Moravia

Luhačovice restores health and joy of life to its guests

herynek — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:41:30 +0000

When you first come to Luhačovice, you will get the feeling that this place will be indelibly stamped in your memory. The picturesque town in the valley of the Šťávnice surrounded by steep wooded hills is simply predestined to strengthen its visitors’ bodies and spirits. The largest of the Moravian spas, and also fourth largest..

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T-shirts from Kyjov – Folk fashion for everyday wear

herynek — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:28:49 +0000

Not long ago it would have been difficult to imagine meeting a girl on the street in a headscarf with the typical folk motif of a heart or a young man in a t-shirt with a print imitating a folk costume shirt. But times are changing. And they are changing beautifully! Folk motifs are being..

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Folk Advent in the Haná region: Time of calmness and special events

herynek — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:19:55 +0000

When she describes folk customs, her narrative is so joyful and colourful that you can easily imagine a lovely village in the Haná region. When she recalls the traditional festive dishes, which probably wouldn’t attract today’s gourmets, you get the feeling these delicacies are worth a Michelin star. And when she starts to speak about..

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Marie Pachtová

herynek — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:15:38 +0000

5. 11. 1932 Vyškov-born Marie Pachtová spent her childhood in Dědice. After her graduation at the grammar school in Brno, she studied Czech and Russian language at the Faculty of Education of Masaryk University in Brno. She worked as a teacher of Czech and Russia language at elementary school in Vyškov. She has been always..

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Priessnitz – the captivating essence of Jeseníky Mountains

herynek — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:15:09 +0000

It’s said that Jeseníky Mountains are the most beautiful mountains in our country. You don’t have to agree but the picturesque landscape, wild nature, forested ridges, mountain meadows, and wild streams together create a unique set which attracts thousands of tourists. They don’t visit this remarkable place just because of this mountain paradise with natural,..

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It’s an interesting addition for mixed drinks and a necessity for a pastry chef

herynek — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:41:52 +0000

Eggnog is a delicious beverage that can make pleasant moments at home but it has a further use. It can be used in legendary cheap mix drinks with an original recipe or by pastry chefs as a necessary ingredient for achieving the right taste of desserts and pastry. Would you like an ‘egg with spinach’..

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Metelka – a family business from the heart of Moravia

herynek — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:26:26 +0000

Folk costumes, furniture, ceramics, Easter eggs, buildings – you see these folklore ornaments everywhere when you visit Moravia. These typical ornaments were painted with colours or quicklime, sand, or they were sculpted, stamped, finger-painted, and they could be created by wax and embroidery. These features belong to characteristic attributes of Moravia, although, motifs can differ..

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Will be the UNESCO request successful?

herynek — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:09:29 +0000

The Culture Minister requested UNESCO to add Resist block printing and indigo dyeing to their Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage in March 2017. The request has been submitted together with Slovakia, Austria, Germany and Hungary. Over the past two years, the last two blue-dyeing workshops of Jiří Danzinger, Sr., from Olešnice and František Joch from..

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Vyškov: a city full of unexpected opportunities and experiences

herynek — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 12:37:39 +0000

What come to your mind when you think about Vyškov? It’s not just an exit route on D1 motorway near Brno, is it? If you just glance at this city with a population over 20,000 inhabitants from a fast moving car, you make a mistake. The city is worth a visit. You can find many..

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