The events took place at 70 venues in Budapest and 160 others elsewhere in Hungary.
Highlights included a Festival of Flames by Vajdahunyad Castle in the City Park, a beauty parlor in the setting of Roman Times at Acquincum and a panorama terrace with superb views of Budapest opening at the National Gallery. Many small museums offered late-night opening hours and special programmes for visitors.
The European Music Festival originally started in 1997 when 16 towns from 12 European countries signed a charter on providing live music in the open air free of charge. Its roots were formed at a similar event that began in France in 1982, and the festival, held on June 21 each year, now spans over 100 countries.
Source: Hungarian News Agency (MTI)
