News, Czech priests executed by communists beatified, Vamberk bobbin lace first Czech craft to receive European protected status.Vojtech Naprstek exhibition

About this episode

The episode covers the beatification of Czech priests executed by the communist regime and highlights Vamberk bobbin lace as the first Czech craft to receive European protected status, along with an exhibition on Vojtech Naprstek in Prague.

News, Czech priests executed by communist regime beatified, Vamberk bobbin lace first Czech craft to receive European protected geographical indication status.Vojtech Naprstek exhibition in Prague.

Topics covered

• Czech news
• beatification
• cultural heritage
• craftsmanship
• exhibitions

Keywords

• Czech priests
• communists
• beatified
• Vamberk bobbin lace
• European protected status
• Vojtech Naprstek
• exhibition
• Prague

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: communist regime, Vamberk bobbin lace

Places: Czech, Prague

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