St. Barbara’s Day is annually celebrated on 4th December in the Czech Republic and in some other countries as well.
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.
How to celebrate Christmas in the Czech Republic
It is that magical time of the year again! It is time for celebrations, miracles, presents, festive mood and shining lights! Yes, it is Christmas time! Visitors and expats living in the Czech Republic may be wondering how do the Czechs celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, so let’s take a look how […]
Brno Christmas starts today!
Brno Christmas will be launched today, 27 Friday, at 5 pm.
FREE Events in November
Week of Science and Technology 1st-15th of November The most extensive science festival taking place around the Czech Republic. You will have the opportunity to attend lectures, exhibitions, excursions, science cafés, the screenings of documentary films, look into scientific workplaces, laboratories and libraries and learn how science is conducted. Take a look at the festival’s […]
Interactive Installations at Signal Festival
Get a taste of light art From the 15th to the 18th of October Signal light festival will brighten up the streets of Prague for the third time. Members of the team responsible for festival’s organization recommend to check out the light masterpieces either on the first or the last day of the show, when […]
FREE events in October
Fitness Days | 1.10.-3.10. If you haven’t made up your mind yet about which gym to go to in winter, Fitness Days are the perfect opportunity for you. Many gyms and sport centers around the Czech Republic are about to join Dny Fitness event for the fifth time this year. Your best chance to try different […]
FREE Events in September
Summer came to an end, however, it doesn’t mean that your social life needs to stop. On the contrary, September is full of events, what’s more some of them are completely FREE! 8-12.9. Asean film festival ASEAN film festival taking place in Lucerna gives you an opportunity to experience something very different from typical Hollywood production. […]
The Best Movies Shot in the Czech Republic
Each year the Czech Republic attracts more Hollywood productions willing to film their masterpieces in Central Europe. The reasons behind this trend are very obvious, producers’ aim was mainly to save money. However, no doubt Czech landscapes added certain charm to (not only) American blockbusters. Here’s the list of the TOP movies shot in the […]
Reading books everywhere as a “national sport” in Czech Republic
Reading books in Czech Republic seems like kind of national characteristic. When you are in Prague, you can easily notice that people are reading books just everywhere – especially in public transport and while waiting. No matter how crowded the tram/metro/bus is, no matter whether they have some place to sit or have to stand up […]
“Social dining” – the way to discover the world
“Social dining” is becoming more and more popular among travelers. It’s also called “couchsurfing for food”. Traveling, besides opportunity to see new places and learn about new cultures, give you also a chance to taste local cuisine, which definitely is part of country’s culture. Everyone knows that common meals are connecting people, no matter if […]