National Czech Festival

The town of Wilber, Nebraska, site of the annual Czech Festival, has been designated by the U.S. Congress as the “Czech Capital of America.” Folk dance groups come from all over the state, and local residents wear Czech costumes and dance the beseda, or polka, in the streets. Foods prepared by the town’s residents and served at the festival include a number of Czech specialties, such as roast duck, sauerkraut, dumplings, and kolaches (sweet buns). There is even a kolache-eating contest. Discuss

Source: The Free Dictionary

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