Our world is one in Budapest too!

As part of our Budapest Days programme, we once again spent two meaningful days in the capital.

On the first day, we met in Kossuth Square. Inside the Hungarian Parliament Building, we admired the magnificent grand staircase, the former Upper House chamber and its lounge.

We spent more time in the Dome Hall, where the Hungarian coronation regalia are guarded by the Crown Guard. During our visit, TISZA Member of Parliament András Néher welcomed us in the Hunters' Hall.

We were delighted by the meeting. The opportunity and the special attention we received will remain memorable for all of us.

After Parliament, we visited the Hungarian National Museum. We listened to a musical setting of the National Song and searched for the painting depicting Sándor Petőfi, among other exhibits.

We were also able to hold a period sword, mace and cockade and try on historical clothing.

The museum's entire staff showed us exceptional care. We are especially grateful to museum educator Flóra Plósz-Kecskés, who worked with special education teacher Zsuzsanna Gál and alternative communication specialist Anna Langné Felföldi before the session so that our world could truly be one in the gallery presenting the revolution as well.

We began the second day at the Dohány Street Synagogue. With excellent guidance in the world's third-largest synagogue, we learned a great deal not only about the building but also about the history of the Jewish people.

In the garden, we visited the mass grave and the Tree of Life memorial dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust.

Another guide, with extraordinary knowledge and an endless supply of stories, helped us explore the Jewish Quarter. We visited places unfamiliar to all of us within Budapest's seventh district, on the site of the former ghetto.

It is horrifying to contemplate what happened there in late 1944 and early 1945, in the same place where life now continues peacefully and undisturbed – and where, during these two days, our world was one. 🥰

The complete two-day programme was made possible through a Crane Charitable Funds grant. We are deeply grateful for the support! 🥰