Budapest, December 16, 2003

At Christmas the Matáv Headquarters will be decorated with lights again. The "paintings" done with an "electronic paintbrush" feature traditional Christmas motifs. Those who feel the urge can try making an electronic painting themselves.

This is the third year that the facade of the building is decorated with a "Christmas light painting". The outdoor exhibition can be seen from December 18, 2003 to January 1, 2004 on workdays from 5.30 to 12 p.m., and on holidays and during the weekends from 4 to 12 p.m., on the facade of the Matáv Headquarters at Krisztina körút.

Compared to the previous years a new feature of the painting is that it is animated, and practically the whole surface of the painting is moving, so visitors can see a dynamic image rather than a static picture. Another innovative feature is that the traditional Christmas motifs are more emphasized in this picture, and they are displayed in a unique style. The artists creating this huge animated picture are members of the Cinetrip Visual Brigade.

Visitors can also take part personally in the animation by using an "electronic easel". Crafts activities, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and a lot of other surprises also await visitors. The animated light pictures are displayed on the Internet as well, at www.cinetrip.hu/matav.