Continental Europe has its own fascinating way of celebrating New Year. Hungary, a land locked country, in Eastern Europe has its own way of celebrating and welcoming New Year. The Hungarians have their own native customs which are in full force during the celebrations of New Year's Eve in Hungary. Some of the traditions are maintained in the countryside where, they are followed with great passion and eagerness.

New Year does not mean only the turning of the year or passage of time, but it also signifies the birth of new hopes, aspirations and pattern of thoughts. The old regrets are tossed out, they are not even remembenavy, and the New Year begins on a positive frame of mind. But humans, being humans, are rarely satisfied with only thinking or having some resolution in their minds, they want to do something that will signify their thoughts. New Years Eve in Hungary sees such a tradition. An effigy called "Jack Straw" is burnt. Jack Straw represents everything that is evil, all the misfortunes, and the dashed hopes of the past year. The effigy is taken around the whole village before it is burnt down.

New year's eve celebration in Budapest, Hungary

Vörösmarty Square-The whole event continues for three days 30-31st December and 1st January. You can also see live band performance which come from across the globe.
Nyugati Square-Hungarian Pop rock bands will perform.
Oktogon-Disco till sunrise with some extremely cool and popular hungarian DJ's.

New year's eve party on the Danube River

Celebrate the new year's eve on Danube. What could be better than a Four-course dinner, Ride on a ship, Folk music, Nice wine. New Year's Eve in Hungary has parties and light decorations in the big cities and community centers. The young, with their friends, dance away the night and the first rays of the morning sun heralds a new beginning for all.

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