Network of Community Cultural Centres in Budapest by Budapesti Művelődési Központ

Network of Community Cultural Centres in Budapest

Editor: Sarolta PORDÁNY, Zsuzsanna brenner, Dániel SZABÓ

Budapest Cultural Centre 2014

Published by: Budapest Cultural Centre © 2014 Editor: Sarolta PORDÁNY, Zsuzsanna brenner, Dániel SZABÓ Assistant editor: Bence RIESZ Layout editor: Anna NAGY Design: Anna NAGY jr, Bence PÁLINKÁS Pulisher’s reader: Teréz KLEISZ Executive publisher: Sarolta PORDÁNY, director ISBN: 978-963-89233-8-7 Sponsored by the Municipality of Budapest. Budapest Cultural Centre H–1119 Budapest, Etele út 55. Tel: +3613712760 Fax: +3613712761 E-mail: bmk@bmknet.hu Web: www.bmknet.hu Printed by: ePrint Magyarország

Introduction Dear Readers, One of the main responsibilities of cities like Budapest is to create community spaces for its citizenry – venues that bring us closer to our cultural values and each other. Cultural centres are community venues that are capable of embracing the cultural needs and opportunities that invigorate the diversity of a metropolis. As local institutions, cultural centres have been able to directly reach the residents of the city’s districts for decades. With their constantly renewing ideas, they remain refreshing spots in the community life of the city. Each of the city’s community centres in 23 districts, all of whose main priority is to provide quality free time activities, attracts their audiences with their rich repertoire of programs. What makes their activities significant is that by being mindful of the local relations, they know how to utilize our most ancient means of communication: art, music, dance, sport; moreover, they can encourage us to actively participate in the programs rather than being just spectators. Since the heterogeneity of the districts is an essential part of Budapest’s image, the wide range of colourful programs that the community cultural centres have to offer sends a uniformed message to the citizens of Budapest: in these centres everyone can find the values that are important for them. As well as preserving traditions, the local cultural centres of Budapest offer not only exhibitions, club events, poetry theatres, art and crafts classes and dance houses, but also learning programs, sports days, various courses and even summer camps. Observing the wide spectrum of offerings, one can easily notice how diverse the audience that they attract can get in terms of age and interest. According to the feedback, visitors like to take advantage of the opportunities that are offered to them by their community cultural centre, their district and their city. The most interesting

things in or about cities are the ones that the local residents consider the most interesting. Therefore, it’s safe to say, it is the cultural centres of Budapest that offer a refreshing experience to foreigners coming to the city, in addition to preserving the city’s good name obtained through its cultural life in the world. This issue aims to provide you with the introductions, contacts and main programs of the community centres in the city, which make their best effort to safeguard traditions and innovative community values. Cultural treasures will come to life in the moment they reach their audience. We can keep them alive by endeavouring to recognize every opportunity – at hand or newly discovered –, which we may have failed to recognize before. I sincerely hope this magazine that introduces the successfully operating community cultural centres of the capital’s 23 districts will help you in it. Szalay-Bobrovniczky Alexandra Vice Mayor for Human Affairs

Municipality of Budapest

I. district

Name: Budavári Cultural Centre

| address: H-1011 Budapest, Bem rakpart 6. | phone: +3612010324 | web: www.bem6.hu | contact: BALOGH Lilla | mail: bem6@bem6.hu This historic community center is maintained by the local council as the only public institution in Budapest’s first ‘castle’ district. Ever since its foundation in 1966, the Budavár Arts and Community Centre has had a sole purpose: to fill its programme repertoire with high-quality events appealing to people of all ages and interests. The main profile of the institution is to organise cultural activities that can help visitors spend ÂÂ knowledge dissemination their free time in a meaningful ÂÂ training and courses and constructive manner. The ÂÂ community based cultural community centre takes an active activities Â Â events and organizations part in nurturing the heritage of Hungarian folklore, as well as reviving old and establishing new local traditions. Professional support is granted to musicians with a value-based attitude to art and music, e.g. Mátyás Pribojszki and his Harmonica Club is unique in the blues scene of Budapest. The István Ferenczy Visual Workshop – supervised by the Budavár Arts and Community Centre – has played an influential role in the fine and graphic arts life of Budapest since 1957. Being an iconic location at the birth of Hungarian rock music, the community center is known to many as BemRockpart, a fitting reference to its riverside location next to the Danube at 6 Bem rakpart (Hungarian for ‘quay’). Maintaining the popularity of this 1970s musical heritage is among the institution’s priorities up to this day. Tabán Festival, an open-air fair on the Tabán meadow, has been organised for decades on 1st May attracting a multitude of younger and middle-aged people each year. Performing monthly at the Budavár Arts and Community Centre are Mátyás Pribojszki and his band, Ádám Török and The MINI (a legendary rock band since 1969), Ferenc Sebő and his club (founders of the Hungarian folk music dance club movement), and Misztrál (a band playing both Hungarian and foreign poems and folksong adaptations). All are willing to cooperate internationally. Visitors are more than welcome. ÂÂ Budavári Művelődési Ház

II. district

Name: Klebelsberg Court of Culture

address: H-1028 Budapest, Templom u. 2-10. | web: kulturkuria.hu | contact: BERCSI Katalin | phone: +36203234500 | mail: bercsi.kati@kulturkuria.hu | Klebelsberg Court of Culture is located in a picturesque area surrounded by Buda Hills in the 2nd district of Budapest. It belonged to the former Kuno Klebelsberg estate. The institution, which opened in the summer of 2005, has a unique architectural style inspired by the original mansion. Even after reconstruction it has maintained its classic features, yet the former school building has kept its original style. Using different materials like rubble-stone, metal, brick, concrete, the new side-wing represents the style of contemporary architecture. In the corridors there are ramps to make movement of disabled persons easier. This harmony of present and past ÂÂ training and courses applies not only to the building but ÂÂ knowledge dissemination our cultural offerings as well. Classic ÂÂ exhibitions and arts drama, folk dance theatre, classic and ÂÂ community based cultural high-quality pop music, traditional folk activities arts and contemporary art exhibitions. ÂÂ avents and organisations These categories seemingly stem from different artistic genres, yet they both arise from the same root. Klebelsberg Court of Culture proposes to fuse these cultural requirements. These general ambitions of the Klebelsberg Court of Culture are topped off by the open air performances of the annual Summer Art Festival of Pesthidegkút. The festival mainly concentrates on presenting folk values for children and an adult audience of thousands each year. We lay emphasis on cultural exchange with art groups from beyond Hungarian frontiers, too. The cultural centre organizes lots of programs for the families of the district, too, encouraging the youngest residents to play and learn at the same time. The cultural centre also considers it important to transmit the principles of sustainable development and to help the residents utilise them in their everyday lives. There is also a market offering organic food every Saturday in the garden of the cultural centre. ÂÂ Klebesberg Kultúrkúria

Name: Pokorny József Sport- and Leisure Centre

| address: H-1028 Budapest, Szabadság u. 57. | web: http://pokornysportkozpont.hu | contact: FENCSIK Tamás | phone: +36202816214 | mail: tamas.fencsik@gmail.com Pokorny József Sport and Recreation Centre (formerly known as Szabadság Street Sport Centre) opened its gates in September 2014. We’re constantly working at full blast to help our visitors achieve excellence in our fields of activity. Our centre is open for the winter season: we built heated covered tennis courts and a covered soccer ÂÂ sport activities ÂÂ community based cultural pitch. activities We kick off our first soccer tournament Â Â events and organisations in January, which is organized in cooperation with the Hidegkúti Sport Club. Furthermore, the Pokorny is the base and the home of the HSC – they hold their training sessions and their home matches on our pitches. On our public courts, you can find a pétanque court, gym equipment, a running track and one soccer pitch, which all of visitors can use free of charge. Hidegkút – fish pond is nearby (address: 1028 Budapest, Temető u. 65.), operated by the sport centre. There is a special footpath with information notice boards around the lake. The citizens can actively relax there, but it is also a favourite subject for neighbouring amateur painters. We’re looking forward to meeting you, but until your first visit, let us share our philosophy with you: Doing sports is the most pleasant and convenient way of excercising. It’s only an, added “bonus” that it makes you healthy too. ÂÂ Pokorny József Sport-és Szabadidőközpont

Name: Marczibányi Square Cultural Centre

| address: H-1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a, | web: marczi.hu | contact: MAKOFKA Tünde | phone: +3612122820 | mail: marczi@marczi.hu The cultural centre has been operating since 1972. The institution currently serves the cultural and entertainment needs of 2nd district citizens, along with Klebelsberg Court of Culture, Berczik Sára Budai Dance Club and Gallery Vízivárosi.

The institution’s programmes are developed by highly qualified and devoted cultural organisers, educators and artists, who also provide an excellent standard of background support. Our programmes are designed with the artistic expectations of our times in mind, and by taking into consideration the district’s demands. The Centre has a strong professional profile in drama pedagogy. The intention of the Centre is to shape the attitude and taste of children and students by offering them valuable projects as their first theatrical experiences. ÂÂ Marczibányi Téri Művelődési Központ

Name: Víziváros Gallery

address: H-1027 Budapest, Kapás u. 55. | mail: vizivarosigal@gmail.com | Vízivárosi Gallery operates as an exhibition space of Marczibányi Square Cultural Centre. Director and artist Tamás Olescher has been managing the prestigious gallery along with art historian Mariann Gergely since 1995. Besides the traditional fine art, expressions in the latest experiments, conceptual projects and installations are presented. Young artists as well as artists from abroad are invited to exhibit in the gallery. ÂÂ Vízivárosi Galéria

Name: Berczik Sára Dance Club

address: H-1027 Budapest, Kapás u. 55. | web: www.budaitancklub.hu | phone: +3612017992 | mail: budaitancklub@marczi.hu | Berczik Sára Budai Dance Club (founded 1962, managed by Judit Puskás) offers dance classes for all age groups from young children to adults. 1200 students enrol annually and participate in its programs. Students can learn a wide range of dance genres from classical ballet, artistic gymnastics and modern dance. Awards gained by the Institute: • 2000 Golden Award for Excellence; • 2005 Csokonai Community Award; • 2011 Qualified Public Educational Institution. ÂÂ Berczik Sára Táncklub

III. district Name: Óbuda Cultural Centre Non-profit Ltd

| address: H-1032 Budapest, San Marco u. 81. | web: www.kulturkozpont.hu | contact: JANIGA Éva | contact address: H-1033 Budapest, Fő tér 2. | phone: +36308831953 | mail: janiga.eva@kulturkozpont.hu The centre organises meaningful, rich and exciting programs for its guests all year long. In all of our facilities, we aim to offer programs to your liking. In our facilities like the 3K (Kaszásdűlő Cultural Centre), Békásmegyer Community House, Csillaghegy Community House, Civil House and last but not least the Óbuda Cultural Centre), our priority is to preserve cultural values, and disseminate them through numerous and colourful programs. It is important for us to provide meaningful cultural, public education and leisure activities for our visitors from all age-groups. In the Civil House, situated on Kolosy square, we offer educational programs particularly in cooperation with the civil organisations operating inside the district. One of the cultural centres main activities is to organise the traditional large events in the district. For example in honour of St. Florian, we celebrate Óbuda Day on 4 May, a festival with several venues, reviving a turn-of-the-20th-century atmosphere. Summer in Óbuda, the largest cultural event series of the district is already highly ranked among the capital’s top events. Outdoor concerts, exhibitions, children’s programs, theatrical performances and movie screenings entertain the residents and the visitors to the district during this period of summer, at several program venues. The Advent in Óbuda program series offers family events and meaningful shows for visitors, taking place on the main locations of the district and in the main square and center of the district. They abound with Christmas decorations for the period of the ÂÂ informational activities program. Our 6th facility just opened ÂÂ knowledge dissemination this summer in 2014, called the Esernyős ÂÂ training and courses Óbuda Cultural and Information Office, ÂÂ exhibitions and arts situated on the main square, which ÂÂ community based cultural activities offers great cultural and gastronomic experiences in the heart of the district. ÂÂ events and organisations The staff of the Information Office ÂÂ other

provide up-to-date information, recommendations about the main sights, touristic attractions, cultural programs and events found within the district. ÂÂ Óbudai Kulturális Központ Nonprofit Kft.

IV. district

Name: Újpest Cultural Centre

address: H-1043 Budapest, Tavasz u. 4.| phone: +3612316000 | web: www.ujkk.hu | contact: GÁLICZ Dóra | mail: ujkk@ujkk.hu | The cultural centre was established with the integration of institutions from the district in August 2012. It offers diverse and high quality programs in seven ÂÂ training and courses locations for those interested. ÂÂ exhibitions and arts Families with young children, adults ÂÂ community based cultural activities and older people can also find the events and programs they like at ÂÂ events and organisations Ady Endre House of Culture, at Youth Centre, at Karinthy Frigyes House of Culture, at House of Community of Lóverseny tér, at Megyer Club, at Citizens Center and at Neogrády László Local History Collection. The aim of organizing exhibitions, dance houses, courses, clubs and contests is to meet cultural demands and to provide meaningful opportunities for spending free time for the citizens of Újpest. Újpest Theatre operates by presenting guest performances: as it has no crew of its own, but besides hosting theatre activity our institution tries to stage two of its own plays per year. Drama, comedy and musicals also feature among the performances. ÂÂ Újpesti Kulturális Központ

V. district

Name: Aranytíz Cultural Centre

address: H-1051 Budapest, Arany János utca 10. | phone: +3613543400 | web: www.aranytiz.hu | contact: KOVÁCS Veronika | mail: aranytiz@aranytiz.hu | The cultural centre is the cultural institution of the Municipality of District V, operating on a commercial basis. The six-storey building

is a mansion with an inner courtyard, built in 1880 in eclectic style with neo-renaissance details. In 2002, the local municipality restored it investing more than one billion forints. The goal was for the cultural centre to become the central institution for the cultural life of the district. A dance and fine arts hall, a community room, a multi-purpose auditorium, an exhibition hall and a cafe have been developed within the 4000 square meters of the reconstructed building. We are an open-access institution, accessible from the cellar to the attic. The sound-proof and -insulated halls are interconnectable depending on the nature and magnitude of the particular occasion. Engineers and interior architects working on the renovation of the building have been professionally recognised for their achievements. The stimulation of civil cultural life is one of our main tasks, hence ÂÂ training, courses we provide room for meetings of ÂÂ exhibitions and arts ÂÂ community based cultural organizations and clubs functioning activities in the district, in the city or ÂÂ events and organizations internationally. We embrace small clubs with 5-10 participants and also grander events, including presentations and choir rehearsals with 70-80 participants. We have four exhibition halls with one permanent exhibition and temporary ones in the remaining galleries. The repertoire of the modern, equipped stage – named after the well-known actress, Klári Tolnay – presents guest and foreignlanguage performances in addition to our own productions. Seven dance halls await our visitors and lovers of dance and physical activities. In the life of the institute, Hungarian folk culture plays a significant role; its Hungarian Dance House has a 39 year-old history. That is the oldest, continuously operating dance house of the 41-year-old dance house movement of Hungary. Our institute organized the first public folk dance course of Hungary in 1991, showcasing dances from the different areas of the Carpathian Basin. On weekday evenings we still teach Hungarian folk dance in courses. In the daytime we let out our vacant spaces for conferences, training, rehearsals, press conferences and for many other events. Being in the heart of the city centre, our location is ideal. Our equipment also matches up to every requirement. Aranytíz Centre is an elegant venue free from the conventions of hotels

and ostentation, with colleagues who do not know the concept of “impossible” and yet remain able to smile. Széphárom Community Centre – as a partner institution of Aranytíz and as a public space – also invites visitors with an inclusive approach towards contemporary fine and performing arts. ÂÂ Aranytíz Kultúrház

VI. district Name: Eötvös10 Community and Cultural Space

The Eötvös10 Community and Cultural Space community and cultural institute, which was built in 2009, is located in the centre of Budapest. In the 5-floor building there are different kinds of rooms and halls: a theater hall, a small concert hall, an exhibition hall, conference rooms and a big terrace. We have a coffee room as well with catering services in case of demand. Our slogan is: Make culture available for the whole family. We organize family and children programmes with lots of music, ÂÂ knowledge dissemination folk dance and play activities and ÂÂ training and courses games. Also our prices are quite ÂÂ exhibitions and arts ÂÂ community based cultural favourable: cheap entrance fees, activities discount prices to local citizens, ÂÂ events and organisations free admission to the senior citizens. Our programme structure is based on different categories: children’s programmes, educational programmes, music concerts and workshops, dance programmes, performances, exhibitions and courses. We organize outdoor events as well: the traditional Festival has an important role in the life of this district. We took part in the European Mobilitiy Week some years ago as well. ÂÂ Eötvös10 Közösségi és Kulturális Színtér

VII. discrict Name: ErőMűvház Non-profit Cultural Ltd.

Our professonal team call our institution, which is situated at the heart of Józsefváros district, the “island of culture and arts”. We feel it is a very telling metaphor as anyone visiting us will find a pleasant milieu and a wide repertoire of activites and programs to choose from. Our team made a commitment at the September re-opening of the institution in 2013 that we would do our best to create opportunities for the cultural enrichment of local inhabitants. A lot of our guests feedback has reinforced our intention to keep up the required standards and further explore our visitor’s needs. High quality arts exhibitions are offered by nationally recognized contemporary artists. The local Free University (a series of lectures and talks) hosts events with the best practitioners and experts in relevant fields. The same principle applies to the Music Club. You can rest assured that there is something for everyone to come, explore, learn, and enjoy! Our outdoor festivals and a variety of events await you too! Visit us, you are more than welcome! ÂÂ Józsefvárosi Galéria és Rendezvényközpont

IX. discrict

Name: Ferencváros Cultural Centre

address: H-1096 Budapest, Haller utca 27. | phone: +3612161300 | web: www.fmkportal.hu | contact: TÓTH Betty director | mail: info@fmkportal.hu | Our cultural concept puts emphasis on both valuing the local traditions and traditional cultural events and on creating new traditions. Heritage must be kept alive but it must also be transformed in response to the needs of present day communities. We are committed to strengthening the local identity of residents through organizing events which the local community really values, such as the annual New Year’s Concert, The Day of Hungarian Culture, the Budapest Spring Festival, the József Attila Poetry Festival, the “Welcome, Spring” -festival, the Rose Festival, the Ferenc Square Children’s Summer or the series entitled Musical Evenings, and The Pavements for Play in the József Attila housing estate, just to name a few from the approx. 1500 programs a year. The International Music Day or the International Day for Older People function in our locality as days of real community celebration. We take seriously both the youth and the Senior citizen policies of the district. Our aim is to offer a wide variety of colourful activities and programs accessible to all age groups living here, beyond serving them with a unique local Ferencváros touch. ÂÂ Ferencvárosi Művelődési Központ

X. district

Name: Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Kőbánya Cultural Centre

The cultural centre of Kőbánya (10th) district began its operation from 1 January 2011, with the integration of several institutes: Kőrösi (formerly known as the Pataky Cultural Centre), KÖSZI (former Children and Youth Community Centre of Kőbánya), the KÖSZI Swimming School, the Local History Collection and Exhibition of

Kőbánya, the Újhegy Community Centre, ÂÂ informational activities the Balatonalmádi Holiday Resort, ÂÂ knowledge dissemination the Forest School of Balatonlelle and ÂÂ training and courses ÂÂ exhibitions and arts the Arló Camps in Bükk. In addition to ÂÂ community based cultural events like the Cseh Tamás Day, the Day activities of Poetry, Day of Family Healthcare, the ÂÂ events and organizations Fish picnic on 1st of May, the Children’s ÂÂ camp Day in Újhegy, the St. László Days, the ÂÂ international projects Kőbánya Blues Festival, the Vegetarian ÂÂ other Festival, the Tale Festival, the Days of Cultural Heritage and Advent in Kőbánya, our institute provides quality cultural entertainment, choir concerts, family theatre plays and music concerts, as well as the performances of popular stars. We provide day nursery and elementary school children with our Hetedhét- and Hétszínvirág Season Tickets. Our occasional tickets are also popular with those with a large family and with parents with toddlers. Our Nostalgic Theatre Season Ticket is also a sell-out. Visitors are able to meet the artists at the exhibition-openings at a monthly gathering in the Kőrösi Gallery and the Kő-Café Gallery. The Local History Collection and Exhibiton of Kőbánya offers museum education programmes and lectures to the local citizens. We provide athletic-, health promoting-, craftsman courses and creative workhops for adults, children and toddlers in four of our institutes: Kőrösi, KÖSZI, KÖSZI Swimming School, Újhegy Community Centre. We are a popular conference location, thanks to our professional theatre equipment, dance hall, and the local catering service. Our lecture rooms are convenient for congresses, conferences, and educational courses. Our intention is to send a message to the citizens of Budapest by using the language of culture: It is a beautiful experience to visit Kőbánya! ÂÂ Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Kőbányai Kulturális Központ

XI. district

Name: Újbuda Cultural Institute

The Municipality of Újbuda-district founded the Újbuda Cultural Institute on the 1st of July, 2011 to integrate the district’s cultural

institutions, galleries and historical collections into one, central organization, which helps to plan, promote and hold cultural events in the district for a wider audience, to meet modern expectations. The Újbuda Cultural Institute’s mission is to provide people interested in culture and social connections with cultural content and services in diverse genres, in various locations (be it topographically, historically or socio-culturally differing locations) in the biggest district of Budapest. We currently operate in 13 locations, including community houses, galleries, local historical collections, a library and a senior’s club. Our events are diverse and colourful, and we always maintain a high standard. We provide traditional learning opportunities and produce artistic productions that merit the attention of the capital’s ÂÂ knowledge dissemination whole population. We have on-going ÂÂ training and courses ÂÂ exhibitions and arts courses and monthly events, including ÂÂ community based cultural classical, musical, theatrical and activities dance performances, exhibitions, and ÂÂ events and organizations interviews with prominent public figures. We organize numerous local outings (for example: Őrmező Festival, Albertfalva Days, Mid-Summer Night in Gazdagrét) and we participate in bigger events with many programs, family activities and artistic productions for audiences of all ages. We also publish a free bi-monthly magazine – KULTI Magazine –, which not only informs readers about the cultural institution’s events and programs, but also includes information on the eleventh districts’ multi-layered cultural life. Our institutions are: • Community House of Albertfalva • Csontváry House of Art and Gallery • Etele Local Historical Collection • Local Historical Collection and School Museum of Albertfalva • Community House of Gazdagrét • Karinthy Parlour • Kelen House of Civil Communities • Kelenvölgy Community House • Kelenvölgy Library • KULTI Parlour

• Community House of Őrmező • Creative House ÂÂ Újbudai Kulturális Intézet

Name: Fővárosi Cultural Centre

| address: H-1027 Budapest, Fehérvári út 47. | mail: fmh@fmhnet.hu

The sixty year – old cultural centre is one of the most frequented cultural institutions of Budapest, and since 2012 has been welcoming its guests in a brand new building. Among other activities we organize folklore programs, for example the Csobán Dance-house, which is a special dance event with Csango folk music. Our most popular program is the children’s dance-house with the world-famous Muzsikás Band, where families can sing and dance together. Greenfields Irish music and dance club is organized weekly. We have a new dance event series in our centre. Those interested can gain insights into special dance types of different nations once a month. We also offer historical-renaissance dance events, where our guests can get familiar with the dances of the 15th-17th century. ÂÂ Fővárosi Művelődési Ház

Name: Budapest Cultural Centre

Established in 1979 by the Council of the City of Budapest, the Budapest Cultural Centre (BCC) is the professional service institution for community and cultural organisations, civil organizations and communities in the capital, yet its services are offered to the widest public. The institution employs full-time cultural managers who organise different programmes and events in a 3000 square meter building. In 2012 the institution was the first one that received the Cultural Quality Award which is the highest recognition in our sector and is awarded to one institution only per year.

Adult Education To date, the institution offers up to 20 types of courses for adults. We deliver courses on various topics to professionals working in the cultural sector as well as to local residents. The institution cooperates with adult education organisations, a university and NGOs by developing and launching various joint training programmes. The institution ensures counselling and guidance for young people and adults to familiarize them with the concept of lifelong learning and to facilitate easier access to such learning opportunities. Youth work The BCC initiates programmes which foster youngsters in community work and volunteering. We cooperate with several schools and host students between the ages of 15-18 to fulfil their compulsory 50 hour community work. Amateur art displays and programmes The BCC hosts and organizes a wide range of art programmes including lectures, workshops and competitions in amateur photography, painting and creative arts. In our gallery a revolving art exhibition is displayed every third week, featuring various amateur artists.The institution offers a series of lectures on various topics including literature, music, theatre, art and socio-cultural history. The BCC hosts four non-professional art groups. Information service The BCC collects, processes and publishes cultural information to professionals as well as information on the arts, community and cultural activities to the public. In addition, on the BCC homepage our institution incorporates several websites on various subjects. Intenational project work Since 2001 the institution has joined 17 EU funded projects. Most of the projects were about adult education paying a special attention to older people’s learning and engagement as well as to inter-generational cooperation and volunteering. Upon the success of the projects and the good experiences of the last years we are open to further international co-operation in the future.

ÂÂ Budapesti Művelődési Központ

XII. district Name: MOM Cultural Centre Non-profit Ltd. | address: H-1124 Budapest, Csörsz u. 18. | web: www.momkult.hu | phone: +3613199854 | mail: info@momkult.hu

The 12th District Council was driven by a desire to create a cultural facility that is able to serve 21st century needs. The centre is equipped with adequate technology suited to that purpose. The completely renovated and renewed facility still serves the cultural strategy of guaranteeing the rights of local citizens: for access to quality culture, ensuring conditions for safeguarding of Hungarian culture and folk traditions, enhancing cultural participation and cultural expression individually or in communal forms, motivating creativity and learning, offering meaningful leisure time pursuits. The MOM Cultural Centre interpretes culture broadly, sees it as a fundamental resource, and it regards cultural traditions as worthy of protection. (Re)evaluation is based on the notion of a relevance to the present-day that may generate creative innovations. A rich variety of activities and cultural programming are offered to visitors from all age groups, such as theatrical, classical and popular musical and dance performances, concerts, films, educational programs and training forms, as well as sporting activities. The theatre space can be transformed to host suit balls and big events, conferences, and exhibitions. The facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art audio-visual system. ÂÂ MOM Kulturális Központ Nonprofit Kft.

Name: Virányos Community Centre

| address: H-1125 Budapest, Szarvas Gábor út 8/c. | web: www.viranyos.hu | phone: +3612008713 | mail: viranyosikh@gmail.com

The Virányos Cultural Centre is located in a peaceful part of Budapest, called Zugliget, a pleasant suburban area of old villas and green gardens. The best way to approach it is by bus nr. 156 (departure from Széll Kálmán square) to the terminal or by bus nr. 155 to the Fészek Street stop. The three–floor building offers spaces suited for different kinds of activities. The upper 100 m2

air-conditioned space in the attic can be used for concerts, dance parties and bigger social events. On the mid-floor visitors will find a pleasant club environment for 40, 20 and 8 persons, a learning space and a bar. Downstairs, fitness services offered by the Happy Gym Studion are available for everybody. Our motto is: Give space to culture! ÂÂ Virányosi Közösségi Ház

XIII. district

Name: 13th District Public Service Ltd. KULT13 Division

The Cultural Division’s creed is to transmit cultural values on 5 cultural platforms and several outdoor locations in the 13th district. One of our priorities is to attend to Hungarian and other cultures and traditions and make them appreciated. The main goal of our company is to meet the needs of all age groups, provide highstandard programs, events to all who want to spend leisure time meaningfully. We offer exhibitions, ÂÂ informational activities concerts, theatrical performances, ÂÂ training, courses a playhouse, children’s and family ÂÂ exhibitions and arts programs, courses, balls, festive and ÂÂ community based cultural artistic events, programs for the activities senior citizens, and conferences. ÂÂ events and organizations One of our primary aims is to ÂÂ international projects respond to the needs of the local population, to provide for educational, social, civil non- and forprofit organisations and institutions within the district with programmes and services. We look forward to you visiting us! Our platforms: AJAMK Cultural Center We welcome visitors: • who want to relax, • who want to spend leisure time,

• who want to have fun, • who want to have wonderful experiences and are interested in cultural activities.

We host concerts, theatrical performances, dance courses, exhibitions, conferences, senior programs, balls, and festive and artistic events.

• Theatrical courses, also for retired pensioners, • partner dancing, hip-hop streetdance, salsa-hip-hop, ballet, belly dance,

• yoga for all classes, children gymnastics and fitness, baby

gymnastics, baby-mother gymnastics, conditional gymnastics for women, rhythmical gymnastics • children theatre, cartoon movies, dance houses and music course for children • arts courses, pottery courses for all ages, drawing and painting (also pastell), sewing, enameling, basketwork. Gallery of local history is also located in AJAMK. The gallery has been operating since 1985. It collects and presents local historical documents and artifacts of modern times and our days. On our permanent exhibition life-like home interiors, period photos and objects illustrate the history of the district. It offers: • research service • museum pedagogy • location history club • sale of publications AGYIH Cultural Center for children and young people There are young people who want to spend leisure time meaningfully, but do not know where; there are those who already know what they want to do, but do not know where to find an opportunity for this; also, there are people who know what to do and where. These people are our guests. We recommend our programs to all those who want to spend time in a cultured space, a beautiful and safe environment and develop useful movement and manual skills.

It offers: • different dance styles learned in little groups by dance teachers (Hungarian folk dance, acrobatic rock and roll, funky jazz and hip-hop, musical dance), • baby music school, baby playing school, family Sundays, • drama pedagogy for youngsters, music evenings where young people can perform with their music bands, • playing room for children every day where the families, parents, grandparents and children can play, interact and excercise together, or for organizing birthday parties. ÚKG Gallery In our busy world, we do not spend enough time on the arts. The gallery is the best place for those who are interested in art, paintings and sculptures. The gallery is a home for artists of the 13th district. The institution has long been closely tied to the district and its population, however, over the years it has become more popular not only in the district, but also across the capital city. The gallery has a cosy café with pleasant atmosphere where our guests can enjoy their daily coffee with friends or alone. It offers: • artists of the district have exhibitions that change every month • besides the art exhibitions, ambitious literature programmes are organised • in the café people can read daily papers and cultural periodicals in a relaxed atmosphere. RaM Radnóti Miklós Cultural Centre The cultural centre is a nearly 10 thousand square meter building in the shape of flower petals, which includes: • RaM Colosseum, a multicultural theatre that has hydraulic staging and modern sound and light system • Vakvarjú Restaurant • Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library with thousands of books, CDs • Retired Pensioners Club • Hungarian Rockstars Hall of Fame with a unique collection • a nearly 7 thousand square meter Underground garage • The RaM is home to dancing, music, gastronomy, cultural activities, and to our local and national feasts!

Világcsücsök Community Space A place where you are welcome alone, with your friends, your organisation, your classmates, your parents, or your relatives. We offer leisure time programmes for young people. You can read books, play games, talk, sit about, chill out, or just wander around here. And you can choose from a lot of programs, drink a cup of tea, nibble cake, as you like. We have dance courses, like salsa and martial arts classes like kungfu. You can try our language clubs, where you can meet up with Hungarians and foreigners alike. We are open to offering space to communities interested in arts, philosophy, psychology, spirituality, cultures. ÂÂ XIII. Kerületi Közszolgáltató Zrt. Kult13 Divízió

XIV. district Name: Zugló Cultural Non-profit Ltd.

Zugló is the 14th district of Budapest, a relatively sizeable district with a lot of green space around. Here the local cultural programming takes place in a small venue, hence emphasising supporting local network of communities in our concept; efforts are constantly made to build and develop communities through various cultural activities. The cultural centre named CSEREPESHÁZ is located close to Örs Vezér square and at the heart of Füredi residential area in a former private apartment house. Our main offerings include children’s and youth programs (Dance-house, play house, theme clubs, dramatic and small-scale theatrical performances). The “Smooth Jazz Club” has been thriving since its start 6 years ago. GALLERY LIGET (address: H-1145 Budapest, Ajtósi Dürer sor 5.) in spite of being a rather small and independent gallery, Gallery Liget has gained international recognition for the quality of its presentations in the field of contemporary visual art over the 30 years of its existence. It serves as a partner institution in the formal training of university students.

VILLA LIPTÁK (address: H-1146 ÂÂ informational activities Budapest, Hermina út 3.) is a cultural ÂÂ knowledge dissemination space mainly for community meetings ÂÂ exhibitions and arts and events certainly for those who ÂÂ community based cultural activities are interrested in local history. ÂÂ events and organisations The nationally well-known private ÂÂ other children’s folk dance school organizes its training here as well. The “Music Treasure in Music Castle-series”, a programme of interactive music education, has been developed for children and their families with great popular and professional success. Because in the vicinity there are several organizations for blind and visually impaired people, a strong partnership has evolved over the years to serve mutual benefits. ZUGLÓ CIVIL HOUSE (address: H-1144 Budapest, Csertő park 12.) is a recent acqusition in the Füredi Residential area operating mainly as a centre for civic organizations and ethnic self-governments. ZUGLÓ YOUTH CENTRE (address: H-1145 Budapest, Uzsoki utca 57.) is a tiny public space with 60 seats and a small stage in the attic of a famous cultural venue of Budapest. The Zugló cultural facilities are able to serve a wide variety of thematic fields and cultural activites apart from the timetabled offerings. A rich diversity of communities is served here –, literature promotion, school initiatives, art and crafts events, job fairs, job counselling services, etc. are also part of the offerings.

ÂÂ Zuglói Cserepes Kulturális Non-profit Kft.

XV. district Name: Csokonai Cultural Centre

The aim of the cultural centre is to satisfy the cultural demands of citizens living in the 15th district of Budapest (including three different areas: a housing estate of 40,000 residents and two suburban areas). Our main goal is to strengthen localism and civil society. The Museum of Local History has a rich collection of

historical records from our district ÂÂ informational activities and displays contemporary art as ÂÂ knowledge dissemination well. Viktor Madarász’s legacy, one of ÂÂ training and courses our greatest national artists of the ÂÂ exhibitions and arts 19th century, is also preserved in the ÂÂ community based cultural activities museum. Csokonai being one of the ÂÂ events and organizations best-known Hungarian institutes for IT education has provided thousands of people with IT training courses since the 1980s. Tavasz Ladies Choir, which was formed more than 60 years ago, is well-known all over Europe. Szilas Folk Dance Ensemble performing the traditional folk dances of the Carpathian Basin is among the ten greatest Hungarian dance troupes. Csokonai Cultural Centre has been organizing Rákospalota Short Film Festival (RÖFI) since 2010. This initiative was launched because short films produced in Hungary struggle to reach an audience. Consequently, RÖFI has become a new platform for releasing Hungarian short films. Thanks to a successful first year, the festival has been held yearly ever since. Its profile was further developed by posting a tender/ competition in 2011 with the purpose of releasing at least two new productions made by Csokonai which are to open the festival every year. The subsidy is provided by the local government of the 15th district and the members of the jury are famous representatives of the Hungarian film industry. Since 2011 twelve films have been produced, some of them have been shown in international film festivals and some have gained awards. In addition to continuing our tradition, we have two important short-term aims: firstly, to ensure that Hungarian short films can regularly be shown on public service television, secondly to build international relationships with festivals of a similar profile. Our longer-term aim is to establish a non-profit culture distribution structure cooperating with other community centres to distribute short films to every corner of Hungary and maintain the public screening of a film as social experience alongside online homeviewing. ÂÂ Csokonai Művelődési Központ

XVI. district Name: Corvin Cultural Centre

address: H-1165 Budapest, Hunyadvár u. 43/b | web: www.kulturliget.hu | contact: MAKAI Dóra | phone: +3614013060 | mail: makai.dora@kulturliget.hu

This cultural centre is located in one of the greenest districts of Budapest – the 16th district. We call it the “garden-city” because here you can live a calm and happy life with children playing on the street or going on trips into the forest at the weekend, but it’s still within the capital. Corvin Cultural Centre’s activities ÂÂ informational activities are mainly for the local inhabitants, ÂÂ knowledge dissemination giving them venues for practicing ÂÂ exhibitions and arts and enjoying arts, sports, and getting ÂÂ community based cultural activities together. Besides these activities the Â Â events and organizations institution often organizes events ÂÂ international projects which have national significance. Festivals and national holidays attract a wider audience and get a great deal of media attention. Culture, arts (theater, music, fine arts), youth programs, community events (courses, clubs, national feasts, festivals) are held almost every day of the week. Corvin Cultural Centre has a huge theater hall with 500 seats, proper staging for scenarized performances and for conferences as well. There are 8 rooms for courses and clubs, 3 different venues for exhibitions and a salon for smaller performances, concerts. The building is located in the middle of a beautiful park; a broad track leads directly from the suburban railway stop. The environment is favourable for families, youngsters and elders alike. It has a special, suburban atmosphere, although it is only 20 minutes from the city center. The park has several facilities like a swimming pool, an elementary and secondary school, a college and a medical center. We are proud of our international events: we host the International Danube Carnival every summer and organize a folk dance competition with several international dance companies. The district has a significant number of Vietnamese immigrants, thus once a year we celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Recently, we had two international exhibitions: “Vivarelli” and “Sunny Tuscany” organized with an Italian partner. Several children talent festivals as well as courses for classical musicians take place in Corvin Cultural Centre. ÂÂ Corvin Művelődési Ház

XVII. district Name: Vigyázó Sándor Cultural Centre

The Rákosmente Area is the 17th district of Budapest, in fact the largest district where 80 thousand people live in a friendly green suburb. The District Council operates 6 community cultural centres with forty professional employees. The cultural institutions are dedicated to serving local people and meeting their cultural needs and traditions. The Vigyázó Sándor Cultural Centre is situated in the heart of the district, it serves as a venue for theatre, dance, music, jazz performances and bigger community events. The capacity of the theatre is 400 seats. Dance groups find rehearsal space here and in a regular week approximately 40-50 cultural groups are provided with the facilities and professional guidance. The centre is famous for its arts groups especially in the field of music and visual arts featuring a popular jazz scene and stage performances of an amateur dramatics group. In order to enhance adult learning a counselling service and training courses are offered. The centre also provides a public internet access point and tries to supply relevant local public information services to the citizens. Each month a new art exhibition is ÂÂ informational activities held for the purpose of exploring what ÂÂ knowledge dissemination contemporary artists’ works can give ÂÂ training and courses ÂÂ exhibitions and arts to the public. This centre is the one ÂÂ community based cultural responsible for the district’s outdoor activities festivities and events that usually ÂÂ events and organizations attract several thousand visitors. ÂÂ international projects The other 5 local cultural centres ÂÂ other

provide public spaces for community gatherings supporting selforganized civic life. Local history documents and exhibits are collected and cultivated within them. Opening hours are flexible to needs at weekends, but on workdays they are open to visitors from morning till night. Exchange projects between cultural groups are welcome. ÂÂ Vigyázó Sándor Művelődési Ház

XVIII. district

Name: Pestszentimre Community Centre

address: H-1188 Budapest, Vasút utca 48. | web: www.pikhaz.hu | phone: +3612945971 | mail: pikhaz@pikhaz.hu |

The Community Centre is located at the South-East entry-point of Budapest, at the junction of Nemes and Nagykőrösi street, where the traffic is heavy but it makes it easily accessible. Covering mainly the Pestszentlőrinc and Pestszentimre parts of Budapest, the centre started to operate in 1988 to achieve the goal of ensuring local cultural provision to the district’s 20 thousand citizens. The community centre is open for the residents living in the wider agglomeration as well. The local population is far from being affluent, experiencing a lot of social problems and unemployment. Providing access to services, developing cultural opportunities is a must in our philosophy, especially as the area is at least one hour distance from the center of Budapest. The institution has always put an emphasis on collaborating with partner organisations. Partnerships have been built with local schools and kindergartens, sporting communities, elderly centers and nursing homes, the local branches of the Pensioners’ Association, The Pestszentimre History Society, the Stamp Collector Society, the Civil Guard Association, and the Association of Large Families. Valuing and cultivating locality is a common denominator that binds together these actors in the interests of developing local culture and community life. Childen of 3-6 and 6-14 age groups are especially targeted as we provide them with a lot of activites tailored to their needs (modern dance-based activities, ballet, folk dance, social dance, kung-fu, crafts workshops are widely appreciated). Dramatic and theatrical

performances are also brought to them. The area is ideally suited to outdoor events as well. Fostering adult learning and offering educational programmes is important and relevant here. Digital competencies, IT skills, driving skills require constant improvement, therefore training courses are offered to those interested in order to assist them in career development. Promotion ofhealth activities is a priority area as well. (Aerobics, yoga, medical recreational exercises and fitness services are available to visitors). The Centre staff tries to keep up high quality entertainment or adult guests. (Balls, dance parties, musical performances, etc.). For the 60+ groups in collaboration with the Retired Pensioners’ club members Hungarian song evenings are organized every first Friday of the month. The services developed for helping citizens include legal counselling, photocopying, IT support, information, goods fairs: all of them are either free or requiring only a small fee. ÂÂ Pestszentimrei Közösségi ház

Name: Kondor Béla Community Centre

| address: H-1181 Budapest, Kondor Béla sétány 8. | web: www.kondorkh.hu | phone: +3612916564 | mail: kondorkh@kondorkh.hu

ÂÂ Kondor Béla Köszösségi Ház

XIX. district

The institution was established in 1923 as a result of joint efforts of the local worker community and the residents of the area. The primary goal of creating a public space for cultural enrichment of the neighbourhood has been satisfactorily achieved over the past decades. Naturally a period of 91 years didn’t pass without

renovation processes. Four times ÂÂ informational activities reconstructions were undertaken, ÂÂ knowledge dissemination the last one being in 2008. Having ÂÂ training and courses received government funding the ÂÂ exhibitions and arts present state of the facility allows ÂÂ community based cultural activities the institution to offer colourful ÂÂ events and organizations cultural programmes. The staff is ÂÂ international projects professionally very committed to find ÂÂ other proper answers and cultural solutions to the ever flexible character of social change. A successful bid in 2009 funded by the EU has put the institution on a new track of lifelong learning and adult learning opportunities have been created as a consequence, now education runs through all aspects of a year-round programme. The traditional pillar of the offerings has been kept, namely fostering community cultural development and building communities, producing innovative means of leisure time entertainment, helping people to become informed citizens and cultivating local cultural traditions. Efforts have been made to increase cooperation with the formal education system, effectively targeting the young and contributing to the education of the next generation of art lovers. The whole philosophy of the institution revolves around the theme of building ongoing interactive relations with the local communities. Through getting them engaged there is hope we can contribute to the goals of creating a socially inclusive society and reducing sociocultural inequalities. As a result of exploring innovative methods in our activities, several model programmes have gained professional recognition. Firstly a complex drug-prevention programme was developed in 1997 (Say NO to Drugs!) that generated further networks and events, such as annual national meetings and conferences and raised considerable social awareness. The “Baby Project” was developed in 2012 and became a “good practice” followed and adapted by other institutions interested in addressing family cultural issues in early childhood. We promote forms of cultural activities and the development of skills of young children. The success of the local and national festivals organized by the institution was the result of the above priority. From time to time our supporters have given us positive feedback. In recent years the institution has become a player in

organizing Modern Dance Festival of Budapest, The Budapest Senior Festival, The Kispest Kinder Egg Festival beyond creating a lot of workshops for arts groups and participants taking part in talents shows and festivals. Our professional team is very committed and ÂÂ Kispesti Munkásotthon

Name: Wekerle Cultural Centre and LIbrary

experienced to figure out and satisfy the needs of our visitors. The community centre and library has been open for 35 years in the heritage protected greenbelt Wekerle site in Kispest district The predecessor to the institution was the first pioneer house of the country. Its main target audience consists of families with little children, pre-school and primary school students, but in addition there are several courses and clubs for adults. The charm of WCCL lies in the family spirit and in the numerous children’s programmes. At weekends mainly puppet shows, dance clubs, handicraft, green programmes and special events are offered for families. On weekdays there are several development programmes for babies, pre-school and primary school workgroups, courses for adults and clubs. A pottery workshop is held as well. The centre places a strong emphasis on environmental awareness. Green Saturdays have been organized every quarter since 2009. Several green competitions are held for children. In 2011 a highly successful “Adopt a Tree” program was developed, which has since been taken over by the municipality. “DIY” courses are organized on a regular basis (cheese making and soap making classes). During the summer time the building rings with the busy noises of special ÂÂ knowledge dissemination ÂÂ training and courses camps. A library belonging to the institution ÂÂ exhibitions and arts ÂÂ community based cultural is in the centre of Wekerle estate, on activities Kós Károly Square with 7000 volumes. ÂÂ events and organisations The collection consists of mainly ÂÂ camp children’s and youth books as well ÂÂ other as books on bringing up children and

numerous volumes of classical literature, set-books and reading for pleasure. Thanks to the library development (funded by the EU) the institution has a bilingual homepage. The public bookshelf called “Leave a book – Take a book” next to the library is rather popular. The main building in Petur Street has been renovated from EU finance, thus a modern human scale institution accessible to people with reduced mobility welcomes visitors with a family atmosphere. ÂÂ Wekerlei Kultúrház és Könyvtár

XX. district

Name: Csili Cultural Centre

Located in the South Budapest area, Csili Cultural Centre celebrated its 95th anniversary in 2013 and since its beginnings it has never failed to attract young and old audiences. Its popularity is still growing as the cultural facility has the capacity to provide more than fifty leisure time activities and entertainment in its flexible spaces (20 different size rooms). It hosts 28 arts groups, clubs and study groups. Among the arts groups the most well-known ones are the City Choir, the Stella Music Studio and the Folk Song Circle that has even been awarded with the national prestigious “Golden Peacock” award. The members of the Visual Arts Club frequently exhibit their works of art created in the ateliers and at the summer workshops. The Local History Club has a community focus providing insights into the locality’s character and history. A wide range of creative activities can be pursued in several fields, such as patchwork (The Club of Patchwork Enthusiasts of Erzsébet), glass work (The Magic Glass Workshop), textile art, ÂÂ informational activities silk painting (Csilitext Club), icon ÂÂ training and courses painting (Icon painters), handicrafts ÂÂ exhibitions and arts (Golden Hands, Fairy Fingers). Stamp ÂÂ community based cultural activities collectors have succeeded in building Â Â events and organizationsr up a very active community as well. The

Centre has long established the tradition of creating educational opportunities and popular courses have been developed in the areas of health promotion, medical exercise and yoga. Children from a very early age can take part in leisure time activities, and they are also inspired through jazz-ballet, dance-focused education workshops, and summer camps. Among the big cultural series of events some outstanding and memorable ones are visited most: The annual cultural festival titled “Erzsébet Days”, the Biennial of Contemporary Self-Portrait, the Cultural Show of Senior Citizens or the Encounter with Folk Music–event can be mentioned as well as the latest exhibitions, concerts and theatre performances. The Centre undertakes the full-scale organization of small and bigger events at the request of families, communities or companies. If they prefer an outdoor party, in the covered courtyard they will find an open air oven at their disposal. In the library a very friendly environment has been created in order to promote reading from a very early age. Ourstaff firmly believes in contributing to creating more and more opportunities for everyone to come, use and enjoy. ÂÂ Csili Művelődési Központ

XXI. district Name: XXI. District Csepel Council’s Nagy Imre General Cultural Centre

The cultural centre opened its gates in 1984 for the children and adult audience of the Csepel – district. The integrated operation of the nursery, kindergarten, primary school and the public library has provided for the population’s education, care, cultural, sports and leisure time needs from the beginning. The centre aims to provide the institutional framework for different ages, goals and content communities and seeks to contribute to its partners improving quality of life from birth to old age. The thirty year-old Centre is the only one in Hungary which carries the name of Imre Nagy. The essence of the integration is that

other individually operating education institutions: the nursery, kindergarten, school, art school and the public library serving the cultural needs of environment are treated as units in cooperation with one another and helping each other out professionally. Our institution’s goal is to help families with children of different ages to build a personalized education program consisting of development, high level cultural and free time activities that can be pursued in the same place. The centre treats families as units and tries to give answers to their problems locally in order to save time and influence the quality of their lives. In the institution there are cosy and well-equipped rooms, specialized classrooms, and multifunctional spaces which provide a healthy and aesthetic environment. Well trained professionals with a high sense of vocation are guarantees of high-level professional work. The public library with the events and professionals at a youth information centre helps with the education work and meets the cultural needs of local people (theater performances, concerts, clubs, presentatitons, courses, exhibitions of the centre’s gallery). The library with 34,000 volumes meets the ÂÂ XXI. Kerület Csepel Önkormányzata Nagy Imre Általános Művelődési Központ

XXII. district

Name: Klauzál Gábor Budafok-Tétény Cultural Centree

school’s and the public’s needs. “There culture grows…” The Klauzál House is a deservedly popular cultural institution of the district. Its programs include: • Pop concerts, • Theatrical performances, • Classical concerts, • Jazz concerts, • Operetta performances, • Podium and literary events,

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Hungarian folk song evenings, Sports programs, Photo and fine arts exhibitions, Fairs, Training courses, Clubs, Healthcare and lifestyle counselling sessions, Festivals.

The instiution is hosted by a building complex of more than seven thousand square meters. In addition to the large performance halls, the theatre has many smaller workshop halls, as well. Klauzál House also manages the recently opened, impressive Cziffra György Cultural Centre, the Cave House Museum in Veréb Street and the Holiday Camp in Balatonakali – at lake Balaton. In the Cziffra Centre the local history exhibition of the district can also be found. We welcome all visitors to our institution and to our events, programs and the recreation venues managed by the house. ÂÂ Klauzál Gábor Budafok-Tétényi Művelődési Központ

XXIII. district Name: Táncsics Mihály Cultural Centre

The community centre is located at Grassalkovich Street 122-124. in Budapest’s twenty-third district, called Soroksár. Other premises are the Music Pavilion on Heroes’ Square and the Community House for non-govermental organizations. It is not just the usual cultural and recreational activities that take place in the community centre, ÂÂ training and courses but locality centred and -German ÂÂ exhibitions and arts tradition-focused (kraut tradition) ÂÂ community based cultural activities programs create a distinguishing Â Â events and organisations feature for the House. Regular

activities like amateur art groups, community-meetings clubs, courses, fairs and lectures for public benefits also serve our guests. Some of our clubs are for groups safeguarding ethnic German traditions, amateur choirs, art groups. Entertainment programs and balls – which are Soroksár’s traditions – are held as well. The building is perfectly suitable for such purposes, because for decades it used to be a restaurant and balls were held there even before it became a community centre. Non-govermental organizations are very active in the district. There are groups for the retired, conservationists, localists and sport enthusiasts. New kinds of art classes and community activities have been organised in the last few years: art groups for children and adults, and creative workshops. These groups not only have earned a good reputation in the district but some of them have become well-known in Hungary or on international levels. The institution works together with all of its partner organizations to accomplish educational, social and cultural goals. ÂÂ Táncsics Mihály Művelődési Ház