Danube Day Celebration
22nd July, 2004
projects in Budapest
The Battle in Nándorfehérvár of 12-22nd July 1456, won by the allied Christian forces, is a particular historical memory not only for the countries alongside the Danube but also for their neighboring states. For six centuries this event has been commemorated through the ringing of bells at noon. On 6th August l457 Pope Calixtus III. had declared this victory a Holy Memory. Even in places of worship beyond Europe special tribute has been paid to one of the heroes of the victory, Saint John di Capistrano. The Danube Celebration aims to present our historical religious, cultural values whilst drawing attention to the importance of environmental protection today.
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22nd July 2004
| from 8 a.m. | Gathering on Squares 'Március 15.' and 'Eötvös' under the banners flag of Hunyadi and Saint Capistrano. |
| from 9.30 a.m. | Procession onto the river-bank opposite 'Vigadó' |
| We recall the procession of Hunyadi's and Capistrano's armies gathering for saving Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade). Participants are to attend the celebration: Durandal - Czech Republic, Flauros - Slovakia, Krakow Knights - Poland, Mathias Rex Society and other civil organizations and traditionalist troupes - from Hungary. | |
| from 10 a.m. | Festive commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony for the martyrs and victims of the battle, of shipmen and workers of the waters. |
| The representatives of the countries alongside the Danube: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Serbia-Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania, Moldavia and all the allied states having been involved in the battle: The Ambassador of the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Vatican, Italy, and the former enemy: Turkey. We pay tribute to those involved in the battle with flags. | |
| at noon | by ringing of bells, the crew of a medieval gun-boat "Corvinus naszád" - reconstructed in Tata - lays the wreaths and flowers on the river by celebrating shots. After the wreath-laying-ceremony, procession with flags to the 'Belvárosi Főplébánia' Church. |
| from 12.30 | Ecumenical service in the 'Belvárosi Főplébánia' Church. |
| The 'Belvárosi Főplébánia' is Budapest's oldest church. It is located on the Pest side of the Danube River near the Elizabeth Bridge at the 'Március 15' Square next to the ruins of a Roman age stone fortress right across from the international Ship Station. In 1541 the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire announced in this church that Pest, the city, became part of the Turkish Empire. The church was soon transformed into a Turkish mosque. The later restored church-building carries today architectural characteristics from the Roman, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque times. A special reminiscence from the Turkish times can be found inside the church: an original Muslim prayer booth with a Turkish inscription. | |
| from 7 p.m. | Festive toast in the church-garden |
| from 8 p.m. | "AVE MARIA" performed by Katalin Pitti and András Virágh Festival Concert in 'Belvárosi Főplébánia' Church |
Other accompanying programs
on 22nd-, 23rd-, 24th and 25th July
EXHIBITION
Hungarian Navigation
OPEN MARKET
Craftsmen's Open market, fish market, wine market
OLD MUSIC
performances and other spectacular shows - Kecskés Ensemble, Old Music of Buda Castle, Garabonciás Orchestra, wooden-leg-walkers, flag-holders
GASTRONOMY
Fish-soup cooking competition
CONCERT ON THE DANUBE-BANK
in the 'Budapest Belvárosi Főplébánia' Church on 22nd-,
23rd and 24th July
VERSENY
Horgász Verseny és Bemutató
DANUBE RIVER SHOWS
Ship-procession, water shows, shipping service
CRUISES
Tisza Tour, International Danube Cruise
CELEBRATION OF SETTLEMENTS WITHIN-, AND BEYOND THE BORDER
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We are supported by IVF International Visegrad Fund
