If you have ever seen Czech people celebrating someone with giving him/her small presents or good wishes, it could have been the name day of the person! Each day of the year, there is someone’s name written on the calendar in the Czech Republic. Let’s learn the history behind and where this custom comes from!
Category: Culture
Articles about Czech culture, culture and cultural events in the Czech Republic, or culture of expats and minorities living in the Czech Republic. Basically anything culture-related.
Halloween is Coming Up: Ready for the Scariest Events?
Did you get your bloody costume ready? The scariest events will come over all around the Czech Republic. Here are the 5 monstrous Halloween events in Brno. Are you brave enough to be a part of them?
Tips for Walking Tours in Brno!
So, you arrived at Brno. Finally. What to do in this wonderful city? Where to go, what to see? Where to drink perfectly brewed coffee? What to eat in this town? Where to buy tram tickets and which one do you need? How many questions! Let’s look around together and find the answers for you.
Ways to Save Money
The art is not in making money, but in keeping it. – Proverb Here you can find tips on how to save money on travel, shopping, and utility bills while you are in the Czech Republic. I think a great way to start saving is to make a budget, and maintain it. Although this […]
Struggling with the Czech Language? Chill out! We’ll Help with Any Issue!
With summer coming to an end and September approaching, new expats are moving to the Czech Republic in order to work or study abroad. Although most of you will probably attend English seminars and experience a multi-linguistic environment at the employment venue, knowing Czech will give you a great advantage at getting to know people […]
Travel to Dublin
So you want to go to Dublin? Why not?! It’s only a short 2-hour flight from here. But then again, so is everything else. One of the best things about living in Prague is that it is in Central Europe and, as such, has quick access to anywhere else you may want to visit.
Walpurgis Night in Brno
The 30th of April 2017, Brno will celebrate Walpurgis Night or “Pálení čarodějnic” (Burning of the Witches) to mark the beginning of a new season and the return of nature’s fertility. Actually, this celebration is meant to burn away witches and demons and the ashes were used as fertilizers for the crops. This festivity […]
Art Cinema in Brno about to Temporarily Move to Distillery
Do you enjoy visiting movie theatres but the modern multicinema complexes are not exactly your cup of tea? Art Cinema may be the place you are looking for. The movie theatre offering sophisticated and artistic program is situated on Cihlářská street, just across the road from the Sborovna restaurant where we sometimes enjoy our regular […]
Art in Prague
The Czech capital is one of the most beautiful cities in the world due to its past and its special architecture. Indeed, Prague is famous for its red rooftops and its old colored houses, but the historical city is also famous for modern and street art such as the John Lennon wall. If you are […]
How to dress for GALA Night?
Invitation for GALA Night in your mail box. First thought crossing your mind may have been: What will I wear? No need to get stressed. We all want to dress up and look nice but it doesn’t mean we have to buy the most expensive dress or get a new tuxedo. We set up 3 […]