Published: 2023-07-16
Sátoraljaújhely, a town in northern Hungary, is hosting the exciting Déryné Festival from July 19 to 23. The festival offers over 70 programs, including classical and read-aloud theater performances, children's programs, folk dance performances, and the rock opera Stephen, the King.
KultCamp: Promoting Culture and Theater Education for Young People
For the first time, the festival will host KultCamp, a collaboration between the Déryné Program's KultUp project and the Rákóczi Association. KultCamp aims to promote culture alongside talent and theater education for young people. It will bring 450 secondary school students from all over the country to Sátoraljaújhely.
Diverse Range of Performances
Visitors to the festival can enjoy a wide variety of performances, including television productions on the big screen, puppet and reading theater for children, and dance performances. One of the highlights is the performances of the rock opera Stephen, the King, which offers a musical insight into the life of St. Stephen I, the state-founding Hungarian king.
Emphasis on Music
The organizers of the Déryné Festival are also putting a strong emphasis on music. The Csík Orchestra, the Budapest Jazz Orchestra, Kaláka, and the Bohemian Betyars are among the musical acts that will be performing at the Ungvár Wine Terrace.
Anticipated Attendance
The Déryné Festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors who will have the opportunity to participate in a range of cultural and artistic events. It promises to be a vibrant celebration of theater, music, and culture in Sátoraljaújhely.
Via MTI, featured photo via Facebook/Déryné Program
Questions & Answers
What is the Déryné Festival? The Déryné Festival is an event that takes place in Sátoraljaújhely, a town in northern Hungary, along the Slovak border. It offers more than seventy free programs, including classical and read-aloud theater performances, children's programs, folk dance performances, and the rock opera Stephen, the King.
When does the Déryné Festival take place? The Déryné Festival takes place between July 19 and 23.
What is the KultCamp? The KultCamp is a cooperation between the KultUp project of the Déryné Program and the Rákóczi Association. It brings 450 secondary school students from all over the country to Sátoraljaújhely in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county. The KultCamp aims to promote culture alongside talent and theater education for young people.
What kind of performances can visitors expect at the Déryné Festival? Visitors can expect a wide variety of performances at the Déryné Festival. There will be television productions on the big screen, puppet and reading theater for children, dance performances, and the famous rock opera Stephen, the King.
Which musical groups will be performing at the Ungvár Wine Terrace during the festival? Musical groups such as the Csík Orchestra, the Budapest Jazz Orchestra, Kaláka, and the Bohemian Betyars will be performing at the Ungvár Wine Terrace during the festival.
How many students have been reached by the KultUp project in just five months? The KultUp project has reached approximately 15,000 students in just five months since it was launched.
Who can participate in the KultCamp? Secondary school students from all over Hungary can participate in the KultCamp.
Where is Sátoraljaújhely located? Sátoraljaújhely is located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, in northern Hungary along the Slovak border.
