National symbols of the Czech Republic
The national symbols of the Czech Republic are
culture and nationhood. There are six official symbols which are declared in the Constitution of the Czech Republic
. However many other historical, cultural and geographical symbols of the Czech republic and Czech people do exist.
Constitutional symbols
Article 14 of the Constitution of the Czech Republic lists national symbols: the
national anthem. Act No. 3/1993 refers to the national symbols and their usage.[1]
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National colours of the Czech Republic (tricolour)
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Official seal
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National anthem
Symbols of Czech lands
The Czech republic includes three historical regions of Bohemia, Moravia and Czech Silesia. Each region has its own symbols.
Flags
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Another version of Moravian flag (used in the second half of the 19th century)
Coats of arms
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Coat of arms of Bohemia
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Coat of arms of Czech Silesia
Unofficial symbols
Landmarks
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Czech kings and the official residence of the President of the Czech Republic
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The Charles Bridge, famous Prague's historical sight
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Forefather Čech, settled
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Blaník, a legendary mountain
People
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Czech nation
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Přemysl, the Ploughman, the legendary founder of original Bohemian Přemyslid dynasty
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Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, the saint patron of the Czech state
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Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, one of the most significant Czech sovereigns[2]
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Hussite Movement
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Josef Dobrovský and other figures of Czech National Revival, such as Josef Jungmann or František Palacký
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Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, philosopher and the first Czechoslovakpresident
Food
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Svíčková na smetaně, popular Czech dish
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Knedlo zelo vepřo (dumplings and sauerkraut), the Czech national dish
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Koláč, famous Czech dessert
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Buchta, popular Czech sweet pastry
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Czech beer
Flora
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Linden leaves and tree
Arts and crafts
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Bohemian glass and bohemian crystal
Folk costumes
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Kroj, national Czech costume, which has many regional variations
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Another variation ofkroj from Vlčnov, Moravian Slovakia
Dance and music
References
- ^ Štěpán, Petr (7 September 2007). "SYMBOLY SOUČASNÉ ČESKÉ REPUBLIKY". Vlast.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ "Famous Persons from Czech history". Czech Republic. Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.