The anthem of the European Union, Ode to Joy, was not played in the streets, but EU flags flew on every corner, children ran with them and adults talked about what had changed in two decades. On May 1 this year, the Czechs remembered that they have been part of the Union for 20 years. Check out the best moments in the photo gallery.
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17:58 May 1, 2024
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The Czech Republic commemorated 20 years of the country’s entry into the EU Photo: René Volfík | Source: iROZHLAS.cz
Most of the events in Prague were concentrated on Strelecky Island. It became the venue for celebrating the entry of the Czech Republic into the European Union and Labor Day. In addition to supporters of the Union, there https://twitter.com/ZdenTra/status/1785601612657897636. At the entrance was an exhibition: Why the EU.
Exceptionally, the Europe stop also appeared in the middle of the Legion bridge.
A series of events under the collective name Experience Europe took place on Strelec Island. Lectures, podcasts and music were played on stage throughout the day.
People could also test how well they know the EU. Or learn something new about her.
May 1 was commemorated as a significant day in the Czech Republic for the first time. Some visitors to the celebrations in the center of Prague took it as a challenge and dressed accordingly.
The accompanying program also took place on Náměstí Václav Havel next to the National Museum. Embassies, non-profit organizations and think tanks had open stands, and the Government Office was also present.
Even the children got their way. They ran with balloons, chased flags or traveled with their finger on the map.
Not far from the National Theater, the Europa Experience building opened on Wednesday.
“It’s a way for us to communicate with people on the ground. There you know how to speak to them in the right language and understand the culture, the environment. We have to be able to communicate in the right way,” Stephen Clark described the purpose of the offices of the European Parliament for iROZHLAS.cz. Houses of Representatives can be found in all twenty-seven states.
To make sure there weren’t enough flags: A parade with stilt walkers passed through Prague.
Anna Urbanová, René Volfík
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