National Day joint reception, 2019

On the occasion of the Czech and Slovak National Days, a joint Reception was organized in New Delhi on September 24, 2019. Honorary Consul Mr. A S M Mohiuddin Monem also present there to celebrate the day.
This was already second remarkable event organized jointly by both the Czech and Slovak Embassies. The last one in October 2018 was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia.

Again two cultural groups from Czechia and Slovakia performed at the Reception.

The first group Balet DFXŠ Liberec, which represented Divadlo F. X. Šaldy Liberec Theatre, one of the oldest theatres in the Czech Republic, in the city of Liberec, brought a modern and classical dance. The group performed various dances from their show called “Around the World”, inspired by different countries, places and dancing styles.

The second folklore group Zemplin, celebrating 63 years of their existence, represented a traditional dance and music from Michalovice in the Eastern part of Slovakia. They danced in traditional costumes from the region of Zemplin.

Delicious Indian food, as well as culinary specialties and drinks from Czechia and Slovakia were available.

Great work of all at both the Embassies!