Culture

Survey: Czechs Consume Wine Than Beer

The most popular alcoholic beverage in the Czech Republic is wine, beer comes in second place. According to a study by Focus agency for the wine-growers’ association Vinařský fond, 73 percent of Czech adults consume wine, compared to 65% who indulge in beer. The survey was conducted in August and September last year with more than 1,200 respondents over the age of eighteen. With regard to overall volume, ie in terms of the amount consumed, however, beer is still in the first place. “The survey showed that wine consumers tend to be patriotic. Almost three-fifths prefer Moravian and Czech wines mainly because of the taste and in part because they wish to support domestic production,” said Jaroslav Machovec, director of Vinařský fond. Most Czechs who drink wine prefer the whites (54%) – particularly semi-dry ones – by far more popular than the red (15%) or rosé (6%) varieties. A quarter of them declared not having any specific preference. Two-thirds of wine consumers buy wine from retail outlets, but according to the survey, more and more people buy it in wine shops or directly from winemakers. Only five percent of wine drinkers buy the beverage online. Compared to the previous survey,...

by Prague Morning Mar 31, 2021

Eva Rivera, Vice-President of Institutional Advancement

Innovative Lifelong Learning Courses Aim to Overcome Challenges During Pandemic

“Partly it was the COVID-19 pandemic that provided the impulse for Anglo-American University, whose core mission is providing a university education to high-school graduates, to jump-start the lifelong learning project, which has been a long time in the making,” describes Eva Rivera, Vice-President for Institutional Advancement, in an interview with Prague Morning, as to what has led the university to open the AAU Academy in January this year. “With colleagues, we were discussing our own experiences and lessons learned from the current situation and concluded that continuous, lifelong and professional learning is a key need of today’s global society. Our world is rapidly changing and we need to advance our skills to stay relevant in the workplace, acquire the tools to embark on new career paths, or simply broaden our horizons and increase intellectual engagement in all aspects of life.” “Last, but not least: we all need to learn how to tackle the new professional and personal challenges the pandemic has brought upon us. AAU Academy courses thus go beyond career advancement, and can benefit all of us – our friends and peers, colleagues, as well as the international community living in Prague,” adds Rivera. Today, she has provided us...

by Prague Morning Mar 30, 2021

Capitalism Caterpillar Installed At Vítězné náměstí Prague Causes Controversy

Artist Kurt Gebauer has installed a new sculpture at Victory Square in Prague 6 dubbed the ‘Early Capitalism Caterpillar’. The art installation is 11 meters tall. The sculpture was conceptualized by Gebauer in 1997 but had no financial backup for its installation. During the communist era, a statue of Lenin stood in place of where the sculpture is now. That statue has since been torn down after the revolution. “That was supposed to be the joke that the Caterpillar of early capitalism would be where Lenin stood. Even then, it was supposed to provoke a discussion about the state of society. What will this capitalism become? Everything will be eaten or a beautiful butterfly will hatch…,” Gebauer commented. The sculpture had been installed in numerous places around Prague. Previously in Wenceslas Square, and most recently in front of the Trade Fair Palace, it has now finally reached the initial designated location it was supposed to be on from conception. The sculpture caused quite a stir and there was a heated debate on the city district’s Facebook page about its installation. Many of the public were quite interested in the price for its installation. Reportedly, it cost the state around 39,000...

by Marielle F. Mar 29, 2021

Jan Ámos Komenský – The “Teacher of Nations”

Today is the 429. anniversary of the birth of Jan Ámos Komenský, Moravian/Czech pedagogue, philosopher, and theologian, who is considered the father of modern education. He is one of the central personalities of Czech and European cultural memory and remains a cornerstone of the national, confessional and professional collective identity. Komenský introduced a number of educational concepts and innovations including pictorial textbooks written in native languages instead of Latin, teaching based on gradual development from simple to more comprehensive concepts, lifelong learning with a focus on logical thinking over dull memorization, equal opportunity for impoverished children, education for women, and universal a practical instruction. The Czech Republic celebrates 28 March, the birthday of Komensky, as Teacher’s Day. His Life Jan Amos Komenský came from southeastern Moravia, from a family belonging to the Unity of Brethren. Born on March 28, 1592, the question of his birth is controversial: Nivnice or Uherský Brod are mentioned. The Comenius family had four older daughters in addition to their only son John. Comenius probably spent his childhood in both places in southeastern Moravia, and in 1598 he began attending a Unity of Brethren school in Uherský Brod. The future fate of Jan Amos was decided...

by Prague Morning Mar 28, 2021

25 Years Ago Today, Queen Elizabeth II Visited the Czech Republic

Saturday, March 27, marks exactly 25 years since the visit of the British monarch to the Czech Republic. Elizabeth II, accompanied by her husband Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, came at the invitation of the late president Václav Havel. Elizabeth II was the first monarch to visit the Czech Republic but not the first member of the British royal family. In 1991, Prince Charles and his wife Princess Diana had accepted President Havel’s invitation. The visit by the British Queen was one of the most important state events in the country’s modern history, it took place under strict safety measures and was prepared for months in advance. Havel accompanied the Queen on Charles Bridge where she met local residents, and on her visit to the Moravian city of Brno. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II reaffirmed her government’s support for the enlargement of the European Union and NATO to a second Central European aspirant Wednesday, during a dinner hosted by Czech President Vaclav Havel. ‘We strongly support the enlargement of the European Union and NATO. We welcome your aspirations to join these institutions,’ she said in a toast on the evening of the first day of her visit. She had delivered the...

by Prague Morning Mar 27, 2021

Apps to Train Your Target Languages in 5 Minutes

Article by Language Atelier, a language school in Prague. Languages need training and frequent use, but this is often incompatible with our schedule: how could we train our language skills if we work full time? Well, a great solution is an app on your smartphone or tablet: in this way you can spend just a few minutes studying the language and you can be daily exposed to it. You also need to find out which app fits better your needs: you have to read a lot of reviews and feedbacks about them, and this means wasting time, which you don’t have. Well, in just two minutes you can find out in our brief article which app can help you stay focused on your language goals! Please, note that some of them are both free and premium. Duolingo Operative systems: Android, iOS, iPadOS, but you can also access it via browser. Pros: 35+ languages, it includes English-Czech combination, completely free, increasing difficulty levels, you can set your daily goal to 5 minutes a day (Relaxed mode) Premium version: ad-free, offline mode, additional features Memrise Operative systems: Android, iOS, iPadOS, but you can also access it via browser. Pros: 23 languages, you can...

by Prague Morning Mar 26, 2021

“Alien in Bohemia” Artist Bridging the Culture Gap Through Art

Prague Morning interviewed Soumik, the artist behind Alien in Bohemia, an ongoing art journey for Soumik where he showcases his graphic design talents through weaving relatable short stories by e-comics and photos. Alien in Bohemia’s stories are refreshingly familiar, especially to international students who come to Prague. Here’s the full-length interview. Can you introduce yourself and tell us where you came from? “I’m Soumik from Bangladesh. I came to the Czech Republic to study optics and nanostructure, and to do my master’s in this back in 2017. I had been an engineer up until that point. It was a tough school. I studied at Czech Technical University – Faculty of Nuclear Science. I didn’t have classmates, so I spent a lot of time alone.” There’s a huge contrast between what you were doing before and now. What made you transition to art? “It was a tough subject and science can be demanding. I probably thought it was going be good for me, then I realized I still have to go through a work phase. I realized I loved drawing. I used to come home from school, eat dinner, and from 9 pm till 3 am I would draw. It wasn’t...

by Prague Morning Mar 25, 2021

Wanderlust In The Days Of Lockdown: Discover Prague

Covid-19 restrictions may impede most of us from visiting other districts in the Czech Republic, but luckily, Prague is a city with a plethora of beautiful and stunning surprises. If you’ve run out of ideas, here are some curiously pretty and interesting sites to check out for the next time you head out in the city. Blanka Tunnel ART The public installation of the Czech-Argentine artist Federica Díaze has become the dominant feature of the new relaxation zone and park in Letna. The installation is located on the concrete surface itself of the Blanka tunnel, which transforms the mere tunnel into a piece of art. Everything was created thanks to the initiative of local citizens, who have long been troubled by the view of the spacious and untreated concrete exudation of the Blanka tunnel near Stromovka in Prague. Cemetery in Dolní Břežany The Břežanský Cemetery is located on the western edge of Dolní Břežany and loosely connects to a park in the city center. It is an unconventional work that builds on the history of the village with its philosophy. Thanks to this, we will find elements belonging to Celts, Slavs, or Christians. At bird’s view, one can see that the...

by Marielle F. Mar 21, 2021

The Czech Republic Ranks 16th Happiest Country in the World

Who doesn’t need some happy news these days? Just in time for the United Nation’s annual International Day of Happiness on March 20, the results of the 2021 World Happiness Report have been released—and the results will put a smile on your face, despite the ongoing pandemic that has killed more than 2.6 million people around the globe. Finland has been named the happiest place in the world for the fourth year running, in an annual UN-sponsored report. The World Happiness Report saw Denmark in second place, then Switzerland, Iceland, and the Netherlands. Data from analytics researcher Gallup asked people in 149 countries to rate their own happiness. Measures including social support, personal freedom, gross domestic product (GDP) and levels of corruption were also factored in. “We need urgently to learn from Covid-19,” said report co-editor Jeffrey Sachs, professor and director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University. “The pandemic reminds us of our global environmental threats, the urgent need to cooperate, and the difficulties of achieving cooperation in each country and globally.” Besides the happiest countries in the world, the Happiness Report also looked at the places where people are the most miserable. This year, countries like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Jordan were...

by Prague Morning Mar 20, 2021

Metronome Festival Postponed to 2022. However, Prague Will Not be Without Music

This year’s biggest open-air music event Metronome Prague Festival is postponed to 2022. This decision has been reached after a thorough and careful evaluation of the current circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Although the situation is slowly improving, the lack of time until the originally planned June deadline makes it impossible to finalize work on such a large project. We believe the next Metronome Prague Festival will take place in all its glory June 23 – 26 next year. All the purchased tickets will remain valid,” said the organizers. A lot of large and important world events have officially been cancelled, and other events await this unpopular decision. There are several reasons for that, and they cross geographical boundaries and it is not certain how large the gathering capacities will be in each country or the hygienic requirements. “Under these circumstances, it would be irresponsible to consider holding the festival, which in five years of its existence has managed to gain a great reputation among music fans and artists. Just three months before the originally planned “start shot” it is not possible to compile a program due to these reasons.” The organizers of the Metronome festival commit to doing...

by Prague Morning Mar 18, 2021

Face of Medieval Duke Who Ruled the Czech Dynasty Was Rebuilt

Facial recognition software has helped recreate the faces of Czech royals who died more than a thousand years ago. Researchers used radiocarbon dating and DNA analysis to identify the remains of Duke Spytihněv I and his brother, Vratislav, who died within a few years of each other in the early 10th century. The team scanned the dukes’ skulls in minute details and incorporated information about their diet, health, and mobility to render their three-dimensional likenesses. A digital result was created of each man, showing each with blue eyes and reddish-brown hair – all of which were determined through DNA analysis. The brothers were from the House of Přemyslid, a Czech dynasty which reigned from the 9th century to the start of the 14th century, controlling Bohemia, Moravia, Poland, Hungary, and Austria. They’re considered important figures in Czech history, the sons of the first Přemyslid ruler, Bořivoj I and his wife, St. Ludmila. Ruling from 894 AD until his death in 915 AD, Spytihněv I founded Prague Castle and formed important alliances to fend off invasion by the Magyars of Hungary. Vratislav I, his younger brother, took over after Spytihněv’s death and was also the father of King Wenceslas, the patron...

by Prague Morning Mar 16, 2021

Ryan Gosling to Shoot ‘The Gray Man’ in Prague. It’s Netflix Most Expensive Production

The Netflix production The Gray Man is due to shoot in Prague and other Czech locations this spring. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, The Gray Man boasts a star-studded cast headlined by Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling. Joe Russo wrote the script, based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Mark Greaney, and the script was also given a polish by regular Russo collaborators Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who are co-presidents of story at AGBO and the writers on “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avengers: Infinity Wars.” The Gray Man has just begun filming in Los Angeles, with the L.A. shoot expected to run through the end of April. The action-thriller is a deadly duel between killers as Gentry (Gosling) is hunted across the globe by Lloyd Hansen (Evans), a former cohort of Gentry’s at the CIA. The Gray Man turned into a bestselling book series, and the expectation is that Gosling will continue in multiple installments. “The movie is a real mano-a-mano between those two great actors who represent two different versions of the CIA, in what it can be, and what it can do,” Anthony Russo told Deadline. “For those who were fans of Captain America: Winter Soldier, this...

by Prague Morning Mar 16, 2021

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Culture

Survey: Czechs Consume Wine Than Beer

Innovative Lifelong Learning Courses Aim to Overcome Challenges During Pandemic

Capitalism Caterpillar Installed At Vítězné náměstí Prague Causes Controversy

Jan Ámos Komenský – The “Teacher of Nations”

25 Years Ago Today, Queen Elizabeth II Visited the Czech Republic

Apps to Train Your Target Languages in 5 Minutes

“Alien in Bohemia” Artist Bridging the Culture Gap Through Art

Wanderlust In The Days Of Lockdown: Discover Prague

The Czech Republic Ranks 16th Happiest Country in the World

Metronome Festival Postponed to 2022. However, Prague Will Not be Without Music

Face of Medieval Duke Who Ruled the Czech Dynasty Was Rebuilt

Ryan Gosling to Shoot ‘The Gray Man’ in Prague. It’s Netflix Most Expensive Production

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