Star Tent (Csillagsátor)
Organizers
The Margitsziget Csillagsátor ("Star Tent" on Margaret Island) welcomes visitors for two days with interactive activities, communal music-making, and theatrical experiences. On August 20, a circus play-house and an eco-instrument demonstration featuring handmade instruments offer a playful way to unwind. During the musical programme, visitors can also take part in exciting experiments involving vibrations, as well as communal music-making. On August 21, three unique instruments will be created at the Bélaműhely instrument-making workshop, while the interactive board game "Törzsi rítusok" ("Tribal Rituals") evokes the ancient connection between humans and music. The day closes with a variety show full of unexpected twists by the Grund improvisational theatre.
August 20, Thursday:
- 11:00–14:00 – Interactive circus play-house
- 14:20–15:15 – Eco-instrument demonstration and communal music-making
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