Week of Hungarian Culture opened in Bratislava

The Week of Hungarian Culture in Bratislava, called "More than a Neighbour", was opened with a concert by János Balázs and the Cziffra Festival Chamber Orchestra held in the Slovak Radio building's large concert hall on Monday (June 4). The festival will continue with a varied programme at several locations in the Slovak capital until Sunday (June 10). It will offer fine arts exhibitions, theatre performances for both children and adults, a fashion show, ballet, a literary symposium, sand painting, an economic business forum, a four-day gastronomic festival and a V4 (Visegrad Four - Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland) symposium. Hungarian Ambassador to Slovakia Tibor Pető said that Bratislava has become a host of Hungarian culture for the week. This year it is also being held during the Hungarian V4 Presidency. The festival brings a wide spectrum of culture, and a major part of its programme will take place at Hviezdoslavovo Square, where thousands of spectators can attend. The traditional event is co-organised by the Hungarian Cultural Institute in Bratislava, the Bratislava City hall, as well as other Hungarian and Slovak institutions.