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City of programmes

Nyíregyháza enjoys popularity not only because of its cake of all time, a 3,500-slice delicacy was waiting for the

tourist attractions, built heritage, green environment, and locals of Nyíregyháza.
the atmosphere of Sóstó, but also, its diverse events are In May, our sister and partner cities introduce themselves
extremely popular. during the Town Days, and in the summer, the Rózsakert

There are varied programmes from season to season, (Rose Garden) Open-air Theatre entertains the audience

starting with the traditional New Year’s Concert, which with brilliant performances. The Cantemus International

is followed by the first open-air gastronomic event, the Choir Festival and the Nyírség International Folk Dance
Nyírség Pork Festival. Festival, which are held alternately, in two-year cycles,
The growing visitor numbers show, year after year that, have a decade-old tradition. Th e summer ends with the

along with the sports, gastronomy and the gastronomic VIDOR Festival, which, although it is not one of the Lo-
events are most popular among the townspeople. In cal Government’s major city events with a high touristic
2023, the Tirpak Festival attracted more than 25 thou- profile, because it is organized by the theatre, there is no

sand people in 2 days, and 15 thousand portions of food doubt that the VIDOR is one of the largest festivals that
were sold. The 2024 Pork Festival and the International attracts crowds of people in the city and perhaps it is the

Butchers’ Competition attracted well over 20 thousand most well-known one. At the beginning of autumn, the

visitors, and the teams distributed 25 thousand portions of Tirpak Festival offers real gastronomic delights in the city
food. Speaking of gastronomy: in 2023, we celebrated the centre. The Advent Fair with the city’s Christmas tree and

270th anniversary of the city’s founding with the largest its intimate atmosphere is a perfect ending to the year.
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