniversary of his birth last year.

In 2021, the Russian Music Festival will start for the fourth time. This year, too, the focus will be on Tchaikovsky, who was celebrated last year on the 180th anniversary of his birth. Marcell Szabó, the artistic director of the festival, has put together a program for the festival, one that focuses on different instruments at each concert, such as violin, harp, organ, and piano, as shown by the Russian masters. 

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World Animal Week @ Zoo & Amusement Park

The Debrecen Zoo celebrates World Animal Week and the Great Forest with the richest collection ever, expanding even in recent weeks with special species.

The Debrecen Zoo celebrates World Animal Week and the Great Forest with the richest collection ever, expanding even in recent weeks with special species.

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Autumn Festival of Museums

In Hungary, Nearly 130 museums will join the 16th Autumn Festival of Museums nationwide from September 27th to November 11th, with more than 600 different programs and a total of nearly 1,200 events. The rich program of the series of events will take place in the spirit of the Museum Harmony motto, which of course was joined this year by the Déri Museum in Debrecen.

In Hungary, Nearly 130 museums will join the 16th Autumn Festival of Museums nationwide from September 27th to November 11th, with more than 600 different programs and a total of nearly 1,200 events. The rich program of the series of events will take place in the spirit of the Museum Harmony motto, which of course was joined this year by the Déri Museum in Debrecen.

Most of the specially organized events are free to attend for students in Hungary but are equally interesting for visitors to Debrecen.

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Hajdú-Bihar County Exhibition

Spring Exhibition (Hajdú-Bihar County Exhibition) 2021

This exhibition is a forum of local artists professionally cultivating fine, photographic, and applied arts. In the series, painting and graphics/photography are presented in a biennial shift/split, in 2021, the emphasis is on painting – although sculpture is presented every year.

The traditional Spring Exhibition, held in Debrecen, is once again renamed the Hajdú-Bihar County Exhibition – due to the epidemic situation. This exhibition is a forum of local artists professionally cultivating fine, photographic, and applied arts. In the series, painting and graphics/photography are presented in a biennial shift/split, in 2021, the emphasis is on painting – although sculpture is presented every year.

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Great Forest Week

The Great Forest of Debrecen is of decisive importance to all residents of Debrecen. The lungs of the city, a place of recreation, rest, sports, and is an essential component of its historical identity.

The Great Forest of Debrecen is of decisive importance to all residents of Debrecen. The lungs of the city, a place of recreation, rest, sports, and is an essential component of its historical identity. In our national culture, the Great Forest is a place of outstanding value, an icon of Debrecen, just as is the name of the Great Church or the Calvinist Rome. 

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Abstraction-Création. The Last Works Arrive

On October 3rd, a very special, internationally unique exhibition of International Abstracts will open at Modem. Entitled Abstraction-Création, the exhibition features almost 100 works, including works from world-famous artists such as Vasily Kandinsky, László Moholy-Nagy, or Jean Helion, one of whose works was unpacked on Monday by Mayor László Papp and Katalin Vizi, the managing director of Modem.

On October 3rd, a very special, internationally unique exhibition of International Abstracts will open at Modem. Entitled Abstraction-Création, the exhibition features almost 100 works, including works from world-famous artists such as Vasily Kandinsky, László Moholy-Nagy, or Jean Helion, one of whose works was unpacked on Monday by Mayor László Papp and Katalin Vizi, the managing director of Modem.

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