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WHICH ONE IS THE ORIGINAL?
Sometimes great architecture becomes so popular that a replica is made at a different location. We will show two Hungarian-related examples. Can you guess which one is the original and which one is the replica?
WHAT’S THE FUNCTION OF THESE BUILDINGS?
Guess the function of these iconic buildings in Budapest! When newcomers stroll the city for the first time, they come across grand buildings and wonder what their function is.
HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR CONFLICTING STATUES?
Yesterday’s heroes are today’s enemies. The symbolism of statues has become a hot issue most everywhere. In Hungary, where history has been rewritten …
The story of the Hungarian Cards
MAGYAR KÁRTYA also called Tell-cards can be an ideal gift for both kids and adults. But how did they become part of the Hungarian freedom struggle against the Austrian Habsburgs?
The Ice Saints are here again
May 12, 13 and 14 are the name days of the three so-called ‘ice saints’ in the Hungarian calendar: Pongrác, Szervác and Bonifác.
May 1st.
Nonetheless, for Hungarians over 40, the day still rings the bell, with all its associations with Long Live May 1 (Éljen május elseje) – this was the jolliest of all Communist holidays…
Statues of St. George
The cult of the 4th-century martyr, Saint George, thrives in many countries, especially England and Caucasian Georgia…
Hungarian Easter
Unlike in usual times, in this virus-stricken year, Easter is mainly about eating. Eating a lot!
Heralds of spring warmth
Today’s the day when you should wish your Hungarian friends named SÁNDOR (nickname SANYI, the Hungarian equivalent for Alexander or Alex)
The Hungarian coat of Arms- with or without the holy crown
March 15 is the main national holiday commemorating the 1848/49 Revolution and War of Independence against the Habsburgs …
St. Stephen’s Vikings
Luckily for us, Fungarian’s clientele is becoming increasingly diverse. Recently, we hosted a lovely couple from Iceland and we exchanged views on the Vikings.
Goose Feast
November 11th is St. Martin’s day. Márton (nickname ‘Marci’, prounounced ’Martsee’) is quite a popular name in Hungary. The story of Saint Martin and the geese provides …
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