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Hungarian composer Franz Liszt’s music performed by Colleen Lee, presented by New Hong Kong Philharmonia

We are happy to announce that we are supporting the piano recital of the talented Colleen Lee, presented by New Hong Kong Philharmonia. The performance on 19 August, 2024 will feature pieces by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (Liszt Ferenc). We thank the generosity of NHKP for offering subscribers of the Friends of Hungary mailing list a 15% discount on full priced adult tickets.

It was 25 years ago, on 12 March 1999 that Hungary became a full-fledged member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

It was 25 years ago, on 12 March 1999 that Hungary became a full-fledged member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Four days later, on 16 March 1999, the national flag of Hungary was raised at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. Hungary has ever since been an active and dedicated member of the Alliance, and...

Education and Careers Expo 2024

Information on legislative change

Dear Clients,   Please be informed that under the Act on the General Rules for the Entry and Right of Residence of Third-Country Nationals, unless otherwise specified by provision, no applications for a residence permit or for an interim/a national/an EU residence card (former interim/national/EC permanent residence permits) may be submitted between 1st January 2024 and...

Book Club on the biographical book of Nobel Prize winner medical scientist Katalin Karikó: “Breaking Through - My Life in Science”

Hong Kong Metropolitan University with the cooperation of the Consulate General of Hungary is going to host a Book Club on the biographical book of Nobel Prize winner medical scientist Katalin Karikó: “Breaking Through - My Life in Science”. The introduction of the book and live discussion will take place on 30 January, Tuesday, from...

Introducing Hungary and Hungarian medical science at the Hong Kong Metropolitan University's LiPace campus

The Consulate General of Hungary and Hong Kong Metropolitan University jointly organized the event „ Get to know about Hungary” at LIPACE campus of the university. In the framework of the event over 60 interested participants received an overview of Hungarian culture, traditions, scientific achievements and gastronomy. The presentation briefly included Hungarian higher education and...

Hungarian booth at Hong Kong Book Fair 2023

The Hong Kong Book Fair came to a close yesterday, gathering 990 000 visitors. This year Hungary had an individual booth at the event among other Consulates General. From 19 to 25 July, visitors could learn about Hungarian history, culture, art and science, as well as receive tourism and studying opportunities related information. We are...

Hungarian booth at AsiaWorld Expo

The Consulate General of Hungary will promote the country at the International Culture, Tourism & Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition.

Hungarian booth at the 2nd Belt and Road Art and Culture Expo

As last year, the Consulate General of Hungary will have a booth at the cultural fair.

Gábor Hollerung conducts CU Chorus

Gábor Hollerung, the highly renowned Hungarian conductor conducts Chinese University of Hong Kong Chorus on the 4th June 2023.