On May 8, 1945, many countries in Europe like the Czech Republic celebrated Liberation Day. This day represents the day they were liberated from the Nazi regime. To celebrate it, we walked through the city to see and learn about its monuments and parts of the city. We crossed the Charles Bridge and entered Lesser Town. This side is different in comparison to the ones we had before. It was calmer and the architecture had a Spanish feel to it. It feels romantic and tranquil. Then, we went to the Czech Senate. This is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to. It had gardens, peacocks, a pond filled with fish, and a fountain. On our walks, we also saw many memorials of those who stood up for what they believed in with courage.
An example is this monument representing the peaceful students’ demonstration in October 1989 standing against the government. The hands show peace signs representing what the students wanted; peace. They would show up to Wenceslas Square and sit on the floor empty-handed to show they didn’t want to fight, they just wanted justice. This marked the start of the Velvet Revolution.
To wrap up our day, we finished with a cooking class. We did an entree, main dish, and dessert alongside Chef Marek. A long day but a good one.
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