Slovak Holiday Traditions Series 2012: Košice Christmas Market

Photo from "In Time for Christmas" (source: http://lookingforwardtochristmas.blogspot.fr/)

Košice will ring in the new year as "The European Capital of Culture for 2013"

Throughout Europe many celebrate Christmas at festive town square holiday markets filled with vendors and food. Shown here is the holiday market in Košice, Slovakia which will ring in the new year as "The European Capital of Culture for 2013." ~ "We can take you there, SEEP sro Travel."

Earth Day Series | Beautiful, Historic Špania Dolina

Photo by Milan Hlôška

A beautiful view of Špania Dolina, Slovakia. This 13th Century church sits gently above a 160 step climb overlooking the valley. Špania Dolina is a historic mining town known for eyelet lace and woven riečička coarse thread. If you're fortunate, you may find village women who will demonstrate this regional craft. For more on Špania Dolina, see Milan Hlôška's story here. Interested in visiting this location or other Central European destinations? Contact seepsro@yahoo.com.

Easter Sunday in Torysky, Slovakia (Video) | Christos Voskrese - Veľká Noc

The Sustainable Environmental and Economic Partnership and Tour Central Europe hope those who celebrated had a wonderful and blessed Easter holiday. Enjoy this glimpse into a Rusyn church celebration in Torysky, Slovakia.

Visit SEEP at the Slovak Mass & Easter Breakfast (Pittsburgh, PA)

ANNUAL SLOVAK MASS & EASTER CUSTOMS BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 31, 2012

St. Adalbert Church
160 So.15th Street, South Side, Pittsburgh PA

Please note the earlier times:
9:45 a.m. Recitation of Rosary (in Slovak)
10:00 a.m. -- Slovak Mass
11:00 a.m. -- SAMPLE SLOVAK EASTER FOODS
paska (sweet bread) sunka (ham) sirek (egg cheese) hrin (beets & horseradish)
at Prince of Peace Parish Center 81 South 13th Street, South Side, Pittsburgh PA

Homemade Baked Goods
Craft Demonstrations
Cultural Displays - (stop by the SEEP sro table and say "hello")
Imported Slovak gifts
Slovak "Auction" /RafflesFREE ADMISSION - Donations Gratefully Accepted
For more information call (412) 481-8380

Slovak Easter Folk Art - Woven Willow Whips and Straw Eggs

 

More great tutorials from Lubos Brieda at www.slovakcooking.com...

Slovak Easter traditions are definitely quite unique! They basically consist of guys chasing girls around with switches weaved from willow branches and also pouring buckets of cold water on them. The girls then reward the guys with beautiful decorated Easter eggs, and other treats like home-made kolache and shots of slivovica, the East-European plum brandy.

Source: http://www.slovakcooking.com/2011/blog/slovak-folk-art/

Slovakia's catch of the day - custom fishing tours | SEEP sro Tours

Experience what the waters of Slovakia have to offer with one of many custom fishing tour suggestions. For details contact seepsro@yahoo.com.

Vienna, Prague & Munich trip w/air + hotels -- from $1,699

Book this deal "Vienna, Prague & Munich trip w/air + hotels -- from $1,699..." from http://www.travel-ticker.com and let SEEP sro travel be your guide. See destinations safely and securely accompanied by a bi-lingual guide and driver (available 24/7). Contact seepsro@yahoo.com to learn more about private, custom tours. Specialty tour services include Slovakia, Czech Republic and Austria.

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

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!

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/

Fasiangy (Media Links) - Goral Region in Slovakia

Photo source:  http://www.nowytarg.sk/uploads/news/gallery/l/56_1297340288.jpg

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

Slovak Radio Hour (Online)

Join hosts Sue and Rudy Ondrejco each Sunday at 3:00 p.m. EST for the Slovak Radio Hour. Tune in here:

Homemade Slovak Noodles

Keep it thin, floured and use a sharp knife!

Yesterday I journeyed back in time when our Babas (grandmothers) rose early to make sure the daily chores were done ....and here's one reason why, "to make homemade noodles." I now have an appreciation for their labor of love and would like to share this video which is closest to the recipe I used.

Interested in learning from the experts? Why not plan a Slovak cooking tour excursion? Contact us at SEEP sro for more details.

Here's another link to a Slovak cooking website for a variation of noodle recipe plus many more.
http://www.slovakcooking.com/2010/recipes/noodles/

Levoca from the Basilica Hill

Levoca from the basilica hill 2, a photo by kp-snaps on Flickr.

A picturesque, impressionist-like view looking down on the town of Levoca, Slovakia. The high steeple on the left is Sv. Jakub (St. James) which houses the famous wooden altar by Master Pavel. It was also my grandfather's church. The Basilica Hill from which the photo was taken houses a Marian shrine. A must-stop and see town when traveling cross country in Slovakia.