麻豆精品

麻豆精品
叠别诲艡颈肠丑 Smetana and the Prague Spring ...

The Prague Spring International Music Festival (not related to the 1968 Prague Spring) is a festival established by the Czech Philharmonic Rafael 碍耻产别濒脥办 to commemorate the death of Czech composer 叠别诲艡颈肠丑 Smetana. Every opening night for the last 80 years, Smetana鈥檚 national masterpiece M谩 Vlast is played by a different orchestra. Smetana鈥檚 music life began in his youth, developed further by collaboration with one of his inspirations, Liszt. This 2025, Semyon Bychkov will conduct the next opening.

叠别诲艡颈肠丑 Smetana and the Prague Spring International Music Festival
麻豆精品
Frantisek Kupka: Orphism

Bohemian artist Frantisek Kupka is the forefront mind behind the art form of Orphism. Orphism focuses on color and abstraction, similar to Cubism but also an 鈥渆volution鈥 where abstract shapes are given precedence in contrast to solid, known geometric shapes. There are many examples of Orphism to see, spanning many years.

Frantisek Kupka: Orphism
麻豆精品
Czech Beer : A Brief History

From the Brevnov Monastery to the modern-day Pilsner, the Czech people have been enjoying beer for over a thousand years. Known as the beer of tradition, Czech beer is ingrained into history itself. When beermaking was banned. the Brenov Monastery, as the first-ever Bohemian brewery, was exempt. Initially, after the ban on brewing ended, only noble families or homeowners were allowed to brew beer. It was in 1842 that the famous Pilsner was created.

Czech Beer : A Brief History
麻豆精品
Eliska Junkova: Racing into History

Eli拧ka Junkov谩 is the first woman to win the Grand Prix, in 1927. Even before, Junkov谩 was 鈥淨ueen of the Steering Wheel,鈥 a well-earned title that she worked towards since 1922. Her dedication to racing began with her dedication to her husband, Vincenc 鈥溎宔n锚k鈥 Junek, whom she met at her job at the Prague Credit Bank.

Eliska Junkova: Racing into History
麻豆精品
Great Moravia: Mojmir I and Rostislav (830-870)

After the death of Samo, there was uncertainty about the Czech and Moravian lands, but after the rise of Charlamange of the Frankish Kingdom, Moravians were able to recover. The princes of Moravia consolidated their power, and one in particular Mojmir I, rose beyond tribal institutions to establish Great Moravia. After Mojmir I's deposition, his nephew Rostislav became Louis the German's loyal vassal. In secret, however, Rostislav had ambitions beyond this.

Great Moravia: Mojmir I and Rostislav (830-870)

叠别诲艡颈肠丑 Smetana and the Prague Spring International Music Festival

叠别诲艡颈肠丑 Smetana and the Prague Spring International Music Festival

The Prague Spring International Music Festival (not related to the 1968 Prague Spring) is a festival established by the Czech Philharmonic Rafael 碍耻产别濒脥办 to commemorate the death of Czech composer 叠别诲艡颈肠丑 Smetana. Every opening night for the last 80 years, Smetana鈥檚 national masterpiece M谩 Vlast is played by a different orchestra. Smetana鈥檚 music life began in his youth, developed further by collaboration with one of his inspirations, Liszt. This 2025, Semyon Bychkov will conduct the next opening.

A (Nationalist) Puppet on a String

Puppeteering in Bohemia preserved the Czech culture and language, preventing both from being wiped out by Hapsburgs who pushed for the Germanization of the Czech lands. Puppetry鈥檚 been practiced in Bohemia for centuries, beginning in the 16th century, used for religious and folk ceremonies. Not only has Czech puppeteering protected Czech identity in during the Hapsburg era, but also into the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the Nazis.

Czech Dolls Mini-Exhibit

An important staple of Czech and Slovak culture, kroj-wearing dolls are popular toys and figures that many generations have played with and cherished. These dolls are made with a variety of quirks and features, such as closing their eyes while in a lying position or having rosier cheeks. One company, Lidova Tvorba Uhersky Brod, heavily promoted their dolls all over Slovakia, Europe, and the world, winning accolades for their efforts and remaining one of the best-known doll makers in Slovakia. These historical dolls are on display in the 麻豆精品.

Eurovision 2025

Eurovision 2025

Although Eurovision started as an experiment in broadcasting, it is now a show-stopping competition that unites Europe. The Central European nations of Czechia and Slovakia have a relatively short, yet important history with Eurovision. While Czechia鈥檚 the only of the two still competing, this 2025, their next entry is a Slovak named Adonxs, an accomplished artist of many skills.

Intervision

Intervision

Intervision began as the Eastern bloc alternative to Eurovision, initiated by Czechoslovakia鈥檚 national television broadcaster. Though the initial contest lasted four years, it was abruptly ended by 鈥淣ormalization鈥 in Czechoslovakia. The Intervision concept gets picked up by Poland鈥檚 broadcaster for their Sopot International Festival, where it lasts four more years before being interrupted by political upheaval, yet again. Though the future of Intervision is uncertain, its past is worth a look for the intersection between art and politics.

The Plastic People of the Universe: How One Band Sparked a Revolution

The fall of Communism in Czechoslovakia begins with a rock that rolls, pushed by the rock n鈥 roll group the Plastic People of the Universe (PPU). After the brief Prague Spring, the group was started by the bassist, Milan 鈥淢ejla鈥 Hlavsa. During the Normalization period, they continued to find various ways of resisting the new administration before being jailed, which inspired further resistance and eventually lead Czechoslovakia out of the hands of the Soviet regime.

Anny Ondra: Starlet of the Silver Screen

Anny Ondra was a major, international star, born in Bohemia. She faced many obstacles to get to such a status, such as major pressure from her family over many years. Still, she prospered and how she wanted. By the end of her life, she married and starred in over 90 films.

The Czech Bedtime Routine: 痴别膷别谤苍颈膷别办

痴别膷别谤苍颈膷别办 is a late-night children鈥檚 program broadcasted in Czechoslovakia, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. With generations of children, it has immense cultural and nostalgic value. This program has made stars out of many of the cartoons, including the famous mole, Krtek. Due to the timeslot it would broadcast on, 痴别膷别谤苍颈膷别办 became a staple of the bedtime routine.

History of Czech Poetry Works

The history of Czech poetry goes as far back as the 9th century. It begins with the works of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who translated texts in the bible from Greek to Old Church Slavic, a language in which the first Czech poems were written. Since then, Czech poetry continued to flourish, even when the chosen languages of the Czechs continued to face challenges throughout the centuries. The apparent culmination of Czech poetic culture is of a poem, 惭谩箩, written by Karel Hynek 惭谩肠丑补.

Irena 叠别谤苍谩拧办辞惫谩 and the Fight for Czechoslovak Independence

Irena 叠别谤苍谩拧办辞惫谩, the second of Vojt臎ch Preissig鈥檚 three daughters, started her life in Boston, after being born in Prague, before returning to what was now Czechoslovakia. It was at this moment that she dedicated her life to writing and publication, particularly to resist the Nazi occupation. Although her relationship with her father initially splintered, it eventually mended as the two published a resistance magazine, V boj.

Ji艡铆 Trnka: The Father of Czech Cinema

The so-called 鈥淲alt Disney of Eastern Europe,鈥 Ji艡铆 Trnka began his career as an illustrator, his life soon culminating into sophisticated puppetry on film. His usual subject matter involved his puppeted takes on classic fairy tales and tales he crafted which feature profound narratives, some of which satirized his own government. His career culminated in his film The Hand, where the importance of the hand is placed above all else.

The Life of Zita Bourbon-Pama, Her Majesty the Empress and Queen

The long life of Zita of Bourbon-Parma is filled with tragedy and tough moments, while also sporting love and a zest for learning, not just of intellectual subjects, but also survival and acceptance. Her love life began and ended with Archduke Charles of Austria-Este. Being the Duchess of Austria-Hungary during the mid-1910s, she and her husband were met with many challenges and had to make various choices in order to ensure the safety of their country, for example. Despite the hardships, Zita lived long.

Running from Trouble and Rising to Success: Jan Antonin Bata and the Bata Shoe Company

Running from Trouble and Rising to Success: Jan Antonin Bata and the Bata Shoe Company

Discover the story of Jan Antonin Bata and highs and lows of his life as the boss of the Bata Shoe Company. Speaking of 鈥渉ighs and lows,鈥 discover the unused throne of the 鈥淜ing of Shoes鈥 inside the innovative office elevator!

Holiday Traditions: Exploring the Adoption of the Christmas Tree

Holiday Traditions: Exploring the Adoption of the Christmas Tree

O Conifer, O Evergreen! Before the Christmas tree鈥檚 cultural adoption, the branches of conifers and evergreens were hung above dinner tables. During the adoption of the Christmas tree, they were decorated with pastries, candies, and paper chains, among other accentuations, all never meant to be eaten. Although the adoption has seen pushback in the first couple of centuries, today they鈥檙e a common sight among Czech celebrators.

Barborky: A Pre-Christmas Tradition

Before Christmas comes the holiday of Barborky, originating from the 12th century St. Barbara鈥檚 Feast celebration. The Saint herself is said to protect people, especially soldiers and miners, from sudden death. This holiday is celebrated in a couple ways, such as removing a branch from a cherry tree, wearing veils of white, or passing a light around mining villages.

Witness to the Revolution

As the trailblazing Velvet Revolution took place, many foreign to Czechoslovakia intensely paid attention. Some eyewitnesses photographed and recorded violence against protesters by riot gear police. Others made efforts to report the incidences and progress to the world as the revolution proceeded. The efforts of both protesters and witnesses to the revolution made way for a freer Czechoslovakia.

Sculptures in the Czech Republic

Sculptures in the Czech Republic

Dip into the fascinating world of sculptures in the Czech Republic. In this blog, you will learn about four sculptures scattered across the country. The pieces are in the water, in the air, and on the grass. Continue reading to learn more!

Rare Bronze Age Artefacts Discovered in Czech Republic

Recently, artifacts from an ancient pre-Czech society were found by the Pod艡ipsko Museum and are being analyzed by the Brno Institute of Archeology and Museology. These artifacts are estimated to be worth millions of Czech crowns, but their historical value is even greater. Researchers are working to discover how these tools were used while speculating on their pristine preservation. In 2025, these artifacts will be on display in the Pod艡ipsko Museum.

Labor Camp Rediscovered in the Shadow of Stalin

Labor Camp Rediscovered in the Shadow of Stalin

As of 2021, the remains of Stalin鈥檚 regime linger in the now-Czech Republic. Although the Stalin Monument in Prague was removed in 1962, over 50 years later the labor camp emerged from the shadows of the monument. It was through another archeological search for bastion fortifications that the labor camp remains were discovered.