Hungarians Celebrate their National Holiday

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Cities and towns throughout Hungary observed St. Stephen’s Day today. Budapest, Hungary 20/08/2010

in Our World, on the 20th of August 2010

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Participants in a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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A participant preparing for a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Participants in a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Participants in a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Participants in a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Participants in a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Participants in a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Participants in a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Part of a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Crowds watch a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Participants in a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Tourists taking photos of a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Crowds watch a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Crowds watch a parade marking St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary.

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Heroes Square in Budapest, Hungary on St. Stephen's Day, a national holiday.

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Participants preparing for a parade to mark St. Stephen's Day in Budapest, Hungary

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Cities and towns throughout Hungary observed St. Stephen’s Day today, August 20th.

The national holiday honors the country’s patron saint and commemorates the founding of the Hungarian state.

Traditional celebrations include the festival of the new bread, the procession of St. Stephen’s Holy Right Hand around the Basilica in Budapest, a flower carnival in eastern city of Debrecen, parades, art shows, air shows, and fireworks.

Tags august 20, bands, Budapest, foundation of the hungarian state, Hungary, independence, march, music, national holiday, parade, st. stephen's day, Official event, Speech, Politics

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Great shots Sam! And thank

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Great shots Sam! And thank you for uploading them so quick. Great background too.

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