Accompanying Program & Islands of Inspiration
During all festival days, the popular non-musical program Islands of Inspiration will not be missing. This year, the dramaturgy of the entire non-musical program was undertaken by the team of the association Thanks, that I can, which is behind, for example, the traditional event held every year on November 17 on Národní třída. Visitors can choose from a varied offer of the program, which will bring a combination of debates in collaboration with successful podcasts and well-known moderators, installations, exhibitions, staged readings and a space for joint dialogue on European topics. Topics will include, for example, freedom of travel, the benefits and pitfalls of EU membership, and sustainability. Interesting organizations, human rights initiatives, associations from Prague 1, workshops, museums and cultural institutions will also get their space.
Wednesday, 1/5/2024
Why (not) move from Prague? (Debata IPR)
Radio1 Stage | 11:30 – 12:15
How long do people commute to work in other European capitals? How affordable is housing for them? Where are the best universities? How do our western or southern neighbors spend their free time? The project Prague in a European context examines the comparison of Prague with 11 European cities and thus offers us a unique view of Prague, thanks to which we can better explore its strengths and weaknesses. Come and learn more about them at a discussion with experts from the Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR).
Výzvy dnešní slovenské a české žurnalistiky (Podcast Teď naozaj!)
Radio1 Stage | 12:45 – 13:30
Political pressure on the media, attacks on journalists, disinformation, the development of democracy and journalism in Central Europe. Is independent media crucial for democracy? Can we maintain our independence and public trust while maintaining not only our mental health but also our safety? Join our live podcast where veteran journalists reveal how to tackle these challenges. The guests of the podcast will be Ondřej Kundra (deputy editor-in-chief, Respekt) and Arpád Soltész (journalist and political commentator, noviny.sk).
Book expedition through Europe
Střelecký ostrov | 13:30 – 18:40
Interesting books with a European theme will be read by interesting people.
Presentation of UK and 4EU+ associations
Střelecký ostrov | 11:00–18:00
Do you know the oldest and largest Czech university well? Do you know what European university alliances are? Come to the stand of Charles University and the 4EU+ Alliance and test your knowledge of European flags, statements by MEPs and what opportunities UK and 4EU+ offer you!
Opráski sčeskí historje – we are celebrating 20 years of the Czech Republic in the EU
Most Legií | the whole day
The edition of Oprásků českí historje dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic in the EU reminds us what life was like in the Czech Republic without the European Union and what EU membership brought us.
Presentation of embassies
Náměstí Václava Havla | 12:00–18:00
Do you want to know the news from the other countries of the European twenty-seven countries? In that case, you should not miss the embassy stands on Václav Havel Square.
I'm European
Náměstí Václava Havla | 11:00–18:00
What do you think of when you say the Green Deal, migration or the euro, for example? What is your opinion on the most discussed European topics? Come express your views and at the same time find out what other fellow citizens think. An installation in which every passer-by can participate. The good old fashioned way - with pencil and paper.
How to party when the glaciers are melting and hearts are cold (Podhoubí podcast - Radio Wave)
Europa Experience | 14:00–14:45
We want to go to a party, but the glaciers are melting. We want to prove something, but we will never earn our own apartment. We want to be Europe, but the specter of the extreme right is circling Europe. We want to protect nature, but invasive species are at home here. Come to the live recording of the Podhoubí podcast in collaboration with Radio Wave on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the Czech Republic's entry into the European Union. How to navigate in a world clouded by fear of climate disruption?
Future Energy (Podcast 2050 - Climate Facts)
Europa Experience | 15:30–16:30
Energy consumption around the world continues to increase, and one cannot help but wonder what energy sources will be in the future and what impact they will have on the global climate. The guests of Podcast 2050 will be Jan Krčál from Climate Fact and Martin Sedlák from the Ministry of the Environment.
Twenty years without borders (Café Europe)
Europa Experience | 17:00–18:00
What did 20 years of open Europe give us? The EU through the eyes of a representative of a generation that lived most of its life inside, and one that remembers well the previous regime and also waiting at the borders. Public recording of the Café Evropa podcast. Guests: Ladislav Zibura, Veronika Capáková and David Prachař. Hosted by Viktor Daněk.
Thursday, 2/5/2024
Stranger in Paradise (Screening with UK)
Kampus Hybernská | 19:00–22:00
What do you really want from Europe? Are we just a garden of paradise for you, the fruits of which you can pluck in bulk? Similar questions are heard by exhausted immigrants who have just crossed the sea and arrived on European shores. The main character of the documentary about the dilemmas of migration is the Belgian actor Valentijn Dhaenens, who, in the role of a mentor, confronts immigrants with model reactions of Europeans to their arrival in his lectures. Warn of problems or support dreams of a better life? Who will get the chance to stay in Europe and on the basis of which key to choose them? One thing is certain: entry into "paradise" is decided by far more complex mechanisms than the mere determination and will of foreigners. Which scenario will play out one of the greatest stories of our time - a tale of migration, hope and disillusionment in which everyone is forced to play a role?
I'm human
Střelecký ostrov | 11:00–18:00
Discrimination, fear of differences, misunderstanding - it's not just that that plagues our society. What would the world be like if we could be more welcoming and kind to each other? What would we say to people in difficult life situations? Maybe we ourselves need to hear some nice words.
Opráski sčeskí historje – we are celebrating 20 years of the Czech Republic in the EU
Střelecký ostrov | the whole day
The edition of Oprásků českí historje dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic in the EU reminds us what life was like in the Czech Republic without the European Union and what EU membership brought us.
Friday, 3/5/2024
PRAHO! project
Radio1 Stage | 14:00–14:45
Art association PRAGUE! project has been focusing on public space since its inception with an effort to create an environment for sharing thoughts and feelings. The project will briefly present its activities to date and answer the questions of the most loyal followers. The discussion will be divided into three slots of 15 minutes each. At the same time, there will be reflection on the future of the project within the European context.
Hitchhiking in the EU (Esuš podcast - Radio1)
DJ Stage | 15:00–16:00
What is it like hitchhiking on European roads and was it different before than today? What can be experienced on such a trip? In cooperation with the travel podcast Ešus, we will talk about the phenomenon of hitchhiking.
I'm human
Střelecký ostrov | 11:00–18:00
Discrimination, fear of differences, misunderstanding - it's not just that that plagues our society. What would the world be like if we could be more welcoming and kind to each other? What would we say to people in difficult life situations? Maybe we ourselves need to hear some nice words.
Opráski sčeskí historje – we are celebrating 20 years of the Czech Republic in the EU
Střelecký ostrov | the whole day
The edition of Oprásků českí historje dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic in the EU reminds us what life was like in the Czech Republic without the European Union and what EU membership brought us.
Islands of inspiration - Non-profit sector
Střelecký ostrov | 11:00–18:00
Various interesting organizations, associations from Prague 1, workshops, museums, theaters and cultural institutions will get their space.
European Capital of Culture: What will the title bring to the city? (Budějovice 2028)
DPP Stage | 14:30–15:15
České Budějovice will be the European Capital of Culture in 2028! Hundreds of cultural events for residents and visitors are not the only thing that awaits us - after all, they are not even the main goal of the EHMK. Can culture be a leisure activity, a tool for European integration and at the same time a strategic tool for city development? How can art contribute to solving current and future problems and to a better future for all of us?
Political prisoners of today (Amnesty International)
DPP Stage | 15:30–16:15
Prisoners of conscience – people imprisoned for exercising their rights or for disagreeing with the ruling regime. In which European countries can we still meet such convicts today? How are the conditions in which they have to live changing? And how can they be helped? Writing letters to political prisoners will also be part of the Amnesty International lecture.
Saturday, 4/5/2024
Young women's and men's views on the world diverge diametrically. Are we facing a new kind of conflict? (Respekt Weekly podcast)
Radio1 Stage | 12:00–12:45
Recent surveys from the countries of the developed world point out that modern society is threatened with a new type of conflict. The opinions of young men and women on the basic issues of our coexistence are beginning to diverge. Whether it's about gender equality, immigration or, for example, the existence of liberal democracy, young men turn out to be more conservative and closer to far-right movements. Why is it hapenning? And what about it? Hosted by Andrea Procházková. The debaters will be: Jan Charvát, Pavlína Louženská, Václav Rouček and Tereza Masopustová. Hosted by Andrea Procházková. The debate partner is Radio Wave.
Bod zlomu Podcast
Radio1 Stage | 13:00–13:45
An authentic and completely open podcast with inspiring guests. This time with actor and singer Šimon Bilina. Moderated by Filip Bařina.
We read between the lines: Problems of contemporary society
DJ Stage | 14:00–16:20
Interesting books with interesting topics will be read by interesting people.
I'm human
Střelecký ostrov | 11:00–18:00
Discrimination, fear of differences, misunderstanding - it's not just that that plagues our society. What would the world be like if we could be more welcoming and kind to each other? What would we say to people in difficult life situations? Maybe we ourselves need to hear some nice words.
Opráski sčeskí historje – we are celebrating 20 years of the Czech Republic in the EU
Střelecký ostrov | the whole day
The edition of Oprásků českí historje dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Czech Republic in the EU reminds us what life was like in the Czech Republic without the European Union and what EU membership brought us.
Why do we (not) go to vote
DPP Stage powered by ČRo Jazz | 11:30–12:30
Students and seniors – two large demographic groups, whose current situation is perhaps most often addressed by the proclamations of political parties. But according to what key do they themselves go to vote, in what are they different and in what, on the contrary, do their opinions meet? The discussion between students, elected by Politka (not only) for young people, and seniors, chosen by the organization Život 90, will focus not only on the upcoming elections to the European Parliament, but also on the approach to politics as a whole.
Panel discussion of Czech and foreign artists, producers and music professionals on the occasion of 20 years of the Czech Republic in the EU
DPP Stage powered by ČRo Jazz | 13:00–14:00
The panel discussion provides space for meetings between Czech and foreign artists, producers and music professionals who will gather to celebrate 20 years of the Czech Republic in the European Union. The discussion focuses on current topics in the field of music, exchange of views, experiences and best practices in different parts of the music industry. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the influence of the Czech Republic's membership in the EU on the music scene, the possibilities of international cooperation, the challenges and opportunities that membership in the European Union brings.
Dying Europe: Why are there fewer and fewer of us? (Echo Salon podcast - Echo24)
DPP Stage powered by ČRo Jazz | 14:30–15:15
Echo Salon podcast about the problem of aging population in Europe, possible reasons and problems of proposed solutions.
Islands of inspiration - Non-profit sector
Slovanský ostrov, Janáčkovo nábřeží | the whole day
Various interesting organizations, associations from Prague 1, workshops, museums, theaters and cultural institutions will get their space.
Conversation with Argo publishing house - Struggling Ukraine
Díky, že můžem Stage | 11:00–13:00
Since February 24, 2022, Ukraine has been resisting unbridled Russian aggression. Millions of people fled their homes before the war, tens of thousands perished, kindergartens, museums and churches were brutally destroyed. The world admires the extent to which the Ukrainians refused to submit to the will of the Moscow dictator despite the massive war pressure. At the same time, the huge country struggles not only with the superiority of the eastern invaders, but also with its own cultural and historical heritage. Czech TV news reporters offer an unobscured critical view of the weaknesses of the defending Ukraine, such as post-Soviet rigidity, endemic corruption, institutionalized machismo or intergenerational tensions. And he finds sparks of hope in the determination of young men and women to defend their homeland and soon turn it into a functioning free-spirited democracy. David Miřejovský and Darja Stomatová will present the books: Putin's War, which was published last year, and Struggling Ukraine, which will be published in May 2024.
A conversation with the Argo publisher - Top 10 Mexican Bizarre Things
Díky, že můžem Stage | 11:00–13:00
Eleven years of life within sight of Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, full of everyday oddities and bizzares, which resulted in the Mexicopedia book series, from which we taste the best stories. In the capital of witchcraft, we will light the pentagram at the Black Mass of the highest wizards of Mexico. We will place an offering on the altar of the patron saint of drug dealers, murderers and taxi drivers. We'll stop breathing during the deadly plunges into the waterhole in Acapulco. And we will reveal the secret details of the illegal crossing of migrants to the USA in pursuit of the American dream.
European dance studio
Díky, že můžem Stage | 13:00–14:30
Let yourself dance to the joyful swing tune. In cooperation with the dance schools Swing Busters and Zig-Zag Dance Studio, Janáček's embankment will come alive.
Did we replace the red star with a yellow one? (pub quiz)
Díky, že můžem Stage | 16:00–18:00
Have we sweetened it for Europe? Did Entropa entertain everyone or just us? And what faux pas accompanied our entry into the union? Whether you know the answers to these questions or not, come to the pub quiz to improve your knowledge of the Czech past, present and future in the EU. You can come alone or in a team, buy your favorite non/alcohol and enjoy the relaxed Saturday atmosphere. The winning team will receive material prizes and the title of EU Nerd of the Year. Pub quiz is organized by Politika (not only) for young people.
What Erasmus gave me and took away
Big Shock! Stage | 13:00–13:45
Friendly talk about experiences from study trips abroad. What did Erasmus bring to students' lives? The debate is created in cooperation with Charles University.
Say KNOW to Drugs!
Big Shock! Stage | 14:15–15:00
Danger is best faced with awareness! About the risks of consuming addictive substances, the recent ban on HHC and the debate about the harmfulness of alcohol with Czeched Substance.
Refugees among us and in Europe
Díky, že můžem Stage | 14:45–15:30
Are you interested in the refugee situation in Europe? Do you know how the Refugee Aid Organization works? Do you want to know more about the international situation regarding refugees? Then we invite you to a lecture.