VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting Opens in Nagymaros
Nagymaros, June 22, 2023 – The 10th VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting opened in Nagymaros on Thursday with a grand ceremony. The event, which celebrates the cultural cooperation of the Visegrád countries (V4 – Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary), promises a diverse program for all ages.
The Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior, Bence Rétvári, emphasized the importance of cultural cooperation among the V4 countries. He stated that despite occasional differences, the V4 countries always find a common voice in culture, which is the basis of their stable cooperation.
Rétvári, who is also the main patron of the festival, expressed his satisfaction that the event has managed to thrive even in challenging circumstances. He highlighted that this year’s program is comparable to or even greater than previous years, featuring 220 artists from two other countries besides the V4 countries. The festival will include nine all-art productions, fifty music programs, theater shows, workshops, nature walks, water tours, family programs, and a puppet theater.
The festival director, Márk Kis Domonkos, expressed his honor to be part of the 10th International Theater Olympiad. He mentioned that the festival has created a strong community that allows for fantastic performances from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Additionally, a street theater performance from the Voskresinnia Theater in Lviv, Ukraine, will also be showcased.
The cultural roots of the Visegrád countries have been intertwined for centuries, connecting these nations and enabling them to strengthen each other, according to Rétvári. He highlighted that the VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting is the only festival in Hungary that invites the V4 countries to a common cultural stage.
The festival also aims to pass on knowledge, place, and opportunities to the next generation. The initiative called 5works, which brings together five art universities in Budapest, will provide a venue for university students’ creations, exam presentations, and films.
The VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting is a celebration of the cultural cooperation and shared heritage of the Visegrád countries. With its diverse program and international participants, the event promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees.
For more information and the festival schedule, visit the official website of the VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting.VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting Opens in Nagymaros
Nagymaros, June 22, 2023 – The VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting kicked off in Nagymaros on Thursday with a grand opening ceremony. The event, now in its 10th year, brings together artists and performers from the Visegrád countries (V4 – Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary) for a week-long celebration of culture and art.
The festival, which is one of a kind in Hungary, aims to strengthen the cultural ties between the V4 countries and provide a platform for artists to showcase their talents. With 220 artists from two other countries besides the Visegrád countries, nine all-art productions, and fifty music programs at four music venues, the festival promises a diverse range of performances and activities for all ages.
Bence Rétvári, the parliamentary state secretary of the Ministry of the Interior and the main patron of the festival, expressed his delight at the festival’s ability to thrive even in challenging times. He emphasized the importance of the V4 countries’ cooperation in the field of culture, stating that it is the long-term basis of their stable partnership.
The festival director, Márk Kis Domonkos, expressed his gratitude for being part of the 10th International Theater Olympiad. He highlighted the collaboration between the festival and the National Theater, which has allowed for the inclusion of fantastic performances from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. He also mentioned that a street theater performance from the Voskresinnia Theater in Lviv, Ukraine, will be showcased.
In addition to theater shows and workshops, the festival offers a wide range of activities, including nature walks, water tours, family programs, and a puppet theater. The festival also provides a platform for young artists, with five art universities in Budapest coming together to showcase their creations.
The VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting is a testament to the strong cultural bonds between the Visegrád countries and their commitment to promoting and preserving their shared heritage. The festival will continue until June 30, offering visitors a unique and enriching cultural experience.
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What opportunities does the festival provide for university students in Budapest to showcase their artistic work
Of the largest of its kind in Hungary, offers a diverse program for people of all ages. From theater shows and music performances to workshops and family programs, there is something for everyone to enjoy. This year, the festival features 220 artists from the V4 countries as well as two other countries, making it even more international and inclusive.
Bence Rétvári, the Parliamentary State Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior and the main patron of the festival, highlighted the importance of cultural cooperation among the V4 countries. He emphasized that despite occasional differences, the V4 countries always find common ground in culture, which strengthens their cooperation.
The festival director, Márk Kis Domonkos, expressed his honor to be part of the 10th International Theater Olympiad. He mentioned that the festival has created a strong and vibrant community, allowing for amazing performances from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Additionally, a street theater performance from the Voskresinnia Theater in Lviv, Ukraine, will also be showcased, further adding to the international flavor of the event.
Rétvári stressed the deep cultural roots that connect the Visegrád countries and enable them to support and inspire each other. He highlighted the significance of the VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting as the only festival in Hungary that brings together the V4 countries on a common cultural stage.
In addition to celebrating cultural cooperation, the festival aims to pass on knowledge and opportunities to the next generation. The initiative called 5works, which involves five art universities in Budapest, will provide a platform for university students to showcase their work, including creations, exam presentations, and films.
The VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting is a unique platform for artists and performers from the Visegrád countries to come together and celebrate their shared heritage. With its diverse program and international participants, the event promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees.
For more information about the festival and to check out the schedule, visit the official website of the VéNégy Festival and Theater Meeting.
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