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International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
2w ago
At Kampa Park, Ladronka Park, Hostivař Reservoir and other locations Between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, the old tradition of Čarodějnice brings a symbolic end to the winter. The burning of straw witches around the country announces the fertility and rebirth of the earth with the arrival of the spring; a perfect ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
2w ago
At the Botanic Garden - Troja Spring is here and the annual butterfly exhibition at the botanical gardens in Troja is starting on April 19th. 50 types of butterflies have been brought from a butterfly farm in Stratford on Avon, England, and the exhibit will introduce visitors to 5000 pupae. The focus of this ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
2w ago
At Holešovice market, building 13 More than 50 breweries will be participating this year in the 6th Prague Beer Festival, which will take place in the Holešovice market (the largest year-round market in Prague). Foreign brewers from Germany, US, England, Poland and Denmark will also be present. As in other years, there will be ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
2w ago
At Světozor, Edison Filmhub and Přítomnost cinema (in Prague) Following the inspiring presentation of Allegra Stodolsky's documentary film at the IWAP March General Meeting, it's a good idea to attend the 31st edition of the European Film Festival which focuses exclusively on contemporary European films. Several program sections include more than 36 films, including ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
2w ago
From 15.00 to 17.00 Loretanské náměstí, Hradčany The Passion play, based on folk plays from Vlastiboř, Vamberk and Železný Brod, will be performed in front of the Loreta church, comprised by Zbraslav parishioners, volunteers and professionals. This impressive event lasts an hour and 15 minutes and will be accompanied by the baroque carillon ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
1M ago
10 a.m. to 7 p.m Municipal House, Náměstí Republiky 5, Prague 1 For those IWAP members who couldn't participate at the IWAP visit of this special exhibition, you have until the 5th of March to go to Obecní Dum and see this fantastic collection of the Czech Art Nouveau master Alfons Mucha. The posters ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
1M ago
Various locations in Prague The 16th of March marks the start of the Easter markets in Prague (Velikonoční trhy) which will be open every day, including the Easter weekend. You will find beautifully decorated stands with the colors of the spring, selling Easter eggs, ceramics, embroidered lace, flowers and many traditional handcrafts, as well ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
1M ago
Výstaviště Praha - Prague Exhibition Grounds The arrival of the spring announces Matějská Pouť -literally Mathew's Pilgrimage- the biggest fun fair in Prague, . The Fair celebrates the feast of St. Matthew -also the first spring pilgrimage in Europe- which takes place on February 24 and the earliest record of this commemoration goes back ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
1M ago
Historical building of the National Museum This exhibition, based on interesting objects from the collection of the National Museum, describes a difficult decade of Czechoslovak history under totalitarian rule. It presents the broader context of the 1950s, through central events such as the currency reform, the trial of politician Milada Horáková and priest Josef ..read more
International Women's Association of Prague | The Bridge
1M ago
New Building of the National Museum It is always a pleasure to visit the exhibition of the Czech Press Photo journalistic competition and this year it celebrates its 29th anniversary. The goal of this competition is to provide an independent visual testimony of life as witnessed by professional Czech and Slovak photojournalists, both in ..read more