November 17, 2022: Overview of events in Prague

It will take place in Prague on November 17 March for Democracy, which is intended for everyone who, according to the organizers, wants to unite society and strengthen democracy in the Czech Republic. The march starts at 3 p.m. on Albertov and will end on Wenceslas Square, where participants will join the Concert for the Future.

“Our goal is to support the democratic establishment of the Czech Republic and its firm inclusion in the European Union. In no way is this march an endorsement of the government or any political party. We are concerned with uniting a divided society, returning national symbols to all citizens of the republic. We do not fight and do not define ourselves against any citizens and their opinions. However, we are fighting against misinformation, lies and manipulation spread by Russia’s fifth column,” declare the organizers, headed by the mayor of Tetín Matěj Hlavatý (STAN).

Concert for the future on Wenceslas Square on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution (11/17/2019)

Author: Flash: David Malik

The Concert for the Future is the annual highlight of the November 17 celebrations. It will be held again this year, starting at half past five. A number of Czech and foreign artists will perform, such as Pussy Riot, Ben Cristovao feat. David Koller, Lenka Dusilová BAND, Chinaski and others.

A walk in the footsteps of the February coup in 1948

Author: Korzo Národní

A walk with the Museum of Memory XX. century will take you through the memorable places of the political coup in 1948. In February 2023, it will be 75 years since the coup d’état took place in Czechoslovakia, which heralded a long one-party rule. During the walk, you will get directly to the places in the center of Prague, where it all started back then. The start of the walk is at Rudolfinum at 11:30.

Velvet brunch

Author: Thanks for letting me

The traditional event, which during the pandemic took the form of bringing home a package of food, will return to the street this year. Visitors will sit down at a common table right on Národní třída by the Drn Palace and open their festive day with brunch. The academic orchestra of CTU will provide the musical accompaniment.

“We are not neglecting the social impact that the brunch has gained in recent years, and therefore the proceeds of the brunch will go to help single mothers through the non-profit organization Fandi mamám,” the organizers point out.

Sound installation by Anton VB

Author: Post Bellum

The sound installation in cooperation with the organization Post Bellum is composed of authentic statements of participants in the demonstrations and members of the intervening forces during the demonstrations for freedom in 1989. Anton will stand on the corner of Národní and Na Perštýně streets.

Educational tram

Author: Korzo Národní

A tram ride is a little different. In cooperation with the Museum of Memory of the XX. century and the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes organized an educational tour by the association Thank you, I can. At 11:00 a.m., those interested will learn well-known and lesser-known information about Gorbachev and his perestroika, from 11:45 a.m. The Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes will introduce the research teaching method precisely on materials and sources associated with the end of the communist regime.

Illustrated visa about the 1990s

Author: Thanks for letting me

A satirically mapped normalization, the revolutionary year of 1989 and the early post-revolutionary years is offered by the Opráski z český historje exhibition, prepared directly for the National.

Students of Charles University will also celebrate November 17

Author: Free November

Annually on Albertova Charles University students also honor the memory on November 17. It won’t be the same this year either. “We will meet on November 17 at 10 a.m. at the place where students wrote history, on Albertova! At noon, we will smoothly move on to the main part of the day – the commemorative act at the memorial plaque and speeches by representatives of universities, including students. The Czech anthem will be sung by the choir and, of course, the student anthem Gaudeamus igitur,” invite the organizers.