04.06.2024
On Friday 31st May afternoon the Czech Street Party came back to Brussels after 4 year pause and marked a significant continuation of this cherished tradition. The Czech Street Party, typically hosted on Rue Caroly, finded itself at a new venue in Brussels city center, Place de la Monnaie this year.
The Czech Street Party is not merely a festival; it's a celebration of milestones and an occasion for cultural exchange and dialogue. This year, it commemorated 20 years of the Czech Republic's membership in the EU. Since its accession in 2004, the Czech Republic has played an integral role in the EU's cultural, economic, and political landscape. The street party serves as a testament to the European motto united in diversity.
Visitors of the Czech Street Party could discover Czech music & gastronomy. Live music performances reverberated through the Place de la Monnaie, featuring a diverse range of genres from folklore (VUS Ondráš) to modern beats (Děda Mládek Illegal Band, Support Lesbiens and Chinaski), ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy. Throughout the event, visitors had the chance to engage with experts who shared insights into the country's history, language, and customs. Interactive quizzes accompanied the afternoon with valuable prizes to be won. On individual stands, visitors had the opportunity to get to know better various regions of the Czech Republic. The visitors of the stand of the City of Prague had the unique opportunity to visit the Czech capital from the cab of the Prague tram thanks to the tram simulator developed by the Secondary School of Transport and Prague Public Transit Company. For the youngest visitors the tradition of the Czech Puppets was presented by the Prague Theatre B.
The popular event to celebrate Czech culture, friendship, and the enduring bonds that unite us as Europeans was once again a great success.