Strašidla! Czech legends and mythical creatures, including the Bogeyman (Bubák), the Forest Demon (Hejkal), and the Noonday Witch (Polednice), came to life for one night at the Czech Embassy on October 15, 2024!
Almost 100 children listened to stories about the origins and explanations behind these notorious yet intriguing and legendary water sprites (Rusalka), wind spirits (Meluzína), and even ghosts, such as the White Lade (Bílá Paní), who haunt the castles and forests of the Czech lands. Before embarking on a haunted trail through the woods, the children were reminded not talk to strangers, especially Old Hags (Ježibaba), to stay away from water and the Water Goblin (Vodník), not to take money from the Devil (Čert), or to be lured into the dark woods by the souls of witches (Bludička).
Inside the Embassy, the audience also enjoyed Halloween themed science experiments, slime and explosions with Abby of the Science Guys!