Václav Havel to be commemorated in Prague with a series of events this week

Candle for Václav Havel

• Where: Jungmann Square
• When: 11 am to 6 pm
• What’s happening: During the afternoon, snippets of texts from Havel’s work will be read on the spot, and several musicians will perform.
• Event link:Facebook

Heart to the Castle march

• Where: From Václav Havel Square (piazzeta Národní divadlo) to Hradčanské Square
• When: Processional begins at 6 pm
• What’s happening: A heart that “personally symbolizes all the good that Mr. Havel was able to wake in us” will be carried from the square to the castle where audio recordings of Havel speaking will be played.
• Event link:Facebook

Memorial for Václav Havel on the Anniversary of his Death

• Where: Wenceslas Square under the horse statue
• When: 6 pm
• What’s happening: People will gather to light a candle for the late president. Scheduled to appear are many of Havel’s friends, as well as prominent Czech journalists and artists. Songs by Karel Kryl and Marta Kubišová will be played by Ticho de Pre Cupé BAND.
• Event link:Facebook

Short Pants for Václav Havel

• Where: All around the world
• When: All day long on December 18
• What’s happening: Each year on this date tens of thousands of people all around the world roll up their trousers for the whole day to remember his first entry into the presidential office.
• Event link: Facebook