Consulate General of the Czech Republic in New York

Today marks the start of Hanukkah. Happy Holiday / Chag Sameach!

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Save the date: Friday, December 11 - Pozvánka na on-line debatu Tentokrát s JUDr. Martinem Smolkem, námstkem ministra zahraniních vcí pro otázky konzulární a právní. Debata navazuje na 1. on-line debatu ech v zahranií s ministrem Tomášem Petíkem v listopadu tohoto roku. ... https://www.mzv.cz//pozvanka_na_on_line_debatu_konzularni. https://www.facebook.com/events/215014826893239

Check out some classic Czech animations online, curated by the Czech National Film Archive, and presented as part of the V4 Film Series until October 28!

Olga Havlová (1933 1996) Wife of President Václav Havel, who was the first head of the state after the fall of the Communist regime. Havlová founded the Com...mittee of Good Will Olga Havel Foundation. During the Communist regime, she organized numerous meeting of dissidents and was the inspiration for the letters written by Václav Havel from prison published in the book Letters to Olga. #CzechHeroines #CzechCultureToTheWorld eská centra/Czech Centres bit.ly/3hmPfnz Illustrator: Lukáš Jirsa Partners: Fakulta designu a umní Ladislava Sutnara ZU krajane.net

Restriction on the entry of foreigners to Czechia. As a result of the crisis measures issued by the Government it is not possible to travel to Czechia for the purpose of tourism or visiting friends.

Join the Czechoslovak Society of Arts & Sciences - SVU - New York Chapter in a virtual event commemorating the Czechoslovakia's Independence Day of October 28, 1918. Send your picture with the Linden TREE OF LIBERTY in the Stuyvesant Park!

The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), presents the online discussion Radio Free Europe at 70: Its I...mportance Then and Now with former RFE/RL directors Jamie Fly and Tom Dine moderated by Tomáš Etzler on December 9, 2020, from 10-11 am EST. Register at https://RFEat70.eventbrite.com For 70 years, Radio Free Europe has played a significant role in supporting democracy and freedom of expression. By providing access to information and responsible debate, it has furthered the cause of freedom and human rights. Today, RFE broadcasts to 23 countries in 27 languages. What is its importance and role in today’s world? How has its work changed throughout the decades? How has social media impacted RFE? Join us and discuss these and more topics in our online discussion held in celebration of Radio Free Europe’s 70th anniversary.

An evening of music by Czech composer Leoš Janáek with readings of select Czech poetry. The event is presented as part of the Mannes Sounds Festival in partnership with the Czech Center New York. Join live on Facebook o Friday Oct 23, at 7 PM

The Czech fall is always a unique picturesque experience. https://youtu.be/K69vjMsdLLk

Calling all alumni of the Czech Republic! If you have studied at a Czech higher education institution, please register by October 26 at the link below to offer feedback on studying in the Czech Republic. The overall program aims to foster a relationship between the Czech Republic and its international alumni in order to support the internationalization of Czech higher education, strengthen the image of the Czech Republic abroad, and mediate job opportunities and connections.

The winner of the online survey on what date should be celebrated as the Day of Czechs Abroad was announced.

Did you miss the virtual Open House New York this weekend? You can still visit the Bohemian National Hall on our website: https://bit.ly/3kd6QQB Consulate Gene...ral of the Czech Republic in New York Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association The Dvoák American Heritage Association Bohemian National Hall Bohemian Spirit Restaurant #ohnywknd #CzechCentres #CzechCultureToTheWorld Photo: Marian Beneš

New York City landmark Bohemian National Hall is VIRTUALLY opening its doors for OPEN HOUSE NEW YORK 2020. Join us on October 17-18!

The critically acclaimed Czech comedy-drama The Owners (Vlastníci) will be screened and discussed online October 13. Watch it and join a discussion on contempor...ary life in East Central Europe: with screenwriter and director Jií Havelka and producer Marek Jeníek, moderated by Christopher W. Harwood (co-director, East Central European Center). RSVP: https://bit.ly/2EVeK1M. @TheHarrimanInstitute #culture #together #Europe #cinema #life #ownership #apartment See more

The Czech Books You Must Read https://english.radio.cz/czech-books-you-must-read-8506310

Thursday is Sokol Memorial Day, an official day of significance on the Czech calendar since last year. It honours the hundreds of people arrested by the Gestapo on the night of October 7-8, 1941, tortured and sent to Nazi concentration camps. Few survived the war.

Cover Reveal: 'Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued' by Peter Sís

NAPTIME STORIES FOR THE ABSURD TIMES A series streamed from the Hudson River Valley The storyteller Vít Hoejš re-tells classic Czech and Slovak fairy tales. Co-starring guest-musicians from across the globe.