The Finnish Santa, Joulupukki, to Visit Hungary on Specific Dates
The original Finnish Santa, Joulupukki, is set to visit Hungary once again after last year’s successful tour. The MikulásGyár charity festival in Hungary is aiming to collect 120 thousand kilos of non-perishable food and distribute 25 thousand gifts to children in need, with the help of Joulupukki during his 13-day tour.
According to index.hu, MikulásGyár is a major charity event in Hungary and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year from 29 November to 21 December. The event is based on principles of tolerance, solidarity, and humanism, and involves around 2,000 volunteers every year.
To mark the 20th anniversary, Joulupukki will travel across Hungary for 13 days to meet with Hungarian children and bring them presents. Last year, MikulásGyár distributed gifts to over 8,300 children in 54 locations, with Joulupukki meeting more than 17 thousand children during his visit.
MikulásGyár is hoping to bring smiles to even more children this year. They have planned over 120 concerts, theatre performances, film screenings, and professional talks to encourage donations and engagement from visitors. Additionally, an interactive playhouse for children will be set up at one of Budapest’s busiest junctions to provide entertainment for families.
For those looking to support the operation, donations can be made through the MikulásGyár website. The charity event aims to host around 110,000 visitors during the festival period.
In addition to Joulupukki’s visit, the article also highlights other Christmas traditions and events in Hungary, such as the opening of one of the world’s most beautiful Christmas fairs in Budapest.
