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Travel and tour blog showcasing private guided tours and genealogy research in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Poland. Provided by Sustainable Environmental Economic Partnership (SEEP sro) - Kosice, Slovak Republic. Pictured above: Banska Bystrica (centrum)

Saturday, February 18, 2012

THIS SUNDAY! - Slovak Mardi Gras Event (Johnstown PA)

Celebrate carnival at the Slovak Fašiangy (Mardi Gras) this Sunday in Johnstown, PA. Event highlights include a halusky cooking demo with three types of halusky to sample. An exhibit in the gallery, speakers, vendor and displays.

Light refreshments will be served including Chlebicky (Slovak open face sandwiches), Hrianka (toasted bread w/ garlic) Slovak-style beer cheese and Cesnaková Polievka (Slovak garlic soup).

2 to 5 pm
$5 adult $2 ages 6-11
BYOB for ages 21+
at the Venue of Merging Arts (VOMA)
305 Chestnut St. (Cambria City) Johnstown, PA

Monday, February 13, 2012

Fasiangy - Svätý Kríž (Video)



Today's Slovak Fašiangy celebration tribute takes us to Svätý Kríž  in‎ Liptovský Mikuláš (County), Žilina Region, Slovakia. The merriment includes chlebíčky (sandwiches), grilled smoked sausages, music and even a dancing nun!

Sunday, February 12, 2012

It's not Fasiangy without Sišky (Slovak Donuts)


Sišky or pampúchy (Slovak donuts) are commonly served during Slovak carnival or Mardi Gras celebrations. Here's a recipe from our friend, Lubos Brieda's Slovak cooking blog. It also includes the Slovak fairy tale (rozprávka) which tells the story of a small pampúch, pampúšik.  Enjoy the story and recipe here: http://www.slovakcooking.com/2011/recipes/homemade-donuts-sisky/

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Fasiangy (Media Links) - Goral Region in Slovakia





Scene from  Goral Tatra carnival in Bukovina (gallery) in Slovakia. The celebration included performers and artists from all over Poland. Join the celebration, listen to a live streaming radio here: http://www.jankohrasko.sk/radio_stream.php.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

It's Fasiangy Time (Mardi Gras) in Slovakia


From the time of  feast of the Three Kings until Ash Wednesday Slovaks celebrate the tradition of Fasiangy (similar to Mardi Gras and Carnival). Today's blog post begins a series of Fasiangy-related posts. The first is a Fasiangy video from Oľšavica, Slovakia which is about an hour south of Stará Ľubovňa near the Polish border.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Kamienka Kroj Necklace Heart Charm by Mesaros Creative Designs

Design based on an authentic Carpatho-Rusyn costume fabric from typical of Kamienka, Slovakia. Photo was taken during a SEEP sro tour. Pendant is made of aluminum and features a polished-scallop edge. Brass necklace (with electroplated nickel, silver plating, finished with a non-tarnish overcoat gloss).  To order, click here: Kamienka Kroj Necklace Heart Charm Kamienka Kroj Duo Mesaros Creative Designs

Slovak Partnership (SEEP sro) to host Slovak Fašiangy (Mardi Gras) - Johnstown PA


Sustainable Environmental Economic Partnership (SEEP sro): Slovak Fašiangy (Mardi Gras) - Featuring Authentic...: Celebrate carnival at the Slovak Fašiangy (Mardi Gras) February 19 at Venue of Merging Arts (Johnstown, PA). Activities include authentic...

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Kamienka, Slovakia - Cober Tour 2007 (Custom Video)



Shown here is a custom video created by SEEP sro for Cober Tour to the Carpatho-Rusyn village of Kamienka, Slovakia. SEEP sro travel not only provide a memorable experience during your visit to Europe but can also create a cherished keepsake to share with family and friends.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Ski Report from Jasna Slovakia



In January 2012, the Myslopes.com team was a guest in Jasná in Slovakia. Jasná is the top resort in Slovakia, with a total of around 40-50 kilometers of slopes, and a large number of luxurious and less luxurious accomdations. Jasná Nízke Tatry, the resort full name, is situated in the Lower Tatra Mountains... read the full report by Myslopes.com here.