November 22, 2006

On Friday evening Nov 17, I visited a performance of Slovak Folklore Association Limbora in the theatre in Vinohrady. Gala program reminded us of the twentieth anniversary of the foundation of Limbora ensemble and of the establishment of Slovak folklore group in Prague 55 years ago. After some time, I was...  

But why is so much attention paid to the Christmas tree? It is because an accident that happened in 2003. 25 meters long Christmas tree fell on people and injured 5 of them. British tourist Malcolm Tuffin sustained fracture of thigh-bones and thoracic spine, allegedly he still walks with a staff. The accident was caused by gusts of wind and softwood. The organizers want to make sure that nothing like that happens again.  

Czech people drink the most of beer in the world. The number is 160 liters per person/per year. Their beer is also renowned in the world. “Spolek pratel piva” (free translated as “The friends of Beer Club”) gave several awards concerning beer, Prague was awarded in several categories.  

The newly reconstructed palace called Dum u Hybernu in Prague will be open to the public tomorrow again. The palace is situated opposite the Powder Gate in Namesti Miru. The theatre Hybernia that is seated in this palace will start its show with with the original Czech musical play Golem, a historical story from old Jewish Prague during the reign of Emperor Rudolf II.  

I was not sure if I should name it Petrin Park or Strahov Park. This place is right in the boundary-line near Strahov rose garden and upper station of Petrin funicular and Petrin lookout Tower. So if you plan to reach this place turn left when you go out from the funicular station Petrin. Continue along...