Hungarian Pop Music

The Nox is one of the most popular pop bands in Hungary. They mix the traditional folkmusical elements and instruments with the modern pop music. Their song the "Embermadár" or "Human bird" glorifies and courages the "human" be brave to fight with natural elements like altitude or water. Not miracle, this song has happened to be the title song of the European Swimming Championship 2006 in Budapest. Listen: here.

What To Do at Summer in Budapest? To Swim of Course!

Budapest has plenty of public places to enjoy swimming. An excellent place can be found at the Margitsziget ("Margarit Island") called Alfred Hajós National Swimming Center. Besides this place is in the heart of the city it`s also the right place to swim and have a lazy sunbath on hot Summer days. In the evenings the place is popular for Hungarians to see great waterpolo matches and swimming competitions.

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