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The 14th Brașov (Brassó, Romania) Hungarian Days, the largest Hungarian cultural festival in southern Transylvania, will run from September 15 to 22. The event kicks off with a church service and an opening gala featuring over 50 programs, including a performance by the Budapest Gypsy Symphony Orchestra.
Performance by the Brasov Búzavirág Folk Dance Ensemble at the opening of the 14th Brasov Hungarian Days. Photo: MTI / Kátai Edit
The festival will highlight diverse cultural offerings. Notable events include the gala performance Our Heritage in Dance – 75 Years of the Búzavirág Folk Dance Ensemble, with István Pál (nicknamed “Szalonna”) and his band. On September 21, the Gypsy Symphony Orchestra will perform. Other key performances include the rock band Hooligans on September 20 and singer Szandi with Abrakazabra on September 22.
A scientific conference and round-table discussion titled Andreanum – 800 Years of Autonomy for the Transylvanian Saxons will occur on September 22, focusing on Andrew II of Hungary’s privileges. The festival also features discussions on Hungarian-Turkish relations, a literary panel on modern literature, and a presentation of Gábor Vida’s work.
Ferenc Kalmár, Special Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade speaking at the opening gala. Photo: MTI / Kátai Edit
Additional activities include an exhibition by artist Levente Csutak, film screenings, a craft and farmers’ fair, wine tasting, folk music concerts, children’s dance, sightseeing, and a veteran and retro car show. The festival will showcase local talent with performances by young bands at Lajos Áprily High School. The closing day will feature a memorial service and a parade of folk dance groups, culminating in the 17th In Memoriam István Reiff Barcovian Folk Dance Meeting.
Via MTI; Featured Image: Facebook / Primăria Municipiului Braşov