Time: 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

Main Stage Program

The festival presents a rich, vibrant program that brings together music, dance, and interactive moments into a single immersive experience. Throughout the day, dynamic performances will alternate with creative workshops, blending the magic of traditional cultures with contemporary rhythms so everyone can find something to love. Shared moments will draw the audience in and invite them to experience the festival with all their senses.

Time: 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

Join us on a journey around the world without a passport or plane ticket, but with a healthy dose of curiosity. Our university is a lively meeting place for diverse cultures, languages, and traditions. During the festival, you will have a unique opportunity to discover the secrets of distant countries through interactive activities, tastings, language stops, and creative activities. Thanks to the involvement of cultural centers and language sections, you will experience the world up close and with all your senses, right here with us. Below you will find an overview of the countries and activities we have prepared for you.

Czech Republic

• Missleading Words
• Tongue twisters – Czech classics to test your pronunciation
• Syllable sprint– roll the dice, make up a word

China

• Trying on traditional clothing
• Chinese painting and calligraphy
• Take a photo with a panda (stuffed toy)

France

• Mini French lesson – basics of conversation
• Fragrant quiz – lavender, perfume, croissant?

Italy

• Interactive games – crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank exercises, vocabulary
• Blank map – regions
• Make a Paper pizza

Japan

• Calligraphy – write your name in Japanese katakana
• Learn to write in Kanji characters
• Origami – folding traditional shapes
• Learn to pack your gifts into furoshiki

South Korea

• Trying on traditional Hanbok clothing
• Making a bookmark with your name in Hangul
• Tasting of Korean roasted tea and traditional sweets 

United States of America

• Cornhole – throwing bags at a target
• Tongue twisters – can you quickly say "woodchuck challenge"?
• Popcorn – tasting
• American map - jigsaw puzzle

Spain

• Flamenco workshop and short performances
• Flamenco crafts: making your own flower and fan

Great Britain

• Try out the traditional English game of croquet
• Literally quiz - British authors
• English tea and cookies tasting

Time: 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

Join us on a culinary journey around the world without reservations or suitcases, but with an empty plate and a great appetite for discovery. The Festival of World Flavors presents a selection of international cuisines available in Olomouc and the Olomouc Region. You will taste specialties from different corners of the world and learn the stories of the people who prepare them with love. Whether you like spicy, sweet, delicate, or bold flavors, there is something for everyone. Below you will find an overview of the restaurants and cuisines participating in this year's festival.

Asia

• Pashupati - Indian and Nepalese cuisine
• Vietnamese community - Traditional Vietnamese cuisine

Europe

• Langošárna – traditional langos
• Coffee Library – select coffee and homemade sweets
• Twinberg – brewery and Haná cuisine
• Dobrůtky od Věrky – regional delicacies and desserts

America

• Burger & Beer Brothers – American cuisine

Time: 1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Location: Zbrojnice courtyard (Biskupské náměstí 1)

Target group: UP students; UP employees; general public

The Festival of World Cultures and Flavors is complemented by stands offering something extra. Don't expect food, but knowledge, curiosity, and inspiration. In this section, you will find institutions, schools, and projects that will introduce you to the world of education, cultural diversity, and a sustainable approach to life. There are exhibitions, activities for children and adults, and opportunities to learn something new. Playful and never boring.

Maple Bear – A Canadian-international preschool with instruction in English. It offers creative activities for children and demonstrations of approaches to education in an international environment.

International School Olomouc – An English nursery and primary school in Olomouc. It supports the development of skills, not just knowledge. Learn about their approach to teaching and activities for children and parents.

Haiti Exhibition – Haiti has experienced a series of tragedies, yet its people retain their joy, faith, and strong family ties. The "Pearl of the Caribbean" will captivate you with its colors, contrasts, and quiet resilience of everyday life. Jiří Pasze's photographs capture life in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

UP Printing Press - make your own notebook

Palacký University in Olomouc – Find out more about opportunities to study abroad, volunteer, do internships, and other international activities that UP offers its students and employees.

Aurora - Contributing to the shared European Identity

Erasmus Student Network

PEPA Association

• Breast model - how to check for cancer
• A world map game - draw a picture and match it to a correct country
• Match-up -traditions to countries