Everytime I wrote and that's why now I decide to present city only by photos. You can decide if it was good decision. And don't afraid, I don't want to change this country blog to travel instruction or travel blog.
Again invitation. Now it will be something for those, who feels still young. Mainly, if you are junior to 18 years old.
In each town, there will be prepared many attractions.
I will write now only about Bratislava, because I live here. This year this Children's Day will be on Sunday, but shows will start on Saturday.
Shopping Center Aupark
The first will be in Shopping Center Aupark. This center is near of city park Sad Janka Kráľa (Park of John King).
Last year it was first time, what this show was realized. It has success and that's why this year will be again. There were about 70 thousands people. I can only envy that I'm not child more time. :o))
Here are some pics from that:
What it will be prepared for this year? Program is various: - face painting, - inflatable attractions, - rigging attractions, - children competitions, - mini-cars, - animals (elephant, tiger, lion, lion babies, etc.), - mountain-wall, - clown, magician, - games, - bubble show, foam show, - theater, - bungee runner, trampolines, - fancy skating exhibition, skating (synthetic ice), - „Fly” attraction, gladiator, - presentation of folklore bands, dance school of Miguel Mendez, majorettes, ballet studio, bike3all, dance school of Jumbo-Milan Kereš, - christening of lion baby, - profi dance show, - cotton candy, popcorn, etc.
Shopping Center Polus
On Sunday show continues in other shopping Center named Shopping Center Polus. In this center show starts on Saturday too and finish on Monday, but main programm will be on Sunday.
Program : Saturday - 02 - 07 pm. - face painting, - inflatable attractions, - baloon animals, - casting - new faces in advertisement, - cotton candy
Sunday - 02 - 07 pm. - face painting, - inflatable attractions, - baloon animals, - children competitions, - dance show of Fredy Dance Group – junior, - children musical, - casting - new faces in advertisement, - cotton candy
Each day children can visit restaurant Pizza Pazza, where they can cook own pizza at their's discretion.
Monday - 09 am. - 01 pm. - great children show on lakeside Kuchajda.
Time runs like wild horse. It isn't so much time ago, what I wrote about Festivals and it's already here. Junifest. It's national beer festival, this year it will be already 5 year anniversary.
Date June, 13. - 22. 2008, Time 04 pm. - 02 am Place: Bratislava, Incheba Expo
DATE
ACTIVITIES
PERFORMERS
June, 13. 2008
Country Festival in Bratislava
Allan Mikušek, Kamelot (CZ), Nový Rownák, Veslári - Peter & The Rowers, Tanečná skupina Cloggshow, Rasťo a Lujza, etc.
June, 14. 2008
Casting MISS JUNIFEST 2008 in Košice
Concerts in Bratislava
Senzus, František Nedvěd (CZ), Taktici, Party Lounge, Lenka Ferenčíková & Band
June, 15. 2008
Casting MISS JUNIFEST 2008 in Prešov
Golden brassband and Akcent show + Golden Violins and Lúčnica in Bratislava
Jadranka, Martin Jakubec a Akcent Live, folklore band Jánošík, Golden Violins and soloists of folklore band Lúčnica, DH Maguranka, DH Záhorienka, DH Buckovanka, Oľga Szabová, Stano Vitáloš, Zdeno Sychra, etc.
June, 16. 2008
Casting MISS JUNIFEST 2008 in Bratislava
Rock Stage in Bratislava
Judas Priest
Junifest Top Dance Party in Bratislava
top DJ Marco V from the Netherlands, Slovak and Czech DJ-s Milan Lieskovsky, Robert Burian, Michael C
Judas Priest After Party in Bratislava
Judas Priest
June, 17. 2008
Casting MISS JUNIFEST 2008 in Trnava
Concerts in Bratislava
Bukasový Masív, Horkýže Slíže, Big Deal, REA - Kristína Botlóová, Paťa Jurtová, Eva Pšenková + band + guest Barbora Šulíková
June, 18. 2008
Casting MISS JUNIFEST 2008 in Nitra
Concerts in Bratislava
rock legendary band OLYMPIC (CZ), Robo Šimko & band, R.A.D.O., Stará Škola - The old school band
June, 19. 2008
Casting MISS JUNIFEST 2008 in Trenčín
Concerts in Bratislava
Tublatanka, Fleret CZ), Setback, Waterflow (NL,SK), etc.
June, 20. 2008
Casting MISS JUNIFEST 2008 in Žilina
Concerts in Bratislava
Gladiátor, Terne Čhave (CZ), Kmeťo Band, Rockarolla, Arccus, etc.
June, 21. 2008
Junifest Fitness & Aerobic Party in Bratislava
Casting MISS JUNIFEST 2008 in Banská Bystrica
Concerts in Bratislava
Nocadeň, Aya, James Evans & Band (GB), Anka Repková a Prorock, Barbora Šulíková & Band, Fredy's Dance Group, Thierry and friends, etc.
As you can see, the program is very rich. Performers will be representants of Slovak, Czech and also foreign popular music scene.
I think, the main croyd-puller of the program will be Olympic. This band is music icon of Czechoslovak pop scene. This legendary band is already on rock scene from 1963. Its show will be June, 18. and I believe, it will be again huge success.
Also fans of hard rock music will find something for them, on Monday June, 16. there will concert of heavy-metal legend, music band Judas Priest in Expo Arena Incheby. Other appearances : of rock bands (Interitus, Heed a Kreyson) of heavy metal bands (Sexit and others)
It will be the first time, what you can visit also electronic dance music JUNIFEST TOP DANCE PARTY with special guest, Dutch DJ MARCO V. Besides also the best Slovak DJ-s: Milan Lieskovsky, Robert Burian, from Czech Republic Michael C.
All Sunday (June, 15. 2008) will belong to older generation and for everybody, who likes folklore, brassbands a public music.
In program named Akcent Parada and Zlatá Dychovka (Golden Brassband). In the end of Sunday show, there will be show of Orchestra Golden Violins and soloists of excellence folklore band Lúčnica.
This year, the first time there will be medial beauty competition MISS JUNIFEST 2008. Shows of finalists from each Slovak region will be part of program and there will be also spectator votes.
Each day, in Junifest will be cut a Slovak records, beer and other competitions, tombola, games and many more atractions!
Many his songs became popular and most of them I have on LP or single. I listen them as small child and maybe I was one of his youngest fans. I have still photo album with all news and photos of him. And also singles and albums. Maybe thanks him I prefer men with beard. :o)
I remember that day, when my mother brought news and said: “See there, Walda emigrated to US. Listen his LP Osm lásek, what there he said:” And I wasn’t able to understand why? He was popular, he had many possibilities to travel abroad. I was his fan so much. I switched on LP and listened what he said: Sometimes people ask me, if whether I would like to go visit US. Well I would go and in the moment again back. I prefer this my land.” I was so young, maybe I wasn’t able to understand all reasons. From that time I listened his songs many time but something was broken inside of me.
When he returned after Velvet Revolution, I saw other man. I know, nobody can be still young. He looked like broken and ill old man, without that sparks in his eyes, without charm smile. There was different person. It’s a pity, but I like to sing his songs henceforward and when I sing them, Matuska still looks like I remember him (before his leaving). I wish him so many happiness, much health and good luck.
1967 – Waldemar Matuška 1971 – Lidové písně z celého světa
1971 – Waldemar Matuška 1966 / (CD r.v.1990) 1971 – Jo ho ho - Waldemar Matuška zpívá písně o moři 1973 – Láska nebeská 1974 – Johoho (reedition) 1975 – Kluci do nepohody 1977 – Co děláš, to dělej rád 1980 – Suvenýr - Waldemar Matuška a jeho 12 nej... 1980 – Suvenýr 1982 – Waldemar 1985 – The Country Door Is Always Open 1990 – Waldemar Matuška (1966-1971) 1990 – Waldemar a Olga – Niagara 1991 – Co neodnesl čas 1996 – Waldemar - Lidové písně z celého světa + 10x Bonus 1996 – Nebeskej kovboj + 8x Bonus 1996 – Sbohem, lásko + 8x Bonus
1997 – Jo ho ho + 8x Bonus 1997 – Waldemar Matuška a Jeho 23 suvenýrů 1997 – Jsem svým pánem + 6x Bonus 1997 – Láska nebeská (reedition CD) 1998 – To všechno odnes čas 1999 – Osm lásek Waldemara Matušky + 7x Bonus 1999 – Síň slávy (cd 1) 1999 – Síň slávy (cd 2) 2000 – Kluci do nepohody (reedition) 2000 – Portrét hvězd – Waldemar Matuška 2000 – S čertem si hrát (with Eva Pilarová) 2000 – To nejlepší 2001 – Suvenýr (reedition) 2002 – Co neodnesl čas (Největší TV hity) 2007 – Slávik z Madridu (Největší hity)
Albums recorded in US: Teče voda, teče Niagara Merry Christmas
Filmography: 1960 – Sedmý kontinent 1963 – Der Andere neben dir 1964 – Limonádový Joe aneb Konská opera
1964 – Kdyby tisíc klarinetů
1966 – Dýmky 1966 – Fantom Morrisvillu 1966 – Revue v mlze 1966 – Smrt zo oponou 1967 – Tajemství Viléma Storitze 1967 – Hotel pro cizince 1967 – Ta naše písnička česká 1967 – 1968 – Píseň pro Rudlofa III 1968 – Všichni dobrí rodáci 1971 – Kam slunce nechodí 1973 – Noc na Karlštejne
In Czechoslovakia, there was very popular competition named Zlatý slavík (Golden Warbler). Waldemar won it twice, in 1962 and 1987, and few times he was on second position.
His popularity grew up.
As he said one time, he had never acted, but life brought him these experiences and he created unforgettable characters in various movies (Patrik in Kdyby tisíc klarinetů – 1964, Kojot Kid in Limonádový Joe – 1964, Cyprian ambassador in Noc na Karlštejne – 1973) and in serials (Píseň pro Rudolfa III, etc.).
He left with Eva Pilarová Semafor and started in theatre Rokoko and here he was actor of dramas named Labyrint světa, Drak je drak, Filosofova historie and recitals Rokokokoktejl and Osm lásek Waldemara Matušky. Eva Pilarová very early returned to Semafor, but Waldemar got new partners. He sang with Marta Kubišová, Helena Vondráčková, Karel Gott, Jitka Zelenková, Hana Hegerová, Václav Neckář, etc.). From this period are hit such as To se nikdo nedoví, Tisíc mil, Úžasná láska and Jen se s písničkou smát (all with Helena Vondráčková), Červencové ráno, Nech tu lásku spát, Píseň za paddle,Víc nechtěl by snad ani D’Artagnan and Píseň Ofélie (all with Marta Kubišová), Tak aby ste to vědela (with Hana Hegerová), Mám malý stan (with Karel Štedrý), Co z toho mám(with Karel Gott).
1970’s came and Waldemar brought hit by hit. It was for example Jó třešně zrály, Růže z Texasu, Sedm dostavníků, Mrholí, Kladivo, Divoké koně, Píseň pro Kristínku, Buď pořád se mnou, Slávici z Madridu, Sbohem lásko, Už koníček pádí, Pojď se mnou lásko má, Tuhle rundu platím já.
In the beginning of 70’s he sang folksongs and he release album Waldemar Matuška zpívá lidové písně z celého světa, from folksong from various countries of the world. In this time also was recorded album with marine evergreens Johoho (most popular songs were Má láska je za velkou louží, Námořníckej bál, Santiano, Hříšník a fláma, Čas chvátá, Kvetou lípy).
In Rokoko he had met his love Olga Blechova, who sang with him hits such as Míle, Vítr to ví, Žít jen žít. In 1976 he married Olga. They sang together from that time to today.
From period in turning point 60 and 70-teen, Waldemar had hits Krysař, Ráno, Bůh ví odkud já tuhle písničku znám, Až se můj čas ponachýlí, Asi do věží, etc.
He presented himself on different festivals and competitions, such as Bratislavská Lýra (He was on the first position with song Pláňka and few years on third position with songs To se nikdo nedoví, Don diri don, Už modrej činžák zhas), Dečínska kotva, Zlatý klíč.
In 1976 he with Olga came to music band K.T.O. (Kamarádi Táborových Ohňů – Friends of Campfires). From this period came many famous songs, for example Co děláš to dělej ríd, Kluci do nepohody, Jezebel Jen se hádej, Má co chtěla, Léta pádí, Tam nad tou hrází, Září bílej sníh, etc.
His popularity in Czechoslovakia was so high; it gave him chance to have concerts abroad (UK, India, Iraq, Kuvajt, Cuba, US, Canada). He took this chance and in 1986 he left Czechoslovakia and emigrated to US. He stayed in Saint Petersburg, Florida and there he lives up to this day.
Communist prohibited to play his songs and stopped to release his album Jsem svým pánem.
He received US nationality. He showed for fellow-countrymen in US and recorded other albums.
After Velvet Revolution in 1898 he came back and had more concerts. His songs are still popular.
He is still living in Florida and at times he visit Czech Republic. Matuška songs were so popular and evidence thereof is establish of Waldemar Matuška Revival Band.
In the end of Sunday show, there will be show of Orchestra Golden Violins and soloists of excellence folklore band Lúčnica. 
Many his songs became popular and most of them I have on LP or single. I listen them as small child and maybe I was one of his youngest fans. I have still photo album with all news and photos of him. And also singles and albums. Maybe thanks him I prefer men with beard. :o) 
1967 – Osm lásek Waldemara Matušky
1971 – Lidové písně z celého světa
1996 – Sbohem, lásko + 8x Bonus
1964 – Limonádový Joe aneb Konská opera
1964 – Kdyby tisíc klarinetů
1973 – Noc na Karlštejne
1980 – Trhák 
In Czechoslovakia, there was very popular competition named Zlatý slavík (Golden Warbler). Waldemar won it twice, in 1962 and 1987, and few times he was on second position. 