Slovakia Traditions

Religion
Most of the population professes the Roman Catholic area of Christianity (60%), Greek-Catholic Christianity (4%), Protestant (8%), Orthodox Christianity and Judaism. Thus about 10% of the population consider themselves atheists.

Official holidays and weekends:
1 January - Republic Day.
1 and 2 January - New Year.
January 6 - The Revelation of the Lord (Epiphany and Orthodox Christmas).
March-April - Epiphany, Good Friday, Easter.
May 1 - May Day.
May 8 - Victory Day.
May 28 - Liberation Day of the Republic.
July 5 - Day of St. Cyril and St. Methodius.
August 29 - Day of the Slovak National Uprising.
1 September - Constitution Day.
November - All Saints' Day.
December 25-26 - Christmas.
Public holidays - non-working, almost all shops and offices were closed. On Christmas Eve and New Year holidays are coming traditional Christmas holidays (December 24 - January 1).

Festivals and holidays
Virtually every day in the Slovak Republic is dedicated to the memory of a saint, so the extensive program of events and festivals held almost all year round. Festival Bratislava Lyre "is held in May-June. During June and July, on the whole territory of Slovakia Folk festivals are held on weekends (32 km. West of Poprad). "Bratislava Jazz Days" held in September. Film Festival "FEBIOFEST" takes place in cities across the country in December 1993 in Pezinok (east of the capital) each year in September is "Vinobranie" - a holiday gathering of grapes and wine, as well as contests Slovak wines. From June to September in Trenchanske Teplice held a variety of music festivals. In Terchova (valley Vratna) in July conducted a folk festival. Every first Sunday in October is held in Košice International Peace Marathon.

It is recommended to observe reasonable precautions to ensure their own safety and security of their property. Such street crimes like robbery and pickpocketing are quite rare, but public transport is quite possible, and those and others. Also, particular caution should be taken to the storage of ski equipment and photo-and video cameras.

Hotels are classified according to international practice from 1 to 5 "stars" (the country has more than 30 hotels of category 4-star rating and more than 330 hotels of category 1 to 3 stars), while the number of "stars" in strict conformity with the level of service provided . In addition, the rather wide range of private apartments, campgrounds and resorts and spas, many of them dating back to the "socialist period", is now extensively modernized.

In the national parks of the country is still a shortage of campgrounds and hotels, as well pitch a tent by yourself here is strictly forbidden. Therefore, before any water excursion on foot or the length should always discuss with local guides and conditions for possible placement on the night. In the mountains must adhere strictly to the designated trails and under no circumstances can pick flowers, and littering. Help rescue service fee.

For the use of lifts at the Slovak resorts usually have to pay an additional small amount. For example, a one-day use of the lifts at the resort Strbske Pleso cost about $ 12 kroons per adult or $ 9.10 per child. More profitable to buy a weekly "ski-pass", worth about $ 60 per adult and about $ 50 - for children. Paragraphs rentals typically offer ski packages (about $ 5.10 per day) and snowboard equipment (about $ 10-15 per day), but most often it is already somewhat obsolete. Mountain slopes usually have a very good training, but frequent changes in weather may spoil before the perfectly groomed slopes (snow guns is not very much).

Life in the Slovak town stops for the weekend, as the majority of local residents leaving to rest, so do not plan any business at this time. Most Slovaks take vacation in July and August, so this time, hotels and tourist attractions in overcrowded areas, and in mountain resorts literally "apple nowhere to fall, so plan a trip at this time is not very prudent. In restaurants, always recommended to read the menu and prices before ordering food.