By Hakeem Babalola
Hungary`s one and only Afrika Múzeum (Africa Museum) is receiving a very good patronage from the public. On the average, over 2000 people usually visit the museum during the peak days.
Run from April to November, the museum has collections of rare African art works - authentic carvings, elephant tucks, furniture, trophies, embalmed animals, books, and maps dating back from 1790.
By Aliona Tumko
"Culture is a complex which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society." –
Edward B. Tylor
Story by Samuel Dauda-Brown
Photos from ahu.hu
To give they say is more honorable, and being our brothers keeper in times of huge distress seems to be the climax of all virtues. These are the values that gave birth to African-Hungarian Union five years ago (2007). As a result we decided to inquire on how they're fairing, difficulties they are facing, and the challenges ahead.
By Hakeem Babalola
A four day African dance workshop is taking place in Budapest from 16th of August to 19th.
The event which is divided into two parts is expected to host in two different venues.
The hot rhythm & dance workshops are slated to take place at Soroksári út 164 in district 9 at Building 18. Nago Koite & Saf Sap who is described as Europe’s number 1 African dance teacher is to direct the event.
By Van Anh Nguyen
“Sunday lunch” is 1 year project that run by Menedék – Hungarian Association for Migrants, project manager is Ms. Lovig Tímea. Menedék is one of the biggest NGO in Hungary has been existed 17 years with approximately 40 employees. They are dealing with asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants issues.
By Valeria Dauchalevich
Hungary attracts a large variety of people from all over the world. For example, I had a chance to make an interview with my former university professor, Jeff Taylor, who had been living in Hungary for 21 years. He shared with me his ideas on the account if immigration to Hungary.
By Van Anh Nguyen
Learning about Eastern Culture, especially Chinese culture, we cannot pass by enjoyment of drinking tea as a beverage. Before 8th century B.C, Chinese tea was primarily used as a medicine. In the next stage, it was cooked like a soup, tea leaves were mixed with food. Ancient Chinese books documented that tea was eaten and used with other spices to cook at this stage. During the Tang Dynasty (618 AD – 907 AD), tea became a common beverage and was trading extremely busy.