When:
August 2-15, 2011
Led
by: Adam
Molnar
Featuring:
- Jászberény Festival: Biggest folk festival in Hungary !
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Mezokovesd Festival with Folk Crafts Fair and
Tanchaz !
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Hortobágy Plain, the Hungarian cowboy country !
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Historic Baroque town of Eger and Bukk Hills National Park !
- Visit villages, meet local folk dance groups !
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Price includes transfers, hotels, private bus, English speaking guide, two meals daily, city sightseeing, folk performances, and folk dancing !
Price:
Land only:
$3495
About
Adam Molnar
Adam has his Ph.D. in Oriental Studies, and has
lectured in the history, languages, anthropology, and religious
history of Central Asia at the University of Szeged, Southern
Hungary. His book "Weather-Magic
in Inner Asia" was published in Bloomington, Indiana.
He
is Secretary of the International Society for Shamanistic Research,
publishes "Shaman", journal of the society as well as
a book series and journal of "Hungarian Heritage" for
the European Folklore Institute. As a guide, he offers programs
in Hungarian folk dance, music and crafts.
Mezokovesd Fesztival
Hungarian Gypsy Musicians
Dancing at the Festival
Csango Dancing Couple
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Day
1: Tuesday, August 2:
Fly to Budapest on airline of your choice.
Day
2: Wednesday, August 3:
Arrive in Budapest. Transfer to your Hotel Carlton Meet your guide, Adam Molnar. Welcome dinner. Overnight in Hotel Carlton.
Day
3: Thursday, August 4:
Sightseeing tour of Budapest: we have a half day tour of Budapest
to show you the unique geographical setting and rich cultural heritage of the city. We will
look at the City Park, Hero’s Square, Parliament and St. Stephen’s Cathedral, marvel at
panorama from Gellert Hill, stroll through majestic Castle Hill, stopping at Matthias Church.
Dinner in typical Hungarian restaurant with Gypsy music. |
Day
4: Friday, August 5:
Jewish Heritage tour of Budapest, visit the Great Synagogue and the
Jewish History Museum. Afternoon free. Discover Budapest on your own. After dinner, drive
to Mezokovesd, a small town on the fringe of the Hungarian Great Plains, famous for its folk
arts. We’ll attend the Mezokovesd Folk Festival that has become one of the greatest folk
festivals in Hungary, with hundreds of performers participating. Dinner and overnight in spa
Zsory Hotel Fit, Mezokovesd.
Days
5-6: Saturday-Sunday, August 6-7:
In the morning, enjoy thermal waters of our spa.
Then take part at the Mezokovesd Festival and Folk Crafts Fair. Dinner with the dancers
and evening performance to be followed by a “tanchaz“ (“dance house“). Overnights in
Mezokovesd-Zsoryfurdo.
Day
7: Monday, August 8:
Depart for Eger, a beautiful Hungarian Baroque town situated among the
Matra and Bukk Hills. Visit Bukk Hills National Park. Dinner with wine tasting in Eger.
Overnight in Senator Haz Hotel in Eger.
Day
8: Tuesday, August 9:
Morning optional swim at the spa before driving to Hortobagy National
Park, the Puszta (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), or the Hungarian cowboy country. See
Shepherd’s Museum and Crafts Center, then continue to Jaszbereny. Overnight in Hotel
Solyom Jaszbereny.
Days
9-10: Wednesday-Thursday, August 10-11:
Folk dance workshop in Jaszbereny with folk dance
instruction by the best Hungarian folk dance instructors! Held in Center of the Jaszsag Folk
Dance Ensemble. Hotel Solyom Jaszbereny.
Days
11-13: Friday-Sunday, August 12-14:
On Friday dance workshops
continue. The International Festival of European Minorities begins! This is an official
CIOFF (UNESCO) folk festival, the biggest one in Hungary, the “Hungarian
Koprivshtitsa” with hundreds of folk dancers and singers from all over the world,
but mostly from Central and Eastern Europe. Parades, performances, concerts, and a
wonderful craft fair. Hotel Solyom Jaszbereny.
Day
14: Monday, August 15:
Transfer to Budapest airport for your flight home.
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