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where 550 soldiers of the U.S and British armies and 125 vehicles stayed overnight The first group arrived at Stara Boleslav around 2 p.m and local Czech Army unit commander COL Zdenek Kolomy COL Burbank noted that freedom of movement is a critical part of NATO’s ability to defend the Alliance: “To complete our mission effectively the Alliance forces must be able to assemble and move quickly to where they are needed A movement like this one shows how effectively we can conduct this difficult task and how critical teamwork is among partner nations in accomplishing this mission.” the main aim is cooperation between allied armies and to train in joint transfer along with a several month long exercise in Poland: “The goal is to enhance the Alliance that we can recover vehicles together; we drive together to be interoperable with different systems and understand how each part works the goal and mission is to train together.” SGT Andrew Smith described the atmosphere during the ride: “We saw a lot of people waving at us along the road; it was very exciting to see that amount of people.” He added “This is not my first time to the Czech Republic; I’ve been to Prague several times The Czech Republic is really a nice place to visit and a lot of nice things around here to see.” The Czech Army built a tent camp in the Stara Boleslav barracks Soldiers had everything they needed – dining space and other facilities – in 38 tents and several containers “The Czech Army’s Logistics Agency provides support not only to the Czech military at home and abroad but also to the armies of the Alliance in Czech territory,” said COL Kolomy He also added: “In cooperation with other services of the Czech Army and the Military Police we are capable of providing the necessary logistic support in a relatively short period of time to NATO units and missions on Czech territory and thus contribute to our joint security and stability.” Deputy Mayor of Brandys nad Labem–Stara Boleslav Hynek Holomek presented a gift to convoy commander LTC Steven Gventer and gave a brief description of the city’s history for the visiting soldiers By U.S. Embassy Prague | 27 March, 2017 | Topics: Military Cooperation, News We use cookies to make our website work better and improve your experience Wenceslas Day is on September 28 and we honor this day by remembering and learning about its history and has been a public holiday for the past two decades the archbishop of Prague brings the skull of St Wenceslas and it is paraded through the town of Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav where the saint was murdered Wenceslas who was the duke of Bohemia and the patron saint of the Czech Republic he was the victim of a murder plot orchestrated by Boleslav Wenceslas ruled from 922 when he was 15 years old due to his father’s death in 921 He had a vision to unify Bohemia and make peace with Germany this was met with a lot of hesitation from his brother Boleslav and the rest of his family Boleslav murdered Wenceslas and the families of Wenceslas’s supporters Wenceslas was venerated as a saint as he died a martyr’s death He also earned the title of a king after his death by Holy Roman Emperor Otto I Thus he is the same King Wenceslas referred to in the Christmas carol Wenceslas is a celebrated saint and martyr and played a significant role in cementing the dynasty of Přemyslid and the emancipation of the Czech state Wenceslas was always a significant day for the Czech Republic owing to the efforts of the Christian Democratic Party it also became a national and public holiday (Statehood Day) in 2000 and is observed annually It is actually two holidays on one day but both focus on the same thing — the creation of the Czech Republic and the patron saint who was responsible for it people who contribute to Czech statehood are awarded St Wenceslas medals at the Prague Castle where a memorial wreath is placed on the statue of St There are even pilgrimages to Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav Boleslav commits fratricide by killing Wenceslas and assumes the throne After feeling remorse for betraying his own brother Boleslav builds the first church and devotes it to St John Mason Neale and Thomas Helmore write the Christmas carol — ‘Good King Wenceslas.’ September 28 is declared as the Statehood Day of the Czech Republic Wenceslas roughly translates to “greater glory” West Slavic language closely related to Slovak and the Sorbian languages of eastern Germany.” Celebrate by ordering the traditional dish of roasted goose with red cabbage and potato dumplings this day is celebrated with church services across the country Attend a nearby church service with your family to honor the patron saint and pray for the continued protection of the nation Wenceslas by visiting his statue in Prague the Czechs and Slovakians continue to consider themselves related Bohemia in the west and Moravia in the east The Czech Republic boasts the most castles in Europe with over 200 castles The Czech Republic is home to the world’s largest ancient castle which is the Prague Castle — 1,870 feet long and 430 feet wide Prague did not face much heat in World War II and hence you can find a lot of architecture there that dates back to the Middle Ages This day marks the foundation of the Czech Republic and celebrates the patron saint behind it It is dedicated to honoring the memory of St The date marks the day he was murdered by his brother’s supporters Wenceslas made efforts to solidify Bohemian culture and being Bohemian is a point of pride for some people of the Czech Republic We keep track of fun holidays and special moments on the cultural calendar — giving you exciting activities ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " the people of the Czech Republic come together to honor their national saint and patron Thousands of pilgrims gathered Wednesday in Stará Boleslav The pilgrimage set against the backdrop of Mariánské náměstí in Prague's Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav district Cardinal Dominik Duka presides over this occasion with Bishop Jan Baxant of Litoměřice delivering the sermon blessed pilgrims at Brandy Castle at 9:15 a.m join these religious leaders in paying homage to St An essential element of this pilgrimage is the presence of St this year housed in a herma; a unique reliquary in the shape of a head containing his remains the relic is placed in the basilica's crypt This relic connects pilgrims to their history and faith For a guide to what is open today and which public buildings you can visit, see our article here Stará Boleslav holds a special place in Czech hearts as the oldest pilgrimage site associated with St The Roman Catholic Church reinstated the National St Though Covid-19 limited the event in 2020 and 2021 last year saw the return of the traditional mass without participant restrictions filling Mariánské náměstí's 7,000-person capacity Saint Wenceslas was a 10th-century Bohemian prince and the Duke of Bohemia He is revered as a Christian martyr and a patron saint of the Czech people Wenceslas is best known for his strong Christian faith and his efforts to spread Christianity in Bohemia during a time of political and religious turmoil He is known for his legendary acts of charity where he braved harsh winter conditions to provide aid to the poor a story immortalized in the Christmas carol "Good King Wenceslas." His tragic death at the hands of his brother Boleslav I solidified his status as a symbol of Christian virtue and sacrifice This year's pilgrimage offers not just a spiritual program but also a diverse accompanying schedule Wenceslas procession reenacts the prince's symbolic return to his tragic site of murder Wenceslas and other Czech patrons is showcased at the Assumption Basilica grounds The pilgrims' concert takes place at 5:30 p.m in the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary concluding with a festive fireworks display in Houštěk at 8:30 p.m he was later declared the eternal ruler of Czech land Wenceslas throughout Europe in the 14th century Despite being exploited by the Nazis during World War II and misrepresented as weak by the communist regime 28th holds special significance in the Czech Republic it has been celebrated as Czech Statehood Day shops with an area exceeding 200 square meters are legally required to remain closed with its rich history and enduring traditions and cultural pride among the people of the Czech Republic Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. 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In days gone by bears were indigenous to the Czech Republic they all but disappeared from the wild in the 17th and 18th centuries Requiring a habitat of large un-spoilt forest areas which are becoming increasingly scarce in the Czech lands now bears only reside in the country in captivity A warning from the Bohemian-Moravian Hunters Union to citizens living near Brandýs nad Labem - Stará Boleslav that a brown bear could be roaming the local forests will therefore have taken local residents by surprise The Union says the information is still unverified but comes from a credible source “We have received trustworthy reports, not yet verified by any other source, that a bear is moving in the area around the village of Hlavenec, north of Brandýs nad Labem - Stará Boleslav,” the Union said on its Facebook page The Nature and Landscape Protection Agency which cares for protected wildlife in the Czech Republic not from the wild,” said spokesperson Karolína Šulová The Hunters Union claims the possibility of a lone migrating bear reaching the extensive pine forests near Prague cannot be ruled out either They ask any hunters who see the animal to report it; but reiterate that so far The police said they do not yet have any information about the animal’s movement “The Hunters Union have not yet made any requests for possible cooperation if they want to look for the bear,” said a spokesperson Anyone who sees the bear should either contact either the Hunters Union or the Nature and Landscape Protection Agency Brown bears are extraordinarily powerful creatures, but most attacks occur when humans encounter a mother trying to protect her cubs. 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