Will Czech beer become UNESCO-protected?
Prague, Czech Republic – The world-famous beer-loving culture of the Czech Republic could soon become UNESCO-protected, local media reported. AContinue Reading
Tag: Traditions
Czech Chardonnay from Moravia named best in the world
Brno, Czech Republic – The title for best Chardonnay in the world has been awarded to the vineyards of JosefContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1713: “Slovak Robin Hood” Juraj Jánošík was executed aged 25
On March 17, 1713, Slovak highwayman and “Robin Hood” robber Juraj Jánošík was executed at the age of 25, soonContinue Reading
Bohemians and Moravians: Two bickering nations under one roof
Prague, Czech Republic – The two main historic regions of the Czech Republic – once distinct polities, then administrative segments,Continue Reading
Budapest Christmas market voted best in Europe
Budapest, Hungary – The beautiful Christmas market held every year in front of Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica, the largest andContinue Reading
Krakow’s szopki: Poland’s wonderfully exuberant Christmas tradition
Generally translated into English as “Christmas cribs”, Szopki are a uniquely Cracovian take on the traditional nativity scene. Vividly coloured,Continue Reading
Beware of evil spirits: The Night of the Witches in Polish folklore
December 13 is Saint Lucia’s Day, celebrated across much of Europe and especially in Scandinavia in memory of a youngContinue Reading
Prague cancels New Year’s celebrations due to Covid
Prague, Czech Republic – New Year’s Eve celebrations planned for January 1, 2022, will all be cancelled because of theContinue Reading
Polish “coke-craving dancing cactus” pulled by Walmart after complaint
Warsaw, Poland – Walmart Canada has reportedly pulled an educational toy from its website after the “dancing cactus toy”, which sings songsContinue Reading
Should the Czech Republic change its name to Bohemia?
Prague, Czech Republic – The Czech Republic should change its official name to Bohemia, a controversial Czech commentator recently suggested.Continue Reading
Down with “-ová”? Czech women move closer to non-gendered surnames
Prague, Czech Republic – After years of debate, Czech women might soon be able to decide whether or not theyContinue Reading
Polish Easter Recipes: Sernik, the Polish cheesecake
Krakow, Poland – Every month, Kafkadesk brings you the best recipes from Central Europe, straight from the kitchen of ourContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1000: Stephen I was crowned as the first King of Hungary
On December 25, 1000 (or possibly on January 1, 1001), the last Grand Prince of the Hungarians, Stephen I, assertedContinue Reading
Polish Christmas Recipes: Pierniczki świąteczne, the gingerbread cookies
Christmas time is here! Now if you’re a bit like us, you won’t care much for silly presents you don’tContinue Reading
Slavic mythology: Veles, King of the Slavic Underworld
Museums around the world are filled with statues of gods and goddesses once worshipped by the ancient Greeks, Romans orContinue Reading
Slavic mythology: Rod, and the birth of a new universe
Museums around the world are filled with statues of gods and goddesses once worshipped by the ancient Greeks, Romans orContinue Reading
The dating guide for the Czech Republic: Do’s and Don’ts you should know about
Prague, Czech Republic – Are you dating someone in the Czech Republic? Then you should know a few do’s andContinue Reading
Slavic mythology: Meet Perun, the thunder god
Bratislava, Slovakia – Museums around the world are filled with statues of gods and goddesses once worshipped by the ancientContinue Reading
What about Slavic mythology?
Bratislava, Slovakia – Museums around the world are filled with statues of gods and goddesses once worshipped by the ancientContinue Reading
A look at the Czech Republic’s “work-to-sleep-to-work-to-drink” routine
Prague, Czech Republic – Despite several studies warning against the detrimental effects of overworking, the trend of working long hoursContinue Reading