If you read our blog regularly, you know that “every Czech is a musician“. The musical literacy in Czech Republic is impressive and it is very common to play at least one musical instruments. And not just piano or guitar, there are some very rare and unusual Czech musical instruments that you’ve probably never heard …
Burning of the Witches and 1st of May in Czech Republic
The Burning of the Witches is a pagan festival celebrated on the 30th of April. It is referred to in Czech as Pálení čarodějnic (burning of the witches), Čarodějnice (witches), Filipojakubská noc (night of St. Philip and Jacob). As is obvious, it is connected to the belief in witches although nowadays it’s especially a fun festival for children. Let …
Movies that Explain Life in Czech Republic
Here are some movies that explain life in the Czech Republic, including its previous eras.
Slav Epic by Alfons Mucha – Masterpiece with No Equal
Let’s take a closer look at the Slav Epic – extraordinary series of paintings depicting the history of Slavs which have been the object of legal wrangling and the reason for bad blood between two cities.
Czech Contemporary Musicians 2
There are so many famous Czech contemporary musicians that if we wanted to list them all at once, we could write a book. So, here goes the second part. And don’t forget to check out also Czech Contemporary Musicians Part 1!
Czech Filming Locations in Famous Movies
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.