Culture
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Unique bagpipe collection to accompany Festival at Strakonice
In the run-up to the 23rd International Bagpipe Festival in Strakonice, a special bagpipe exhibition has opened up to the public. Seventy of these instruments from all…
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Precious Renaissance shield looted by Nazis to return to Czech Republic from US
A priceless Renaissance shield that was looted by the Nazis from Konopiště castle during WW2 is to return to the Czech Republic. Following months of negotiations, its…
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Despite the heat, ukulele enthusiasts strum on
The sixth-annual Czech Ukulele Festival took place this past weekend at Únětice Brewery, bringing musicians and amateurs from across the world to the outskirts of Prague…
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The best Czech tramping songs
Tramping is a phenomenon that influenced the lives of tens of thousands of Czechs. Young people who dreamed of the freedom of the Wild West, spent time outdoors, engaging…
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Uherské Hradiště summer film school fest kicks off with Ecstasy, auteur Mike Leigh
The 44th annual Summer Film School and festival in Uherské Hradiště gets underway on Friday. Over the coming week, it will screen 202 films – including retrospectives of…
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“Hex” author Thomas Olde Heuvelt wraps up world horror book tour in Prague
Dutch author Thomas Olde Heuvelt, a speaker at the Melting Pot forum at this year’s eclectic Colours of Ostrava festival, wrote his first horror novel when still in his…
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Iva Bittová excels in folklore, jazz, rock and opera
Renowned Czech musician Iva Bittová turns 60 on July 22nd. An excellent singer, violinist and composer, Bittová has never focused on one particular genre. She plays and…
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“You Must Change Your Life”: the friendship between Rilke and Rodin through the eyes of a Czech…
In 1902 the 26-year-old Rainer Maria Rilke went to Paris to write a monograph of the French sculptor, Auguste Rodin. By that time Rodin was in his early 60s and was…
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Melting Pot discussion forum brings world of ideas to Colours of Ostrava
With the huge Colours music festival, Ostrava is currently the focus of the arts scene in the Czech Republic. But it’s not just about bands: The event’s Melting Pot is a…
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Thousands throng Ostrava post-industrial site for 2018 Colours
This year’s edition of the Colours of Ostrava music festival is now underway. The four-day extravaganza is bringing pop stars as well as noteworthy names from countless…
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Filmed in Prague: the Instagram capturing the Czech Republic’s cinema city
Prague’s old-world beauty and relatively low production costs have made it a popular destination for filmmakers. Amateur photographer Musa Bektash is going behind the lens…
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Hrady CZ – live music in historical setting
Traveling music festival Hrady CZ gets underway at the castle of Točník.
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