Despite being a relative newcomer to the scene, the Prague International Folklore Festival (listen to Czech folk song) is one of the most popular and the performing ensembles are some of the most colourful in the country.The main stage at the Ovocný trh attracts passing tourists as well as Prague locals, and the festival with its handcrafts and culinary specialities is an unexpected delight. Included are some pictures of performers at the festival and some other images of Czech traditions etc. Enjoy !

Suggestions for using this Event/Resource in Schools:

• Czech Folk Dance workshops
• Looking at traditional costumes
• Listening to traditional folk music and looking at traditional instruments
• Making and tasting Czech  food – see recipe for Potato Soup
• Trying traditional crafts
• Czech activity day in school, finishing with a dance performance