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The world’s first bird theater is being built in Hortobágy

A unique ecotourism facility will be created in the area of ​​the Hortobágy fishpond, a place where visitors can observe the bird population in their natural environment, living up close and yet undisturbed. The Bird Theater will provide an experience for the general public that previously only a small group of bird watchers could experience.

A unique ecotourism facility will be created in the area of ​​the Hortobágy fishpond, a place where visitors can observe the bird population in their natural environment, living up close and yet undisturbed. The Bird Theater will provide an experience for the general public that previously only a small group of bird watchers could experience. 

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Hamburger Baking Competition is Held in the Great Forest

The first Szaft ‘N Burger hamburger baking competition will be held in Nagyerdő, on the shores of Lake Békás, on Saturday, September 25th, where the title “Burger of the Country” will also be awarded by the pros.

The first Szaft ‘N Burger hamburger baking competition will be held in Nagyerdő, on the shores of Lake Békás, on Saturday, September 25th, where the title “Burger of the Country” will also be awarded by the pros. The goal of the organizers is to gather hamburger lovers from across Hungary in the city of Debrecen each year for the long run.

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15 years, 15 hours in MODEM – Birthday programs

This year, the MODEM Center for Modern and Contemporary Art in Debrecen is celebrating its 15th birthday. On the occasion of the birthday, visitors are welcome on Saturday, September 25th, with a full-day event.

This year, the MODEM Center for Modern and Contemporary Art in Debrecen is celebrating its 15th birthday. On the occasion of the birthday, visitors are welcome on Saturday, September 25th, with a full-day event. There will be yoga, brunch, children’s concert, music curator, contemporary dance, live act, unusual guided tours; old and new programs, promotions, and a little surprise!

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Film Music on the Organ

The Great Reformed Church of Debrecen invites you to an extraordinary organ concert, but not with the typical works written for classical organs. Instead, well-known melodies of popular films that are almost never played on an organ – the queen of instruments supplying an incredible richness to these works!

The Great Reformed Church of Debrecen invites you to an extraordinary organ concert, but not one with the typical works, written for classical organs. Instead, well-known melodies of popular films that are almost never played on an organ – the queen of instruments, provides an incredible richness to these works!

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Celebrating the Treasures of Debrecen

Treasures of the region, celebrated on Debreceni Értéknap (Value Day) Saturday 25th September.

Debreceni Értéknap is the day to celebrate Debrecen’s regional treasures, however, it goes beyond just goods for purchase. This year, the Hajdú Dance Ensemble of Debrecen, which has been recognized as a national treasure, awaits an audience in Kossuth Square on Saturday, September 25th, with colorful, rich cultural programs and a unique exhibition of national value. 

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Red pandas are celebrated at the Debrecen Zoo

The European Species Conservation Breeding Program, to which the Debrecen zoo joined in 2014, plays an important role in saving the red pandas.

The European Species Conservation Breeding Program, to which the Debrecen zoo joined in 2014, plays an important role in saving the red pandas.

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Science fair in Dósa Nádor square

How does a glass table become an electro-acoustic instrument? What can a robotic arm be used for? Can we hit a nail into a tree with a banana? Is it possible to play music by bike or spray water with steam? These questions can also be answered by anyone who visits the Science Fair.

How does a glass table become an electro-acoustic instrument? What can a robotic arm be used for? Can we hit a nail into a tree with a banana? Is it possible to play music by bike or spray water with steam? These questions can also be answered by anyone who visits the Science Fair.

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amusement park 60 years

Discover the past of Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park on Heritage Day Walk

The country’s first rural zoo and the only amusement park, continuing the tradition of the last few years, will join the European Cultural Heritage Days initiative this year as well.

The country’s first rural zoo and the only amusement park, continuing the tradition of the last few years, will join the European Cultural Heritage Days initiative this year as well.

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The Wild Horses of Hortobágy – A Photo Exhibition

The Pentezug in Hortobágy is one of the last wilderness in Hungary, an untouched and unique habitat, home to rare plants, birds, and endangered wild horses. Attila Korbely and Kata Ozogány followed the inhabitants of Pentezug for four seasons and captured rare events, unique moments of the wild world of Przewalski’s horses.

The Pentezug in Hortobágy is one of the last wilderness in Hungary, an untouched and unique habitat, home to rare plants, birds, and endangered wild horses. Attila Korbely and Kata Ozogány followed the inhabitants of Pentezug for four seasons and captured rare events, unique moments of the wild world of Przewalski’s horses. 

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Premiere on the Nagyerdei Outdoor Stage

The Debrecen Folk Ensemble will perform a spectacular dance theater premiere for the 2021 Nagyerdei Outdoor Games on September 9th. The dance extravaganza is a stage adaptation of Albert Wass’s highly successful 1959 novel “A funtineli boszorkány” (The Witch of Funtinel) bringing the magic of the book to life on stage.

The Debrecen Folk Ensemble will perform a spectacular dance theater premiere for the 2021 Nagyerdei Outdoor Games on September 9th. The dance extravaganza is a stage adaptation of Albert Wass’s highly successful 1959 novel “A funtineli boszorkány” (The Witch of Funtinel) bringing the magic of the book to life on stage.

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The season of Fun Runs and Racing

Early autumn is one of the most ideal seasons for outdoor sports. It is no coincidence that many large-scale running races are held in September, as will be the case in Debrecen in the coming weeks. On September 19th, the XI. Rotary Running Festival, and on September 25th, the 4th Wizz Air Debrecen Airport Run awaits running lovers.

Early autumn is one of the most ideal seasons for outdoor sports. It is no coincidence that many large-scale running races are held in September, as will be the case in Debrecen in the coming weeks. On September 19th, the XI. Rotary Running Festival, and on September 25th, the 4th Wizz Air Debrecen Airport Run awaits running lovers.

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Armband Weekend at the Amusement Park – September

There are many adventures in the country’s only theme park in the fall, which is open, not only on weekends in September but on all weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with the exception of Monday (closed).

There are many adventures in the country’s only theme park in the fall, which is open, not only on weekends in September but on all weekdays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with the exception of Monday (closed).

What’s more, the general public won’t be left without the limitless experiences provided during the summer, as the Park is now hosting its highly successful Armband Weekend again this weekend, September 11th and 12th. As part of the promotion, guests exchanging armband tickets will be able to use all of the institution’s slot machines indefinitely throughout the day.

The armband tickets, which provide unlimited use of gaming machines, can be redeemed at the same price as last year, ie HUF 3,900 for children and only HUF 3,500 for adults at the institution’s ticket offices, either during the event or by providing convenient and accelerated access by pre-ordering online.

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