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Slovakia: Land, Culture & Life Today Live online (Zoom), each session is taught in English and recorded for enrolled participants. The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and Slovak PRO are partnering in this exciting preview of our new Lifelong Learning Academy! Slovakia: Land, Culture & Life Today — this is a guided journey through Slovakia, past and present.
This class is perfect for anyone with Slovak roots, travelers, or people wanting to know more about this gem in the heart of Europe. No Slovak language required. Learn about the land, its regions, and borders today.
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Explore defining moments in Slovak history. Sample the language and understand its roots. See kroje (folk dress), musical instruments, and landmarks.
Understand holidays, food, drink, daily life, arts, and more. If you have Slovak ancestry, you will understand the traditions your family may have kept or start tracing your own roots to the ancestral village. 9 weekly sessions, 90 minutes each, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Central / 7:30 – 9 p.m. Eastern / 4:30 – 6 p.m. Pacific Session 1: Wednesday, January 13 Session 2: Wednesday, January 20 Session 3: Wednesday, January 27 Session 4: Wednesday, February 3 Session 5: Wednesday, February 10 Session 6: Wednesday, February 17 Session 7: Wednesday, February 24 Session 8: Wednesday, March 3 Session 9: Wednesday, March 10 Cost: NCSML Members $170 / Slovak PRO $179 / General Public $200 This course is limited to 40 participants, registration is required.
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