Hungary’s largest free Children’s Day event will once again focus on health education, sports, music, internet safety, and the diversity of nations.
The safety of children and families is guaranteed at the new location, Hajógyári Island, emphasized Péter Edvi, founding president of the International Children’s Rescue Service, who thanked the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry for Transport and Investment, and the Budapest City Hall for their assistance in making this weekend’s 36th ICSS Children’s Day possible.
On the occasion of Children’s Day, visitors can participate in a wide range of health screenings, and various performers will entertain the audience on the event’s main stage on both Saturday and Sunday,”
said Péter Edvi.
Balázs Endrényi, Head of Corporate Communications at OTP Bank, emphasized: “The International Children’s Rescue Service and OTP Bank have been working closely together for more than 30 years, focusing on the care of sick children, the development of a foster parent network, support for various charitable events, and the operation of a medical clinic.”
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Through OTP Bank’s micro-donation program, the financial institution was able to provide 56 million forints (approximately 156,500 euros) in support to the International Children’s Rescue Service in 2025 to help it acquire a mobile dental clinic to provide dental care to children living in disadvantaged communities, noted Balázs Endrényi, who also mentioned that OTP Bank will be welcoming children with financial education games during this weekend’s Children’s Day event.
Visitors can look forward to attractions such as Health Island, the Safe Internet Tent, Sports Island, Avenue of Nations, an amusement park, bouncy castles, craft workshops, concerts, and several interactive programs this weekend on Hajógyári Island.
Performing on the Children’s Rescue Main Stage will be the Buborék Band, Bikini Tribute, Heni Dér, and Abigél Tóth.
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On Sunday, 18 embassies and cultural institutes will showcase their countries’ traditions, culinary specialties, and customs. Visitors can learn about the traditions of different nations through craft workshops, creative games, drawing, and music and dance programs. This year, the Children’s Rescue Service is once again inviting 400 children from disadvantaged backgrounds from institutions in Hungary and Hungarian communities beyond the country’s borders. The organization will cover the guests’ accommodation and meal costs.
UNICEF Hungary, the Animal and Human Animal Protection Association, various units of the Emergency Police Units, the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) Crime Prevention Department, and a driving simulator will be present at the weekend event.
On Sunday, the audience can enjoy mini-concerts at the House of Music Hungary: the musical program is curated by pianist Mihály Berecz and clarinetist Dániel Ali Lugosi, the organizers noted.
Via MTI; Featured photo: Pixabay
