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Herbarium: Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) - a popular herb with medicinal properties, indispensable in the kitchen.
21 Aug
Jožka Uprka – painter of Moravian Slovakia. He became famous for folk costumes, which he painted his entire life <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Malíř Jožka Uprka" height="427" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painter</figcaption></figure> <p>Jožka Uprka (1861–1940) was a significant Czech painter who became famous mainly for his depictions of Moravian Slovakia folk life. He was born on January 24, 1861, in Kněžduby near Hodonín and died on March 12, 1940, in Hroznová Lhota.</p> <h2>Jožka Uprka – a painter devoted to his homeland</h2> <p>He came from a family with artistic traditions – his brother <strong>František Uprka</strong> was a renowned sculptor. Jožka studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague and later continued his studies in Munich and Paris. Despite these international experiences, he remained deeply connected to his Moravian homeland.</p> <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Jožka Uprka - obraz" height="493" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka-obraz.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painting</figcaption></figure> <h2>Folk costumes as a lifelong theme</h2> <p>The central theme of his work was the life of the people of Moravian Slovakia – their <strong>customs, celebrations, pilgrimages, and especially folk costumes</strong>. He painted them with extraordinary precision and love, capturing every detail of embroidery, color combinations, and the way the costumes were worn. His paintings thus became not only artworks but also valuable <strong>ethnographic documents</strong>.</p> <p>Among his most famous works belong depictions of <strong>rides of kings, Shrovetide processions, harvest festivals</strong>, and other folk celebrations. He worked mainly in oil technique, but also created watercolors and drawings.</p> <figure class="image" style="width:100%"><img alt="Jožka Uprka - malba" height="516" src="https://gnews.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jozka-Uprka-malba.jpg" width="640" /><figcaption>Jožka Uprka - painting</figcaption></figure> <h2>Legacy and significance</h2> <p>Uprka's work is an important part of Czech art at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. He helped establish interest in folk culture at a time when it was gradually disappearing under the influence of modernization. His paintings can be found in many Czech museums and galleries, including the <strong>Moravian Gallery in Brno</strong> and the <strong>Municipal House in Hodonín</strong>.</p> <p>Jožka Uprka remains a symbol of love for Moravian folk traditions and an irreplaceable chronicler of the life that once characterized the villages of Slovácko.</p>
2 Aug
Summary of the past 22nd week on General News (May 25th – May 31st, 2026).
1 Jun
Xi Jinping and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi exchanged congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Egypt.
31 May
China commemorates Cairo Declaration with new monument in Egypt
5 May
Munich Gallery - Pinakothek: the Egyptian-Oriental Collection offers an amazing insight into the art and cultural history of ancient Egypt
3 May
CMG is organizing an event in Egypt called "A Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: The World Watches the CMG Spring Festival Gala Together."
16 Feb
"It's our lifeline": Why the Rafah crossing is so important to the people of Gaza.
3 Feb
BRICS, SCO and the African Union: the architecture of a new world
25 Dec
GEM is a gem for Africa and the world. It stands for a united Africa with a shared heritage and common development
4 Nov
Xi congratulated the President of Egypt on the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum
2 Nov
Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Sun Yeli attends the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum
30 Oct
"A glimmer of hope": An agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza was signed at the summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
15 Oct
Hamas: release of hostages must be linked to full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza
7 Oct
Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating: Trump calls on Iran to surrender unconditionally
17 Jun
China's special envoy for the Middle East visits Egypt
7 Jun
China and Arab states continue to push for global reform and development
20 Apr
Arab countries reject Trump's proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan
1 Feb
Exhibition: "A Journey Through Civilizations – Encountering Liangzhu"
1 Aug
Highlights of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in 6 months
10 Apr