Traditions Archive
Dusicky also known as All Souls’ Day
Learn more about Dusicky also known as All Souls’ Day “Památka zesnulých” or more commonly known as “Dušičky” (Little souls) is celebrated on 2nd November by Christians. A lot of people compare it to ...
Tupesy Ceramics
Learn more about Tupesy Ceramics Tupesy ceramics are a traditional folk ceramics crafted in the Tupesy village, which is situated in the east of the Czech Republic, in the Moravian region. The Tupesy ...
Verbunk Folk Dance
Learn more about Verbunk Folk Dance Verbunk is a folk dance from the Moravian Slovakia (Slovacko) region. It is exclusively a male dance and is very jumpy in nature. Despite having certain guidelines,...
Czech Grape Harvest
Learn more about Czech Grape Harvest The most important time of the year for the grape grower is the harvest It is a traditional Czech festival of grapes and wine which takes place from mid-September ...
Flying a Kite
Learn more about Flying a Kite As it is well known kites came from China. According to legends they were the connection between humans and God, and they were supposed to scare off the enemy. After som...
Czech Beer and Brewing
Learn more about Czech Beer and Brewing The Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world. One might think it is Germany with the annual Oktoberfest but no, The Czechs are in...
Czech Maypole Majka
Learn more about Czech Maypole Majka May First is usually known as Labor Day or in some countries a day of love and lovers. The Czech Republic is one country that observes this tradition. May is ofte...
Dialects of the Czech language
Learn more about Dialects of the Czech language The Czech Republic, also called Czechia, is a country located in Central Europe. It is a small country which has three historical parts Bohemia, Moravia...
May 1st – “The Time of Love”
Learn more about May 1st – „The Time of Love“ This day was already celebrated in ancient Rome, it was called Floralia because it was dedicated to the goddess of spring and fertility, Flora. With love ...
Czech Funfairs and Pilgrimages
Learn more about Czech Funfairs and Pilgrimages Every village has its own patron saint to whom the church in the town/village is consecrated to and each patron has his/her particular feast day every y...
