Programme guide for the 23rd of October

On the 23^rd of October, Hungarians commemorate the revolution of 1956, which was a nationwide uprising against the government of the People’s Republic of Hungary and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting until the 10^th November. Every year, the public holiday is marked with commemorations all over the country.

According to origo.hu, one of the most anticipated programmes is the light-painting. On the 22^nd of October, the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and the Ministry of Foreign Affair and Trade, while on the 23^rd the BME and the House of Terror will be illuminated with a spectacular light show.

The Open Parliament has been a very popular programme in recent years, so families will be able to visit the Holy Crown, the main staircase and the cupola hall this year as well (from 10 am on the 23^rd).

As part of the cultural programmes, the House of Terror will be free to enter on the 22^nd and 24^th of October. The museum will be closed on the 23^rd due to the ceremonial commemoration.

The Corvin, Tabán and Kino Café cinemas will welcome visitors with free screenings about the events of the revolution. Furthermore, the traditional torch-light procession will be held on the 22^nd of October.