Czechs are proud of their country and especially of the capital city of Prague. Here, I have collected some unique facts about the Czech Republic that you may don’t know. Enjoy!
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.
Foreigners Agency Wins Two Prizes in the European Business Awards
We are blissful to share the news with you: Foreigners has been named ‘One to watch’ and ‘National Winner’ in the 2019 European Business Awards, one of the world’s largest business competitions.
Vietnamese Culture in Prague: 5 Must Try Foods
Has it ever surprise you that there’s a place called “Sapa, little Hanoi” in Prague? Sapa, isn’t it a town of Vietnam, 9.026 kilometers far from the Czech Republic? Well, you are right and wrong! If you haven’t noticed yet, you can experience Vietnamese culture and visit authentic Vietnamese market while living in the Czech Republic.
Tip for an Indian Restaurant in Prague: Indian by Nature
Prague has many places that serve delicious Indian food. Recently, I took a short trip to Prague from Brno. As I was very hungry, I was looking for some good Indian restaurant near me, and I came across this really nice Indian restaurant, which was just on a walking distance from the bus station (Florence). It’s Indian by Nature on Pernerova street 478/1, 186 00 Karlín.
How Friendly the Czech Republic is Towards LGBT Rights
The Czech Republic, the Central European country is the most liberal European country regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) rights according to CEE New Perspectives. For example, it was the first post-communist nation to legalize same-sex registered partnerships from other European nations.
Maori Culture: Discover an Indigenous Cultural Group of New Zealand
This June has prepared something very special for us: a performance of Maori cultural group. The group takes its origin in New Zealand. This year, they celebrate 155 years since first Czechs arrived to New Zealand and settled in a town called Puhoi, located in the Northern island. Their performance is truly unique and filled with traditional dance and songs and will take place at ArtBar Druhý Pád on June 4. Below you can read a short interview with Frank Tomas Grapl, the leader of native Maori cultural performance group Whakaari Rotorua.
Explore the Beauty of Czech Nature! Let’s Go Hiking
We all know that a perfect weekend is the one that you spend out of home! What can be better than a nice day passed in beautiful Czech nature? Are you in the mood for some travelling in the country you relocated to? Then this article is for you!
Five Castles to Visit from Brno
The Czech Republic is famous for its numerous wonderful castles. Almost in every corner of the Czech Republic, there is a castle — an old one with an interesting ancient history. We have great news for those who live in Brno. You have an opportunity to visit 5 of them, and the road takes only one hour to get there!
Swan Lake Renewed Premiere in Brno
Looking for a nice way to spend your evening? Are you a theatre fan? We have a perfect idea for you: come and see the renewed premiere of Swan Like in Brno National Theatre (NdB – Národní divadlo Brno in Czech! The performance is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the first Swan Lake show in NdB.
One Day Trips From Prague
Prague is a wonderful city with plenty of activities to do but it is also surrounded by many other beautiful places worth a visit any time of the year. Some of them are achievable in one day even: the towns of Kutná Hora and Český Krumlov.