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Céčka
Céčka (; en, C's; singular ''céčko'') were plastic toys from Czechoslovakia popular in the 1980s and 90s, formerly used as parts of door hangings. History The initial intention was to use Céčka as buckles for women's clothing, but it was a failure. The next attempt was to use them as parts of door hangings, but this did not succeed either. The real interest, which was born among the Czechoslovak children, set off ''Céčková horečka'' (''Céčka fever''). From 1984, Céčka became scarce materials of considerable value (for children) almost instantly. The basic shape is a letter ''C''. Plastic parts can be chained, and they were also used in several games, for instance, one similar in principle to pitching pennies. It also inspired Michal David's song ''Céčka, sbírá céčka'' (C's, she collects C's). Céčka are also mentioned twice in the song ''Pochodové cvičení'' by Czech singer and songwriter Slávek Janoušek Slávek is male given name. Its origin is the shor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michal David
Michal David (born name Vladimír Štancl, 14 July 1960, Prague) is a Czech pop-singer, songwriter and producer. Biography and career He started his music career during his studies in Prague Conservatory in the 1970s where he created a jazz band with his friends, as jazz has been Michal's main passion and an academic concentration. However, after a short period of time, he was hired by a successful pop-music producer František Janeček as a piano player, singer and a song-writer and soon became a teenage girls' idol. Michal David had a very successful career as a singer and composer, however after the Czechoslovak Velvet Revolution in 1989, he as well many other Czechoslovak popular singers fell on hard times, since the political situation changed rapidly and the market started to open to other foreign artists and domestic artists lost their popularity for a while. He was also called a pro-regime singer by some critics. During this time Michal David was mainly focusing on c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czechoslovakia
, rue, Чеськословеньско, , yi, טשעכאסלאוואקיי, , common_name = Czechoslovakia , life_span = 1918–19391945–1992 , p1 = Austria-Hungary , image_p1 = , s1 = Czech Republic , flag_s1 = Flag of the Czech Republic.svg , s2 = Slovakia , flag_s2 = Flag of Slovakia.svg , image_flag = Flag of Czechoslovakia.svg , flag = Flag of Czechoslovakia , flag_type = Flag(1920–1992) , flag_border = Flag of Czechoslovakia , image_coat = Middle coat of arms of Czechoslovakia.svg , symbol_type = Middle coat of arms(1918–1938 and 1945–1961) , image_map = Czechoslovakia location map.svg , image_map_caption = Czechoslovakia during the interwar period and the Cold War , national_motto = , anthems = ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Television
Czech Television ( cs, Česká televize, italics=no ; abbreviation: ČT) is a public television broadcaster in the Czech Republic, broadcasting seven channels. Established after the Velvet Revolution in 1992, it is the successor to Czechoslovak Television founded in 1953. History 1953–1992: Czechoslovak Television Founded on 1 May 1953, Czechoslovak Television (ČST) was the state television broadcaster of Czechoslovakia used as a state propaganda medium of the then socialist state. It was known by three names over its lifetime: cs, Československá televize, sk, Československá televízia (until 1990) and (from 1990 until 1992). ČST originally consisted of a single channel and limited experimental broadcasting in 1953. Regular broadcasts began on 25 February 1954 and on 10 May 1970, a second channel was launched. The broadcast language of ČST was predominantly Czech in the first channel, Slovak for selected programming, and both for news. The second channel was sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitching Pennies
Pigeon Toss, or in Britain ''Pap'', ''Penny Up'', ''Keeley (Scotland)'', "Nippy (Wales)", Chucks, ''Quarters'', “Tinks” or "Jingies" is a game played with coins. Players take turns to throw a coin at a wall, from some distance away, and the coin which lands closest to the wall is the winner. The history of the game is ancient, and it is known to have been played by Ancient Greek children using bronze coins. In modern Israel the game is also played with Apricot kernel An apricot kernel is the apricot seed located within the fruit endocarp, which forms a hard shell around the seed called the pyrena (stone or pit). The kernel contains amygdalin, a poisonous compound, in concentrations that vary between cult ...s, and is called "Gogoim". References {{reflist External links Boy Scout activity [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slávek Janoušek
Slávek is male given name. Its origin is the short form of a Slavic names ending in -slav ( Stanislav, Květoslav, Pravoslav, Branislav, Rostislav, Miroslav, Miloslav, Sobiesław, Svatoslav) and beginning Slav- (Slavomir, Slavomil). Pronounced ''slah:vek''. Name days *Czech: ''22 January'' Other variants *Russian: Slav (given name), Slaviy, Slava *Serbian: Slavko *Croatian: Slavko *Bulgarian: Slavo, Slavko *Polish: Sławomir, Sławek *Ukrainian: Slávko Famous bearers * Slávek Boura, Czech moderator * Slávek Janoušek, Czech folk singer *Slávek Janda, Czech pop singer *Slávek Hrzal, Czech teacher and redactor *Slávek Pokorný, Czech photographer * Slavek Pytraczyk, Calgary based Visual Artist *Slávek Volavý, Czech actor *Slávek Bártík Slávek is male given name. Its origin is the short form of a Slavic names ending in -slav ( Stanislav, Květoslav, Pravoslav, Branislav, Rostislav, Miroslav, Miloslav, Sobiesław, Svatoslav) and beginning Slav- (Sl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Culture
Czech culture has been shaped by its geographical position in the middle of Europe. Influences from its neighbours, political and social changes, wars and times of peace have all left their marks on Czech culture. Prague's significance as a European cultural center rose and fell throughout history, but Czech culture remains distinct to this day. There are 16 cultural sites listed among the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, six Czechs have been awarded a Nobel Prize and 173 have been nominated. History Architecture The Czech Republic has been home to many architectural jewels and renowned architects. Peter Parler's contributions to gothic Prague, Benedikt Rejt's late gothic deconstructivistic work, father and son Dietzenhofers' baroque works, Santini's unique baroque style, Fanta's and Polívka's Art Nouveau landmarks of the early 20th century Prague, Rondocubist attempts of Gočár and Janák at creating a distinct national style for the new Czechoslovak Republic – all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovak Culture
The culture of Slovakia has various folk traditions influenced by its location in Central Europe. It shares similarities with Czech, Austrian, German, Hungarian and Ukrainian culture. Folk tradition Folk tradition has rooted strongly in Slovakia and is reflected in literature, music, dance and architecture. The prime example is a Slovak national anthem, ''"Nad Tatrou sa blýska"'', which is based on a melody from ''" Kopala studienku"'' folk song. Manifestation of Slovak folklore culture is the "''Východná''" Folklore Festival. It is the oldest and largest nationwide festival with international participation, which takes place in Východná annually. Slovakia is usually represented by many groups but mainly by SĽUK (''Slovenský ľudový umelecký kolektív—Slovak folk art collective''). SĽUK is the largest Slovak folk art group, trying to preserve the folklore tradition. An example of wooden folk architecture in Slovakia can be seen in the well preserved village of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
