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"We are the cultural ambassadors of Hungary. We make Hungary and Hungarian culture accessible and enjoyable to other peoples. We make other peoples’ cultures accessible and enjoyable to our fellow Hungarians. "

Exactly 100 years ago on this day the Trianon Peace Treaty was signed ending WWI between the Allies and the Kingdom of Hungary.

During WWII Vice-Consul of Switzerland Carl Lutz saved tens of thousands of Jewish people in Budapest

Handcuffs, chains, ropes, straitjackets, cells, giant milk cans... he managed to escape from all. Harry Houdini was born on this day 146 years ago.

Let's give a big SHOUT-OUT to all the heroes in the front line dealing with COVID-19!

National holiday of the 1848/49 Hungarian Independence War

The Shakespeare of ballads - This is how we refer to János Arany, one of the greatest figures of Hungarian literature.

Today is the birthday of engineer Ferenc Reitter, who has highly contributed to Budapest's majestic character.

Today is a day of remembrance initiated by Hungary for the Victims of Communist Dictatorships.

If we think about unique Hungarian architecture, the name of Imre Makovecz definitely comes up on top of the list.

On this day in 1873 Buda and Pest decided to get married.

The sudden appearance of Lisa Simpson caused mass hysteria among the Budapesters! But wait... we have a Hungarian connection here.