Culture

The 19th year of The Night Full of Stars attracted thousands of fans from Czech Republic and surrounding countries to Třinec once again. Many domestic and foreign rock bands played at two stages from Friday afternoon till early Sunday hours. Their fans accompanied them and created an incredible atmosphere. The Night Full of Stars is a festival with traditional rock names. This year welcomed an amazing bands e.g. American star Mr. Big, hardcore Pro-Pain, Gamma Ray and many others.
This year, “Gorolski Święto“ (Highlander´s Festival) celebrated its 64th anniversary. The scene of the amphitheatre was dominated by remarkable ensembles, e.g. Czech, Slovak, Polish, as well as an exotic Indonesian ensemble. The line of performances was completed by excellent Turkish Beğendik Municipality Folk Dance Ensemble and the Ansamblul Folcloric Chindia from Romania. The festival was full of splendid atmosphere that traditionally belongs to the “Gorol“ every year.




42nd year of the International Folklore Festival, which organizer has been for long years Matice slezská, took place in September 2011 in beautiful natural area of the village Dolní Lomná. The spectators could enjoy magnificent performances of the ensembles from Czech Republic, Moravia, and Slovakia. Roughly seven hundred of performers appeared at the stages and they gained well-earned applause from the audience.