St. Wenceslas’ CelebrationsInternational Folklore Festival Český Krumlov

24. - 28. 9. 2010

The International Folklore Festival is supported by:Krajský úřad Jihočeského kraje, Folklórní sdružení České republiky, město Český Krumlov

The International Folklore Festival is held under the auspices:hejtman Jihočeského kraje Jiří Zimola, senátor Tomáš Jirsa, starosta města Český Krumlov Luboš Jedlička

Media Partners of the International Folklore Festival:Folklore Association of the Czech Republic, International Council of the Organizers of the FolkloreArt, Folklor Monthly, Children’s’ press agency, ACR Alfta, HALÓ Newspaper, Literary papers, TV Noe, Czech Broadcasting Association, Proglas Radio, Information Center Borovice.cz, CzechTourism, Club of Czech Tourists, OSA, Firemen’s Association of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia, Yellow Pages

The event is supported by:Agency of the Czech ceramic desin, Agentura Live - Petr A. Jirotka, Český Krumlov Foundation Fundof Malý Vítek, Theatrical Ensemble Rovnátka, Egon Schiele Art Center, Ecological Center Šípek, DoxaGallery, Museum Photoatelier Seidel, Regional Fellowship of the Red Cross, Regional Museum inČeský Krumlov, R-Gallery, Knightly Order of the Knights of the Cross with a Red Star, Roman CatholicParish - Český Krumlov Prelature, Český Krumlov State Castle and Chateau, Dance club Carmentis,Český Krumlov balloon flying team

Hana Pelzová – St. Wenceslas’ Fair

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Folklórní soubor Růže Český Krumlov

Organizers of the ST. WENCESLAS’ CELEBRATIONS:

1) Svornosti Square2) Information Centre3) Regional Museum4) Seminary Garden5) St. Vitus´ Church6) Little Courtyard at the U Malého Vítka Hotel

7) Na Ostrově8) Eggenberg Brewery Gardens9) Monasterial Church of the Divine Body10) Monastery Gardens Tramín11) Museum Fotoatelier Seidel12) Meadow behind Castle Gardens

13) U Trojice camping ground

� St. Wenceslas´ Night of open museums and galleries

INFOCENTRUM Český Krumlovnáměstí Svornosti 2, 381 01 Český Krumlovtel.: +420/380 704 622-3, fax: +420/380 704 619e-mail: info@ckrumlov.cz, www.ckrumlov.cz/info

Organizers of the DAY OF THE EUROPEAN REGION DUNAJ-VLTAVA

In financial support:

BY THE D O ORS TO THE ST. VITUS’ CHURCH14.00 Theatrical Ensemble Rovnátka (“Braces”)

- Marie Holková: Story of St. WenceslasWe therefore cordially invite you to join us and be inspired by this ancient story of St. Wenceslas told from a fresh perspective by a band of young enthusiastic actors from the theatrical ensemble Rovnátka. Cometo be again enriched by the St. Wenceslas’ tradition and consider it in a new light. Performance length: 30 minutes, with live music.

SVORNOSTI SQUARE14.30 GUIDED TOURS OF THE TOWN with the guide (in Czech) free

of charge, length approx. 90 minutes. Max. capacity 105 persons(3 groups). For reservations and tickets inquire within the InformationCentre (Svornosti square) or on www.ckrumlov.cz/tickets

MONASTERIAL CHURCH OF THE DIVINE BODY, Monastery of the Knightly Order of the Knights of the Cross with a Red Star19.30 FESTIVE CONCERT TO HONOUR ST. WENCESLAS

Performing: Krumlov Chamber Orchestra and the Municipal Singing Choir Perchta

ST. WENCESLAS’ BALLOON FLYING 23 - 26 SEPTEMBER 2010For the second consecutive year, the St. Wenceslas’ balloon flying will take place as part of the St. Wenceslas’ Celebrations. This event will see about 10 participating hot air balloon flying crews. The balloons will start in the morning at around 7.30 am and again in the evening at around 5.30 pm. Starting places will be specified about 1 hourin advance according to current wind conditions (either the meadowbehind Castle gardens or the U Trojice camping ground) - for inquiriestelephone +420 724 926 644, +420 776 116 868, +420 775 179 069, +420 777 572 560. You can also inquire within these phone numbersif you are interested in observation trips. Observation trips begin as follows:23 September at 5.30 pm24 September at 7.30 am and 5.30 pm25 September at 7.30 am and 5.30 pm26 September at 7.30 am and 5.30 pmHalf an hour prior to each balloon start you can view the preparationand blowing up of balloons. You are cordially invited by the Český Krumlov balloon flying team.

Programme schedule subject to change!ENTRY: free of charge to all attractions (unless otherwise noted).

NA OSTROVĚ10.00 - 18.00 ST. WENCESLAS “ŠÍPKOVÁNÍ”

Ecological education through game play - Corner of the Ekological Center Šípek

13.00 - 17.00 DANCE CLUB CARMENTISPresentation of the square dance dancing style by the local dance club. Performances begin every hour on the hour.

20.00 - 24.00 ST. WENCESLAS’ NIGHT OF OPEN MUSEUMS AND GALLERIESViewing of exhibitions by important museums and galleries of Český Krumlov:• Regional Museum in Český Krumlov, Horní Street - Story of the Town of Český Krumlov• Egon Schiele Art Center, Široká Street - exhibition commemorating the 120th birth anniversary of Egon Schiele• State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov - the tower, IInd Castle courtyard (6 pm - 11 pm, children up to 15 years of age are only allowed if accompanied by an adult; entry prohibited to persons under influence)• Czech Culture Gallery, Máselnice, IInd Castle courtyard - “New Esthetics - Design” - this exposition presents the design work by Miroslav Páral and his guests • Doxa Gallery, Ist Castle courtyard - KNOT / KNOTEN - Č. KRUMLOV / SALZBURG - IV. - a fourth annual meeting of 4 artistsfrom the Austrian Salzburg and 4 Czech artists resident mostly in Český Krumlov. Music by Krumlov Classic Guitar Duo.• Monastery of the Clarisse’s (entry from Latrán next to Věncová Gate) - last public viewing of the monastery before its closure forreconstruction as part of the project “Revitalization of the Český Krumlov monasteries” • Museum Photoatelier Seidel, Linecká Street - guided tours at 8 pm,8.30 pm, 9 pm, 9.30 pm, 10 pm, 10.30 pm and 11 pm. Maximumcapacity is 20 persons per tour. Advance reservation is required from 1 September on www.seidel.cz or on info@seidel.cz or by telephoning+420 380 712 354. • The Synagogue, Za soudem Street - exhibition “The Jewish Synagogue- Open”. Also open on 25 September from 10 am to 5 pm with the author’s presence.• R-Gallery, Dlouhá Street - performance by Lakomá Barka• Český Krumlov Municipal Theatre, Horní Street - Photographic exhibition: Josef Prokopec - “A Reflection of Time”.

MONASTERY GARDENS TRAMÍNNEW TO THE ST. WENCESLAS’ CELEBRATIONS21.00 - 21.30 Jiří Honc and Zdeněk Štěpánek present THEATRUM PYROTECHNICUM

The firework men from Český Krumlov will present the fruits of several years of research and their own discovery works and own constructions bringing to present-time viewers an authentic experience with the magicof returning to times long past. The monastery gardens will be accessiblefrom 8 pm. Duration of fireworks: 10 minutes. Entry: 150 CZK, children under 10 for free. The capacity is limited to 250 persons. Advance ticket sales in the Municipal Theatre cash desk or in the Český Krumlov Information Centre. Online reservations on www.ckrumlov.cz/tickets

EGGENBERG BREWERY GARDENS14.00 - 17.00 A FUN-FILLED AFTERNOON FOR CHILDREN WITH JEDNOTA

An afternoon for children filled with surprises, skills and various prize-games and presents for children. “Everything that can be found on the Jednota counters is a delicacy. Now under a new name COOP.”

14.00 - 19.00 PUBLIC TASTING OF WINNING PRODUCTIONS OF THE COMPETITION „REGIONAL FOOD OF THE SOUTH BOHEMIAN REGION“The District agrarian Chamber Český Krumlov organizes a public tasting.Winning productions will be presented by: MAUZ - výroba s.r.o. České Budějovice, Vladimír Cais Vlachovo Březí, Madeta a.s., Karel Gregora Lhenice, Zemědělský podnik Malše a.s. Roudné, Blatenská ryba spol. s r.o. Blatná and others.

THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBERREGIONAL MUSEUM, Horní Street9.00 - 12.00 THE STORY OF THE TOWN OF ČESKÝ KRUMLOV

- 1st Part (1309 - 1945)12.30 - 17.00 Opening of an exhibition commemorating the 700th anniversary

of town. You can see an original of document from year 1309 with 1st mention about town and number of artifacts from the archives, archeological collections as well as artisanal and artistic pieces. Exhibition opened to 31 December 2011. Entry: Adults 50 CZK, Children, Students and Pensioners 25 CZK, Families 100 CZK

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBERSVORNOSTI SQUARE 12.00 - 18.45 ST. WENCESLAS’ FAIR17.15 OPENING OF THE CELEBRATIONS

AND MEETING OF PARTNER TOWNSThe celebrations will be opened by the mayor Luboš Jedlička and the vice-mayor Jitka Zikmundová. Official representatives of the partnertowns will also hold a short speech on behalf: Hauzenberg (GER), Slovenj Gradec (SLO) and Vöcklabruck (AUT).

17.45 - 22.00 FOLK INSPIRATION - INSPIRED BY FOLK17.45 - 18.45 Epy de Mye - an acoustic trio 19.15 - 20.15 Nezmaři - winners of several prizes 20.45 - 22.00 Žalman and his guests - legendary Czech folk singer

HISTORIC TOWN CENTER16.00 - 19.00 A TOWN FILLED WITH DANCING

Participants of the International Folklore Festival will perform their danceroutines on the various streets and corners of the historic town center of Český Krumlov (locations: Café Veneti in Hradební Street, Široká Street, Na Ostrově, IInd Castle courtyard, Hotel Bellevue)

NA OSTROVĚ13.00 - 18.00 ST. WENCESLAS “ŠÍPKOVÁNÍ”

Ecological education through game play - Corner of the Ekological Center Šípek

SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBERSVORNOSTI SQUARE10.00 - 18.00 ST. WENCESLAS’ FAIR10.00 - 17.30 INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL

Performances by the following folk ensembles: Růže Český Krumlov,Jitřenka Český Krumlov, Úsviťáček České Budějovice, Jackové Jablůnkov, Hořeňáček Lázně Bělohrad, Štěpnička Veselí nad Moravou, Banatskokolo Debeljača (Serbia), Trachtentanzgruppe Hauzenberg (Germnay),Folklorna skupina Rej Slovenj Gradec (Slovenia), Trachtenverein D' Waldhörnler Vöcklabruck (Austrie) and others.

17.30 MEETING OF ALL WENCESLAS AND WENDIES (VÁCLAVS AND VÁCLAVKAS)A joint meeting and group photograph of all persons named Václavor Václavka and results announcement.

19.00 - 22.00 FOLKLORE INSPIRATION - INSPIRED BY FOLKLORE19.00 - 20.15 Bran (F/CZ) - the traditional music of Brittany 20.45 - 22.00 Taliesyn - world music, folk, rock, Celtic music and jazz

INFORMATION CENTRE, Svornosti square 10.00 - 17.00 MEETING OF ALL WENCESLAS AND WENDIES

(VÁCLAVS AND VÁCLAVKAS)Registration of all persons named Václav or Václavka and their signing of the Memorial Book of the St. Wenceslas’ Celebrations.

SEMINARY GARDEN, NEXT TO HOTEL RŮŽE11.00 - 16.00 INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL

Short dance shows presenting the participants of the International Folklore Festival.

18.00 - 21.00 “CZECH TALENT 2010” South Bohemian SPARROW First of the quarter-final evenings of the 4th annual country-wide singing contest. 13 singers will perform in front of the jury accompanied by the musical band from Písek “Good Company”. This contest is held under the auspices of the hetmanof the South Bohemian Region Mr. Jiří Zimola. Partners of the contestare South Bohemian Papers, Czech Radio České Budějovice, TV Gimi,Vodafone Czech Republic, a.s. and others. Production: Agentura LIVE,Petr A. Jirotka

21.30 - 23.00 GOOD COMPANY - concert

LITTLE COURTYARD AT THE U MALÉHO VÍTKA HOTEL, Panská streetOrganized by the Český Krumlov Foundation Fund of Malý Vítek, partners: Josef Šmejkal, Jan Vondrouš

13.00 - 19.00 WINE COURTYARDWinemaking presentations at 1 pm, 3 pm and 5 pm - Miroslav Valha. Tastings of wine juice and Moravian specialties.

16.00 - 19.00 Harafica - Cymbal band from Kudlovice near Uherské Hradiště

MUSEUM PHOTOATELIER SEIDEL , Linecká Street10.00 - 15.00 PHOTO TAKING IN THE ATELIER

Museum Photoatelier Seidel brings you again the opportunityof being photographed in a historical photo studio and there are alsodiscounted offers for couples and families with children. Advance reservations are recommended starting from 1 September on www.seidel.cz or info@seidel.cz or by telephoning +420 380 712 354.

SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBERSVORNOSTI SQUARE10.00 - 17.00 ST. WENCESLAS’ FAIR10.00 - 17.00 DAY OF THE EUROPEAN REGION DUNAJ-VLTAVA

Presentation of the joint cross-border activities of the South Bohemianand Plzeňský Regions as well as the Regions of Upper and Lower Austria, Lower Bavaria and Upper Paletinate. They will present the idea of a joint European region Dunaj -Vltava which is supportedby all these Regions. Each Region will present their own cultural programme and presentation stands with information materials and regional specialties for tasting. Organized by the South BohemianRegion.

10.30 Opening: hetman of the South Bohemian Region Mr. Jiří Zimola 11.00 - 11.40 South Bohemian Region - Big ZUŠ Band12.00 - 12.40 Upper Austria - Feuerwehrmusik Windhaag13.00 - 13.40 Lower Bavaria - Die "Äff-tam-tam - Musikanten"

spielen Landlerisch und Zwiefach14.00 - 14.40 Upper Falc - Folklore trifft Jazz: Kapelle Josef Menzl

and Hot Blow Banda15.00 - 15.40 Pilsen Region - Chod ensemble Mrákov16.00 - 16.40 Wald- und Mosviertel - Wieselburger Stammtischmusik,

Raabser Volkstanzgruppe

NA OSTROVĚ10.00 - 14.00 PHOTOATELIER SEIDEL

Visitors can (even without prior reservation) have their photographtaken in front of a copy of a period background. For a fee you cantake away your own portrait in a postcard format. This event takes place in good weather conditions only.

TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBERST. VITUS’ CHURCH11.00 and 16.00 SPECIAL TOURS OF THE CHURCH

AND THE ST. WENCESLAS’ CHAPELGuided tours are narrated by Mr. Petr Pavelec, director of the National Heritage Institute, regional specialized office in České Budějovice

18.00 ST. WENCESLAS’ HOLY MASS

Tourism Service:INFOCENTRUM Český Krumlovnáměstí Svornosti 2, CZ - 381 01 Český Krumlovtel.: +420/380 704 622-3fax: +420/380 704 619e-mail: info@ckrumlov.cz,www.ckrumlov.cz/info

www.ckrumlov.cz/svs2010