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Radio Prague's special Easter programme focuses on the music of Czech
composer and conductor Jaroslav Krček, who has arranged and recorded a
number of traditional folk songs pertaining to this time of year as well
as a number of his own compositions, which draw heavily on Czech Easter
traditions for their inspiration. More
SpecialAge-old Easter traditions alive and well in Hlinsko
For many Czechs, Easter goes much further beyond the Christian tradition of
the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The popular pomlázka, or
whipping of women with braided willow sticks, is just one of the customs
that have survived around the country from before the arrival of
Christianity. Today, they form part of original Czech folklore with roots
that go back many centuries. More
SpecialAge-old Easter traditions alive and well in Hlinsko
For many Czechs, Easter goes much further beyond the Christian tradition of
the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The popular pomlázka, or
whipping of women with braided willow sticks, is just one of the customs
that have survived around the country from before the arrival of
Christianity. Today, they form part of original Czech folklore with roots
that go back many centuries.
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