Czech folklore
The Czech Republic has
a strong folklore tradition. The folk culture was always present in the lives
of people and many of its features and traditions were preserved until nowadays.
Therefore many traditional buildings and parts of Czech folklore are included in the UNESCO’s heritage programs. Come
and experience the Czech folklore in Prague.
Czech folk traditions – “Jízda králů”
One of the most precious folk traditions of the Moravian region, registered within the UNESCO intangible heritage program, is the “Ride of the Kings” (“Jízda králů”) in Vlcnov. It is a traditional parade which is led by a group of horse riders; in the middle a young boy is riding a horse, dressed in a traditional girl costume. His companions guide him through the village, asking the villagers for money and goods for the king. Everybody is wearing a traditional costume, the horse harnesses are highly decorated as well. It is a great honor for the young boy’s family to have a King chosen from their center.
The whole celebration is accompanied by various music performances and traditional dancing, as well as tasting of Moravian wines, plum brandy or Czech meals.
One of the most precious folk traditions of the Moravian region, registered within the UNESCO intangible heritage program, is the “Ride of the Kings” (“Jízda králů”) in Vlcnov. It is a traditional parade which is led by a group of horse riders; in the middle a young boy is riding a horse, dressed in a traditional girl costume. His companions guide him through the village, asking the villagers for money and goods for the king. Everybody is wearing a traditional costume, the horse harnesses are highly decorated as well. It is a great honor for the young boy’s family to have a King chosen from their center.
The whole celebration is accompanied by various music performances and traditional dancing, as well as tasting of Moravian wines, plum brandy or Czech meals.
Ride of the Kings – the origins
There is a legend which explains one of the possible origins of this tradition. It is said that during one of the wars between Czech king George of Podebrady and King Mathias of Hungary in the 15th century, Mathias had to flee the battle. He was dressed in female garments not to be recognized, riding along with his companions.
There is a legend which explains one of the possible origins of this tradition. It is said that during one of the wars between Czech king George of Podebrady and King Mathias of Hungary in the 15th century, Mathias had to flee the battle. He was dressed in female garments not to be recognized, riding along with his companions.
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