Christmas Market atmosphere, Budapest
Feb 17, 2020, 09:33 AM
"The winter holiday season is a busy period for everyone. Lot of sales going on in the shops and people use every possible way to influence others to worship at the altar of consumerism.
"Budapest, the city that exhales tradition from its very core is going through transformation. Change popped up its head in every corner and it definitely can be felt throughout this time of the year.
"Christmas markets dwell in the heart of the city and growing bigger and bigger every year. In December, 2019 Hungary broke the long time record of national consumption of electricity due to the high amounts of decorative lights. In the following ~10 minutes immerse yourself in the fuzzy atmosphere of Budapest's largest Christmas market.
"Approach the spot with public transportation that offers many alternative ways for your trip, let that be metro, tram, taxi, bus or you name it. Mulled wine stands and concert stages provide warmth for the visitors in the heavy cold.
"Crowds flowing through the narrow alleyways making noises so loud, that previously observable natural sound can not find its way inside. Is this really the way we should change?"
Recorded by Abel Reti & Peter Jasz.
Part of the Future Cities project - find out more at https://www.citiesandmemory.com/future-cities
"Budapest, the city that exhales tradition from its very core is going through transformation. Change popped up its head in every corner and it definitely can be felt throughout this time of the year.
"Christmas markets dwell in the heart of the city and growing bigger and bigger every year. In December, 2019 Hungary broke the long time record of national consumption of electricity due to the high amounts of decorative lights. In the following ~10 minutes immerse yourself in the fuzzy atmosphere of Budapest's largest Christmas market.
"Approach the spot with public transportation that offers many alternative ways for your trip, let that be metro, tram, taxi, bus or you name it. Mulled wine stands and concert stages provide warmth for the visitors in the heavy cold.
"Crowds flowing through the narrow alleyways making noises so loud, that previously observable natural sound can not find its way inside. Is this really the way we should change?"
Recorded by Abel Reti & Peter Jasz.
Part of the Future Cities project - find out more at https://www.citiesandmemory.com/future-cities