Medieval Festival in Hajduszoboszlo

On 14tlh July it is the fourt time that the Medieval Festival is organised in Hajduszoboszlo.

The aim of this event is to show the weapons of the time: what they looked like, how they were used. Naturally the warriors wear authentic clothes during the shows and there also will be a medieval market place where all kinds of things can be seen and tried:

• you can eat food that our ancestors might have eaten
• you can buy hand-made products
• children can try old folk games.

 The details of the the program:

18.00 - The arrival of the participants, opening of the event
18.20 - Projectile weapons
18.35 - Medieval dances
18.45 - Archery from the time of the Conquest (our ancestors, the Magyars arrived in the land of Hungary in 896)
19.00 - Buhurt - warriors with swords take part in a joust
19.15 - Mangonel show -how this special siege-machine works
19.25 - Music by Bordósárkány band
19.45 - Siege
20.00 - Dances from the 14 th century
20.15 - Artillery demonstration
20.25 - Renaissance dances
20.35 - Infantry duels
20.55 - Music by Bordósárkány band
21.20 - Siege at dusk
21.35 - Music by Bordósárkány band
22.00 - Closing the Gates



For nice pictures and videos of the earlier Festival check out: www.medievealfestival.hu

Where can you see all these musts?  In the parking lot behind Aldi shopping centre 47.4361,21.381884 - Hajdúszoboszló Kabai útfél, in the direction of Tesco and Aldi

Remembering Whitney

Hungarospa is organising a fantastic event to remember the gorgeous Whitney Houston. On 7th July famous Hungarian performers sing Whitney's songs in the open-air swimming pool.

The entrance is at the main gates from 20.30. The concert starts at 21 pm.
The tickets cost 1800 HUF.

SEE YOU THERE!

The Meeting of Hajdu Towns

It is the 17th time that the Meeting of the Hajdu Towns is organised.

It takes place on 29th June, 2012 on the Open Air Stage (9 Jozsef Attila Street, Hajduszoboszlo)

The aim of this day is to remember the ancestors of the residents of the area: the Hajdus.

Originally they were people who looked after animals but they were also good with weapons so they played a great part in protecting their lands and people.

During the days of the Meeting historical Hajdu traditions are remembered, kept alive and shown with the help of music.

The event begins on the Main Street of Hajduszoboszlo with a horse parade, then it is followed by the performances of majorette groups, choirs, brass bands, modern and folk dance groups and theater groups.

On the two-day long event apart from Hajduszoboszlo, the town of Hajdunanas and Hajduboszormeny will be represented too.

The programmes start at 7 pm 29th June. The admission is free.

The Celebration of the Sun - Let's Dance Through the Night

23rd June 2012

Midsummer Night

It's been a tradition for centuries to light fires at Midsummer Night to chase away the evil with the help of the light. It is the shortest night of the year and there are fairies around and the lonely ones find love. If couples (separately one after the other or together) jump over the fire it will bring them luck. All the things done on this very day were thought to bring fertility and happiness.

The programmes in Hajduszoboszló don't go back to the pagan or Christian traditions but you can find a lot of interesting events from 8 pm.

The music is by Party Band, and the star guests are Jennifer Szirota and Erika Zoltán.
You can enjoy the show by the Majorette Team and the Copacabana Brazilian Carneval Dance Club.
Misticism is represented by Lifeforce Community: astrology, numerology, cards, love predictions, healing stones and minerals.


See you at 8 on Saturday!!
The programmes are free of charge.

Spring programmes in the area

"Spring in Hortobágy" 

is the name of this programme series which takes place between  15th and 18th March in Hortobágy.

The programmes include: 

• looking for stork eggs - for extra prizes
• old folk games
• caressing animals like baal-lams and goat kids
• sale of stroks
• carriage driving in the plain and horse show
• feeding wounded storks

Special offer for the long weekend of 15-18th March:

You can visit the Hortobagy Museums and both Zoos with one ticket.

Days of French Films in the Apollo Cinema in Debrecen

Programme: 

Thursday 15th March

6 pm - Polisse (18+) – a French drama
Directed by : Maïwenn Le Besco
Starring: Karin Viard, Joey Starr, Marina Foïs  
8 pm -Illegal – a  Belgan drama
Directed by : Olivier Masset-Depasse
Starring : Anne Coesens, Esse Lawson

Friday 16th March

6 pm -Un Heureux évènement – a French comedy
Directed by: Rémi Bezançon
Starring: Louise Bourgoin, Pio Marmai

8 pm  - Kapás van! – a French comedy
Directed: Pascal Rabaté
Starring: Daniel Prévost, Philippe Nahon

Saturday 17th March 

 6 pm -L’Apollonide (18+) – a French drama
Directed by: Bertrand Bonello
Starring: Hafsia Herzi, Céline Sallette, Jasmine Trinca
 8 pm - És most merre? – a French-Libanese-Egyptian-Italian film.
Directed by: Nadine Labaki
Starring: Claude Baz Moussawbaa, Leyla Hakim

 Sunday 18th March 

6 pm - a surprise film
8 pm - A tündér – a French-Belgan drama.
Directed by:Bruno Romy, Fiona Gordon, Dominique Abel
Starromg: Dominique Abel, Fiona Gordon


The films can be seen in the Apollo Cinema, 1 Miklós utca  Debrecen
The tickets are 750 Ft.

The Day of the Hungarian Culture

We have been celebrating the Hungarian Culture on 22nd January since 1989 in order to remember that according to the manuscript Ferenc Kölcsey the famous poet finished writing the National Athemn of Hungary on this very day in 1823.

The anniversary is celebrated nationwide. On this day there is a special attention paid to our traditions, the roots of the Magyars, who have been around at least 1100 years in the Carpathian Basin. It is a good time to enhance the national consciousness in the people of Hungary, to show off and hand on the knowledge and inheritance of our ancestors to our children. It is a day with various cultural events all around the country and awarding prizes to artists, teachers and ohers who have done a lot to achive these objects.

In Hajduszoboszlo the programmes are organised in the above mentioned sprit too. They include two performances in Kovács Máté Community Centre (Szilfákalja út 2) At 10 am the puppet version of the tale of  Cinerella is on, and in the evening from 18 pm there is a music and literature programme.

Programmes of the New Year's Festive Season in and around Hajduszoboszlo

Apart from the basic services offered by Hungarospa Bathing Complex the town of Hajduszoboszlo has other musts on the last days of 2011 to make your stay more memorable.

Debrecen is the second town where the world-famous band, Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orcherstra - also called The100 Gypsy Violins - have their grand concert on their year-end tour. This event will be unforgettable for the lovers of music with its pieces of Hungarian and international music performed in a way that is typical of this unique Orchestra. Come and be part of the magic! Get enchanted by music by Brahms, Erkel, Monti, Strauss and many other famous composers at 7 pm, on 27th December in the Great Hall of Kölcsey Központ Debrecen. 

If you don't want to travel as far as Debrecen why not go and see the "Szilveszteri Csergetés" in the afternoon on New Years Eve. This program is organised to remember the times when  in 1559 on this very day the conquering Turkish Troops of the Sultan tried to attack the town and kill and rob the people but the brave wrangles managed to chase them away by whipping their lashes and making a horrible noise with their cowbells. To keep the memories alive modern wranglers pack off the "evil forces" and celebrate the victory.  People can see concerts and dance and admire the fireworks (at 6 pm.) and the perfromance of fire artists and so on during the last day and night of 2011. It all begins at 5 pm. on Hősök Tere Hajduszoboszlo.

December in Hajduszoboszlo

The town of Hajduszoboszlo offers intrestring programmes in December for its visitors. This period is a perfect time for regenerítion, healing and wellness treatments before Christmas. Apart from enjoying the Hungarospa services you can experience other types of festive programmes. The events of course focus on Christmas - both traditions and music. And you can find special offers when booking accommodation. Come and have fun in Hajduszoboszlo. Programmes Christmas preparations for children and families The town of Hajduszoboszlo organises its well-known 'Children Christmas'. On 10th Dec. the kids can try their hands at artisan programmes just like making candles and straw ornaments. They can see The Little Match Girl by Andersen performed by the Studio of Debrecen Theatre from 2 oclock, and listen to Chiristmas music and nativity folk songs. Take your child by the hand and experience a typical Hungarian Christmas preparation at Kovács Máté Culure Centre, Hajdúszoboszló Szilfákalja 2. Christmas for Everyone on 16th December This traditionally organised programme at Kovács Máté Culture Centre is trying to keep old Christmas customs alive. It starts at 1 oclock in the building of the Library with decorating a huge pine tree. It is followed by plays, performances, music shows by the pupils of the local elementary schools. There also will be majorette and folk dance groups. During the day you can have hot tea, mulled wine and pogácsa - a traditional Hungarian cake.

Programmes in November in Hajduszoboszlo

Here again I have collected some cultural programmes for you in November in and around Hajduszoboszlo:


11-12 Nov, 2011 Hajduszoboszlo - Fesztivál tér
Goose Fest with New Wine on Marton's Day

This is the first time Hajduszoboszlo is organising this gastronomical event to remember old times traditions. Some of the programmes:

• The tradition of Marton's Day goose-tor (tor is a special celebrational event of killing an animal to eat it)
• Folk songs at lunchtime
• Goose-chasing contest
• Talking about New Wine by a wine-master
• Shows and plays for children
• Goose beauty contest...
• ... and many more

19 Nov, 2011 - Debrecen

Crazy for Jazz?? This is the programme for you.
The Hot Jazz Band has just finished its new album Hallo! Hallo! with songs from the 20's, 30's and 40's about telephones.
The concert starts at 7 pm in Kölcsei Központ Debrecen.
Tickets can be bought in Tourinform Office Hajduszoboszlo at the price of 2900 HUF.



26 Nov, 2011 - Hortobágy
Advent for Shepherds - Celebration of driving the cattle back from the fields.

During the summer and later until the first snow arrives the cattle and the sheperds are outdoors on the pasture-fields. They are driven back to the stalles where they spend the winter and it is the time for the shepherds to account for the growth. It is done with the help of a tally. In spring when the cattle leave the stalles the number of the animals is notched on the tally then it is cut into two - one part goes with the shepherd the other remains with the owner.
When at the end of November the animals return the tally helps the owner and the shepherd to compare the number.

You can be part of the programme and the fire that follows in the evening on the Market Place, Hortobágy. More info can be asked from Hortobágy Nonprofit Ldt at 06/52 589110

Special discount prices in Hajduszoboszlo to celebrate the Hungarian Bathing Culture

Enjoy a subperb day off at half price on 8th October 2011 in Hungarospa Baths in Hajduszoboszlo.

It is the Day of the Celebration of the Hungarian Bathing Culture on 8th October. To make it memorable Hungarospa offers half price entrance to its units: the Medical Bath, the Arpad Swimming Pool and in the buildings of the Aqua-Palace.

You can enjoy the night swimming in Aqua-Palace at half price too, or even have it free! If you buy a one-day ticket, the night swimming is free of charge!

In some Aparments there are special offers and the price of the accomodation incluces a free ticket to the Aqua-Palace.

Don't miss this unique occassion!

Cultural programmes in Hajduszoboszlo

In this post I want to call your attention to a very famous event around Hajduszoboszlo in August:

The week of flowers - Flower Carnival in Debrecen 2011

The town of Debrecen is only a half-an-hour-drive from Hajduszoboszlo.If you are having your holiday between 15th and 21th August don't miss the chance to visit this popular parade.

The Flower Carnival has a history of over one hundred years. In 1900 the Debreczen Civil Bicycle Association organised a bicycle competition the highlight of which was a large-scale flower corso. Since 1966 the event has taken place yearly. Now the carnival is a spectacular event with beautiful flower cars and dance groups coming from Debrecen, her sister cities and other countries as well.
Apart from the parade of the flower compositions and performers there will be lots to see including:
Flower arrangement competition, Clean Yard - Tidy House – Award Ceremony, Debrecen Youth Orchestra and Majorette Group, Childen’s programmes, Folk dance with 650 dancers, Carnival hair-show, Knights’ tournament, Festival Garden, Cuban salsa show,Charity Noodle Festival for the Feeding Kids Foundation, Raising the national flag with military saluting, Bike marching, Firework, Street party, Photo exhibition, Cactus exhibition and fair, Car and Motorshow, Hot Air Balloon Competition etc.
For more details check out http://www.debreceniviragkarneval.hu/hu/

The Flower Carnival groups come to Hajduszoboszlo on 18th August. You can see them at the Community Centre from 19.00.