
Mountaineering Day
September 24, 2022, 10:00 AM
The Embassy of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with additional member states of European Union National Institutes of Culture (EUNIC), invites you to Mountaineering Day on September 24, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm. The day will feature a popular leisure and professional activity in Europe as well as in the United States. Guests will be able to enjoy films on mountaineering, exhibitions, products, and demonstrations. Activities will include a climbing wall and a children’s corner.
Highlights will include a raptor demonstration by Master Class Falconer and Director of the West Virginia Raptor Center, Collin Waybright, and a dog presentation by Expert Trainer Marie Donahue, who works with German Shepherds bred from Czech bloodlines at Rodina Straze.
This event, a part of the Mutual Inspirations Festival 2022 – Voskovec & Werich, honors the beauty of the playwrights' homeland.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date/Time: September 24, 2022, 10 am – 2 pm
Venue: Embassy of the Czech Republic
3900 Spring of Freedom Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Admission is free.
Embassy Policy: A mask and vaccinations are recommended. At its discretion, the Embassy may take your temperature upon arrival. No large bags are allowed. Small purses may be checked as you pass through security for entrance. RSVP confirmation and photo ID required.
By registering, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists by attending this event on the premises of the Embassy of the Czech Republic. You and any family members and guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and the Embassy of the Czech Republic or any of their diplomats, staff, contractors, affiliates, employees, agents, or volunteers liable for any illness, injury, or death. The Embassy of the Czech Republic disclaims and excludes any and all liability for any loss, injury, or damage, alleged to have been suffered by or as a result of or otherwise on its premises.
Parking: Non-metered parking is available on Spring of Freedom Street and Tilden Street.
Closest Metro: The Embassy is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Van Ness Metro Station.