rich traditions

The csángó festival gives a peek into the rich traditions of the Moldavian and Gyimes csángó community, held at Petőfi Csarnok.

A celebration in Hungary of the Hollywood-based Oscars, organized by HBO, where visitors could watch the entertainment event of the year.

magyar magic

Katalin Bogyay, director of the Hungarian Cultural Center in London, (below center) at the Budapest launch of Magyar Magic, a year- long event series in the UK focusing Hungarian culture.

opera ball

One of the most glitzy events in Budapest’s social calendar, the Opera Ball was celebrated by hundreds of guests as they watched, mezmerized, as the young dancers performed the Waltz.

amcham

Annual Valentine’s day ball organized by AmCham at the Budapest Marriott hotel Feb. 14.