Culture
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Ida Kelarová and her Romany children’s choir Chavorenge
Ida Kelarová is a singer, musician and choirmaster who performs some of the best Romany music to come out of the Czech Republic. Paradoxically it was years before she…
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Litomyšl Faculty of Restoration: a unique educational institution
The University of Pardubice offers a unique field of study. Its Faculty of Restoration provides a mix of practical training and theoretical basis for the restoration of…
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Prague charity concert in aid of victims of Sri Lankan terrorist attacks
A charity concert in support of the victims of the Easter terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka will take place in Prague’s Hilton hotel on Saturday. The event, organised by the…
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In memoriam: Czech writer, filmmaker and ex-political prisoner Jiří Stránský
Celebrated author, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker Jiří Stránský has died, at the age of 87. A former political prisoner, he led the Czech branch of the…
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“It’s about a very strong relationship with the filmmaker”: Programme chief Och on selecting films…
The 12 films contending for the Best Film Crystal Globe at the 54th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival have just been announced. They include works by hot young…
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Mexican animator and FAMU grad José García Moreno on surrealism, Švankmajer and Czech humour
Mexican animator José García Moreno studied at Prague’s famous film school FAMU and apprenticed at the animation studio Bratři v triku in the final years of communist…
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Waldemar Matuška – Among the greatest of Czech popular vocalists
Waldemar Matuška, without question one of the most gifted Czech popular singers of the modern era, passed away 10 years ago this month, on May 30, 2009. Born Vladimír…
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Author Marek Toman on Prague, Czech history and conveying emotions to readers
With three books published just last year, Marek Toman is currently one of the most prolific Czech authors. He last spoke to Radio Prague almost three years ago after he…
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Lipník nad Bečvou – Where Game of Thrones got its ships
You do not have to be a Game of Thrones fan to be in awe at the TV shows’ detailed props, CGI and high production values. However, few know that the workshop responsible…
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“Intimate, fun and friendly” – 18th Prague Fringe festival gets underway
The 18th edition of the annual Prague Fringe festival is set to start on Friday. Theatres, cafes and many other spaces in the Czech capital’s picturesque Malá Strana…
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Over 1,600 sites take part in annual Night of Open Churches
The eleventh edition of the Night of Open Churches gets underway across the Czech Republic on Friday. This year, more than 1,600 churches and other religious sites will be…
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Marquee performer Jiří Korn marks jubilee year
Today’s Sunday Music Show is dedicated to singer, actor and dancer Jiří Korn – a triple threat, as they say in show business – born in Prague seventy years ago this May…
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