Ostrožská Lhota is the Czech Village of the Year
The Czech village Ostrožská Lhota from the Uherské Hradiště region has won the government’s Village of the Year award. The second place was awarded to the village of Hrádek from Frýdek-Místek in the Moravian-Silesian Region, and the third place went to Dolní Poustevna from the Děčín Region in the Ústí nad Labem Region. The committee assessed various factors, including social life, citizen engagement, entrepreneurship, civic amenities, energy conservation, and the maintenance of public spaces and green areas. A total of 175 municipalities participated in this year’s 27th edition. “We are thrilled. This recognition is a testament to our hard work, our residents, and our beautiful village,” said the mayorRoman Tuháček. He mentioned that the village is a vibrant place with approximately 20 associations. These include a men’s choir, children’s folklore groups, a dulcimer band, a brass band, a history enthusiasts’ club, a senior citizens’ club, a Red Cross branch, hunters, gardeners, firefighters, football players, hockey players, volleyball players, tennis players, bodybuilders, and tourists. In recent years, the municipality has undertaken various beautification projects, including the restoration of a heritage house, the renovation of a building with apartments and a post office, as well as the restoration of the old falconry...