Czechs celebrate holidays and festivals with great enthusiasm, combining tradition with modernity. Here is how some of the most important holidays and festivals in the Czech Republic are celebrated:
Easter (Velikonoce)
Easter is celebrated with great joy and festivity in the Czech Republic. Traditional customs include painting Easter eggs, preparing Easter dishes, and organizing games for children. In some regions, there are also religious processions and services.
Independence Day (Den vzniku samostatného československého státu):
Celebrated on October 28th, this day commemorates the establishment of the independent Czechoslovak State in 1918. Various ceremonies, parades, and cultural events take place on this day.
Christmas (Vánoce)
Christmas is an important religious and family holiday in the Czech Republic. People decorate their homes and streets with lights and Christmas ornaments. Traditional Christmas dishes include carp, cabbage, and dumplings, as well as other treats.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (Mezinárodní filmový festival Karlovy Vary):
This is one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in Central Europe. It takes place annually in July in the spa town of Karlovy Vary, where films from around the world are presented.
Pilsner Festival (Plzeňský Prazdrojní festival):
This festival is celebrated in Pilsen, known for its beer production. During the festival, there are concerts, fireworks displays, beer tastings, and other attractions.
Prague Spring (Pražské jaro):
This is an international music festival held in Prague in the spring. The festival focuses mainly on classical music, presenting concerts by renowned ensembles and soloists.
White Bear Festival in Prague (Bílý Medvěd Praha):
This is an annual urban culture festival held in Prague. The festival features concerts, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, and many other events related to urban culture.
