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Lufthansa’s Debrecen-Munich flight resumes

From October 26, Lufthansa will resume flights between Munich and Debrecen under strict rules. There will be fights three times a week, said a spokesperson for Debrecen International Airport Kft., which operates the flight.

From October 26th, Lufthansa will resume flights between Munich and Debrecen under strict rules. There will be fights three times a week, said a spokesperson for Debrecen International Airport Kft., which operates the flight.

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Malter Film Festival

The first letter M of Malter stands for Mozi, – the Hungarian word for Cinema. The “alter” stands for an alternative moving image of reality, and for an alternative projection location. Every year, the Malter Film Festival travels around Hungary and distributes the best short films to more and more viewers every year.

The first letter M of Malter stands for Mozi, – the Hungarian word for Cinema. The “alter” stands for an alternative moving image of reality, and for an alternative projection location. Every year, the Malter Film Festival travels around Hungary and distributes the best short films to more and more viewers every year. 

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Eucharistic Congress Exhibition Pieces Can be Seen in Debrecen

The Ethnographic Museum and the Greek Catholic Ecclesiastical Art Collection opens a joint exhibition in Debrecen.

The Ethnographic Museum and the Greek Catholic Ecclesiastical Art Collection opens a joint exhibition in Debrecen.

The Hungarian Greek Catholic Church planned to present a large exhibition in the Műcsarnok (Budapest) on the occasion of the 2020 International Eucharistic Congress. However, due to COVID-19, the event was postponed to 2021. 

Now, some pieces of the exhibition can be seen in the building of the Greek Catholic Metropolitan Office in Debrecen (Debrecen, Petőfi tér 8)  until the 30th of June 2021.

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Glacier and Desert

Among the works of Beethoven – the IX. symphony – the Egmont Overture became more than just a composition, becoming iconic, an artistic display of the desire for freedom. October 13th – Venue: Kölcsey Center, Debrecen + Live Online

In what is the first in a series of concerts this Autumn, the Egmont Overture performed by pianist Gergely Bogányi and the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra is to take place on October 13th, 2020 at the Kölcsey Center, Debrecen. The concert can also be seen live, online.

Among the works of Beethoven – the IX. symphony – the Egmont Overture became more than just a composition, becoming iconic, an artistic display of the desire for freedom. The piece is part of a multi-movement accompaniment to a Goethe play, in which the poet features the famous XVI. it depicts the struggles of Count Egmont, a Dutch freedom hero who lived in the 16th century. With his drama and concentrated wording, Beethoven’s opus, presented in 1810, became a model for dramatic overtures. 

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Theatrical Premiere of “Fire Lily” in Debrecen

The premiere of the musical can be seen on the 14th of November on the main stage of the Kölcsey Center

Wass Albert’s highly successful novel “The Witch of Funtinel” was staged by the Debrecen Folk Ensemble and won the title of Eternal Outstanding Ensemble. The premiere of the musical can be seen on the 14th of November on the main stage of the Kölcsey Center.

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The last Wristband Weekend of the year in the Debrecen Amusement Park

This weekend will be your last chance of the season to take advantage of the highly successful Wristband Weekend at Debrecen Amusement Park

The only amusement park in the country celebrated its 60th anniversary in May and this weekend will be your last chance to take advantage of the highly successful Wristband Weekend on October 10th and 11th this year. During this year guests displaying wristband tickets will be able to use all of the institution’s slot machines unrestricted throughout the day, from 10 am to 5pm.

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Themed Family Days Are Coming on Saturdays to Celebrate Autumn

Themed family days in the spirit of the harvest season takes place at the Dósa nádor square on Saturdays, from Michael’s Day to Martin’s Day.

Themed family days in the spirit of the harvest season takes place at the Dósa nádor square on Saturdays, from Michael’s Day to Martin’s Day. 

Those interested can enjoy music, dancing, handicraft classes, and many other surprises. 

The 10th of October will be about the harvest and harvesting, accompanied by folk shows, music, wine tasting, and handicraft fairs.

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Stories from a Family Album – Exhibition

“Stories from a family album” is an exhibition created from archive photos and personal stories from Hungarian Jews who lived through the 20th century.

In 1941 Hungary’s census data shows that there was a population of 725,000 Jews. Two-thirds of them vanished and presumably died. Of the 11,500 registered Jewish people in Debrecen, less than 4000 remained after the war.

“Stories from a family album” is an exhibition created from archive photos and personal stories from Hungarian Jews who lived through the 20th century.

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Eye-catching Film Festival

The best of new German-language films in their original language with Hungarian subtitles @ Apollo Cinema.

The Goethe-Institut Budapest, the Austrian Cultural Forum – Österreichisches Kulturforum Budapest, the Swiss Embassy, and the Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen will bring the best of new German-language films in their original language with Hungarian subtitles.

The films will be screened at the Apollo Cinema once again. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register online or in-person at the ticket office of the Apollo cinema.

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The Unknown Imre Kertész

The exhibition organized by the Imre Kertész Institute focuses on the author’s student years, on the experiences that also determine the later direction and choice of topics of his creative career.

A traveling exhibition entitled “The Unknown Imre Kertész – Student Years 1934-1955” visits Debrecen. The exhibition organized by the Imre Kertész Institute focuses on the author’s student years, on the experiences that also determine the later direction and choice of topics of his creative career. 

The exhibition not only aims to draw attention to the hidden layers of the oeuvre but, true to the chosen title, accompanies the stages of this early period of life with truly hitherto unknown photographs and mostly unpublished details. The exhibition, which runs until October 30th, also evokes a memory of the writer’s former papal visit.

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World Animal Week

Since 1931, we have celebrated World Animal Day each year on the 4th of October, originally assigned this date to align with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology.

Since 1931, we have celebrated World Animal Day each year on the 4th of October, originally assigned this date to align with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of ecology. On animal-friendly calendars this date is marked in red, to raise awareness of the importance of protecting all wildlife, including domesticated animals. 

At Debrecen Zoo, it is now a long-standing tradition to bring to you all the wonders of the living world with special thematic guided tours and presentations for a full week to mark this occasion (September 28th to October 4th).

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Season Opening Sauna Marathon

A Sauna has great health benefits, strengthening the immune system to fight off winter colds, it detoxifies and renews. One of the best places for a Sauna in Debrecen is at the Aquaticum Sauna World “Sauna Marathon”.

With the arrival of the chilly autumn time, 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.

The Aquaticum Sauna World provides ideal conditions for all this. The large facility features several saunas, two separate relaxation rooms, and a relaxation garden, as well as sun loungers, mood lighting, and soft relaxation music to help guests relax and unwind.

The Aquaticum Sauna World regularly made from special sauna and gőzprogramokkal. The first sauna marathon of the autumn season awaits guests for two days on the weekend of September 26-27 with 13 sauna masters and 33 programs.

Programmes:

  • Sound bowl meditation in finnish sauna 
  • Smoke ritual
  • Herbal relax programs
  • Cheerful party toppings
  • Russian banja ceremony
  • Showtime – theater in the sauna!
  • Body treatments and hammam rituals in the steam room
  • Vitamin bar

Sauna masters:

  • Bana Imre
  • Happy Eve
  • Check Alexandra
  • Balázs Hornyák
  • Marusák Valentina
  • János Orendi
  • Tímea Pongrácz
  • Kata Szathmári
  • Donát Szücs
  • Anikó Tapolcai
  • Gábor Tapolcai
  • Sándor Végh
  • Timea Végh

Price of each program: 400 HUF / person / program.

Pre-registration for the programs, further information: szaunavilag@aquaticum.hu 

For more about the programs in the Aquaticum Sauna Worldhttps://spa.aquaticum.hu/hu/szaunaprogramok

Crane Watching in Hortobágy – Lake Tisza

Witness the dance of Cranes! One of the most spectacular events of nature takes place each Autumn in Hortobágy, the spectacle of bird migration.

One of the most spectacular events of nature takes place each Autumn in Hortobágy, the spectacle of bird migration. 

The Cranes visit on their way from their northern breeding grounds, staying in large numbers within the Hortobágy National Park, a place of safety and food in abundance.

From the beginning of September, an increasing number of cranes visit the area. 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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Researchers’ Night in the Agora

On the Night of the Resarchers, the Agóra Science Experience Center will once again provide a venue for young researchers and their teachers to showcase their own developments, unique experiments, and curiosities in their field of science with the aim of promoting the natural sciences.

On the Night of the Resarchers, the Agóra Science Experience Center will once again provide a venue for young researchers and their teachers to showcase their own developments, unique experiments, and curiosities in their field of science with the aim of promoting the natural sciences. 

On the Night of Unusual Researchers, anyone interested can experience the inventions presented at outdoor stands. The staff of Agóra are also preparing various educational programs.

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