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Prague Welcomes Doll Enthusiasts: Exhibition Will Feature Over 90 artists

Japanese artists are set to bring their princess-themed creations to Prague as the Doll Prague exhibition opens its doors at Lucerna on November 3-5.  The 8th edition of this international showcase of professional art dolls, puppets, and collectible Teddy bears will feature artists from more than twenty countries. The exhibition’s theme, “The wisdom of myths and legends still speaks to us today,” adds a touch of mystique to the event. Under the patronage of the successful Czech actress Bára Štěpánová, the exhibition will host 12 artists from Japan, along with a record-breaking 90 artists from the Czech Republic and other parts of the world. This year’s event promises not only individual artist exhibitions but also four special art projects. Anna Zueva, a prominent artist and member of the American NIADA Association, will showcase her exceptional project, “Mystical Garden,” featuring art dolls that promise to surprise and delight visitors. Luda Bezusko from Poland will present a unique collection inspired by tarot cards, with 15 textile figures symbolizing the Major Arcana tarot cards, merging art and magical elements to create a world of wonder and wisdom. From Japan, Professor Kyou Ohtake’s art school will bring an exhibit called “Princess Sakura,” immersing visitors...

 by Prague Morning Nov 01, 2023

Prague’s Only Christmas MINT Market Will Take Place in Holešovice

Modern markets with author’s fashion, jewelry, design, delicacies, organic cosmetics and other honestly processed products that provide space for smaller and beginning designers, creators and all enthusiasts – this is MINT Market. This year, for the first and last time, it returns under the roof of Hall 13 in the Holešovice Market area (Holešovická tržnice), on Friday and Saturday, 24 and 25 November. At the only Christmas event in Prague, more than 90 carefully selected creators will present themselves, and visitors will be able to buy locally made gifts that are guaranteed to bring joy under the tree. And all of this in a relaxed atmosphere, without the stress of shopping centers and with good coffee. As always, entry is free and without barriers. In addition, you can take your four-legged pets with you. MINT Markets support not only independent creators but also various non-profit organizations and sheltered workshops. At the stand of the Organization for Helping Refugees, the Refugee Journey workshop will take place within the framework of the Prague MINT, which is intended for older children and adults. The listener becomes a member of a Syrian/Ukrainian family fleeing war and must make their own decisions to get to...

 by Prague Morning Nov 01, 2023

Mark Your Calendar: St. Martin’s Day Feast at Náplavka on November 11

If you visit the center of Prague or any Czech town on the 11th of November, you might see a man on a white horse leading a procession… These processions are in honor of St. Martin, patron saint of the poor, and the white horse represents winter and snow. Not only on this day but for most of November, look for restaurants serving goose and St. Martin’s wine (Husa a Svatomartinské vino) which is the traditional food for the feast day. The reason behind this tradition is that it is said a flock of geese betrayed St. Martin’s hiding place and we have been eating roast goose on this day ever since. One of the main celebrations will take place at Náplavka (Rašínovo nábřeží) on November 11. You can look forward to a traditional presentation of young wines from Moravia and Bohemia and goose delicacies such as traditional goose roast with dumplings, lokše (Slovak potato pancakes), or pasta with onion white and red cabbage, goose burgers or goose ragout with vegetables, roasted goose liver, goose soup “kaldoun”, and other goose delicacies.   There will be a musical program as well. Wine will be tasted from the festival glasses. This gives...

 by Prague Morning Nov 01, 2023

Is That a Hologram? Passengers Argue Over New LED Signs in the Metro

Transport Prague testing holograms in the metro In Prague’s metro on Line A, new light effects have sparked discussions among passengers. This innovation was not announced beforehand and was first noticed on the Line A. It looks like that synchronized LED panels have been installed in the tunnel. They switch on when the train travels at a speed of at least 40 km/h. Daniel Šabik, the official representative of the Transport Company of Prague, confirmed that the system has been adjusted and tested for the last few weeks. However, he did not specify its intended purpose. He mentioned that the company will soon release a press statement with all the details. Při jízdě metrem mi spadla brada. Na Bořislavce testují v tunelu hologramy. Budoucnost je tady! #prague #metro pic.twitter.com/fCT7xBJYee — Pozdní Adam (@pozdni_adam) October 30, 2023 Social media users suggested that this could be a new form of underground advertising. However, there is no confirmation of this speculation. Users on social media shared their opinions, with one user expressing excitement about the potential holograms, while others believe it’s a well-synchronized LED panel. Some passengers found the flickering lights annoying, while others found it amusing. A press release is expected soon....

 by Shannon Stack Nov 01, 2023

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Prague Morning has launched a brand new WhatsApp Channel, bringing you the latest breaking news, and dayly top headlines. To sign up for our free service all you need to do is follow the simple steps below:     If you are reading on your mobile phone – in our app or in a web browser – you can sign up by pressing this invite link. If you are reading on desktop you can use your phone to scan the QR code above. Once you’ve scanned the code, you’ll be taken to a page to join our channel. Channels appear under ‘Updates’ tab. On an iPhone, that’s at bottom-left of the menu bar, while Android users will find it in the middle at the top of the screen. If you can’t find the tab on your device try updating the app. You will then need to close WhatsApp and then open it again. If you would to receive notifications from Prague Morning’s WhatsApp Channel you will need to unmute it by pressing the bell at the top of the Channel. You can also mute and unmute by toggling the button under ‘Channel information’. You can navigate here by pressing on...

 by Prague Morning Oct 31, 2023

Short Pre-History of the Vinohrady Villas Area

If I had to select one area of Prague I love the most, it would have to be Prague – Royal Vineyards, Vinohrady in Czech, or “Královské Vinohrady”. As you might know from the recent article, Vinohrady was rated as one of the coolest areas in the world. Vinohrady has a unique and charming atmosphere and will always maintain its value because of its prestige, history, architecture, and limited areas for new development. In this article, I will cover the history of the villa district spreading from Bezručovy sady all the way down to the borders with Prague 3 and 10. You can look forward to a series of articles about the Vinohrady area, starting today with the history of the villa area and what happened before the first villas even began construction. The Early Years Vinohrady was originally a rural area with vineyards and orchards covering much of the land. The first permanent settlements in the area date back to the 12th century. By the 15th century, it was a thriving agricultural community thanks to an order of Charles the IV which stated that within a 3.5km area from Prague Castle, vineyards shall be planted and wine for the...

 by Robin Petrasek Oct 31, 2023

INTERVIEW: Frenkee’s Journey to Revolutionize Healthcare Access for Expats in Czechia

In this interview, we uncover the story of a Czech fintech startup revolutionizing healthcare access for foreigners. Frenkee is a Czech fintech startup built on years of experience in distributing financial products and developing services using modern technologies. It aids foreigners residing in the Czech Republic in securing health insurance online and in English. Currently, it operates in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with the aim of demonstrating that even negotiations involving financial products can be conducted fairly and with flair. Here you can find our interview with Frenkee’s founder, Jiří Hluchý. Q: Why and how was the Frenkee platform created? The development of Frenkee began in 2019, culminating in a live launch in early 2022. The origins date back to the chytrecestovko.cz app, which originally helped travellers select and arrange suitable travel insurance based on their planned activities and holiday destinations. With time, however, other opportunities in the digital financial world became apparent, leading to the creation of a comprehensive financial e-commerce ecosystem. Frenkee leverages its knowledge and queries to provide guidance and facilitate customers to find the optimal solution for their needs. Q: Are expats using Frenkee more interested in Insurance Loans or Investments? So far, foreigners are...

 by Prague Morning Oct 31, 2023

The Boss is Back: Bruce Springsteen Returns to Prague After 12 Years!

Bruce Springsteen is returning to Prague after 12 long years for his only concert in Central Europe, which will also be his biggest concert in the Czech Republic. The concert at Prague’s Letňany Airport will take place on 28 May 2024. Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band delivered “The Greatest Show on Earth” (Billboard) across Europe this past summer, and they’ll make a triumphant return to the continent in 2024 with a just-announced 22-show stadium run. Kicking off on May 5 in Cardiff, Wales, Springsteen and The E Street Band will bring their “rapturous and cathartic” world tour to Northern Ireland, Ireland, England, France, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway — before bookending in the UK with a date at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 25. Springsteen and The E Street Band’s 2023 European tour sold over 1.6 million tickets and earned widespread praise as some of the best shows of the band’s career. More info about tickets here  

 by Prague Morning Oct 31, 2023

24th Edition of QFF Mezipatra Will Take Place on November 2-17

The 24th edition of the Mezipatra Queer Film Festival finds itself at Crossroads. This year’s theme alludes to everyday small decisions, as well as major life intersections that can unexpectedly alter our lives. The audience can explore 24 feature films and 45 short films. The festival’s grand opening will take place on November 2nd at 7:00 PM at the Lucerna cinema with the Italian love story of two seventeen-year-olds. Fireworks (Stranizza d’amuri), based on true events, immerses viewers in the story of a forbidden love between two young men in 1980s Italy, complicated by the strongly homophobic environment of a Sicilian town. The program also features the critically acclaimed French film Passages about a seemingly content married couple whose harmony is disrupted by Martin’s encounter with the charming Agathe. The film explores the complex dynamics of romantic relationships, honesty, and erotic tension, earning it a nomination for the Teddy Award at the Berlinale and the Audience Award at the Sunny Bunny Festival. “If I had to pick just one of the feature films, I would recommend the debut of Spanish director Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, ‘20,000 Species of Bees.’ It portrays three generations of women during one hot summer, each trying...

 by Prague Morning Oct 30, 2023

Take a Look at the Design of Prague Airport New Buildings

The design proposal for three new airport buildings by MVRDV Netherlands-based architecture and urban design practice prepared in cooperation with NACO (Netherlands Airport Consultants) won the Prague Airport architectural competition. The design extends Terminal 1 with a new building for central security screening, business areas, and VIP lounges. A building comprising a hotel, conference centre, and parking facilities will be constructed in the public part of the airport. The new buildings will provide the airport with enhanced operational flexibility and additional options to easily accommodate any future expansion and redevelopment. According to Jiří Kraus, Vice-chairman of the Board of Directors, working with a globally active architecture studio represents Václav Havel Airport Prague a promise of building world-class architecture with emphasis on sustainability. “The competition attracted extraordinary interest among architects, including foreign ones. The object of the Terminal 1 centralised security screening point, together with the partially developed solution for the Terminal 2 expansion, will become the cornerstone of a large-scale mosaic of a strategically important project; the project of completing the terminal capacity building process.” MVRDV founding partner Winy Maas acknowledged that most airport experiences these days have become detached from any sense of place, or any sense of control...

 by Prague Morning Oct 30, 2023

Almost Ready: What Jiřího z Poděbrad Metro Stop Looks Like Now

On Monday, 30 October, Michal Vronský, the head of the Prague-3 urban area, published photos of the current state of the Jiřího z Poděbrad metro station. It is closed to passengers from 14 January 2023 due to extensive reconstruction. “Opening the station to the public is a matter of the next few days,” Vronský said in a statement. DPP later said that the station will start serving passengers again on Thursday, 2 November. An elevator that will make the station barrier-free will go into service in May 2024. The station has not had an extensive renovation since it went into service on December 19, 1980, as part of an extension starting at Náměstí Míru and ending at Želivského. The overall cost of the entire renovation of the station was previously estimated at CZK 1.29 billion.

 by Gabriella Burgess Oct 30, 2023

This Friday: Berlin Techno Music Will Transform Gabriel Loci in Prague

The Sound event will dominate yet another unique Prague spot this Friday. Cutting-edge underground electronic music will crowd the mysterious premises of the monastery of St. Gabriel in Smíchov. The headliners are German DJs Lúcia Lu and Supergloss. You can look forward to many kinds of electronic music on five stages, each of them with its own special light installations created by Multiverse Studios. The unique complex of Gabriel Loci is a place where the past meets the present. The extensive building built in the neo-Romanesque style will come alive with underground electronics combined with contemporary visual art on four stages. The tickets for 950 CZK are available on GoOut. More important and practical info can be found on Facebook event or Instagram.

 by Prague Morning Oct 30, 2023

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