Vlčnov – Ride of Kings

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September 9, 2010 – Thursday

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Annual folklore festival with the traditional Ride of Kings in Vlcnov is held on May 28-30, 2010

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Hindsight 2009 Ride of Kings in Vlčnov
In spite of fine rain, the Ride of Kings successfuly rode through the village. And the group of riders was the biggest since 1980
PHOTOGALLERY 2009


Hindsight 2008 Ride of Kings in Vlčnov
The beauty and colourfulness of local intangible cultural heritage together with perfect weather contributed to the very cheerful festival
PHOTOGALLERY 2008
Hindsight 2007 Ride of Kings in Vlčnov
Superb festival... The radiance of local folk costumes, dancers and singers was the best framework for the old mysterious tradition of the Ride of Kings
PHOTOGALLERY 2007
Hindsight 2006 Ride of Kings in Vlčnov
In spite of rainy weather new king 2006 with his train have succesfully ridden through Vlčnov also this year. The ancient tradition continues!
May 29, 2006 \| text: Petr Pavelčík
Friday programme was very nice and pass off in Sport and Culture Club without any problems. Saturday afternoon offered cloudy but pleasant weather without rain and so more than fifteen hundred of visitors could look down on excellent performances of Vlčnov's ensembles and an exotic guest – ensemble from the Republic of Korea. Sunday morning was rainy, but at 10:00 a.m. the rain finished and the Ride of Kings could be performed according the tradition as well as every year. Visitors could see also more than twenty additional programmes during the weekend. See our photogallery


Hindsight 2005 Ride of the Kings in Vlčnov
Vlčnov have got a new king Vlastimil Ježek. Uninterupted tradition of Ride of Kings continues!
Friday and Saturday programmes of the festival were more intimate and offered a chance to relax and enjoy folk songs, dances, costumes, exhibitions or a glass of wine in Vlcnov wine cellars, called "búdy". Saturday evening culminated in the Passing of the King’s rule and night with traditional folk music in the Club or in the "búdy". Sunday was the main day of the Vlcnov festival. In spite of hot weather, which tested ability of both performers and visitors to bear it, the unique tradition of Vlčnov's Ride continues. Before midday, the varied programme about the whole village was crowned by the Ride of the Kings through Vlcnov, a folk costume procession of approx. 300 people and "Songs for the King" programm at the TJ Stadium. Photogallery

Page updated: 17. 10. 2009

More information: ksk@vlcnov.cz

Jízda králů 2006
děvčata ročníku 1988