Our returned series of interviews, entitled BUDAPEST WORLDWIDE, which is intended to show our readers what experiences foreigners living here have about Hungary and within that about Budapest. What do they think about us Hungarians, how they managed to integrate, what they think of our language or Hungarian cuisine, and there are many other interesting things that come to light.

After your set in Fabrika (see below) you told that your artist name was a joke at first, but now it remained at the end. How it comes? Does it has any meaning? 

A crazy friend of mine had a nickname for me.. Sucuk (I still don´t know why). He started to play around with the word and the letters and at some point he stopped and Kyçyc stayed.

You study medizine and live in Budapest since about a half year. What was the main reason, why did you choose Budapest? Have you ever been in Hungary before?

When I decided to go abroad with the Erasmus program, I thought a long time about where to go and where I would want to live. As I live in a small town in Germany, I wanted to experience a capital city. What’s more, English is the only language I speak fluently apart from German. So a capital city where I could study in English… I chose Budapest. I had never been to the city or Hungary before, so I was all the more curious to experience life here.

You live in a small town near Hamburg. What are your favourite clubs in the city? 

My favorite clubs are Waagenbau and Südpol. But unfortunately many clubs are closing at the moment because they have to change location. But change always creates something new and the demand for clubs like them is huge .

There are also lots of people who organize events on a voluntary basis. I’m also part of a collective in Lübeck and we have some great connections to other collectives in Hamburg.

Did you know anything about Budapest’s nightlife before you moved to Hungary?

I don’t think I really knew anything about Budapest before I moved here. I’m more of a person who gets to know the city and the country when I’m actually there and not in advance. But of course I checked out „Resident advisor” before!

Is there anything strange that is not common in your homeland but it is quite normal in Budapest? What is the main difference between these two countries?

If I refer to the nightlife, I have seen mostly male DJs in Hungary. In Germany, clubs are trying to introduce a 50-50 concept to promote equality. But in general it is difficult to say.

What was the first Hungarian word you learned?

Köszönöm. I had some trouble pronouncing it correctly, but a friendly woman helped me when I ordered a coffee.

What were your favourite parties in Budapest?

I really enjoyed the parties at fabrika because it’s a small club and the people are very welcoming. The Minimal Art Family events were especially great. I also went to a great Lavalava event at Turbina and I loved the Fine Selection Sundowners at A38.

What do you think about Hungarian cuisine? Could you name a dish that you never had before and you really like?

As I am mainly vegetarian, Hungarian cuisine is difficult for me, I would say. But I love lángos! It’s so greasy and salty, I’ve eaten it in Germany, but never as good as in Hungary. And of course chimney cake, although I have to share it because otherwise it’s too much.


Apart from going out in a club or pub are there any other places you like to visit? Have you got favourite places in the city?

I once went hiking in the Budahills with a good friend, it was wonderful to look over the city and also enjoy the nature. I also like to take a walk along the Danube or have a coffee in a nice little café (e.g. Massolit, Dorado). A visit to the National Circus or the Light Art Museum are also good ways to spend a Sunday after a night of partying.

If you can specify anything, what is the most difficult thing you will never get used to in Hungary?

The language! I tried to learn it in a Hungarian language course at university, but it’s just too hard. During the course I felt like a 7-year-old student who doesn’t understand anything. But I like the sound of Hungarian and the written form looks lovely.

You can follow Kyçyc on soundcloud and on instagram as well!
https://soundcloud.com/user-488187897-98575998
https://www.instagram.com/marie_v_kycyc/