Until 11 pm on Tuesday, the police had secured 324 programs nationwide, Kovács said, and thanked the authorities and program organizers for their efforts to make the events “safe and...
Tens of thousands of fireworks will light up the Budapest sky from hundreds of launch points, including Szabadság and Erzsébet bridges, as well as river barges and pontoons.
A sense of national belonging, listening to and caring for each other will be reflected in the programs of August 20. Here’s the history behind August 20 that makes it...
László Kövér said Hungary had inherited from King St. Stephen “a stable state that is capable of reinventing itself and which has provided a framework for our lives and protected...
Árpád János Potápi said that national cohesion “that is the keystone of our national identity manifests itself primarily through cooperation: in carrying out the tasks and celebrating our successes”.
Csaba Lantos said August 20 represented “successful nation-building, confronting dangers with courage, wise foresight and faith in the future”.
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Public television’s broadcast of the fireworks show also generated record ratings.
Visitors taking part in the events from August 18 to 20 will get to try traditional Hungarian food and enjoy a range of cultural and musical programs at more than 20 locations.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take part in St. Stephen’s Day celebrations this year.
A sense of national belonging, listening to and caring for each other will be reflected in the programs of August 20. Here’s the history behind August 20th that makes it so important for Hungarians around the globe.
President Novák will attend the hoisting of the national flag in front of Parliament at 8am on Saturday before attending the swearing-in ceremony of new officers.
The August 20 celebrations will again span four days this year, with hundreds of programs on offer to visitors at some 20 venues from Aug. 18.