I'm having a very good time reading the book "For The Love of Prague" from Gene Deitch.
In a nutshell, it's the biography of Gene an American who came to Prague in the early 60s for a job as a cartoon director, and ... why he never went back and he's actually still in Prague now.
The book depicts the tragic Czech historical event of 1968 and the Revolution of 1989.
And it highlight accurately what make the Czech personality so touching, and why living in Prague (the magic city) is such a sweet thing.
Read more about For The Love of Prague on the author's website.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Visiting Roznov
About an hour away from Ostrava ; in the direction of the south (if I remember correctly) is a village that goes by the name of Rožnov - where visitors will find a preserved wooden village (Living Museum) where the tradition are kept and local people in authentic outfits will be performing traditional dancing, and are selling their products or crafts in a very warm and pleasant manner.
When you're there don't forget to drink a glass of hot medovina!
For more information read the official website at vmp.cz :
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Wooden church of Sainte Catherine
Photo of the wooden church of Sainte Catherine in Ostrava (Moravia)
According to a local legend, The Sainte Catherine's church was originally in Frydek-Mistek, but the inhabitants of Hrabová decided to buy it, dismantled it, and then transported all parts to Hrabova and build it again there.
The church was destroyed by a fire in 2002 (presumably caused by a lightning bolt), and rebuild in 2004.
For more information - see Kostel svaté Kateřiny (Ostrava)
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