Research Trip “Mean Old World” in Moravia, Czech Republic

Photo Stand-in with Czech folklore costumes at the Strážnice Festival. 

International Folklore Festival Strážnice 2019, in Hodonín District, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic.

Folklore ensemble Hradišťan (where Petr Hastik was a member for 12 years), on a showcase during the folklore festival Strážnice.

Slovácko Verbuňk contest, a traditional male dance and singing competition inspired in the dance of the recruits, during the International Folklore Festival Strážnice 2019.

End of the Verbuňk contest, where the men in the public are invited to join the stage. Petr Hastik went on stage.

Hody in Podivín, annual traditional celebration held in many villages and towns from South Moravia.

Men meeting point and singing warm up at a bar, for the tradition Hody in Podivín.