Over 1600 towns and villages flew Moravian flag to honor Saints Cyril and Methodius

A total of 1,626 municipalities across five Czech regions displayed the Moravian flag on Friday to mark the holiday of Saints Cyril and Methodius. The initiative, led by the Moravian National Community, has grown steadily since 2010, when just 75 towns took part. This year’s effort was deliberately modest, with only a few new invitations sent out. Still, communities from Vysočina, Slovácko, and Třebíč regions joined in. The flag, featuring a red-and-white checkered eagle, symbolizes Moravian identity and heritage. The mayor of Mikulov, Jitka Sobotková (ANO Party), said the act helps preserve local traditions and a sense of belonging to Moravia.