Hungary's major celebration is the Budapest Spring Festival in March, a two-week cultural extravaganza of local and international performances, conferences and exhibitions. Other important events include: the Budapest Film Festival (February), which premieres new Hungarian films; Busójárás (February also), the nation's top Mardi Gras, in Mohács; Sopron Festival Weeks (June/July), showcasing ancient music and dance performances, and Debrecen (Jazz Days)(September) is Hungary's top jazz festival.

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