Guide to Hungarian culture, society, language, etiquette, manners, customs and protocol
I would say it is difficult for foreigners in general to go to any Government Office in Hungary, but even Hungarians tell me they struggle. No matter who you speak to, there is no logic to the red tape and paper work,no one understand the system. Funnily enough I always get the impression not even…
Hungary climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information. Best times to visit and required clothing info for travelling to Hungary. Essential reading to know when to go to Hungary and how to dress.
Religion in Hungary has been dominated by forms of Christianity for centuries. At the 2011 census[1] 39% of Hungarians were Catholics, 11.6% were Calvinists, 2.2% were Lutherans, around 2% followed other religions, 16.7% were non-religious of which 1.5% were atheists. Other religions practiced in Hungary include Sunni Islam and Judaism.[2]
This blog started when I moved to Hungary in late 2011, and I wanted to share what I learnt along the way. Hopefully, it will provide some insight for anyone travelling to Hungary and maybe some amusement for anyone else."To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries." Aldous Huxley
In traditional Hungary, the family served as the basic social unit.
It had multiple functions, providing security and identity to
individuals and reinforcing social values. In rural areas, it was also
the basic economic unit--all members worked together for the material
well-being of the whole family. Even before World War II, however,
family cohesion began to decrease as members became increasingly mobile.
But the process of change quickened after the communist takeover.
Intensive industrialization and forced collectivization prompted many of
the younger peasants to leave agriculture for industrial work or other
jobs in the cities, some commuting long distances between home and work. Patterns of family life
changed. A growing number of women worked outside the home, and children
spent much of their time in school or in youth organization activities.
Family members spent less time together. The emphasis in daily life
shifted from the family to the outside world. Most members of the
extended family came together only for important ceremonies, such as
weddings or funerals, and other special occasions.
