Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Czechs in Nebraska

Nebraska isn't just a place with a lot of corn but it is also known for its strong Czech community. About 6% people here have Czech heritage. And even after many year when their ancestors came the "Nebraskan Czechs" has still strong relationship to the Czech Republic.

There are very interested what's going on in Czech. They still cook some Czech food (even it's a little different than original one), have Czech Cultural Clubs where they listen to and dance (well they are mostly older so rather just listen to) Polka-typical Czech dance and share experience about the Czech Republic. There are couple "Sokolovny" here - typical Czech gym and physical training community. We went to visit one Czech cultural club in Omaha (the largest city in Nebraska) and had presentation for that club. Funny story, I will talk to you more about that later... However, here is picture from "Sokolovna". Look exactly like a Czech, doesn't it?

So why are we, Czech students (Eva, Monika, Lucka, Hozna and me) here? To make Nebraska even more Czech? Maybe ;) The truth is that our thanks is going to very generous man called Paul Robitschek, Czech who emigrated from former Czechoslovakia during WWII. The story of our scholarship is exiting prove of good and strong will of the great man. Thanks, Paul!

5 comments:

Unknown said...

very well said, Pavel;-)

Pavel said...

Thanks Monika, you know what I'm talking about, my scholarship-mate ;)

Unknown said...

Hey Pavel,
I think you should mention more about our social life here... especially social life on Thursday!

Unknown said...

oh yep, I already did it in yesterday
post. Viva Thursday! ;)

tara_d said...

Hey! I went to school in a town that claims to be the czech capital. It's called Wilber. Have you ever heard of it? They also have something called "Czech Days," which is a huge 3 day(or 4 if you start early) fesitval with lots of partying and food and a parade...and all that..You should go if you are here...it's in August!