Saint Nicholas day took on some new twists for celebrating Czechs on Saturday, from drive-through visits to kitting his accompanying angels and devils out in gloves and masks so that they could hand out treats. The Czech version of the holiday includes Saint Nicholas visiting with an angel and devil to reward well-behaved children with sweets and less angelic ones with a lump of coal or a potato. But rules limiting social contact due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant the usual custom of costumed trios roaming Czech neighbourhoods to greet children was given a make-over. At one outdoor site on the top level of a shopping mall parking lot, horned devils danced around a car to scare the children inside before an angel swept with a bag of sweets. The Czech government advised families to scale back or even forego the holiday as social distancing rules require masks to be worn inside and no large gatherings outdoors. After curbing one of Europe’s fastest spreads of coronavirus, and despite fears the re-opening could lead to a surge of infections, Czechs cooped up for weeks headed eagerly out to shops, hairdressers, restaurants and pubs allowed to open with capacity requirements this week....
The exhibition Českoland, invented by graphic designer and satirist Tomáš Břínek, also known under pseudonym TMBK, is reopening in the underground of Hotel Pyramida in Prague after a 2-month break. Visitors can expect to see Andrej Babiš in a jail cell, listen to fortunes told by oracle Jolanda, or experience the iconic “bába pod kořenem” incident first-hand. The exhibition will be open to the public until the 31st of December. Preparation for the exhibition began in winter of last year when the internet’s comedy legend who goes by the pseudonym TMBK launched a fundraiser for its realization on Hithit.cz site, where he managed to raise almost 1.5 million CZK. The motto of the fundraising is “The more we raise, the nicer a prison we build for Andrej.” Not only did they fulfill every last word of this promise, but they also managed to create a number of other bizarre installations of the widest variety. “Look out for statues, reliefs, moving figurines, collages, videos, holograms, and naive silliness. Its featured personalities, including Zeman, could be both offended and flattered. It’s a big deal,” an enthusiastic TMBK describes. The exhibition is taking place in the underground spaces of the Orea Hotel Pyramida...
The creators of this store revisit the great Czech classics of wooden toys by bringing them up to date with more contemporary colours, shapes, or options. Some parts of Prague are untouched by globalization. You need a sharp eye if you’re walking on Milady Horákové street in art district Letná (Prague 7). Among the varied mixture of shops, stop at the toy shop with the catchy name Hugo Chodí Bos (Hugo walks barefoot). The local brand offers toys as they were designed before 1989. The toys are authentic copies of originals and have a very strong Czechoslovak visual identity. The color combination, the unique shape, and the choice of material capture the aesthetic of the past exactly. Most of these popular toys were in every household. Generations of adults are usually really excited to see them again. They are made by the most talented designers are timeless and could serve as interesting objects to own. The variety you can find there includes but is not limited to classic wooden toys (pull toys, stacking toys, puzzles, etc.), tin toys (wind-up toys, cars, mountain cable cars), lovely illustrated books, paper toys including decorative mobiles, children’s suitcases, and collectable toys (e.g. Frida and Vincent Van Gogh...
The coronavirus pandemic forced to close Primark’s stores and branches across Europe and postponed the opening in Prague in the fall. On Thursday, the Irish chain confirmed the opening of its first store on Wenceslas Square will take place “early next year”. “We will publish more information next week, including a specific opening date,” said Kateřina Outlá from the Grayling agency, which represents Primark in the Czech Republic. Czechs have long been waiting for the store to open. There was even a bus tour devoted to transporting Czech shoppers to the nearest Primark in Dresden, Germany. “The business that originates in Prague will be the flagship of Central and Eastern Europe. Customers from Bohemia and Moravia, who have been going to Dresden, Linz, and Vienna until now, will start going to Prague because it will be a huge branch, which will be located in an interesting place and in a new building in the very center of Prague,” Jan Kotrbáček from the real estate consultancy Cushman & Wakefield, a partner of Primark in the Czech Republic, said. Primark sells everything from baby and kids clothes to women and men’s apparel, homewares, accessories, beauty products, and confectionery. Much of what they sell is...
Pierpaolo Riccio loves the doors of Prague. So much so, that he set up an Instagram account to start sharing their exquisite designs and rich history with the world. Two years after its launch, Riccio has released Best Prague Door’s 2021 calendar; a selection of 12 unique doors which have survived from the Romanesque to Modernist era. The door that inspired Riccio to start his small business is nestled in Nusle, Prague 4. It borders the entrance to a palace built-in 1904-1904, a few years after Nusle become an independent town. Building similar to this one, mostly made in a Neo-Renaissance style, were demolished at the end of the nineteenth century to give way to the construction of apartments, but this one survived. Its design is a grand as the history; two giant statues guard the entrances with Ukeles in hand. “These are typical of Neo-classicism because the classical style represents two musicians,” Riccio explains. The shapes covering their outfits are reminiscent of alchemy, masonry and secret societies. Many citizens of Nusle belonged to secrets society and that fact is visible in the building facades.” To celebrate the inspiration it gave, this door now adorns the month of June, Riccio’s birth...
Argentinian restaurant Gran Fierro initially opened its doors in 2014 in the centre of Prague in Voršilská Street. After relocating this year to Myslikova Street in Prague, the owner, Juan Cruz, is on a mission to bring sustainability to the heart of the restaurant. “We came out of the quarantine with a fresh and more conscious approach. We can proudly say that we are transforming Gran Fierro into a Circular Restaurant.” The new interior of Gran Fierro, inspired by Juan’s Argentinian roots, was designed by the award-winning studio Forma Fatal. Among many original details, there is an impressive wall with hanging coals that showcases their commitment to sustainability. “It’s a magnificent looking statement. Our kitchen is based on fire, so charcoal is at the centre of it. It’s important to reflect on the negative impact of the charcoal industry, to avoid deforestation. And as well to gain knowledge on the sustainable alternatives. Our wall has a mix of charcoal and biochar, they look the same, but they are not. Knowing the difference between them is vital for sustainability.” Gran Fierro is known for its premium steaks prepared on a charcoal grill that adds a unique and authentic flavour and moisture....
In “the land that vegetables forgot”, as Anthony Bourdain stated on his show “No Reservations” meat has always been a staple in Czech Republic’s kitchen, with men especially prone to reach for meat-heavy dishes in restaurants, cafeterias, etc. Purchasing rates for tofu, soy products, and meat substitutes remain low in supermarkets and restaurants within the Czech male demographics, especially those outside of Prague and over the age of 35. Now, a new ethnographic research study conducted through in-depth interviews in Dvur Kralove nad Labem, by a Durham University Masters student explains why. Male strength: Men believe vegan products, diets, and lifestyles are unhealthy, unsatisfying, restrictive, and bland. Health concerns were also a recurring topic amongst men. The dominant notion within this theme maintained that vegetarian or vegan diets and their corresponding products deplete male strength and energy, confine their choices, limit their satiety, and eliminate their favourite food flavours. “I don’t think men should cut out meat – especially men that have a physical job or go to the gym or are athletic – you need a lot of energy. I know of some acquaintances of mine that tried a vegetarian diet for a while, and all of those men...
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today unveiled the winners of the International Emmy Awards 2020. The series was directed by Pavel Soukup, written by screenwriters Jaroslav T. Miška and Jan Stehlík and produced Vratislav Šlajer, Jakub Košťál and Milan Kuchynka. The protagonist Marty was played by Jakub Nemčok. The eight-part online series, available on Mall.tv was inspired by real cases of cyberbullying and created in collaboration with the Safely on the Net project. The sequel, called #annaismissing, will be available on Mall.TV from May 2021. #annaismissing will revolve around the investigation into the kidnapping of a child, 14-year-old Anna, for black-market videos. The project is currently in development, and the producers are working closely with the police and experts in internet safety, to not only create a suspenseful format, but also to illustrate the carefully planned system of social engineering and the vulnerability of the victims of online predators. “We didn’t expect anything, our chance was 25 percent in the final competition,” says Šlajer. “After all, the nomination itself in this worldwide gathering of thousands of series has been a huge success for us, especially in the competition of global players such as Netflix and HBO.” The List of International...
Renowned Czech product designer Anna Maresova has won yet another international award. The judges of the prestigious German Design Award competition have given her 1st-place Gold for the T3 Coupé, which she and her team designed for the Prague Public Transit Company. The T3 Coupé sightseeing tram for Prague received the competition’s top honour, which is awarded in recognition of outstanding, complex, and innovative design undertakings that make substantial contributions to the industry as a whole. This is the second important international recognition for the T3 Coupé following last year’s Red Dot Design Award. “We unveiled the T3 Coupé to the public two years ago. I’m very pleased to see the tram has become an inseparable part of the Prague cityscape and that there has been a steady increase in demand for sightseeing trips. And, of course, I’m honoured to have received this prestigious award, because it gives the entire team a remarkable sense of satisfaction,” says Anna Maresova. The German Design Award is one of the world’s most respected honours. Established in 2012, each year it identifies, follows, and recognizes important industry trends and unique endeavours in the fields of product design and communication design. Winning projects are subjected...
The Czechs are mad about pepper! For this Christmas, they are buying pepper chocolates, pepper gins, and presents withs Kampot pepper. Christmas is round the corner! That’s why the Czech project .pepper..field, founded by a couple of young travellers, has figured out how to get a nice Christmas gift and help someone at the same time. The unique project is the first to supply the rare Kampot pepper to the Czech Republic. And this year the most delicious pepper in the world aims to help. It is more than just a spicy gold Together with the HitHit platform, it brings the opportunity to purchase pepper gifts that will delight with their originality and help where it is needed now. The Czech importer of Kampot pepper pays all profits from sales to support families in Cambodia. Nevertheless, Czech companies and small tradesmen are supported as well as they are manufacturing the gift sets. Unique pepper gifts from quality Czech materials So the perfect spicy Christmas gift this year is not just Kampot pepper as you can also buy pepper chocolates, one of the limited .pepper..gins with its unique number, enjoy a luxury dinner by the renowned chef Matteo De Carli or...
In cooperation with the Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Prague), the city’s leadership and Prague City Tourism have prepared a new concept for inbound tourism in Prague. Its objective is to balance the economic benefits of tourism with the strategic interests of the city and its residents. The concept introduces a new, complex, and sustainable approach to tourism in Prague. It was unanimously approved by the city’s elected representatives in October. The new tourism concept reacts to specific long-term problems associated with the overly congested city center, which is barely able to cope with the negative impacts of excessive tourism and so-called touristification, which forces out the usual daily urban functionality for residents and replaces it with services that focus exclusively on tourism. The new concept aims to change this status quo by putting the quality of life of Prague’s residents first, and emphasizing the cultural heritage and uniqueness that is characteristic to Prague while creating an environment for tourism that is compatible with normal development in the city. “The newly formulated concept presents a plan for many years to come, aiming to maximize the positives brought by tourism while minimizing associated negatives. We are not only dealing...
For the fifth year in a row, transport companies across the Czech Republic will join the Movember global campaign, which focuses on men’s health. Throughout the whole month of November, buses and trams will be decked out with some magnificent mo’s to raise awareness about men’s health issues. This year, 11 transport companies will take part in this global charity event highlighting the prevention of prostate and testicular cancer. The main goal is to raise funds to combat this insidious disease and to draw attention to the need for preventive examinations. Some people wish that the metros were taking part as well. “It is a shame that the front metro cars are not decorated in this way. A mustached M1 would be funny.” Ondřej Duba writes on Prague’s Integrated Transport Prague. Movember is formed of two English words – Moustache and November. It is one of the worldwide charity events that support the fight against prostate cancer. Unlike other similar events, it focuses only on men, specifically on prostate cancer – and especially men aged 40-70 years. In the Czech Republic, the Foundation Fund Men against Cancer is in charge of this activity. Roman Zachoval, Ph.D., the senior doctor of...
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