Workshops for both adults and children to make your own presents, hands-on instruction in traditional handicrafts, Advent folk music concerts and folk dance programs, a Christmas exhibition, a visit from St. Nicholas, a Christmas fair and delicious Christmas foods — all await our dear visitors!
10 A.M. to 6 P.M. – CHRISTMAS FAIR
Christmas candies, smoked delicacies, sausage, Christmas ornaments, gifts, soaps, jewelry…, and exciting programs:
11 A.M. to 2 P.M. – „MAKE YOUR OWN PRESENTS” HANDICRAFTS WORKSHOPS with the artisans of the Association of Hungarian Folk Artists
Aniko Arvai, weaver, Master of Folk Art
Marta Bencsik, basket weaver, Applied Folk Artist
Judit Szmelo, gingerbread decorator, Applied Folk Artist
Mihaly Vetro, felt maker, Master of Folk Art
12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. – LUNCH
Hungarian specialties:Stuffed cabbage and Goulash soup
Desserts:An assortment of strudels and Beigli (nut or poppy roll)
Mulled wine
12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. – CONCERTS
Laura Angyal-Jeta Hyseni jazz duo, Kobzos Ensemble
1 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. – FILM SCREENING ON FOLK CUSTOMS
Organized by the Hungarian Open-Air Museum, Szentendre
Location: American Hungarian Library
2:30 P.M. – GUIDED TOUR OF EXHIBITION
“Music of angels, candlelight. . .”
Christmases of bygone days
Organized by the Hungarian Open-Air Museum, Szentendre
3 P.M. – VISIT OF ST. NICHOLAS
Arts and crafts workshop with the artisans of the Association of Hungarian Folk Artists, concerts and folk dance party for children with the Kobzos Ensemble.
Kindly register each child participating: [email protected]
Admission: $15/child, St. Nicholas pack of goodies included
Admission to the Christmas Fair is free.
Participation in the programs is free of charge until 3 P.M.
Partner Organizations:
Association of Hungarian Folk Artists, Hungary
Skanzen – Hungarian Open Air Museum, Szentendre, Hungary
Supporters:
Consulate General of Hungary in New York
Csoóri Sándor Fund, Hungary
Gábor Bethlen Found, Hungary
Halmos Béla Program, Hungary
Human Capacities Grant Management Office, Hungary
Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Program, Hungary
National Cultural Fund, Hungary
Artistic director:
Ildikó Nagy
Further information:
Hungarian House of New York
American Foundation for Hungarian Literature and Education Ltd.