What are the characteristics of Hungary?

Hungarians attach great importance to the concept of punctuality and hope that others will be punctual like them. If it is your first visit, it is polite to give the hostess flowers, and all appointments must be arranged in advance.

Garlic is regarded by Hungarians as a symbol of the safety of mother and child by placing a head of garlic next to the mother's bed.

Nickel Coin On New Year's Day, Hungarians give each other a gold-plated nickel coin among their friends. One side of the nickel is a dancing female angel, and the other side is engraved with the beautiful words "I wish you a happy new year."

Tipping:

In Hungary, generally speaking, tipping is a necessary expense. Tips are required in restaurants and taxis. Accounting for about 10% to 15% of the payment, the tip for the porter is about 20 forints.

Power supply specifications:

220 Volts, AC, 50 Hz

Plug type:

Round Pin Attachment Plug Without Earch Connection,

TV system: SECAM

Climate, clothing:

The summer season from June to August has a very mild climate, with the temperature around 27°C, while the winter is cold, especially January. Hungary has a continental climate, with little rain in summer and more rain in spring and autumn.

In winter, you should wear a heavy, warm-weather coat, while in summer, you can wear light clothing. In addition, you must always prepare a raincoat or rain gear during the spring and autumn rainy seasons.

June to August are most suitable for business travel. The best time to agree on a meeting during the day is 10:00 or 11:00, 2:00 or 3:00.

Office hours:

Government agencies: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30

Saturday 08:00 -13:00

Bank: Monday to Friday 09:00-13:00

Saturday 09:00- 11:00

Shop: Monday to Friday 10:00-18:00

Saturday 09:00-15 :00

Hungary - the pearl on the Danube River. Its extremely beautiful natural scenery and unique culture make it the tenth largest tourist country in the world and a prestigious tourist destination in Europe. However, for most Chinese people, Hungary is still unfamiliar. After November 1, Chinese tourists can finally officially travel to Hungary and experience the unique style of this Sino-European pearl.

Mood: There is nothing you are not used to in Hungary. Do you also have the syndrome of traveling abroad, the feeling of being afraid of unfamiliar places? But in Hungary, you don’t have to be like this at all. Hungarians are not only smart and talented , happy and romantic by nature, and extremely warm-hearted to others. Because this nomadic people who migrated from Asia have integrated multi-ethnic cultures and formed a warm and hospitable character.

Health care: Are you tired? Take a dip in the hot springs

Perhaps there is a "hot spring sea" underground in Hungary? It is no exaggeration to say that no matter where you go, you are likely to find a hot spring. So far, Hungary has developed about 1,300 hot springs. Among them, Lake Balaton is the largest warm-water lake in Central Europe. Hot springs and vineyards can be found everywhere in this area. You must try the delicious wine and soak in the hot springs. It is really a paradise on earth. There are continuous golden beaches on the south shore of Lake Balaton. The water is as clear as a mirror. When swimming, you can clearly see the fish swimming at the bottom of the lake. Hot springs and medicinal springs are a major feature of Hungary. The natural spring water here not only has good therapeutic effects on rheumatism, skin diseases, inflammation, etc., but also has rehabilitation and prevention effects. Therefore, people do not need to enjoy this gift of nature just to treat diseases.

Atmosphere: Hungarian artistic temperament

Hungary is a famous music capital. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, tourists should also enjoy the unrestrained "Gypsy" music and the cheerful and lively Hungarian dance. There are countless art festivals and carnivals in Hungary. For Hungarians, whether it is bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring, or harvesting in summer or picking in golden autumn, it will always be a good opportunity for people to revel. Whenever festivals come, many Hungarians, especially farmers in the countryside, are used to wearing traditional national costumes and singing and dancing. Various concerts are often held in many famous churches and palaces, attracting many tourists. It is not easy to choose among so many programs.

Delicious food: good food should be paired with good wine

Have you ever heard of Hungary’s “elegant people”? "Gu Ya Shi" is a unique potato and beef soup. The best way to eat it is to cook it outdoors over an open fire. The flavor and color of red pepper are an important feature of many other traditional Hungarian dishes.

The main reason for the popularity of Hungarian cooking is its rich taste. In Hungary, tourists should not forget to try the local cuisine wherever they go, because there are obvious differences between the cooking styles of the Great Plains, the hilly areas and the west. Good food should be paired with good wine. Hungarian local wine contains an antibiotic ingredient called "Hungarianmycin", which can strengthen the body and make Hungarian wine a unique wine in the world.

Shopping: Buy before you buy

The most worthwhile things to buy in Hungary are local hand-painted ceramics, high-quality crystals, crocheted textiles and various folk handicrafts. After purchasing gifts, don’t forget to buy a cookbook, a pack of red peppers, a bottle of high-quality wine or fruit liquor. These are the best choices for gifts to relatives and friends. In the dazzling array of high-end shops on the central commercial streets of Budapest, in addition to Hungarian products, you can also buy many world-famous products, and you can get tax-free discounts, which is quite good.

According to legend, in ancient times, there lived a very beautiful and smart girl in a village in Hungary. She was not only good at farm work, but also good at housework and good at weaving cloth. No one in the village Don't praise her.

Many young people hoped to marry her, but she only fell in love with a hard-working and brave young man. The son of a landowner and aristocrat also fell in love with her and relied on his family's wealth and reputation to insist on marrying her. The girl's father also wanted to climb high and put pressure on her. The girl came up with an ingenious idea and let the two of them have a tree-climbing competition in public. She would marry whoever could climb the big tree in her backyard and take down the two bottles of wine hanging on the treetop. On the day of the competition, the whole village came to watch. The playboy couldn't climb to the top despite all the efforts. But her lover often climbed up the tree to chop firewood, so he easily picked the wine and watched it among all the villagers. In front of her, the girl's parents had no choice but to agree with her choice.

In some areas of Hungary, after an engagement, a tree is planted at the groom's and bride's homes respectively, and one or two farm tools are hung on the tree in front of the groom's home, symbolizing that they will be able to farm with peace of mind after getting married, and also bring good luck. It means that labor brings harvest and happiness to people. Brooms and kitchen utensils hanging on the tree at the bride's house mean that the bride will handle the housework well, and the family will be prosperous and prosperous if she has a good wife.

The custom of planting a love tree varies from place to place. In some areas, one is only planted at the home of the girl to be married, and one month before the engagement. May is spring in Hungary, and many young people like to hold weddings on days when the earth is recovering and the spring scenery is bright. Therefore, in April, the young man who is passionately in love goes to the girl's house to plant trees. If the parents do not object, the marriage is settled. In fact, the girl has already discussed it with her parents and received tacit approval. The parents are also willing to find a son-in-law as soon as possible. The engagement was official one month after planting the tree.

The love tree is different from ordinary trees. You should choose a tree with a slender and straight body, and peel off the bark, leaving only branches and leaves more than one meter high at the top. Grapes and wine were hung on the treetops, and a few colorful ribbons were flying. In order to express their love to their fiancée, many fiancés actually climb up smooth trees and pick wine bottles on their engagement day. There are also simulated figures hanging on some trees, which means loyalty to the fiancée. No matter day or night, no matter the wind or rain, the fiancé will stay by the fiancée's side, which will certainly make the wife grateful. Every spring when trees are planted, Hungarian teenagers are very enthusiastic. They hope that the tree they planted will be selected as the love tree.

In Pustavo?, 50 kilometers away from the capital Budapest, a tree-climbing competition is held every August. Climbing up the straight and smooth tree trunk is not easy. This is of course a challenge to the will of the young men. and skill training. The victors receive honors and rewards. This kind of competition is often held together with mass weddings, and it also organically combines traditional weddings with new weddings.

There is another custom in Hungary. When a young man proposes to a girl, he should pretend to leave the Zur cloak at the girl's house. If the Zul cloak is hung outside the door of the girl's house the next day, it means that the proposal has failed; Your cloak will be left at the woman's home, and the man can send his best man to formally get engaged. The "zul" cloak is the most traditional coat in Hungary. There are many styles of cloaks. The cloaks in the Transdanubian region are very short, have a large square collar, and are as long as the waist; the cloaks in the area east of the Tisza River have a small stand-up collar and are called "collared Zur". "Ruba" is also a cloak. The fabric at that time was suede. Because of its low cost, most poor people wore "Ruba". The rich people have the word "Suba", which is made of sheepskin, which is warm and beautiful. Therefore, "Ruba" and "Suba" were once symbols of distinction between the rich and the poor.

Lover's locks "lock" loyal love. Pecs, a city in southern Hungary, can be called the "Lover's Locks Capital" in Europe. This small town is filled with romance because of thousands of "Lover's Locks". Various "lovers' locks" can be seen everywhere on sculptures, streets, and doors in the city, which have become a unique feature of Page.

In the early 1980s, a pair of lovers hung the first "love lock" on the railings of a church in the city center. Young citizens followed suit, and later tourists from all over the world also used this special lock. way to express one's unswerving loyalty to love. Slowly, the church railings were covered with "lovers' locks".

Later, "lovers" opened up new "positions". "Lovers' locks" can be seen on sculptures, street lamps, and even house doors, as long as they can be padlocked.

Don’t break glassware: When traveling to Hungary, whether staying in a hotel or dining, don’t break glassware. If someone accidentally breaks the glassware after work, they will be punished. People think it is a harbinger of bad luck, and you become persona non grata.

Bring adequate clothing: The climate in Budapest is an inland climate. The temperature drops rapidly in autumn and winter, and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is large. It is recommended to bring a warmer jacket.

Traditional customs: There are many churches in Budapest’s tourist attractions. It should be noted that according to local customs, men must take off their hats when entering churches, but women do not.

Using electrical appliances: The power sockets in Hungary are different from those in China. If you bring electronic products that need to be charged, be sure to bring a conversion socket with you. Conversion sockets are generally available in international student supply stores.

Pay attention when taking pictures: There are some places where photography is restricted. Pay attention to the warning signs around you before taking pictures to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Currency exchange: It is very convenient to exchange Hungarian Forints in the hotel, but you must pay a handling fee. It is recommended to go to the famous "Central Market" to exchange. There are some money exchange offices in the city, which are also very cost-effective.

Local famous products: foie gras, "bull's blood" red wine, various red and white wines, Culashipi wine bottles, traditional porcelain crafts.

Customs and Habits

Hungarians value punctuality and hope that others will be punctual as well. If it is your first visit, it is polite to give the hostess flowers. All appointments must be made in advance. arrange. Placing a head of garlic next to the mother's bed is considered by Hungarians as a symbol of the safety of mother and child.

Nickel Coin: On New Year's Day, Hungarians give each other a gold-plated nickel coin. One side of the nickel is a dancing female angel, and the other side is engraved with the beautiful words "I wish you a happy new year."

Tips

Generally speaking, tips are necessary expenses in Hungary. In restaurants and taxis, tips account for about 10% to 15% of the fare. Tips for porters The payment is about 20 forints.

Climate and Clothing

The climate in the summer season from June to August is very mild, with the temperature around 27°C, while the winter is cold, especially January, which is the coldest. Hungary has a continental climate, with little rain in summer and more rain in spring and autumn.

It is advisable to wear a heavy hijab coat to keep out the cold in winter, and light clothing in summer. In addition, raincoats or rain gear must be prepared at all times during the spring and autumn rainy seasons. June to August is the most suitable time for business travel. The best time to agree on a meeting during the day is 10 a.m. or 11 a.m., 2 a.m. or 3 a.m.