Hromnice (Candlemas)
Hromnice is known in the English-speaking countries as the Groundhog Day, religiously also as Candlemas. It is celebrated on February 2. (more…)
Author: Petra
Fašank, Ostatky or Masopust, the beautiful and unusual Czech Mardi Gras
Colorful and somewhat scary costumes, lots of music, dancing and cake. That's fašank, masopust, končiny or ostatky, the legendary Czech Mardi Gras, the time of strange traditions like burying the contrabass... (more…)
Prague sketches by Ieva Ozola
Latvian artist Ieva Ozola who lived in Prague for 3 years created a very unique series of sketches of the Czech capital. So even if you are far away, you can enjoy some Prague sightseeing…
Czech Misconceptions
Czech Republic is a small country and it comes as no surprise that many people don't know much or even anything about it. Some are surprised to see how modern this country is, others are…
Zabíjačka – pig slaughter Czech way
Zabíjačka is a very special event in the Czech Republic and although many families decided to abandon the tradition of slaughtering their own pig they still purchase the products. (more…)
Topinka – History and Present of Czech Fried Bread
Topinka is the simplest dish of the Czech cuisine. It could easily be called the food of the poor yet is can be so delicious that it's hugely popular all over the country. (more…)
Contemporary Czech Musicians 1
According to a Czech saying every Czech is a musician. While this isn't necessarily true for everyone, the fact is that the Czech Republic has produced an impressive number of world-famous musicians in the past…
How to say … in Czech
How do you greet in Czech, how do you congratulate, ask for help and how to say those things that make all the difference when said in the language of the locals. Here are a…
10 Breathtaking Places in Czech Republic
Vantage points, castles, landscapes - enjoy these 10 breathtaking places in the Czech Republic. (more…)