When Gramophone hailed Jakub Hrůša as being “on the verge of greatness”, they basically foretold the future. Who is Jakub Hrůša you ask? He is the greatest Czech contemporary conductor and soon the Director Designate of The Royal Opera, Covent Garden. I’d like to tell you about this accomplished Czech musician and conductor and an …
These are some of these retro items were very common in Czechoslovakia and some of them have been (long) forgotten. How many of them do you know?
Josef Lada was a Czech painter, illustrator and writer whose work touched generations.
Vrkoč is a very special Czech pastry prepared on St. Catherine’s Day.
November 25 is the Day of St. Catherine, a day of dance fun and joy organized by women before the Advent fasting.
If you’re interested in Czech rural painting, especially from Moravia, the first name you should know is that of Joža Uprka.
October is the month of transition into autumn and preparation for winter. Let’s have a look at some of the (not only) folkloric traditions.
September 26, 1212 was the day when the Golden Bull of Sicily was issued and the royal title of King of Bohemia became hereditary.
September brings the Indian summer which can stretch well into October. Read on to learn about its seasons and symbols.
I’d been wanting to make blueprint at home and this summer I finally got to do it!