Leaders of France, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia have met in Paris to commemorate the centenary of the creation of the Czechoslovakia military, which prompted the country’s independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire. On June 30, 1918, as the Austro-Hungarian Empire was collapsing, France became the first country to formally recognize Czechoslovakia’s new government, paving the way to the country’s proclamation of independence later that year. The country peacefully separated into two independent Republics in 1993 after the fall of communism in Europe. In a joint declaration with Slovak Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini and Czech counterpart Andrej Babiš Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe to find a way back to “unity” despite the migrant crisis. After the meeting, they signed framework agreements on strategic partnership outlining future cooperation in security, the fight against terrorism, research and development and student exchanges. Author: red
The United Islands of Prague festival offers more than just music. The festival does present both local and international acts in a wide range of genres so people can discover new sounds, but there is also a large side program. Entry to the festival including the side events is free. The 15th edition of the festival will take place June 22 and 23 in Prague’s Karlín district. The center of the festival will be Křižíkova Street, which will turn into a pedestrian zone on Saturday, offering sports, drawing, circus, film, and educational or creative workshops. Read the full article here (Prague.TV)
Oscar-winning actor, director, screenwriter, producer and musician Tim Robbins is to be honored at the Karlovy Vary film festival. The festival, which opens its 53rd edition later this month, will give him the event’s prestigious Crystal Globe for Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema. Oscar-winner Robbins, known for a string of memorable performances including in Mystic River and The Shawshank Redemption and for directing movies including Dead Man Walking, will present two of his directorial efforts at the Czech festival: Bob Roberts and Cradle Will Rock. He will also appear on stage for a special concert performance with his band Tim Robbins And The Rogues Gallery Band. Other prominent guests announced by the festival on Tuesday include American director and ex-member of British comedy troupe Monty Python, Terry Gilliam. The festival’s Grand Jury will comprise director Mark Cousins, actor Zrinka Cvitešić, producer Marta Donzelli, author Zdeněk Holý and director Nanouk Leopold. Author: red
The giant Slav Epic series by Czech Art Nouveau painter Alfons Mucha has finally secured a permanent home after 90 years in temporary depositories, including a hiding place from the Nazis under a pile of coal. Mucha (1860-1939) said in his testament that he wanted the allegoric cycle of 20 paintings – which range in size from 20 to 50 sq m – depicting Slav myths exhibited in Prague on condition that the city would build a home for the work. Last Thursday, City Hall voted to secure a home for the work that Mucha considered his masterpiece. “I see this as an overdue debt that we owe Alfons Mucha,” said Prague mayor Adriana Krnacova. The new exhibition hall will be located inside Prague’s Lapidarium, a 19th-century Art Nouveau building that has been abandoned for decades. Prague believes its reconstruction will help revitalize the area, which has the potential to draw tourists and locals. “This is the best solution for the Slav Epic,” said Jan Wolf, Prague councilor in charge of culture, adding that the building could also host other works by Mucha. Mucha began the Slav Epic in 1910 and completed it in 1928, 10 years after former Czechoslovakia...
Summer cinema sessions will start on June 19 right on the rooftop of Prague Exhibition Palace (Veletržní palác). That is a really unusual and inspiring place to watch well-known Czech and foreign films on the original motion picture film of the 16 and 35 mm format and enjoy the view. The cinema will be opened until October; the movies are scheduled every Tuesday and Wednesday (beginning at 21:30). The cinema hall has been there since the Palace was opened. It was located in the basement of the building and called Kino Favorit, and then renamed to Kino Veletrhy. The cinema was, unfortunately, destroyed by fire in August 1974. The cinema schedule can be found here. You can reserve the tickets online here or buy them if any is left right there, on the spot. The adult ticket is 120 kč, students, and pensioners – 100 kč. Author: red
The Rolling Stones are coming to Letiště Letňany in Prague on July 4 for what will be the largest concert of the summer and likely the largest the city has seen since the Stones played outdoors in 2003. Well over 50,000 people are expected to attend. The organizers announced the opening acts plus some very important rules that concertgoers will need to know ahead of time, in particular, strict size restrictions on bags and travel info. The Rolling Stones are currently on their No filter tour. Prague is the next to last date on the European leg of the tour. Read the full article here (Prague.TV)
The 76th-anniversary ceremony commemorating the victims of Lidice which was razed to the ground by the Nazi regime on June 10, 1942, was held on Sunday. Several government ministers attended the memorial ceremony. Representatives of political parties, embassies and various associations, as well as war veterans and international guests laid wreaths at the common grave of murdered people. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said in his speech that the shocking crime of the Nazis should be a warning for future generations. Lidice Memorial Director Martina Lehmannova emphasized that the name Lidice became a symbol for all who wanted to fight for freedom, democracy, equality of people and mutual respect. Sunday’s ceremony, according to her, was a gathering of people who respect human life regardless of nationality, skin colour or belief. The Nazis burned the village down in 1942 in retaliation for the assassination of Nazi Deputy Reichsprotector Reinhard Heydrich by Czechoslovak paratroopers. All the man in the village were shot dead, women sent to a concentration camp, most of the children were sent to the gas chambers. Author: red
On June 10, 1942, the German government announced that it had destroyed the small village of Lidice, Czechoslovakia, killing every adult male and some fifty-two women. All surviving women and children were then deported to concentration camps, or if found suitable to be “Germanized”, sent to the greater Reich. The Nazi’s then proudly proclaimed that the village of Lidice, it’s residents, and its very name, were now forever blotted from memory. 184 men were executed. The village was then destroyed, literally wiped off the map. They even killed the village priest and every animal, pet or beast of burden. Today, events will take place throughout the morning and early afternoon, and the memorial and galleries will be open free of charge for the entire day. After the tragedy in 1942, other towns across the world adopted the name Lidice so it would not be forgotten. There is a Lidice in Panama and in Brazil. San Jerónimo Lídice is a part of Mexico City. There is a Lidice district in Crest Hill, Illinois. Stoke-on-Trent in Britain has long had a sister city relationship with Lidice. The Inciting Incident Starting in 1941, Reinhard Heydrich had been the acting Reichsprotektor or Nazi Protectorate of Bohemia...
The 15th edition of the international music festival United Islands of Prague will take place June 22–23 in Prague’s Karlín district. There will be some 15 musical stages featuring over 100 performers. Entry to the festival is free. The United Islands festival moved to Karlín last year after having previously been at various locations along the waterfront and on islands in the Vltava. This edition will take place along Krizikova Street from Karlínské náměstí to Kaizlovy sady and Invalidovna, The center of Karlín will become a large pedestrian zone with stalls and musical stages. Read the full article here (Prague.TV)
The Weekend of Open Gardens is an event where people get the chance to see gardens not normally open to visitors and also to find out more about their favorite parks. On this occasion, the public can learn a thing or two about the methods of horticultural experts and gain a new perspective on the function and significance of plants in our lives. During this weekend various parks and gardens organize an extensive programme including guided tours, activities for children, concerts, etc. “People have the opportunity to explore the normally inaccessible gardens, but also to discover their favorite parks in a new way,” according to Prague’s tourist portal. The gardens consist of both of privately and publicly owned properties, as well church gardens, and public spaces. The program also takes place in the gardens of Prague Castle. The Palace gardens under Prague Castle are situated on the southern slope of Hradcany hill and are a connection between Prague Castle and Lesser Town. The complex includes five gardens – Ledeburská zahrada, Malá Pálffyovská zahrada and Velká Pálffyovská zahrada, Kolowratská zahrada and MaláFürstenberská zahrada. Some examples of gardens that have already committed to the event are Garden Jelica, Bohumil Garden, and Starka Academy Garden. More information can be found on...
AsianFest will bring the spirit of Asia to Prague. You can taste authentic cuisine from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, and enjoy performances by Asian artists. The main aim of the event is to evoke atmosphere (and possible some experiences) from Asian countries. Due to its size, the festival program will be divided into three days. The festival takes place in Branická louka: “For a long time, I was looking for a location that would meet all the criteria I needed. One of the main criteria for me was accessibility via water, as from the very beginning I wanted to ship visitors in by boats”, festival president Jiří Zuska, Jr., said . One of the main attractions of the event will be replicas of several monuments, cultural and natural heritage which are in the above-mentioned countries. You can look forward to the Shang Hai Old Town, the Imperial Palace in Peking, the Buddha sculpture from the island of Phuket or a seaside from the Ko Pha Ngan island. AsianFest promises 120 restaurants featuring the genuine taste of Asian gourmet world, 350 artists who arrive directly from Asia, and impressive artistic and architectural monuments built on an area of 30,000...
The third festival in the Czech Republic dedicated to pizza will take place on 16-17 June in Letná – Prague 7. This unique event brought together great pizza makers and local businesses for an amazing day of Italian food. Not only pizza then, but also delicatessens, ice-cream, wine and several workshops. Organizers want to show “that behind it there’s a rich tradition and history, and most importantly, an endless variety of tastes”. Author: red
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