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Postcards from the Transition

Postcards from the Transition.

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Tag: Bratislava

Easter Markets, Lent and Easter, Slovakia2 Comments

Bratislava Easter Fair or a Spanking for Easter.

April 19, 2014April 5, 2019 Rich McClear

The Bratislava Easter markets are basically extra booths added onto the open air booths that are in two of the squares all season (Hviezdoslavovo námestie and Františkánske námestie.)  The Bratislava market had almost no emphasis on food (except for a … Continue reading Bratislava Easter Fair or a Spanking for Easter.

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Alexander Dubcek’s Grave. All Saints Day 1998, Bratislava, Slovakia.

November 1, 2013July 29, 2015 Rich McClear

“For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest,” Especially for one.  All Saint’s Day 15 years ago at Dubcek’s grave.   This is All Saints’ Say.  Today Slovaks visit cemeteries and light candles on graves.  Most of my staff … Continue reading Alexander Dubcek’s Grave. All Saints Day 1998, Bratislava, Slovakia.

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All Saint’s Day, Dubcek’s Grave, Slovakia

November 1, 1963November 23, 2022 Rich McClear

“For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest,” especially one. This is All Saints’ Say.  On this day Slovaks visit cemeteries and light candles on graves.  Most of my staff members go home to their villages for the holiday … Continue reading All Saint’s Day, Dubcek’s Grave, Slovakia

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