Czech Senate Open to Over 5,000 Visitors, Speaker Vystrčil Interacts with Guests
The Czech Senate commemorated the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II and its 30th anniversary by hosting an open day event. 5174 people visited, and Speaker Miloš Vystrčil personally welcomed and interacted with guests. The event aimed to emphasize the importance of democracy and international cooperation.
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(Prague, May 8, Central News Agency reporter Liu Yu-ting) The Czech Senate today commemorated the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Senate's establishment, with the celebration focusing on opening the Senate to the public. According to statistics, a total of 5,174 people visited today. Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil personally welcomed the first batch of visitors and interacted with the public, taking photos with them.
Every year on May 8, various parts of the Czech Republic hold Victory in Europe Day commemorative events to mark the end of the European theater of World War II and the surrender of Nazi Germany.
The Czech Senate was open to the public today. Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil led Deputy Speaker Jiří Drahoš and Deputy Speaker Ladislav Václavec, among other senators, to welcome the first batch of visitors at 8 AM. A Central News Agency reporter was also present, entering with the first group of people.
Vystrčil stated: "Victory Day not only reminds us of the end of the war, but also of the more than 60 million casualties and other terrible consequences brought by the war. Therefore, we should not forget the failures of democratic countries before the war. At that time, democratic countries mistakenly believed that making concessions to dictators could avoid war and maintain peace, but the fact was exactly the opposite."
Vystrčil said: "Precisely because of this, pillars of international cooperation such as the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union were established after the war to maintain international law and European peace in the long term. However, today, these institutions are being weakened, their importance is being relativized or even underestimated, which is very bad news for our security."
During the Senate open day, visitors could tour spaces such as the Plenary Hall, the Mythical Gallery, the Reception Hall, and the Knights' Hall, as well as browse multiple thematic exhibitions introducing the history of the Senate within the complex. Vystrčil also opened his office for public viewing and distributed autographed photos.
Notably, the Pink Salon and Green Salon of the Senate's Kolowrat Palace were also rarely open. In September 1938, it was here that the Czechoslovak government first learned of the contents of the "Munich Agreement."
In the Wallenstein Garden, there was a concert by the Castle Guard and the Czech Police Orchestra.
On-site visitor Szymon told a Central News Agency reporter that he is a tourist from Poland, deeply interested in Czech culture. He found the Senate very interesting, with many spaces worth visiting, allowing people to deeply feel the historical and cultural atmosphere.
Szymon said, "What I liked most is that there is such an open opportunity, because not every country allows tourists and the general public to visit such places."
He believes that such arrangements are very rare and hopes more countries will do the same. In Poland, one can mostly only participate in guided tours, unlike here where one can freely enter and look around.
Towards the end of the event, visitors could also interact with Vystrčil, Media Committee Chairman David Smoljak, and Education Committee Chairman Jiří Růžička, discussing topics centered around the work of senators, cooperation with the new government, and the upcoming Senate elections in the autumn. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150509
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(Prague, May 8, Central News Agency reporter Liu Yu-ting) The Czech Senate today commemorated the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Senate's establishment, with the celebration focusing on opening the Senate to the public. According to statistics, a total of 5,174 people visited today. Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil personally welcomed the first batch of visitors and interacted with the public, taking photos with them.
Every year on May 8, various parts of the Czech Republic hold Victory in Europe Day commemorative events to mark the end of the European theater of World War II and the surrender of Nazi Germany.
The Czech Senate was open to the public today. Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil led Deputy Speaker Jiří Drahoš and Deputy Speaker Ladislav Václavec, among other senators, to welcome the first batch of visitors at 8 AM. A Central News Agency reporter was also present, entering with the first group of people.
Vystrčil stated: "Victory Day not only reminds us of the end of the war, but also of the more than 60 million casualties and other terrible consequences brought by the war. Therefore, we should not forget the failures of democratic countries before the war. At that time, democratic countries mistakenly believed that making concessions to dictators could avoid war and maintain peace, but the fact was exactly the opposite."
Vystrčil said: "Precisely because of this, pillars of international cooperation such as the United Nations, NATO, and the European Union were established after the war to maintain international law and European peace in the long term. However, today, these institutions are being weakened, their importance is being relativized or even underestimated, which is very bad news for our security."
During the Senate open day, visitors could tour spaces such as the Plenary Hall, the Mythical Gallery, the Reception Hall, and the Knights' Hall, as well as browse multiple thematic exhibitions introducing the history of the Senate within the complex. Vystrčil also opened his office for public viewing and distributed autographed photos.
Notably, the Pink Salon and Green Salon of the Senate's Kolowrat Palace were also rarely open. In September 1938, it was here that the Czechoslovak government first learned of the contents of the "Munich Agreement."
In the Wallenstein Garden, there was a concert by the Castle Guard and the Czech Police Orchestra.
On-site visitor Szymon told a Central News Agency reporter that he is a tourist from Poland, deeply interested in Czech culture. He found the Senate very interesting, with many spaces worth visiting, allowing people to deeply feel the historical and cultural atmosphere.
Szymon said, "What I liked most is that there is such an open opportunity, because not every country allows tourists and the general public to visit such places."
He believes that such arrangements are very rare and hopes more countries will do the same. In Poland, one can mostly only participate in guided tours, unlike here where one can freely enter and look around.
Towards the end of the event, visitors could also interact with Vystrčil, Media Committee Chairman David Smoljak, and Education Committee Chairman Jiří Růžička, discussing topics centered around the work of senators, cooperation with the new government, and the upcoming Senate elections in the autumn. (Editor: Chen Cheng-kung) 1150509
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