Czech (not just) Folk Traditions in March and April
Colorful and quiet, the Czech traditions in March are very varied and symbolic of the change of seasons. (more…)
Year: 2025
Chodské koláče
Chodské koláče is one of the many types of Koláče. They are traditional in the western part of the country called Chodsko (Chodenland) and you can always spot them thanks to their unique decoration. (more…)
Czech Republic in Numbers
This is an article for all of those who like numbers, this is Czech Republic in numbers. (more…)
Old Czech Names
Are you looking for a traditional Czech name for your baby or are you just interested in the oldest Czech names? Here are some of the oldest ones. (more…)
Rural Painting in Valašsko (Wallachia)
These are some of the artists that dedicated their life's work to the painting of the countryside in Valašsko. (more…)
Šestinedělí – Czech Puerperium
Šestinedělí is a period of six weeks after the birth of a child (puerperium) that has a lot of traditions tied to it and is still often observed in the Czech Republic. (more…)
10 Interesting Facts about Czech Republic
Here are 10 interesting facts about the Czech Republic. How many of these did you know? (more…)
Jakub Hrůša, the greatest Czech contemporary conductor
When Gramophone hailed Jakub Hrůša as being “on the verge of greatness”, they basically foretold the future. Who is Jakub Hrůša you ask? He is the greatest Czech contemporary conductor and soon the Director Designate…
Czech Sugar Guide
Czech cuisine uses different types of sugar for its elaborate desserts. The Czech Sugar Guide will help you navigate through all the common and less common types and some of the sugar substitutes. (more…)
Czech Retro Items – How many do you know?
These are some of these retro items were very common in Czechoslovakia and some of them have been (long) forgotten. How many of them do you know? (more…)