(source: TASR)
ART
An icy concert
On Sunday at 15:00, the Tatra Ice Cathedral in the Hrebienok resort will present the next of its series of live concerts. This time the sibling duo CriSmi is going to showcase the combination of singing and guitar. Admission is free. For more information, click here.
Some ice sculptures are on display in the Tatra Ice Cathedral. (source: TASR)
Rapping and folklore go together?
Kolo Gana is a rapper and hip-hop producer from Nigeria who samples world music on his Instagram page. At the end of January, he sampled an old Slovak folk song by ĽH Samka Smetanu. "If you want to make a great rap beat, sample music from Slovakia. I'm telling you, watch," he said at the beginning of the video, which later garnered a very positive reaction among Slovaks. He sampled the music, created a beat and in the end, a completely new song that was released at the beginning of February. Check it out here.
MISCELLANEOUS FUN
Observe the universe
On Friday, a spectacular event will take place on the premises of Devín castle near Bratislava. In cooperation with professionals from the Slovak Association of Astronomers, the public will have the opportunity to use professional equipment and observe the night sky and its celestial bodies, including the Moon and Jupiter, as well as nebulae and galaxies. It is necessary to bring your own lamp, flashlight or headlamp with a red light function to the event. Admission is €5, get the tickets here.
Devín Castle. (source: TASR)
Owls in the night
Owl watching will return once more. On Sunday, the event will take place at the Čertova Pec (Devil's Kiln) rest stop near the town of Piešťany, western Slovakia. All you need to take is a torch and warm clothes. The event is suitable for children aged 8 and over. For more information, click here.
The best way to lose prejudices against reptiles
On Saturday, the biggest reptile contact zoo and sanctuary in Slovakia, Tropical World, will open in a new spot. Located in the village of Sielnica, between the towns of Zvolen and Banská Bystrica in central Slovakia, the place offers a safe space for contact with the often feared group of animals. The gates will open at 10:00. For more information, including admission, click here.
The beauty of dogs
This one is for all lovers of man's best friend. From Friday to Saturday, the Agrokomplex exhibition hall in Nitra will house the international dog exhibition, Nitradog, showcasing the beauty, elegance and grace of various breeds of the beloved four-legged animal from around the world. The exhibition offers much for exhibitors and spectators alike. For more information, click here.
TRAVEL
A market to attend
With carnival season nearing its end, the town of Skalica will wave it off with a dedicated farmer's market on Saturday. In addition to many tasty delicacies including sauerkraut soup, you can also expect to see artisans showing their handmade work, including clothes, pottery and more.
Hiking in Jánošíkove Diery
Located in the Malá Fatra mountain range, Žilina Region, the system of gorges and ravines called Jánošíkove Diery are absolutely worth visiting. Read a new travel guide what it is like to hike the winter. Spoiler alert: While the beginning is a pleasant walk, later it's more of an adrenaline rush.
Platforms such as this offer an opportunity to have a very good and look at the scenery. (source: Matúš Beňo)
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 25 - Music concert in the Tatra Ice Cathedral.
BEFORE YOU GO
WHAT TO DO FOR FREE: Do not miss these two concerts.
WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BRATISLAVA: How about creating a working autonomous electric car? How about listening to a symphony orchestra? Find out what to do in this week's Top 10 events.
WHAT TO READ: Slovak battles rains and drought to unearth Maya history.
WHAT TO LEARN: How Pablo, a Jack Russel, helps me learn Slovak.
WHAT TO TRY: How to make strapačky, halušky with sauerkraut and bacon.
That's it for this week. Take care, and have a nice weekend!
