9h Crystal market in the library
An integral part of the 5th annual Crystal Valley Week—the largest Czech festival of glass, jewelry, and costume jewelry—is the popular Crystal Market at the Regional Scientific Library in Liberec.
This year’s festival is subtitled “Connecting Cultures” and presents glass as a medium that connects people, regions, traditions, and contemporary art.
On Friday and Saturday, visitors will be able to discover original works by glassmakers, designers, and costume jewelry makers from the Crystal Valley, participate in creative workshops, or enjoy the accompanying cultural program for all generations.
Friday, August 28 | 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
DJ nu:me will set the mood throughout the day
1:00 p.m. | UM Kolektiv
A young Liberec-based artistic and curatorial platform bringing together students and graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Architecture at TUL has prepared a special performance dedicated to glass, our memories, and our emotions. Olivie Benešová, Jakub Bugri, and Viktoria Maďarová are participating in the project.
3:00 PM | Harmonika Theater – How Franta Married the Princess
A fairy tale about Franta, who goes from working for a wealthy merchant all the way to the royal castle. The performance is intended for preschoolers and students in grades 1–4.
4:00 p.m. | Bailame Caribic – Public Dance Party
Salsa, bachata, rueda, and other Latin American dances led by experienced instructors. The program also includes short demonstrations, allowing even visitors with no prior experience to try their hand at dancing.
6:00 p.m. | Štěpán Kučera – Blaschka
A moderated author reading and presentation of a novel dedicated to Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka. These glassmakers from Český Dub became world-renowned for their exceptionally precise glass models of plants and animals, including the famous collection created for Harvard University.
7:00 p.m. | Bailame Caribic
An evening performance by instructors and students of the dance school.
Saturday, August 29 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
DJ nu:me will be playing all day
10:00 a.m. | Bubbles Like Living Pearls
A bubble show and interactive workshop for children and adults.
11:00 a.m. | UM Kolektiv
Another performance inspired by glass and its symbolism.
1:00 PM | Harmonika Theater – The Magic Pot
A cheerful fairy tale featuring drawing, singing, counting, and cooking for children ages three and up.
3:00 PM | Filip Jakš – Architectural Music
Musician and performer Filip Jakš transforms architecture into a musical instrument. In his performance, he works with the sounds of buildings, the resonances of structures, metal elements, and glass surfaces, using them to create original musical compositions inspired by the specific location.
All weekend long
Crystal Market • creative workshops • creative zone • chill-out area • refreshments
