CONSIDERED by the Embassy of the Czech Republic as “one of the most fun events” it has staged, the Czech Beer Night was the first purely Czech beer festival in the Philippines held in mid-November.
It coincided with the commemoration of the Czech Independent State Day and the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.
The embassy said the beer night held on November 16 at Whitespace Manila in Makati City was its largest event of the year and the first of its kind. More than 500 guests who joined the festivity savored Velkopopovický Kozel, the overflowing original golden lager Pilsner Urquell and state-owned brewery beer Czechvar.
Aside from the aforementioned two beer companies, Whisky Trebitsch, Rudolf Jelínek and Becherovka also took part in the event to showcase their internationally recognized drinks.
“Tonight, as we celebrate the important history commemorated in this event, it is fitting that we also share with all of you, dear friends and partners, a century-old tradition of the Czech Republic of which we are very proud of: beer-making. Though we will not be making them tonight, we would like to give you a taste of high-quality beers and liquors from the Czech Republic,” Ambassador Jana Šedivá said in her speech.
Alcoholic drinks were not the only ones featured during the celebration. A Czech agricultural tractor from the famous Zetor Tractors a.s. was exhibited in the venue. In addition, the Czech traditional-music trio The Jindra Kelíšek Band, also known as TramTram, performed during the event and further showcased the colorful tradition of the European country.
The most awaited part of the program was the raffle draw where seven lucky guests won exciting prizes, including Czech crystal crafts, glass display of the famous Santo Niño de Praga and beer packages.
Together with the alcoholic drinks’ companies, other sponsors, such as Home Credit Philippines, VFS Global, Aero Vodochody Aerospace and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic supported the event.