Neighborhood festivals take place across Czechia today

Around 135 locations across Czechia are hosting this year’s "Experience the City Differently" street festivals today. Organized by the AutoMat association and hundreds of volunteers, the event aims to strengthen local communities and highlight the value of public spaces in cities. This year’s theme, "Slow Down," encourages people to take a break from their hectic lives. The festivals will transform streets, courtyards, parks, and squares into hubs of neighborhood gatherings, home-cooked food, culture, and children’s games in over 100 spots in Prague and 35 other towns. The event invites people to experience their streets as places for community, not just traffic.