A small jubilee
I've been here in Hungary for close to half a year, now, and this is my 50th blog entry. That is worth a small celebration.
evs · country_evs · aboutme_evsRiding barebacked
The Horseback Archers have to compete without a saddle until the second student grade. That makes learning to ride without a saddle an important part of the trainings.
culture_evs · people_evs · cultureshock_evsThe Beginning of the New Year
I might have not celebrated Christmas with my fellow volunteers but for New Year we met in Budapest.
fooddrink_evs · evs · culture_evs · aboutme_evs · cultureshock_evsHoliday of St. John
On December 27th the new wine of the year is blessed in Hungary - and this blessing celebrated afterwards in good company.
fooddrink_evs · country_evs · culture_evs · people_evsCelebrating Christmas abroad
A big part of the European Voluntary Service is getting to know the culture you're staying in. For this it is also important to stay for the big holidays you would usually spend with your family - at least in my eyes.
fooddrink_evs · evs · country_evs · culture_evs · people_evs · aboutme_evsMidwinter and other Endings of the Year
With the closing of the year and Christmas on the doorstep there are, of course, a few Christmas parties - and with the Horseback Archery people we even celebrate Midwinter.
fooddrink_evs · culture_evs · people_evs · aboutme_evs · cultureshock_evsChristmas market in Székesfehérvár
In the time before Christmas you can find Christmas markets in the Hungarian cities, too, with mulled wine and local specialities.
travelling_evs · fooddrink_evs · culture_evs · team_evsTraditional Handcrafting
One of the instructors for handcraft who came to us in the Camp during the summer offered to teach me a little of her knowledge.
evs · culture_evs · aboutme_evsEnd-of-the-year celebration
The team taking care of the horses was invited by its teamleader to a little thank-you-get-together.
fooddrink_evs · evs · team_evs · aboutme_evsBaranta!
The Hungarians have their own traditional Martial Art, consisting of a lot of different single disciplines.
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