Cultural traditions often reveal the unique beliefs, values, and histories of a society. While death is a universal experience, the way it is commemorated varies greatly across different cultures. Let’s explore and compare three distinct celebrations that honor the deceased: All Souls’ Day in the Czech Republic, Halloween in the United States, and the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Each one showcases the diverse ways in which people remember and celebrate those no longer here.
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Survey: How Will the US Citizens Living in the Czech Republic Vote in the US Presidential Election?
On Tuesday, November 3, the race for the next US president and vice president will come to a close. According to the latest polls, the battle will be decided between the incumbent Donald Trump and his vice president Mike Pence, or Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris. Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many US citizens including those living in the Czech Republic won’t miss their chance to choose the next president. For whom will those residing in the Czech Republic cast their vote?
Coronavirus in Czechia: Can the US Citizens Enter the EU?
The epidemiologic situation in some countries is constantly worsening and because of that, the European Parliament has recently decided that citizens of these countries won’t be allowed to enter the European Union. This affects particularly countries like the USA, Russia, and Brazil where the situation seems to be especially bleak. The final decision is, however, up to the individual member states. So who can enter the EU and who can arrive in the Czech Republic now that we are still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic?
Czech Center New York Has Found a Way to Do Public Diplomacy Online
In reaction to the ban on mass gatherings as one of the measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, many individuals, organizations, and companies had to shift holding events from the offline environment to the online world. We, at Foreigners, did it, and so the Czech Center New York, an institution introducing Czech culture to the audience in the most populous city in the United States.
Foreigners’ Newbie and Polyglot Karel: My Success Is My Team’s Success
Meet Karel Tumlíř, the youngest Relocation Consultant at Foreigners Brno (so far)! Thanks to his focused mind and hard work he got promoted and was even elected as a so called Player of the Month of November, all in the same day! He speaks five languages and has many interesting hobbies that you can discover throughout this interview.
Working for STRV: need for speed, high-quality products and international work environment
What it is like working for a top Czech company?
Direction: Silicon Valley. Which Czech company became #1 in the USA?
Do you know which Czech company became a #1 in USA?