“America’s Musical Journey” Documentary
The Embassy sponsored an exclusive film screening of a newly-released 3D documentary titled “America’s Musical Journey” in Budapest on April 9. Read More»
Creative Ideas and Excellent Organization – America Day in Kecskemét
As one of the three high schools annually awarded the opportunity to organize an America Day, Szentgyörgyi Albert High School in Kecskemét did an exceptionally great job on March 26, 2019! Public Affairs Counselor James Land, guest speaker of the U.S. Embassy Budapest, was impressed by the level of creativity and enthusiasm both by students ... Read More»
#FBI110 Trivia Winners
Did you get it right? Find out the correct answers to our #FBI110 Trivia questions. Questions and Answers What’s the FBI’s motto? Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity https://www.fbi.gov/history/seal-motto Name one US television show that talks about the FBI work overseas We received lots of great answers! Out of multiple correct examples, one show that talks about the FBI’s ... Read More»
Play With Us! #FBI110
Celebrating the 110th anniversary of the Federal Bureau of Investigation we invite you to an FBI trivia, where you may win an Escape Room experience with an FBI agent! Read More»
Ambassador Cornstein Visits CEU
Today, Central European University (CEU) President and Rector Michael Ignatieff welcomed Ambassador David B. Cornstein to the university. “I was pleased with the opportunity to visit CEU today and meet some of the very talented faculty and students. It’s an impressive academic institution and an asset to both Hungary and the United States. I support its continued operation ... Read More»
We Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month
Our own Chargé d’affaires David J. Kostelancik was inspired to join the celebration of #JazzAppreciationMonth! Gershwin, Bartók, and more were on the program. Read More»
Nicolle Rochelle Concert in Budapest
Remarks by the Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik at a Concert Featuring Nicolle Rochelle and the Hot Jazz Band Kassa Jazz Boat December 4, 2017 Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! Jó estét kívánok! This year, Szent Miklós has brought me my gift a day early – the chance to be here with all of you ... Read More»
Remarks at the opening of Alex Webb’s The Suffering of Light photographic exhibit
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik at the opening of Alex Webb’s The Suffering of Light photographic exhibit Műcsarnok, Budapest February 28, 2017 – as prepared for delivery – Deputy Mayor Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Director Szegő, Director of the Budapest Photo Festival Mucsy, Curator for this exhibit and the Festival Ms. Szarka, and of course, our ... Read More»
Remarks at a Jazz Concert in Commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the 1956 Revolution
During tonight’s concert, we celebrate those “barometers of freedom” – the Hungarian jazz musicians who played their music in 1956 in defiance of the Communist government. And we remember all of the Hungarians who suffered and those who died in the fight for democracy 60 years ago. Read More»
Remarks at the Opening of the Exhibit “Children of War” with Photography by David “Chim” Seymour
It is my great pleasure to join you tonight for the opening of this incredible exhibition of works by David “Chim” Seymour, who in his brief 45 years was an eye witness to some of the most historic moments and turbulent times of the past century. Read More»
Remarks at the Opening of an Exhibit of Associated Press Photographs in Commemoration of the 1956 Revolution in Hungary
The photographs on display in this exhibition offer a glimpse into the sacrifices made by Hungarians forced to leave behind everything they knew, to become refugees, to start life anew in a foreign land in the years immediately following the Revolution. Read More»
Opening remarks at the Final Teachers’ Workshop of the Visual World Foundation’s “Your Decision..” project
First, I strongly believe that when it comes to tolerance and inclusion, it all starts with education -- and education cannot start early enough. Read More»
Remarks on the occasion of the 3rd Annual Budapest 48 Hour Film Project Screening and Awards Ceremony
This is the third year in a row for the festival in Budapest, and it’s great to see how it brings together experienced and amateur filmmakers to tell stories inspired by their own experiences and their hometowns. I Read More»
Remarks at the 110th Anniversary of the Erecting of the George Washington Statue
Today, more than two hundred years after Washington’s death and 110 years since the placing of this statue, Washington’s ideal for America endures. Read More»
Remarks at the March of the Living Wagon Exhibition
As I look at this exhibition, it strikes me just how powerful it is that it is on a train car. You can actually feel the history – the terror and despair – in the physical object itself, in the wooden planks in the floor, the sliding doors, and the wheels on the track. The ... Read More»
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