Babylonfest: a celebration of cultural diversity

by Michal Kašpárek on June 25, 2010

Poster of Babylonfest 2010

Poster of Babylonfest 2010

“The festival of the cosmopolitan City of Brno”, called Babylonfest, is a great event to attend if you are interested in other cultures, ethnical minorities – and especially in their music.

Babylonfest takes place at Riviéra swimming pool on Friday and Saturday. My personal highlights are “beatboxer” En.dru (check out his performance on a street of Brno) and Mr. Elijah Prophet of Jamaica.

Tickets for both days cost CZK 260 (€10).

The event has a handy English language website with a complete schedule.

Tagged as: Babylonfest, beatbox, reggae, riviéra

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For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

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