These are some of the artists that dedicated their life’s work to the painting of the countryside in Valašsko.
Šestinedělí – Czech Puerperium
Šestinedělí is a period of six weeks after the birth of a child (puerperium) that has a lot of traditions tied to it and is still often observed in the Czech Republic.
Jakub Hrůša, the greatest Czech contemporary conductor
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 …
Czech Retro Items – How many do you know?
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, Beloved Illustrator and Writer
Josef Lada was a Czech painter, illustrator and writer whose work touched generations.
Vrkoč
Vrkoč is a very special Czech pastry prepared on St. Catherine’s Day.
St. Catherine (Sv. Kateřina) – Czech traditions on this day
November 25 is the Day of St. Catherine, a day of dance fun and joy organized by women before the Advent fasting.
Joža Úprka, Legend of Moravian Rural Painting
If you’re interested in Czech rural painting, especially from Moravia, the first name you should know is that of Joža Uprka.
Czech Traditions in October
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.
Golden Bull of Sicily
September 26, 1212 was the day when the Golden Bull of Sicily was issued and the royal title of King of Bohemia became hereditary.