A Perfect Spring Destination|春天的最佳去处

A Perfect Spring Destination

by Olivia Wycech

Smack dab in the center of historical Eastern Europe, Hungary's cultural attractions are plenty.

　　The Budapest Spring Festival is known as the greatest of all Hungarian cultural events. _(1)_ Contemporary and folk dance troupes will grace the festival stages, accompanied by classical music and jazz concerts that always sell out Budapest's historic auditoriums. Also, orchestras often hold concerts in tribute of legendary Hungarian musicians. Performances are not limited to only Hungarians. _(2)_ Last year we even saw shows by the famous Moiseyev Dance Company from Russia, and Italian opera singers pack houses every year. The festival is not all about music. _(3)_

　　So if you had to pick the best time of year to visit Hungary, it should without a doubt be spring. _(4)_ More than 50 neo-Gothic and Baroque-style basilicas, theaters, and opera houses, in which the festival performances are held, evoke that classical European feeling that attracts visitors to the continent from every corner of the globe. That's not all there is to do in beautiful Budapest. _(5)_ Whether it's for music, dance, or romance, Budapest and its spring festival are waiting for you.

(A) Besides the festival, beautiful weather in the quintessential capital city of Hungary provides the perfect backdrop for exploring the city's architectural delights.

(B) Artists from all around the world are invited to partake in the festivities.

(C) People from all over the world can visit many famous dance companies in Russia.

(D) Beginning at the end of March, the 33rd annual festival will run for 17 days and showcase some of the best in Hungarian arts.

(E) Museums, galleries, and cafés line the city's streets, and when you need a break, there is more culture to be found in the mouth-watering local cuisine.

(F) Film screenings showcase the best local and international cinematic feats.

春天的最佳去处

由于正好地处充满历史的东欧中心，匈牙利的文戋化景点相当多。

　　布达佩斯春节以匈牙利规模最大的文化盛事而著称。第 33 届的春节将于 3 月底揭开序幕，这项一年一度的庆典将持续 17 天，活动中会展示某些匈牙利最棒的艺术。现代舞和民俗舞团将使得庆典舞台增色不少，另外还有古典和爵士的音乐会，它们总是让布达佩斯深具历史性的礼堂座无虚席。此外，管弦乐团也经常举办音乐会来向那些传奇性的匈牙利音乐家致敬。而表演可不仅限于匈牙利人而已。来自世界各地的艺术家都会受邀参加这项庆典。去年我们甚至看到来自俄罗斯的著名 Moiseyev 舞蹈公司的表演，另外意大利的歌剧歌手每年都挤满了庆典场地。这项庆典的内容并不是完全都和音乐有关。电影播放活动时展现出最棒的当地和国际影片上的成就。

　　所以如果你要挑选一年当中造访匈牙利的最佳时机，那应该毫无疑问就是春天了。除了庆典之外，这座典型的匈牙利首都宜人的天气提供了你探索该市建筑之美时的绝佳背景。50 多座新哥德式和巴洛克式的大教堂、戏院和歌剧院都是庆典表演的举行地，它们唤起了对古典欧洲的感觉，而这种感觉吸引了全世界各个角落的游客来到欧洲。在美丽的布达佩斯可以做的事还不仅于此。博物馆、艺廊和咖啡店罗列在该市的街道上，而当你需要休息一下，那些令人流口水的美食能让你找到更多的文化。无论是音乐、舞蹈或是浪漫故事，布达佩斯和它的春节都在等着你。

答案： 1.   D   2.   B   3.   F    4.   A   5.   E

 

　　布达佩斯是匈牙利首都，也是该国主要的政治、商业、运输中心和最大的城市，同时也被认为是东欧一个重要的中继站。布达佩斯的人口在 1980 年代中期曾达到 207 万的高峰，目前该市人口约为 170 万人，是欧盟第七大城市。该市是在 1873 年由位于多瑙河西岸的城市布达以及东岸城市佩斯合并而成。（数据源：维基百科）