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Kolache festival in the United States with pastries, music and a parade
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czechsonline 13/01/2026 7 min read History and Heritage Free

Kolache festivals in the United States: when a Czech pastry becomes an American gathering place

In the United States, festivals dedicated to kolaches tell a story that goes far beyond a recipe. Born in communities of Czech descendants, they turn a family pastry into a public celebration: parades, polka music, traditional dress, baking contests, volunteers and visitors. Some have nearly a centu...
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Latin America: Argentina (Chaco) and the diaspora as a network of associations
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czechsonline 04/01/2026 10 min read History and Heritage

Latin America: Argentina (Chaco) and the diaspora as a network of associations

Argentina is often described as the Latin American country with the largest Czech and Slovak-descendant community. In Chaco—especially around Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña—diaspora is not just ancestry: it is an ecosystem of clubs, schools, mutual-aid traditions, memory projects, and everyday social ...
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