Slovak folk tradition is thriving in unexpected ways, thanks to tattoo artist Andrea "Adra" Kopecká. Specialising in traditional Slovak embroidery designs, ...

The kroj, the Slovak equivalent for folk costume, wasn’t just clothing, as it also fulfilled a function of signals and signs – it became the identification of the person who wore it “a kind of ...

When National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library curator Stefanie Kohn first saw Slovak photographer Monika Kluciarova's photos of babies wearing kroje — traditional Slovak folk dress — she was ...

CEDAR RAPIDS - An old tradition from Slovakia has new life in an art exhibit on display at the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library now through April 19. 'Party in the 21st Century” centers ...

The Tatra Slovak Folk Group provides a means of demonstrating that pride. The group will perform Sunday at the 13th annual Slovak Day at Kline’s Grove; ...

A sincere devotion to its heritage has kept the Tatra Slovak Folk Group going strong for 15 years. Founded in Bethlehem in 1977, the 22-member group celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday ...

You can read this exclusive content thanks to the FALATH & PARTNERS law firm, which assists American people with Slovak roots in obtaining Slovak citizenship and reconnecting them with the land of ...

The number of folk groups has declined, and the existing ones are struggling. “Slovakia is still expecting somebody else to do the job,” ethnology expert Ondrej Miháľ, a Serbia-born Slovak who ...

Slovak folk dance and chorus performances are a customary part of festivities. Slovak Day, staged annually in March, and Slovak Fest, which takes place in October, are celebrations of shared ...

Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, will speak several of the old folk songs in the Slovak language. As the documentary progresses, the traditional music will morph as it incorporates elements of ...

The Pittsburgh Area Slovak Folk Ensemble, Lucinda Slovak Dancers, John Pastirik Band and Frank Moravcik Band will perform. Admission is $5. Call (440) 886-4828, (440) 845-0282 or (440) 885-1994.