Czech architecture as well as nature have often inspired international filmmakers to set their filming here. Here are some of the most popular filming locations in the Czech Republic from movies that made it even to Hollywood.
Traditional way to dye the Easter eggs
It is a tradition at Easter in the Czech Republic to dye eggs for decoration and also to give away to the men and boys who come to the Easter koleda. Here is a quick tutorial on one of the traditional ways for dying Easter eggs.
Beginner’s Guide to Finding Ancestors in Czech Republic
Looking for your Czech ancestors doesn’t need to be difficult even if you don’t speak the language and have never been to the Czech Republic. There are many digitalized genealogy resources and I’ve made a beginner’s guide to help you start that exciting journey of finding your forefathers.
Czech Reference in Movies
Here’s a list of famous movies and shows that make a reference to the Czech Republic, enjoy!
Experience Fašank online!
This year you have the unique opportunity to experience the most famous Czech Fašank festival in the village of Strání online! Read on to find out where and how.
Czech Students Recreate Scenes from Medieval Paintings
There are many groups of Middle Age enthusiasts in the Czech Republic – they visit castles, dress up and recreate battles and scenes from everyday life. These students, however, picked it up a notch and decided to recreate scenes from medieval paintings. And not just any paintings…
Hromnice (Candlemas)
Hromnice is known in the English-speaking countries as the Groundhog Day, religiously also as Candlemas. It is celebrated on February 2.
Fašank, Ostatky or Masopust, the beautiful and unusual Czech Mardi Gras
Colorful and somewhat scary costumes, lots of music, dancing and cake. That’s fašank, masopust, končiny or ostatky, the legendary Czech Mardi Gras, the time of strange traditions like burying the contrabass…
Prague sketches by Ieva Ozola
Latvian artist Ieva Ozola who lived in Prague for 3 years created a very unique series of sketches of the Czech capital. So even if you are far away, you can enjoy some Prague sightseeing through her amazing work.
Zabíjačka – pig slaughter Czech way
Zabíjačka is a very special event in the Czech Republic and although many families decided to abandon the tradition of slaughtering their own pig they still purchase the products.