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Prague Zoo will offer free special pre-Christmas tours for kindergarten and elementary school students from December 2 to 20. These guided tours will focus on creatures known primarily from fairy tale books or television screens and will debunk various ingrained myths associated with them. What does a real devil look like? Where do mythical dragons live? And what is the truth about dancing lemurs? All this and much more will be revealed to the children during the tours, which can be booked now. Schools can take advantage of a favorable pricing scheme for school groups – kindergarten students will pay 50 CZK, while elementary school students will pay 100 CZK for entry to the zoo.

Singer Petr Bende will once again resonate on stages across the Czech Republic with his traditional Christmas concerts. The tour will start on November 28 in Zlín and will last until December 22, where he will perform in Brno. The tour will bring a mix of festive atmosphere, music, and memories. This year's concerts promise a unique experience, not only due to the music but also because of special guests and exceptional performances.

The end of the year is quickly approaching, and before the New Year's Eve bells ring, we still have the most magical time of the year ahead – Christmas. Come and enjoy the pleasant pre-Christmas atmosphere at Atria Flora and either pick up gifts or simply relax and soak in the Christmas spirit.

Bring it to the table, let the Truth be revealed! Take a trip back to a time when portions were fairer, ducks meatier, and beer more drinkable. With today’s tip, you will visit the unique and historic U Pravdů restaurant, where beer has been on tap since 1888.

The story of Scheherazade is known from the oriental tale One Thousand and One Nights, and its archetypal principle has inspired world art. Nikolai A. Rimsky-Korsakov created a symphonic suite of the same name, and Mikhail Fokin staged the first ballet in 1910. Now, choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti has been captivated by Scheherazade's beauty and wit, resulting in a new original production for the National Theatre Ballet. Unlike the Paris premiere, he has placed only two main characters on stage, King Shahryar and Scheherazade. They represent the masculine and feminine principles, balance, and an equal authentic relationship. The fate of the ancient "Shahrazad" was fulfilled in Persia in the 10th century. However, its message is meta-temporal and meta-spatial. These are deeply internalized themes that are passed down from generation to generation and always find a new form adapted to the culture of the time in which they appear.

The Irish Wolfhound, an impressively majestic dog, is known as the largest breed in the world. This breed excels in its size, strength, but also in its gentle nature and loyalty. Its history dates back thousands of years when Irish warriors used these imposing dogs as fighters and hunters. Wolfhounds earned their reputation in battles against wolves and were also valued as hunters of large game, including deer and wild boar. But how did these dogs come to the Czech lands, where they are currently also winning the hearts of dog lovers?