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…
Czech word “Robot” and Its History
The word “Robot” is one of the great Czech inventions. Who is the author and where did it come from?
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.
Czech Misconceptions
Czech Republic is a small country and it comes as no surprise that many people don’t know much or even anything about it. Some are surprised to see how modern this country is, others are surprised by the mere fact that this country exists. Here are some misconceptions about the Czech republic, some are common, …
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.
Topinka – History and Present of Czech Fried Bread
Topinka is the simplest dish of the Czech cuisine. It could easily be called the food of the poor yet is can be so delicious that it’s hugely popular all over the country.
Contemporary Czech Musicians 1
According to a Czech saying every Czech is a musician. While this isn’t necessarily true for everyone, the fact is that the Czech Republic has produced an impressive number of world-famous musicians in the past and it continues to do so in the present. You might know the work and maybe even the name of …
How to say … in Czech
How do you greet in Czech, how do you congratulate, ask for help and how to say those things that make all the difference when said in the language of the locals. Here are a few phrases that can make your stay in the Czech Republic easier.