Czech culture this week: A taste of France and hits from Karlovy Vary
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This week in Prague, say goodbye to KISS, sample some French delicacies, see hits from the Karlovy Vary film fest, and much more.
Iranian movie 'Summer With Hope' wins 2022 Karlovy Vary film fest
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Winning films were awarded at a gala ceremony in the Czech city last night along with Oscar-winning stars Geoffrey Rush and Benicio del Toro.
Central Prague street has a ghostly new resident
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Vinok, created by Czech artist Veronika Psotková and floating above Prague's Dlouhá street, is dedicated to all mothers affected by the war in Ukraine.
This weekend in Prague: Mark 665 years of Charles Bridge with free entry to the bridge museum
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On the anniversary of the start of construction of Charles Bridge, the museum devoted to the bridge will be free until 10 am.
Czech artist creates 'National Collection of Bad Habits'
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Award-winning artist Kateřina Šedá has launched an online database where anyone can submit bad habits and discover others who share similar traits.
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On the trail of Jan Hus: Following the reformer’s footstep in Czechia
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Hus’ birthplace as well as churches and castles where he preached and wrote are open to the public.
Czech mushroom hunting made easy: new map charts peak conditions
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The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute has created a new live map that charts prime conditions for mushroom picking across the Czech Republic.
Stunning quilt artistry captures Czech motifs in textile
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A new exhibit now running at the Czech Center New York features classic Czech styles and figures incorporated into quilt tapestry.
Ride of the Kings: An ancient Czech tradition that's still alive today
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This weekend saw the return of an ages old processional featuring a 12-year-old boy king; what's behind this resplendent rite of passage?
Czech culture this week: Visit an electrifying show at 130-year-old Křižík Fountain
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Plus: Reading and streaming picks for learning more about the Hussites in advance of the upcoming holiday devoted to Jan Hus.
Free jazz in Prague's Old Town to mark the launch of the Czech EU presidency
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The festival kicks off with a free performance by Czech folk icon Iva Bittová in Prague's most historic square.
This weekend in Prague: An animated Mucha exhibit opens at the castle
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Plus: Last chance for coffee in the dark, see the classic 'Bonnie and Clyde,' practice your salsa steps, and more.
On this day in 1942: A Czech feminist and suffrage activist is executed in Prague
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For many women, the struggles that Plamínková fought for are still relevant today; this year marks 80 years since her death.
Czech culture this week: Parades and events kick off Czechia's EU presidency
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Plus: Reflecting on Havel's legacy, art on the edge, true stories, live soundtrack music, and Karlovy Vary on your TV.
Nine-day hiking trail between Czech Republic and Germany completed
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A 162-kilometer pilgrimage trail that follows in the footsteps of Gunther of Bohemia from Bavaria to Czechia's Plzeň region has now been completed.
Trend: Experience 'immersive' art in Prague galleries
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Through the use of cutting-edge technologies, Prague's immersive art galleries take visitors into fantasy realms.
This weekend in Prague: Gin in all its glory and Metronome is back
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Plus: Cool off with ice cream, party on the roof of Radost, see a Blade Runner double feature, and more.
