White !

Oh yes! we had white christmas this year, finally :)

The above scenery was captured while on the way out of the town.

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Amazing, isn't it?

Our flat, on the 8th floor, located at the heart of the city allow us to have this view every morning. One of the perks living in Hungary for me is to be so close with nature, definitely!

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Right mood

Sure, it is a nuisance to walk in this cold. But I do think it provides a perfect mood for the season.

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Belly Dancing Gala

Venue : Erdrei Ferenc Culture Centre, Kecskemét @ Déak Ferenc Tér 1
Date / Time : Dec 15, 2007. 19:00pm
Ticket : Ft 2,000
Contact : 70/626 3989

I didn't translate the programme because my trusted translator is not around ;) You may click on the photo for more details on the gala night.

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Obligatory

Saying "Hi!" from the town square, where we were an hour ago (on the way back from outstation trip) .. took quite a number of shots, but all crappy.. hahah..we do not give up easily so, you can expect to see more night lights shots in the days toward x'mas!

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Cherub ?

We have more to share about the wonderful structure of our town hall. The columns are decorated with cherubs (?), fascinating , isn't it?

If you want see more on the town hall, please click on "previous" to follow the serie :)

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A closer look

Continuing from previous post (link below), shall we take a closer look at the town hall?

These arches are welcome you at the entrance of the building. Aren't the details simply amazing?

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A side view

~ completed in summer of 1895 based on plans of Ödön Lechner & Gyula Pártos ~

A side view of our lovely town hall. In the next few days I'll share here a number of details of the building. Will include some background hopefully soon.

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Advent begins

Sunday morning, the town's square was turned into retail area in a row of wooden huts (will show them later) in line with Winter fest. But please forget about shopping for a minute..why not take time to appreciate this super Advent wreath set up infront of the town hall.

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Japanese culture day tomorrow

~ Preparing for tomorrow ~

Strangely, we couldn't find any info. online (not even the cultural centre's website ..?) on the coming Japanese culture day. It was through the poster placed outside the Endrei Ferenc Cultural centre that we were made aware of this interesting event. I decided to do community service by posting the day's programmes below. Hope it is not too late for you to plan a visit to Kecskemét ;)

Event ~ Japanese culture day (01 Dec 2007)
Venue ~ Endrei Ferenc Cultural centre, Kecskemet @ Déak Ferenc Tér 1
Organiser ~ Hungarian-Japanese Friendship Association
In celebration of 20th anniversary of the assoc

Programmes for the day ...

10 - 10.30am ~ Ikebana flower arrangement show
10 - 11.00am ~ Origami workshop
10.30-11am ~ Introductory to Bonsai
11 - 11.30am ~ Opening ceremony, welcoming
11.30 - 12am ~ Kiyo-Kito Taiko Drum performance
12 - 12.30pm ~ Book exhibition & Haiku workshop
12 - 16.00pm ~ Food tasting (Nissin Food)
13 - 14.00pm ~ Tea ceremony
14 - 15.00pm ~ Calligraphy workshop
14 - 16.00pm ~ Origami workshop
15 - 16.00pm ~ Martial arts (Nanbudo, Ju Jitsu, Aikido)

Through out the day ...
~ Photos exhibition by Strazer András & Makkainé Hoksza Éva
~ Bonsai exhibition
~ Introductory to theories & practices of Zen and Buddism

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Well, Hello

Woke up to make morning tea, look out the window...said out loud "WOW!"
Let's wish this will be the scene on Christmas morning!


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Fresh delivery

Can you see what's on the tray? They're desserts! Couldn't grab my camera fast enough. The guy is delivering desserts/ pastries to this (newly relaunch) café next to McD at the city centre. Hope to try it one day!

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Weather Report 2

*Today at Petőfi Sándor Street*

If you're following some Hungarian blogs, you would have read that some parts of the country have received first snow, Kecskemét included. Too bad I havent any photo to show you the snow storm. Anyway, a day after and now tuesday, the afternoons were especially sunny. But don't let it fooled you, it's actually very chilly, so stay indoors!

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Weather report I

More wet expected in the coming days ... why can't we just go straight to snowing ?

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All Saints Day

Photo taken an hour ago out from my kitchen window.
The nation is on holiday to observe the All Saints Day ; except for these vendors of course.

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Hard work

Took her few hours to rid of graffiti! The wall is now decorated with posters of the city's architectures.

ps. as you may noticed the blog name has been changed to Kecskemét in Photos from Kecskemét daily photo due to we're unable to fulfill the duty of daily postings.

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Get some lovely souvenirs for friends

Folk crafts are available on every major festivals at the main square. Do stop by and perhaps pick a things or two for yourself or friends / family ;)

1956 Monument 2

Wonderful iron work near the 1956 monument

1956....
From students demonstration erupted to Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (Oct 23-Nov10). This week we commemorate those who risked their lives to fight for the freedom of this country.

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1956 Monument

1956 memorial found at the main square

From students demonstration erupted to Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (Oct 23-Nov10). This week we commemorate those who risked their lives to fight for the freedom of this country.

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In memory ...

Sighted just a while ago at the city centre. The vehicle was parked at an on-going marathon event. The event was held in conjuction of 9-11 anniversary, paying tribute to New York's firemen who died on the tragic day 6 years ago.

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Intro

Hello world! Welcome to Kecskemét (pronounced kætʃ.kæ.meɪt) daily photo. We are perhaps the city's newest residents. Daily photo postings will begin when we settle the internet connection issue in our flat. Stay tuned!

Meanwhile, the following is a little info. I learned just a few minutes ago ...

Kecske means "goat" ; while mét refers to "district " in Hungarian.

Kecskemét – the capital of Bács-Kiskun County – fusing all the beauty and values of the Great Plain is situated in the middle of Hungary, approximately 85 kms from Budapest. - source city portal

Together we will explore the history, past and present of the city .. can't wait!
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