Culture
The 1956 Revolution of Hungary was a nationwide uprising against Soviet rule. It ended in bloodshed and years of retribution, and around 200,000 people fled Hungary in its wake. Now October 23, the first day of the revolution is a national holiday, which can be especially important to the descendants of those who had to leave Hungary in 1956.
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Budapest is a capital city on the border of Western and Eastern Europe. As a result, it has an excellent infrastructure with good public safety, great public transit, and fast internet connection – while living costs are much lower than in Western Europe or the U.S. Read on to find out just how affordable Budapest is.
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While you are exploring your Hungarian roots, it might be nice to consider what would it be like to live in the hometown of your ancestors. Was it a big city or a more rural area? And what are your own preferences? Do you like the energy and the convenience of city life, or do you prefer the slower pace and the close-knit communities of smaller towns and villages? Take a tour with us!
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Every year, a contest is organized to select the cake of Hungary. The contest is timed so the winner can be made available in confectionaries across Hungary for the August 20 celebrations. Since August 20 or Foundation Day is sometimes jokingly called the birthday of Hungary, naturally enough, the cake of Hungary is often considered the birthday cake for it.
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Starting next week, the Helpers Citizenship Newsletter will get a new format. From now on, we will send letters every two weeks, focusing on Hungarian history, family tree research, and language. We want to make sure you get every support for discovering your Hungarian heritage and can get closer to your roots, one step at a time. Sign up now!
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While Hungary is a small country, Hungarian literature is known around the world, with many works translated not only to English, but several other languages. There is a chance you have already come across some of these works. If not, this is a great time to check them out from the library!
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Hungarikum is an umbrella term for things that are distinctly Hungarian and that are worth recognition and protection – things we can be proud of. It is also a legal category, since it depends on the Hungarikum Committee to decide whether a specific food, plant, animal, custom, or invention is allowed to be called a Hungarikum.
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Pentecost or Whit Sunday is a Christian festivity and the last Sunday of the Easter period. In Hungary, both Whit Sunday and Whit Monday are public holidays, with various folk traditions tied to the festivity. Read on to learn how Pentecost is celebrated in Hungary.
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Even though Hungary is just a small country in the heart of Europe, Hungarian culture has made significant contribution to music as well as science and literature. In our latest article, let us present you a few contemporary composers whose music you have certainly heard. If not yet, check it out now.
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With the season for filing your tax returns for 2025 coming up in Hungary, we have prepared a quick summary of deadlines, complete with explanations of the most important concepts and tasks. Personal income tax, tax benefits, tax residency, and options for filing your tax returns explained in one place.
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